In the wake of Healthscope — a crisis planning ethos
30 May, 2025 by Gerry McCusker*After Healthscope's collapse into administration, a crisis simulation and training specialist sets out an 'audit, educate, simulate' crisis planning ethos.
"Highly distressing" — Healthscope enters administration
26 May, 2025Australia's Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, says news that Healthscope has entered administration will be "highly distressing" to patients and staff.
Audit: Northern Beaches Hospital partnership "at risk of failure"
17 April, 2025The Auditor‑General for NSW has assessed how effectively and efficiently the Northern Beaches Hospital public–private partnership delivers public hospital services.
Healthscope proposes Northern Beaches Hospital 'hand-back'
11 April, 2025After the NSW Government's recent policy preventing further Public Private Partnerships, Healthscope has proposed a Northern Beaches Hospital hand-back offer.
SafeWork NSW discussions increase security at Grafton Base
07 April, 2025Northern NSW Local Health District has agreed with a SafeWork NSW improvement notice to increase security at Grafton Base Hospital.
Your chemical dosing options for on-premise laundry
31 January, 2025Operators of on-premise laundry facilities in hospitals, care homes and other healthcare settings are now faced with a comprehensive choice of chemical dosing solutions.
Calls for health-based approach to drug policy
04 December, 2024The latest data released by NADA shows long wait times for individuals looking to access alcohol and other drug (AOD) services.
NHMRC announces new council
04 December, 2024Under the leadership of Professor Caroline Homer AO, a midwifery researcher and expert in maternal and newborn health care, the new council will serve until June 2027.
Private health insurers to resume paying single room rates
02 December, 2024Private health insurers will resume paying single room rates when their members use the public system, the NSW Government has announced.
New Royal Perth Hospital Innovation Hub to boost collaboration
02 December, 2024A new innovation hub has officially opened at Royal Perth Hospital to help Western Australian clinicians connect, collaborate and innovate.
Rising healthcare facility demands pave way for innovation
27 November, 2024 by Lisa Whitehead, Vice President and General Manager, Pacific, Honeywell Building AutomationThe pandemic and the years since have highlighted Australia's severe nursing shortages, with research indicating we could face a shortfall of 100,000 nurses by 2025, creating a need for more facilities to house them and support Australian communities.
Healthscope terminates Bupa, AHSA contracts
22 November, 2024The private hospital operator has 38 hospitals across Australia and cares for over 650,000 patients every year.
The role of culture and connection in improving Aboriginal health
13 November, 2024Researchers are calling for a rethink of the health system's approach to closing the gap.
COP29: positioning health at the core of climate negotiations
11 November, 2024The WHO is calling for an end to reliance on fossil fuels, instead advocating for people-centred adaptation and resilience.
Private Health CEO Forum to tackle financial viability issues
04 November, 2024The forum will bring together independent experts as well as leaders from private hospitals, private health insurers and medical groups to develop options and reforms.
