05 Feb 2024
Indigenous trailblazer Lowitja O’Donoghue dies aged 91
The Yankunytjatjara woman was a leading health and wellbeing advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, writes Michelle Grattan.
05 Feb 2024
Counting people with metastatic breast cancer: a step closer
A roadmap to finally count the number of people diagnosed with incurable and life limiting metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is a step closer thanks to the $1.5 million announced Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to fund a cancer data alliance on Saturday 3 February.
02 Feb 2024
Supplies of the Shingrix vaccine
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, on supplies of the Shingrix vaccine.
02 Feb 2024
Three weeks on the bench for concussed players
The AIS’s new recommendation for all community sport is aimed at offering ‘clear and consistent guidance’ for injured players.
02 Feb 2024
News containing information on changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) for 1 March 2024
Psychiatry Services Orthopaedic Services Cleft and Craniofacial Services Other changes to the General Medical Services Table and Diagnostic Imaging Services Table
02 Feb 2024
Celebrating 40 years of Medicare
In 2024, Australia is celebrating 40 years of Medicare, the backbone of Australia’s world-class health system.
02 Feb 2024
PBS arrangements due to shortage of Zactin Tablet® (fluoxetine) dispersible tablets effective 1 February 2024
PBS arrangements due to shortage of Zactin Tablet® (fluoxetine) dispersible tablets effective 1 February 2024
02 Feb 2024
AHPRA set to gauge doctors’ views of its role
The regulator will use a different approach from its most recent survey, which found doctors had the least positive view of its work.
02 Feb 2024
General practice spending falls by $800m in one year
New Productivity Commission figures, which predate the start of the tripled bulk billing incentive, also show a notable dip in the remote workforce.
02 Feb 2024
Man sentenced for working as a pharmacist without registration
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has prosecuted a man for holding himself out as a registered pharmacist after his registration lapsed, in contravention of section 116 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009 (National Law).