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MTAA: Time for private health insurers to join the team against COVID-19 August 7, 2020

Medical Technology Association of Australia CEO Ian Burgess responds to calls for further reform of the funding and pricing of medical devices.

RACGP survey finds GPs back adoption of telehealth August 6, 2020

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has released the results of a survey showing that GPs and patients are embracing telehealth consultations.

Bupa goes virtual for coaching and lifestyle advice August 6, 2020

Bupa is inviting customers with type 2 diabetes and those struggling to manage their weight, cholesterol or blood pressure, to take part in a new pilot that harnesses video and text messaging.

Time for proper medical device checks and balances August 6, 2020

Private Healthcare Australia’s Director of Policy and Research Ben Harris says the medical device industry requires the same rigorous regulatory regime as the pharmaceutical industry.

Greg Hunt welcomes new AMA leadership August 4, 2020

The AMA new president, Dr Omar Khorshid, has been appointed following the end of Dr Tony Bartone’s two-year tenure.

Clinicians use radiation technique to treat heart issue August 4, 2020

A Perth-based team of cardiologists and radiation oncologists has become only the second in Australia to use radiation therapy to treat a heart disease patient.

Cancer Council Queensland launches new risk calculator August 4, 2020

Cancer Council Queensland has launched its very first risk calculator in response to the fact one-third of all cancer cases can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices. The Cancer...

Bupa: Virtual health is here to say August 3, 2020

Bupa has announced its will continue to pay benefits for a range of telehealth services under its applicable ancillary health insurance products.

Johnson & Johnson to consolidate businesses in one location July 30, 2020

A new office for Johnson & Johnson Australia and New Zealand that will see the company's different businesses co-located in a new Sydney headquarters.

The local option is 'recombinant' or 'downstream' production July 30, 2020

Australia cannot manufacture from scratch and under license one of the mRNA or adenovirus viral vector COVID-19 vaccines currently in development as South Korea becomes the latest country to secure supply of one of the leading candidates.

RACGP urges people to follow the rules on face-masks July 30, 2020

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has urged people to use a face-mask to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Members Health launches new campaign July 28, 2020

Members Health has launched a new campaign designed to highlight how its members provide private health insurance to a wide range of Australians.

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Time for proper medical device checks and balances

Greg Hunt welcomes new AMA leadership

Clinicians use radiation technique to treat heart issue

Cancer Council Queensland launches new risk calculator