Plan to reduce private health rebates for older Australians to have ‘almost no impact’ on hospital system, expert says

Labor will push ahead with a plan to reduce insurance rebates, meaning three million older Australians to pay $250 extra a year for private health ...
The Conversation

Australia’s PBS means consumers pay less for expensive medicines. Here’s how this system works

The United States pharmaceutical lobby has complained to US President Donald Trump that Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is damaging their profits and has urged Trump to put tariffs on ...
The Conversation

More bulk billing is fine. But what the health system really needs this election is genuine reform

Worrying signs are emerging about aspects of Australia’s health system, which will require the attention of whoever wins the May election. Despite big money pledged for Medicare and the Pharmaceutical ...
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AI Brain Health Initiative Secures $30M Funding

The Australian Epilepsy Project (AEP) has been awarded $30 million to embed to its leading brain health platform into the ...
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South Australia adds 4,001 health workers after 2022 hiring push

Central Adelaide Local Health Network had the biggest staff boost. South Australia’s health system has added 4,001 full-time equivalent (FTE) health workers, including nurses, doctors, paramedics and ...