Industry News
AI scribes resource released amid heightened scrutiny
Amid heightened scrutiny around AI scribes in health care, the Australasian Institute of Digital Health has released an information sheet. [ + ]
2025 Australian Mental Health Prize entries open until 23 July
Until 23 July, nominations are open for the 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize, now in its 10th year. [ + ]
New GDM diagnosis recommendations welcomed
Australia's peak diabetes organisations have welcomed the publication of new recommendations that update the way gestational diabetes mellitus is diagnosed. [ + ]
Denise Lyons is the new APNA President
Denise Lyons is the new President of the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), replacing Karen Booth, who had held the role for 16 years. [ + ]
Regulators step in as medicinal cannabis prescriptions soar
Concerned by reports of patients presenting to EDs with medicinal cannabis-induced psychosis, Ahpra has put practitioners on notice that regulators are stepping in. [ + ]
2025 HESTA Excellence Awards finalists announced
From a pool of more than 420 nominations, 24 national finalists across eight categories have been announced for the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards. [ + ]
Diagnostic reference levels for mammography now a step closer
Australia is a step closer to diagnostic reference levels for mammography with the publication of the country's first 3D mammography radiation dose benchmarks. [ + ]
SA reaches state-first allied health enterprise agreement
The SA Government and public sector allied health workers have reached a standalone four-year enterprise agreement that the government says is a state first. [ + ]
Renewal fee rebate for parental and other leave now in effect
A 30% annual renewal fee rebate is now in effect for practitioners taking all forms of leave on the grounds of a protected attribute, Ahpra has announced. [ + ]
WA's Health Support Services appoints Giles Nunis CEO
In WA, Health Support Services has appointed Giles Nunis its new Chief Executive Officer, thanking Acting Chief Executive Scott Goder for his transition leadership. [ + ]
Australian Digital Health Agency launches Health Connect Australia
To improve access to health information between healthcare participants, the Australian Digital Health Agency has launched Health Connect Australia. [ + ]
$12m for homegrown heart disease and diabetes innovations
$12 million in federal funding has been announced for the development of new Australian-made cardiovascular disease and diabetes medical devices and medicines. [ + ]
The ACCC institutes Federal Court proceedings against Bupa
The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Bupa for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, jointly asking the Court for a $35 million penalty. [ + ]
Frances Rice appointed ACN Chief Nursing Officer
Frances Rice has been appointed the Australian College of Nursing's Chief Nursing Officer, a role previously known as Director Professional Practice. [ + ]
National cancer screening program marks first in almost 20 years
From 1 July, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program will commence — marking the first new national cancer screening program in almost 20 years. [ + ]