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Queensland’s largest private radiology provider uploads reports to My Health Record October 14, 2021

Queensland X-Ray, which is part of Sonic Healthcare, is now sending diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record from their network of more than 50 practices.

Private hospitals call for new 'pillar' in National Medicines Policy October 14, 2021

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.

Government opens consultation on draft primary health care plan October 13, 2021

Health minister Greg Hunt has called for stakeholder input following the opening of the consultation period for the draft Primary Health Care 10-Year Plan.

nib and ING become partners in health October 13, 2021

A new distribution partnership will allow Australians to purchase ING health insurance underwritten by nib.

GMHBA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for all employees October 12, 2021

GMHBA 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.

Federal government launches children's mental health strategy October 12, 2021

The federal government has announced what health minister Greg Hunt describes as the world’s first National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

MSAC recommends funding for innovative heart valve procedure October 12, 2021

The Medical Services Advisory Committee has recommended funded access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

Bupa to return $120 million in savings to health insurance customers October 12, 2021

Bupa 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.

Medibank mandates COVID-19 vaccine for retail and office employees October 7, 2021

CEO David Koczkar said the decision reflects the company’s role in healthcare and the important role vaccination plays in protecting the community.

New survey highlights the need for support for childhood cancer October 7, 2021

Charity 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.

nib launches industry-first 24/7 voicebot in Australia October 7, 2021

nib 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.

Consumer group 'shocked and disappointed' over reform proposal October 5, 2021

A 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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Queensland’s largest private radiology provider uploads reports to My Health Record

Private hospitals call for new 'pillar' in National Medicines Policy

Government opens consultation on draft primary health care plan

nib and ING become partners in health

GMHBA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for all employees

Federal government launches children's mental health strategy

MSAC recommends funding for innovative heart valve procedure

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