Industry News
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. [ + ]
Whiteley opens $25m Human Therapeutics Plant in the Hunter
Human Therapeutics Plant, a new $25 million facility for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand rubs and over-the-counter medicines, has opened in Tomago, NSW. [ + ]
Doctor deregistered after botched facelift calls for ambulance
A Queensland doctor has been deregistered after a botched cosmetic surgery procedure left a patient leaving his clinic in an ambulance with uncontrolled bleeding. [ + ]
NSW announces legislative approach to Northern Beaches Hospital
Amendments have been announced that will allow NSW, if required, to terminate the Northern Beaches PPP contract as if a hospital operator default had occurred. [ + ]
First public warning issued under new laws
For the first time since its power to issue public statements came into force two years ago, Ahpra has issued a public warning about a suspended practitioner. [ + ]
Survey: Global IT decision-makers chart digital health care
A global survey of 1750 IT decision-makers across 11 countries charts some key challenges and potential solutions in the evolving digital healthcare landscape. [ + ]
Medicare chronic wound care scheme set to benefit 20,000/year
The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme has launched, giving older Australians with diabetes — and without other wound care schemes — free access to products. [ + ]
Westmead Hospital to gain $492m pathology hub
The new NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub at Westmead Hospital will be the largest public pathology laboratory in the state. [ + ]
Investment in new Bankstown Hospital reaches record $2 billion
Investment in the planned new Bankstown Hospital has reached $2bn, making it the largest capital works investment in a public hospital in the state's history. [ + ]
APNA is searching for its next CEO
As part of a planned transition from longtime CEO Ken Griffin, the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association has announced it is searching for its next CEO. [ + ]
Monash IVF extends scope of review after second embryo incident
After a second embryo incident on 5 June, this time at its Clayton laboratory in Victoria, Monash IVF has extended the scope of the McLeod independent review. [ + ]
