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Boston Scientific technology recognised at MTAA awards November 13, 2018

“The MTAA Annual Industry Awards are an opportunity to recognise our members and individuals who have contributed to improving patient outcomes through MedTech," said CEO Ian Burgess.

HBF appoints first chief health adviser November 13, 2018

The new role was announced by HBF CEO John Van Der Wielen. He said the appointment meant the company would be drawing on the best contemporary expertise in managing its business and setting its future strategy.

New report highlights public-private wait time gap November 13, 2018

Wait times for elective surgery are on average much longer in public hospitals compared to private hospitals, according to a new report from HBF. The report is based on data from the Australian...

Senate calls on the government to extend health record opt-out November 13, 2018

The Senate has passed a motion calling on health minister Greg Hunt to extend or suspend the opt-out period of the My Health Record.

First Australian hospitals achieve best practice accreditation for digital health November 8, 2018

Two Australian hospitals have been officially recognised as the first hospitals to adopt the highest international standards of digital health at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) AsiaPac18 Conference and Exhibition.

Benefits topped $20 billion in 2017-18 November 8, 2018

Australia's private health insurers paid $20.5 billion in benefits in 2017-18, according to the latest annual report from the prudential regulator.

My Health Record changes block insurer access November 8, 2018

The rationale for this change appears unclear given the community rating rules under which everyone pays the same premium regardless of their age or health status.

Cochlear to appeal patent judgement November 6, 2018

Cochlear says it will appeal a $370 million ($US268 million) judgement against the company in a patent infringement lawsuit by the Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research and Advanced Bionics.

Medibank reveals data on longest hospital admissions November 1, 2018

New data from Medibank has revealed that ten of its customers spent nearly seven years admitted to hospital in the year from May 2017.

Bupa launches online cost calculator November 1, 2018

Bupa has launched a new online calculator that will enable people to look up the average cost of a hospital medical procedure, such as a hip replacement, and also any likely out-of-pocket medical fees.

nib raises guidance on 'benign claims environment' November 1, 2018

“Across the industry for the past year or so we’ve seen claims utilisation at historic low levels," said managing director Mark Fitzgibbon,

RFDS adopts new electronic medical record November 1, 2018

The NSW Royal Flying Doctor Service has announced the launch of a new electronic medical record system designed to improve patient care for rural and remote residents of Australia.

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Boston Scientific technology recognised at MTAA awards

HBF appoints first chief health adviser

New report highlights public-private wait time gap

Senate calls on the government to extend health record opt-out

First Australian hospitals achieve best practice accreditation for digital health

Benefits topped $20 billion in 2017-18

My Health Record changes block insurer access