The peak body of Australia's private hospitals says it supports the existing pillars but that there should be greater emphasis on the workforce and security of supply.
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Latest News Private hospitals call for new 'pillar' in National Medicines Policy October 14, 2021
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Latest News MSAC recommends funding for innovative heart valve procedure October 12, 2021The Medical Services Advisory Committee has recommended funded access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
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Latest News Bupa to return $120 million in savings to health insurance customers October 12, 2021Bupa has announced it will return $120 million to its Australian customers as a result of savings made from lower claims activity during COVID-19 restrictions.
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Latest News GMHBA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for all employees October 12, 2021GMHBA has announced it is mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees in order to protect its staff, patients and members from becoming infected with or transmitting the virus.
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Latest News Federal government launches children's mental health strategy October 12, 2021The federal government has announced what health minister Greg Hunt describes as the world’s first National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
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Latest News Medibank mandates COVID-19 vaccine for retail and office employees October 7, 2021CEO David Koczkar said the decision reflects the company’s role in healthcare and the important role vaccination plays in protecting the community.
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Latest News New survey highlights the need for support for childhood cancer October 7, 2021Charity group Redkite has released a new report it says shows a very high unmet need for mental health support services for children with cancer and their siblings.
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Latest News nib launches industry-first 24/7 voicebot in Australia October 7, 2021nib has become the first health insurer in Australia to launch a 24/7 voicebot leveraging cloud-based contact centre, Amazon Connect and artificial intelligence platform, Rasa.
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Latest News Consumer group 'shocked and disappointed' over reform proposal October 5, 2021A consumer group has warned against a proposal that would see a treatment for a common heart condition removed from a reformed Prostheses List.
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Latest News HBF formally acquires CUA Health from Great Southern Bank October 5, 2021HBF said it has also partnered with Great Southern Bank under a five-year distribution agreement that will see its health insurance policies marketed to the bank's customers.
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Latest News Westfund to return more to members in extension of 'Community Support Package' October 5, 2021Westfund Health Insurance has announced it will return $5.1 million to eligible members in an extension of its COVID-19 'Community Support Package'.
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Latest News nib launches pilot program providing access to health app September 30, 2021nib has partnered with Honeysuckle Health to launch a new pilot program providing eligible members with 12 months free access to an Australian digital health app.
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Latest News CSL partners with university on advanced manufacturing initiative September 30, 2021CSL has announced a new joint initiative with the University of Melbourne that will see the creation of a new research centre to advance Victoria's manufacturing capabilities, including in pharmaceuticals.
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Latest News Government announces funding for genomics and CV research September 30, 2021The federal government has announced two medical research grant rounds worth $90 million to help accelerate Australian-led genomics and cardiovascular research.
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Latest News New modelling reveals pandemic impact on heart risk September 28, 2021The Heart Foundation says 27,000 missed or delayed heart health checks during the COVID-19 pandemic could result in nearly 350 heart attacks, strokes or heart-related deaths over the next five years.
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Latest News AMA push for easier pathways for GPs to work in their local hospitals September 28, 2021The AMA has released a new position statement that includes a number of recommendations for easier pathways for rural doctors to work in their local hospitals.
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Latest News New milk bank established in Queensland for premature babies September 28, 2021Health minister Greg Hunt has announced the creation of a new federal government-funded breast milk bank that will open in Brisbane to supply hospitals across Queensland.
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