Industry News
Eastern Health Blackburn reopens surgical hub
The project, to be completed in the next few months, will see two new surgical theatres added and will allow more specialities to be provided onsite. [ + ]
Walking halves recurrence of low back pain: trial
New research from Macquarie University could improve accessibility of effective interventions for managing low back pain. [ + ]
ADHA to host national digital health infrastructure session
The ADHA is inviting stakeholders and potential partners to attend its informational session this July to learn more about its transformative vision. [ + ]
Bupa unveils Connected Care strategy
Bupa has unveiled its Connected Care strategy to bring together in-person and virtual care services. [ + ]
NSW Budget delivers $35.1bn in health funding
The funding aims to build a better health system to meet the growing needs of the community by a range of initiatives including bulk-billing support. [ + ]
Novari Health, Personify Care sign international partnership
The partnership hopes to enable health systems to release capacity, reduce wait times and ensure patients get access to the care they need. [ + ]
Confronting trauma alleviates chronic pain: study
Psychotherapy that works by confronting past trauma and stress-related emotions that can exacerbate pain symptoms could help reduce chronic pain. [ + ]
ADHA appoints Dr Amandeep Hansra as new Chief Clinical Adviser
Dr Amandeep Hansra said she was honoured to advance her work with the Agency as Chief Clinical Adviser (Medicine) as part of an expanded clinical leadership team. [ + ]
Sepsis: simple change to antibiotic administration could save lives
A clinical trial and systematic review has found that changing the way antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis could save thousands of lives globally. [ + ]
NQPHN partners with Healthily for voice tech
The partnership aims to help general practices prepare for changes to Chronic Conditions Management MBS item numbers from November 2024. [ + ]
Heavy menstrual bleeding — new Clinical Care Standard released
The ACSQHC has released an updated Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard to help women make an informed choice about the most appropriate treatment. [ + ]
Patient harms rise by 59% to 18 million globally
Patient harms rose from 11 million to 18 million globally between 1990 and 2019, but the world population grew by 45% over the same period. [ + ]
Three-way partnership to bolster health workforce
Health Careers International Australia has partnered with Arizona State University and Ramsay Health Care to tackle healthcare workforce shortages. [ + ]
St John Ambulance ACT on hunt for new CEO
After four years in the role, Adrian Watts is set to finish as CEO on 12 July 2024 and move to a role at St John Ambulance Australia. [ + ]
HeraMED, Fembridge partnership terminated
The partnership, originally established in March 2024, aimed to develop innovative maternity care solutions for the US market. [ + ]
