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New report finds Australia lagging on obesity care September 24, 2020

Australians living with obesity are waiting up to almost a decade to access care, according to new global research supported by Novo Nordisk.

Flu vax: An opportunity to enhance targeted communication September 24, 2020

A new global report on flu vaccination says Australia has a strong national program but that more needs to be done to communicate its importance to some prioritised groups.

TGA moves to allow prescribing of e-cigarettes with nicotine September 24, 2020

The Therapeutic Goods Administration is proposing to approve the supply of e-cigarettes containing nicotine with a doctor's prescription.

Greg Hunt announces MRFF funding for more COVID-19 vaccines September 22, 2020

The federal government has announced funding from the MRFF for three more Australian COVID-19 vaccine candidates, including one based on mRNA technology and another administered using a needle-free system.

We have come a long way since the caged-ball valve September 22, 2020

Pat Williams, the managing director of Edwards Lifesciences Australia, New Zealand and Korea, talks about a significant milestone in the journey of improving the lives of people living with a serious cardiac disease.

Landmark deal for Australian-Irish biotech partnership September 22, 2020

A startup company developing treatments for inflammatory diseases based on a research partnership between The University of Queensland and Trinity College Dublin has been acquired in a landmark deal.

Bupa announces new partnership for SA members September 17, 2020

Bupa has announced its members in South Australia can now access comprehensive care for hip or knee replacements with zero our of pocket costs.

Hospital funding data confirms impact of rebate changes September 17, 2020

A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has confirmed the impact of policy changes to the Private Health Insurance Rebate on the federal government's contribution to private hospitals.

Patient group calls for action on the overcharging of patients September 16, 2020

The Australian Patients Association has expressed concern and called for action on what it describes as the systematic overcharging of patients.

Annual survey confirms the rising role of intermediaries in PHI sales September 16, 2020

The Private Health Insurance Intermediaries Association has released its annual survey that shows its members now account for approximately 25 per cent of the Australian private health insurance market.

Rachel David: Time to cut waste and remove red tape September 15, 2020

Private Healthcare Australia chief executive Dr Rachel David says the only way to keep private health insurance premiums affordable is to cut waste in the system and remove red tape.

Government launches digital health skills roadmap September 15, 2020

Health minister Greg Hunt has released a 'national digital health skills and training roadmap' designed to enhance the use of and further drive the digital transformation of health services.

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Greg Hunt announces MRFF funding for more COVID-19 vaccines

We have come a long way since the caged-ball valve

Landmark deal for Australian-Irish biotech partnership

Bupa announces new partnership for SA members