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J&J tops health industry in new best place to work list April 22, 2021

Johnson & Johnson said it is honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s 'Best Places to Work' and ranking first on the list of health organisations.

PHA's Dr Rachel David on being at the 'tipping point' for reform April 22, 2021

In the first of a two-part interview, Private Healthcare Australia CEO Dr Rachel David discusses how health care has changed and is continuing to change with the need for policy to keep pace.

COVID-19 drives nine-in-ten smokers to confront their habit April 22, 2021

A new survey commissioned by Nicorette suggests the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has triggered the overwhelming majority of smokers to reconsider their habit.

'We need to be courageous in trying new things' April 22, 2021

Medibank's head of healthcare and strategy Dr Andrew Wilson says a health system designed around the patient and their family would see more offered the opportunity to receive care in the home.

Bupa says new artificial intelligence powered eye-test a ‘healthcare game-changer’ April 20, 2021

Bupa says it has introduced an Australian first for its optical customers who can now access Artificial Intelligence enabled eye tests and tailored reports.

Experienced health industry executive new OptiScan chair April 20, 2021

New board leadership for medical device manufacturer OptiScan Imaging with the appointment of former Healthscope CEO Robert Cooke.

Medibank elevates chief customer officer to CEO April 20, 2021

Medibank Private has announced the appointment of David Koczkar to succeed Craig Drummond as chief executive officer effective from 17 May.

AMA outlines 'can't wait' reforms to fix aged care April 15, 2021

The AMA says it has estimated that over the year up until 30 June 2021, there will be almost 28,000 admissions of residents from nursing homes to hospitals that were potentially avoidable.

RACGP urges those eligible to come forward for vaccine April 15, 2021

Australia's COVID-19 national immunisation program experienced a recent setback after a very small number of blood clots in people administered one vaccine but the RACGP is urging patients to get vaccinated once they are eligible.

New survey shows majority believe health is an investment April 13, 2021

New research commissioned by HCF has revealed the extent of the role private health insurance has played in the COVID-19 pandemic in supporting ongoing access to preventative health.

Bupa announces relief for flood affected customers in NSW and Queensland April 13, 2021

The company said more than 7,500 of its health insurance members live in the flood zones around the Hawkesbury-Nepean, Clarence and Hunter rivers.

Australian-led discovery could speed up bone implant recovery April 13, 2021

An international research team led by Monash University has uncovered a new technique it says could speed up recovery from bone replacements by altering the shape and nucleus of individual stem cells.

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Experienced health industry executive new OptiScan chair

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