Industry News
2022 HESTA Excellence Awards — finalists announced
Twenty-four organisations and teams from the disability, allied health, aged care and community services sectors have been announced as finalists. [ + ]
Evolt 360 strengthens health data security
In the wake of recent high-profile cyber attacks, health monitoring technology company Evolt 360 has undertaken extensive auditing and certification. [ + ]
Federal Budget 2022–23 health highlights
The Albanese government has delivered its first budget, with $104.1bn overall spending on health and $30.6bn on aged care. [ + ]
$45 million investment in children's cancer research
The Children's Cancer Foundation has announced a significant milestone in its vision to increase survival rates and quality of life for children with cancer. [ + ]
Mixed reality 3D hologram technology used in surgery
Digital holograms are an emerging tool in operating rooms across the globe. Now, a HoloLens mixed reality headset has been used during surgery. [ + ]
We must act now to save lives, ABS data confirms
Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed 3144 Australians died by suicide in 2021, compared to 3139 in 2020. Eight to nine people die by suicide every day. [ + ]
German modular design for Australian hospitals
The popularity of sustainable modular construction is transforming healthcare construction throughout the world. Australia is fast adopting this trend. [ + ]
Aeromedical retrieval education aids clinical practice
Senior doctors and nurses recently engaged in a residential workshop in aeromedical retrieval to enhance their clinical practice. [ + ]
Risk–benefit analysis of using opioids in EDs
A systematic review of 42 academic research articles has found that the risk–benefit balance of using opioids in the ED setting remains unclear. [ + ]
SHPA announces PharmCare Conference 2023
SHPA announces a new conference for accredited, embedded and general practice pharmacists leading patient-centred care. 2–4 March 2023, in Hobart, Tasmania. [ + ]
Nutrition education on the menu for health professionals
All healthcare professionals should study a curriculum of nutrition education in order to help better support public health, a new paper has suggested. [ + ]
Medicare fraud allegations slammed
The AMA and RACGP suggest claims in the media of widespread Medicare rorting are not based on evidence. [ + ]
Doctors perform life-changing surgery on baby before birth
A Queensland baby diagnosed with spina bifida has received life-changing surgery — while still in his mother's womb. [ + ]
New rapid water test could reduce gastro outbreaks
Researchers have developed a 30-minute test to identify sewage in recreational and environmental waterways, potentially reducing outbreaks of gastroenteritis. [ + ]
Plan to support digital capability in health workforce
The Capability Action Plan (CAP) is designed to support Australia's health workforce to continue to develop the skills required to deliver the best care. [ + ]