Hospital Equipment & Supplies Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Implant eases surgery complications for glaucoma patients 9/1/2014

In March this year, an Australian first procedure to reduce vision loss in glaucoma patients successfully took place on a woman from Newcastle at Hunter Valley Private Hospital.

'Strong, sustainable' health system benefits rural, regional Australia 8/28/2014

The Australian Government is determined to improve access to health services for people living in rural and remote areas, saying it 'understands the challenges they face'.

'eNurse' points to future of health care 8/25/2014

Maybe it's not quite what you expect to find at your bedside during illness or in your later years, but a new electronic nurse – or 'eNurse' – is on the way to becoming an efficient ...

Govt brokering 'secret GP fee deal' 8/20/2014

The federal government has been accused of attempting to broker a secret deal with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) on the proposed GP co-payment.

Research, innovation in rural and remote Aust health services 8/15/2014

An upcoming symposium will host discussion of a range of issues relating to rural and remote health services and how evaluation of these services can be used to influence national ...

GP fee should be scrapped for everyone: pensioners 8/13/2014

Thanks for the thought, but we're just part of the bigger picture. That's the message a major pensioners lobby group is hoping to get across to the federal government amid continued ...

'Printed' anatomy marks new era for medical training 7/23/2014

The creators of a unique kit containing anatomical body parts produced by 3D printing say it will revolutionise medical education and training – especially in countries where cadaver ...

Medical Research Future Fund: will industry actually benefit? 7/17/2014

The government's proposed $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund can put Australia on the world map by driving and delivering cutting-edge, lifesaving innovation – so long as it ...

Govt Medical Device program hopes to make great ideas a reality 7/17/2014

NSW Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research Jillian Skinner on Wednesday (16 July) invited applications for a prestigious international post-doctoral program which is ...

Digital donor record aims to enhance the organ donation process 7/14/2014

Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash has announced a new national clinical information system to streamline organ and tissue donation processes across Australian hospital networks. ...

Scientists 'a step closer' to printing transplantable tissues 7/4/2014

Researchers have made a giant leap towards the goal of 'bio-printing' transplantable tissues and organs for people affected by major diseases and trauma injuries, a new study reports. ...

Hospital accreditation and HRM: a likely pair? 7/3/2014

In 2013, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reported more than one quarter of a million full-time equivalent persons to be employed in Australia's public hospitals. ...

Qld pharmacist scoops national award for patient care innovation 7/3/2014

University of Queensland alumnus and lecturer Dr Chris Freeman has been named Consultant Pharmacist of the Year in recognition of his contributions to improving patient care.

"Very difficult" commonwealth policy affected NSW budget 6/18/2014

The Mike Baird-led Liberal government has left NSW patients high and dry by ignoring the need for increased basic funding to hospitals in its pre-election budget, Opposition Leader ...

Biomedical imaging: 'transforming' modern medicine 6/16/2014

Biomedical imaging is transforming modern medicine with its movie-like computer graphics and large data sets playing a central role in the revolution, according to University of ...

Review your business systems, prepare for successful financial year 6/12/2014

As the End of Financial Year approaches, The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is encouraging businesses to review their existing systems and processes to prepare for a successful ...

COAG health system improvements 'threatened' by Budget measures 6/12/2014

There are some notable health system improvements detailed in COAG Reform Council Healthcare Performance Report, however these could be reversed as a result of the government's latest ...

Ageing population to aid diagnostic imaging, care facility job growth 6/5/2014

The diagnostic imaging services and accommodation for the aged industries are expected to lead the way in terms of employment growth in Australia over the next five years, according ...

GP co-payments: readers have their say 6/4/2014

It has been nearly a month since the federal government delivered the 2014 Federal Budget.

Unwarranted surgery 'costing millions' 6/2/2014

A new government report into the dramatic variations in rates for some surgical procedures should spur a vigorous response to curb unwarranted surgery costing the taxpayer many ...

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