Private health insurers and hospitals are set to receive a new funding arrangement for around 500 surgical general use and consumable items. The default benefits
New artificial intelligence (AI) technology that detects subtle changes in the retina could prove a game-changer in helping millions of people avoid vision loss or
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has raised concerns that the government’s proposal for a new in-home aged care program does not include
Public hospital emergency department performance continues to improve, showing the health system is recovering after an extremely busy winter. Patients continued to receive high-quality, safe
Public hospitals in NSW have been recognised in AIHW’s report as Australia’s best performance in emergency departments. NSW’s public hospitals have been recognised as the
A new genetic mutation behind childhood glaucoma has been identified by a team of international researchers, including from Flinders University. The research found through DNA
A new review has found that blood pressure medications may be unnecessary received by patients with non-heart related conditions. Patients in hospital for non-heart related
Monitoring blood pressure using a digital camera could soon be the norm, thanks to an innovative technique demonstrated by Australian and Iraqi researchers. Using the
Like breathing, swallowing is an essential part of everyday life, and the condition known as dysphagia can occur at any stage in life. The knowledge
A new Australian bio-technology company secures a licence to develop a drug to block the development of metastatic prostate cancer. Filamon Limited, an Australian drug
People from refugee backgrounds will soon have access to better healthcare communicated in their preferred language to improve their health and well-being, under a five-year
A simple finger prick device being trialled by University of South Australia researchers could soon be all it takes to save the lives of pregnant