Vaping reforms timeline released
29 November, 2023The federal government has announced that the first stage of vaping reforms will commence from 1 January, with further protections implemented over the course of 2024.
Amex, HICAPS expand partnership
29 November, 2023American Express has expanded its partnership with Australian healthcare claiming solution HICAPS to streamline health payment processes.
Tennant T681 Small Ride-On Scrubber
28 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Tennant Australia Pty LtdThe Tennant T681 Small Ride-On Scrubber is an advanced cleaning tool designed to enable efficient coverage of facilities.
Opinion: Payroll complexity puts health sector on ATO radar
27 November, 2023 by Rick Kimberley* and Jayesh Kapitan**Large healthcare organisations' complex payroll practices make them more vulnerable to falling foul of a government crackdown on payroll and superannuation errors.
Health Justice Australia CEO to step down
20 November, 2023Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine, founding CEO of Health Justice Australia, will step down from her role at the end of January 2024.
Audiology review leads to $2m in compensation
15 November, 2023An independent clinical review into the delivery of audiology care at Townsville University Hospital is now complete.
How health leaders can foster a truly inclusive workplace culture
13 November, 2023 by Lauren Anderson* | Supplied by: IndeedIn an era where diversity and inclusion have rightfully taken centre stage in workplaces around the world, it's alarming to see that many Australian workers still feel the need to hide their true selves at work.
Toolkit to foster patient, public involvement in clinical trials
13 November, 2023A toolkit, developed by CT:IQ and the ACTA, offers a comprehensive set of resources for fostering active participation of patients and the general public in clinical trials.
Report uncovers health challenges faced by regional populations
10 November, 2023The Westfund Regional Health Gap Report examined the health-risk distribution, access to care and costs of treatment across eight key locations of its membership.
Northern Queensland PHN appoints Sean Rooney as CEO
08 November, 2023Former aged care peak body head Sean Rooney has joined the NQPHN as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Ahpra releases new complaints checklist
08 November, 2023The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has released a new checklist to help registered health practitioners better address complaints from patients and clients.
Flowsell HS8 Automated Dispensing Cabinet
01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: FlowsellThe Flowsell HS8 Automated Dispensing Cabinet is designed to provide best-practice HS8 controlled drug compliance.
2023 NSW Health Awards honour innovation and community engagement
26 October, 2023A housing initiative for Indigenous people, a parent–baby mental health unit and breakthrough research in liver transplantation are among the projects honoured in this year's NSW Health Awards.
Monash-led project aims to improve workers compensation
25 October, 2023The healthcare and social assistance industry is one of the top three industries with the highest rate of serious workers compensation claims (26,240), according to Safe Work Australia.
New tool to drive improvements for hospitals, patients
25 October, 2023The AHSA and Insight Actuaries have launched an integrated patient survey tool designed to give privately insured patients a say in their healthcare journey.