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Cochlear's Anthony Bishop on the impact of a ‘humbling’ experience December 19, 2019

Anthony Bishop, who leads Cochlear in the Asia Pacific region, says one of the most impactful parts of his job is the ‘humbling’ experience of meeting the families of profoundly deaf children who are able to hear for the first time.

Medibank's Drummond: 'Remember the contribution' business makes July 2, 2019

Medibank CEO Craig Drummond says while significant commentary has focused on "the things big business has done wrong" it is also important to "remember the contribution" it makes to the community.

Premium cap 'does not address rising costs' March 21, 2019

"While we want to reduce costs for our customers, the ALP’s policy does not address the rising costs within the system," said Medibank CEO Craig Drummond.

'Our current concept of aging is wrong' March 12, 2019

Two Australians are at the helm of a US-based company looking to revolutionise the health system's approach to and treatment of aging.

HBF appoints experienced investor February 27, 2019

The Perth-based private health insurer has announced experienced investor Mark Barnaba will chair its new Investments Committee.

Increasing transparency to reduce out-of-pocket health costs February 19, 2019

HCF medical director Dr Andrew Cottrill says increasing transparency around out of pocket costs will arm patients with the information they need to make informed choices.

New chair for nib foundation January 15, 2019

nib foundation has announced the appointment of its first female chair, Judi Geggie, following the retirement of former chairman Keith Lynch.

New executive appointment for Bupa January 15, 2019

Bupa has announced the appointment of Roger Sharp to its Australia and New Zealand executive leadership team as director of corporate affairs.

MTAA: Reform process already underway July 10, 2018

"People seem to forget this is underway and that particular issue is being looked at right now in the context of the wider reform process," he told HealthDispatch.

A 'disruptive technology' that 'changed everything' June 28, 2018

Whole genome sequencing is already changing healthcare systems and treatments, according to Dr Howard Jacob, vice president and head of genomic research at AbbVie.

Product failure laid the groundwork for success June 5, 2018

The smartphone could turn out to be one of the most significant medical devices ever made, according to Jared Watkin, senior vice president of Abbott Diabetes Care.

Innovation means nothing if it does not deliver for patients April 19, 2018

The introduction of value-based healthcare is a key solution to ensuring the sustainability of health systems, according to Hooman Hakami, the global head of Medtronic's diabetes business.

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Companies make WGEA employer of choice list

Heart Foundation launches new guidelines app

Mark Fitzgibbon: 'We’re effectively being penalised for our success'

Medibank's Drummond calls for further action on cost-saving reforms

New Study: Misuse of mental health terms in teen TV

APRA: 'Continued deterioration in insurance performance'