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AMA report calls for action on support for wound care August 18, 2022

The AMA says the cost of medical dressings and treating chronic wounds could be mitigated through a targeted investment that could potentially save the health system $203.4 million over the next four years.

New report has "laid bare" the failures of vaccine rollout August 18, 2022

Health minister Mark Butler says a performance audit by the Auditor-General has "laid bare the multitude of failures of the former Government’s vaccine rollout."

HCF research grants support translation of findings into practice August 18, 2022

“Through this scheme, we want to help researchers deliver better patient outcomes and experiences, and more cost-effective health services for both patients and providers,” said Professor Claire Jackson, chair of the HCF Research Foundation.

Monash University the location for Moderna manufacturing facility August 16, 2022

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Moderna's Australian manufacturing facility will be constructed at Monash University.

Medibank and ahm extend age for adult dependants to 31 August 16, 2022

The change means adult dependants can remain on their parent’s Medibank and ahm private health insurance policies until they turn 31 when the Lifetime Health Cover loading commences.

Bupa and Ramsay resolve dispute over new hospital agreement August 15, 2022

Bupa and Ramsay have announced they have reached an in-principle agreement on the key terms of a new three-year Hospital Purchaser Provider Agreement.

Compare the Market investor moves to acquire all of iSelect August 11, 2022

Leading private health insurance intermediary iSelect will be acquired by Innovation Holdings Australia under a deal that values the company at $72 million.

Scrapped COVIDSafe app only identified two positive cases August 10, 2022

Health minister Mark Butler has announced that the federal government has scrapped the "wasteful and ineffective" COVIDSafe app.

New report promotes expansion of short-stay hospital program August 10, 2022

A new report commissioned by Medibank has found that a short stay in hospital program, accompanied by at home care, could reduce the burden on the health system.

Honeysuckle Health authorised to establish buying group August 9, 2022

Honeysuckle Health has received authorisation from the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission to establish a health services buying group for other healthcare payers.

HCF and Ramsay announce collaboration to develop new care models August 9, 2022

HCF and private hospital operator Ramsay Health Care have announced a new five-year collaboration that will aim to jointly develop new models of care.

Helping doctors reduce out-of-pocket expenses for patients August 9, 2022

Bupa has launched a new tool that provides a medical directory of doctors across Australia with the goal of helping to minimise out-of-pocket costs.

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AMA report calls for action on support for wound care

New report has "laid bare" the failures of vaccine rollout

HCF research grants support translation of findings into practice

Monash University the location for Moderna manufacturing facility

Medibank and ahm extend age for adult dependants to 31

Bupa and Ramsay resolve dispute over new hospital agreement

Compare the Market investor moves to acquire all of iSelect