The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) welcomes the continued focus on and investment in digital health, with the Government further committing investment across aged
The federal government is putting a lot of money into improving aged care services for older Australians. Since last year’s budget, total investments in aged
A new research initiative led by Professor Sarah Larkins from James Cook University aims to explore the effectiveness of telehealth in northern Queensland to improve
Machine Learning (ML) has been increasingly used in medicine to predict outcomes and identify risk factors, particularly for total hip and knee replacements. However, researchers warn
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released a new clinical care standard to promote the responsible and appropriate use of
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has today released its Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Hospital Services 2025–26. The consultation
The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) says the Productivity Commission’s report on digital technology in healthcare released this week clearly articulates the potential for
In the ongoing discussion about aged care reform, a recent study led by the University of Sydney sheds light on strategies for optimising home care
In the aged care industry, where highly regulated environments can breed a phenomenon known as “learned helplessness,” organisations must actively work to cultivate a culture
Building on their nationally recognised work for improving aged care, a Flinders University team will now turn its attention to quality improvements for older people
As emergency departments across Australia continue to struggle with overcrowding and ramping, alternative virtual EDs – where specialist emergency doctors provide urgent care consults with
Community Industry Group (CI Group) is embarking on a new project funded by the NSW Government to streamline the transition of older individuals from hospitals