Private health system struggles despite increase in insured population
AMA has called for long-overdue reforms to be implemented to ensure Australians get value for money from their insurers and the system remains sustainable amidst
AI algorithm improves cough detection in electronic devices
Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that significantly improves the detection of human coughing in electronic devices, reducing false positives and requiring fewer sound samples
ACWIC ready to support sector in overcoming skill shortage challenges
Aged care faces a severe skill shortage, with demand for nurses increasing due to the government’s requirement for registered nurses, and a transition plan is
PM Albanese defends “ambitious” aged care targets amid criticism
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends the government’s “ambitious” staffing requirements for aged care facilities, despite concerns and closures among some providers. The Albanese Government’s
Brightwater Care Group to close aged care facilities as staffing mandate looms
Brightwater Care Group is closing three of its Perth facilities due to difficulty in meeting the new staffing mandate, requiring registered nurses on-site 24/7, affecting
