Industry News
Private Health CEO Forum to tackle financial viability issues
The forum will bring together independent experts as well as leaders from private hospitals, private health insurers and medical groups to develop options and reforms. [ + ]
Funding to support cervical cancer screening and treatment in the Pacific
The funding will enable UNSW Kirby Institute to support vital cervical screening and treatment services for over 130,000 women in seven countries. [ + ]
Lumia Care expands national network with SA acquisition
Australian healthcare group Lumia Care has expanded its presence to South Australia with the acquisition of Pop-Up Health, adding 330 nurses and care workers to its national network. [ + ]
Packaged foods: strict salt targets could prevent 40K cardiovascular events
Around 40,000 cardiovascular events could be prevented by making Australian packaged food manufacturers follow stringent targets for sodium levels. [ + ]
Study offers clues on First Nations' susceptibility to infections
First Nations people globally are at high risk of severe respiratory viral diseases, including COVID-19, pandemic influenza and seasonal influenza. [ + ]
Brain activity can help predict chronic pain a few days after injury
After only one to three days of a whiplash injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of 'cross-talk' between two regions of the brain. [ + ]
Report reflects on gender diversity in digital health
While more women are choosing to continue their careers in digital heath, the gender pay gap continues to exist, according to the Gender Diversity in Australia's Digital Health Workforce 2024 Report. [ + ]
New centralised health operations centre opens in WA
The new facility sees key health emergency services come together under one roof in the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC). [ + ]
Electricity zaps could help prevent wound infections
Researchers have designed a skin patch that can create the environment to allow electrical stimulation to reduce bacterial activity. [ + ]
Insurers' push for vertical integration a threat to patient care: APHA
A new KPMG report, commissioned by Medibank, examines the potential economic benefits of expanding hospital care in the home. [ + ]
'Digital twins' to predict cancer treatment outcomes
Researchers used digital twins to recreate published clinical trials and found that all digital trials accurately predicted the outcome of the actual trial. [ + ]
Common antibiotic linked to rise of almost untreatable superbug
The eight-year study highlights the critical need for a deeper understanding of the negative impacts of antibiotic use. [ + ]
Report makes 30 recommendations to tackle midwifery crisis
The midwifery workforce is in crisis, with a new report identifying widespread staffing shortages and not enough students in the pipeline to meet future needs. [ + ]
Financial stress and bariatric surgeries raise the risk of scurvy
Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency and was first linked to sailors during the Renaissance era, but it could be mistaken for other conditions, especially inflamed blood vessels (vasculitis). [ + ]
Medibank partners with League to improve customer experience
This collaboration hopes to enable a more personalised and engaging healthcare experience for Medibank's 4.2 million customers. [ + ]
