19-member collaboration to prepare health system for climate change
02 October, 2024In a joint statement, 19 major organisations have announced they will work together to deliver a framework for action on climate and health.
Tapping into the leadership DNA to transform patient care
01 October, 2024 by Amy SarcevicAnna McFagden, Chief Executive of St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, was in her early twenties when she knew she was destined for healthcare leadership.
Program to set national standards to reduce radiotherapy accidents
25 September, 2024Swinburne University of Technology, CSIRO and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency have partnered to develop this new set of primary standards.
PBS-like framework for health prevention programs?
24 September, 2024A new study provides insights into the allocation of federal government spending on public health initiatives.
St John Ambulance ACT appoints new CEO
18 September, 2024St John Ambulance ACT has appointed Martin Fisk as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Digital tools to improve ADR reporting, medication safety
17 September, 2024Around 75% of Australians have experienced a bad reaction to a medication, but fewer than half have reported it to health authorities.
Clinicians, hospital leaders join SA Health LHN boards
10 September, 2024Clinicians and hospital leaders are among the three new board chairs who have been appointed to South Australia's Local Health Networks (LHNs).
Royal Adelaide Hospital to provide rapid EV charging
09 September, 2024The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is set to provide rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities for patients, visitors and staff.
LiveLife Personal Mobile Alarm
01 September, 2024 | Supplied by: LiveLife AlarmsThe LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.
New framework for clinical quality registries released
28 August, 2024The ACSQHC has released a revised framework to support and encourage the use of data to inform clinical practice and policy.
HL7 Australia appoints David Rowlands as new chair
27 August, 2024David Rowlands replaces Dr Isobel Frean, who will be continuing on the board as a non-executive director.
Five Faces, Privy announce cross-border collaboration
22 August, 2024Australian patient experience software provider Five Faces and Indonesian digital trust provider Privy have announced a cross-border collaboration.
Victoria's single employer model trial welcomed
21 August, 2024The ACRRM has welcomed the Victorian Government's commitment to trial SEM for Rural Generalist (RG) registrars.
Medibank acquires corporate health provider Pinnacle
20 August, 2024Founded in 2010 by physiotherapists Tom Bosna and Josh Lambert, Pinnacle Health Group has over 200 corporate clients across Australia.
9 leadership lessons from Dr Beverley Rowbotham AO
19 August, 2024 by Laini Bennett*Dr Beverley Rowbotham AO has achieved remarkable success in her career, opening the doors for other women on boards in the health and medical industry.
