In WA, Health Support Services has appointed Giles Nunis its new Chief Executive Officer, thanking Acting Chief Executive Scott Goder for his transition leadership.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.07.2025

Integrated Securement Solutions: SorbaView SHIELD®

This one-step securement system prevents catheter movement and dislodgement while forming a strong barrier that safeguards the insertion site from viral and bacterial contaminants.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.07.2025

Australian Digital Health Agency launches Health Connect Australia

To improve access to health information between healthcare participants, the Australian Digital Health Agency has launched Health Connect Australia.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.07.2025

Key concerns this Sarcoma Awareness Month

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and the Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association has raised some key concerns — including the fact that research is lagging.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.07.2025

Could this strategy mark a turning point in the HIV-cure search?

A team of Australian researchers have repurposed the same mRNA delivery system used in COVID-19 vaccines as a potential strategy in the search for an HIV cure.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

30.06.2025

The ACCC institutes Federal Court proceedings against Bupa

The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Bupa for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, jointly asking the Court for a $35 million penalty.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

30.06.2025

$12m for homegrown heart disease and diabetes innovations

$12 million in federal funding has been announced for the development of new Australian-made cardiovascular disease and diabetes medical devices and medicines.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

27.06.2025

National cancer screening program marks first in almost 20 years

From 1 July, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program will commence — marking the first new national cancer screening program in almost 20 years.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

27.06.2025

Frances Rice appointed ACN Chief Nursing Officer

Frances Rice has been appointed the Australian College of Nursing's Chief Nursing Officer, a role previously known as Director Professional Practice.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

26.06.2025

Queensland gains private hospital surgery for lymphoedema

Greenslopes Private Hospital in Brisbane now offers advanced microsurgery for lymphoedema, becoming Queensland's first private hospital to do so.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

25.06.2025

Report: Fall in gold standard COPD test is cause for concern

A new national report released today by ACSQHC reveals a dramatic fall in the use of spirometry, a critical diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

25.06.2025

Whiteley opens $25m Human Therapeutics Plant in the Hunter

Human Therapeutics Plant, a new $25 million facility for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand rubs and over-the-counter medicines, has opened in Tomago, NSW.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

24.06.2025

Doctor deregistered after botched facelift calls for ambulance

A Queensland doctor has been deregistered after a botched cosmetic surgery procedure left a patient leaving his clinic in an ambulance with uncontrolled bleeding.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

23.06.2025

Cloud-based solutions: enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes

Australian-developed, cloud-based solutions have the potential to make digital health more accessible. A software-for-healthcare provider sets out some benefits.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

23.06.2025

NSW announces legislative approach to Northern Beaches Hospital

Amendments have been announced that will allow NSW, if required, to terminate the Northern Beaches PPP contract as if a hospital operator default had occurred.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

23.06.2025

Could this ICU disinfectant procedure increase antibiotic-resistant infections?

European researchers are calling for a review of healthcare guidelines after revealing that an ICU disinfectant procedure may increase antibiotic-resistant infection risk.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

20.06.2025

First public warning issued under new laws

For the first time since its power to issue public statements came into force two years ago, Ahpra has issued a public warning about a suspended practitioner.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

20.06.2025

Survey: Global IT decision-makers chart digital health care

A global survey of 1750 IT decision-makers across 11 countries charts some key challenges and potential solutions in the evolving digital healthcare landscape.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

18.06.2025

Medicare chronic wound care scheme set to benefit 20,000/year

The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme has launched, giving older Australians with diabetes — and without other wound care schemes — free access to products.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

17.06.2025

Ambulance ramping — its "very real potential human consequences"

A coronial investigation into the death of Christina Lackmann, who waited over seven hours for an ambulance, highlights potential human consequences of ramping.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

17.06.2025

Urinary incontinence and cardiovascular disease risk in women

A team of American researchers have found a possible association between urinary incontinence and a greater risk for cardiovascular disease in women.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

17.06.2025

Pharmacist distraction during dispensing — extent and sources

Australian researchers analysed more than 50 studies to understand, in pharmacy settings, the extent and main sources of distraction during the dispensing process.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

16.06.2025

Could this game wave goodbye to nerve pain?

A recent interactive brain training game trial has shown promise as a treatment for nerve pain and could offer hope for a new generation of drug-free treatments.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

16.06.2025

Inaugural Hospital + Healthcare Excellence Awards — nominations open

With 15 individual awards across eight categories and two special awards, nominations are now open for the Inaugural Hospital + Healthcare Excellence Awards.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

13.06.2025

Westmead Hospital to gain $492m pathology hub

The new NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub at Westmead Hospital will be the largest public pathology laboratory in the state.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

11.06.2025

Nearing the peak: NSW elective surgery waiting list figures

Today's January–March NSW public health services activity and performance figures show the elective surgery waiting list nearing its COVID-19 peak.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

10.06.2025

Community pharmacy invites 'pop ins' this Men's Health Week

Highlighting the important role community pharmacy plays in supporting men's health, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia is calling on patients to "pop in for a chat".

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

10.06.2025

APNA is searching for its next CEO

As part of a planned transition from longtime CEO Ken Griffin, the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association has announced it is searching for its next CEO.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

10.06.2025

Investment in new Bankstown Hospital reaches record $2 billion

Investment in the planned new Bankstown Hospital has reached $2bn, making it the largest capital works investment in a public hospital in the state's history.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

10.06.2025

Monash IVF extends scope of review after second embryo incident

After a second embryo incident on 5 June, this time at its Clayton laboratory in Victoria, Monash IVF has extended the scope of the McLeod independent review.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

06.06.2025

In Conversation with Ahpra CEO Justin Untersteiner

Three months into the role, already Justin Untersteiner has grand plans for Ahpra — but what specific regulatory developments can we expect under his leadership?

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

04.06.2025

Free GP Heart Health Checks extended for three years

To help combat Australia's biggest killer, heart disease, the federal government has secured funding for another three years of free GP Heart Health Checks.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

03.06.2025

In Conversation with Australia's Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett

<em>Hospital + Healthcare</em> speaks with Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett, Surgeon General and Commander of Joint Health for the Australian Defence Force.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

03.06.2025

Healthy heights: vertical hospitals on the rise

A healthcare architect explains how towering, 140-metre-plus healthcare facilities are no longer anomalies — they’re becoming a global standard.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

03.06.2025

Could an insect-protein coating block bacteria on medical implants?

An Australian study marks the first reported use of antibacterial coatings made from resilin-mimetic proteins to fully block bacteria from attaching to a surface.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

02.06.2025

Toowong Private Hospital to close from 11 June

Toowong — a 58-bed acute private psychiatric hospital, treating more than 3000 patients a year and employing 154 specialist staﬀ — will close from 11 June.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

02.06.2025

Tarkett Powerbond - Early Bloom carpet rolls

The Tarkett Powerbond - Early Bloom carpet rolls are designed for inviting, reflective and restorative spaces, with applications in health and aged care.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

02.06.2025

Practitioners on notice over compassionate release of super

Practitioners have been put on notice that action will be taken against potential predatory practice in the compassionate release of superannuation scheme.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.06.2025

Find the Right Products for this Flu Season

Quality care begins with the right products and support behind it — during flu season and all year round.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.06.2025

Bactol® 90% Alcohol Surgical Handrub — Fast, Effective, Trusted

Whiteley has developed Bactol® 90% Alcohol Surgical Handrub, the next evolution in antiseptic hand hygiene for surgical teams.

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WA&#39;s Health Support Services appoints Giles Nunis CEO

Integrated Securement Solutions: SorbaView SHIELD&reg;

Australian Digital Health Agency launches Health Connect Australia

Key concerns this Sarcoma Awareness Month

Could this strategy mark a turning point in the HIV-cure search?

The ACCC institutes Federal Court proceedings against Bupa

$12m for homegrown heart disease and diabetes innovations

National cancer screening program marks first in almost 20 years

Frances Rice appointed ACN Chief Nursing Officer

Queensland gains private hospital surgery for lymphoedema

Report: Fall in gold standard COPD test is cause for concern

Whiteley opens $25m Human Therapeutics Plant in the Hunter

Doctor deregistered after botched facelift calls for ambulance

Cloud-based solutions: enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes

NSW announces legislative approach to Northern Beaches Hospital

Could this ICU disinfectant procedure increase antibiotic-resistant infections?

First public warning issued under new laws

Survey: Global IT decision-makers chart digital health care

Medicare chronic wound care scheme set to benefit 20,000/year

Ambulance ramping &mdash; its &quot;very real potential human consequences&quot;

Urinary incontinence and cardiovascular disease risk in women

Pharmacist distraction during dispensing &mdash; extent and sources

Could this game wave goodbye to nerve pain?

Inaugural Hospital + Healthcare Excellence Awards &mdash; nominations open

Westmead Hospital to gain $492m pathology hub

Nearing the peak: NSW elective surgery waiting list figures

Community pharmacy invites &#39;pop ins&#39; this Men&#39;s Health Week

APNA is searching for its next CEO

Investment in new Bankstown Hospital reaches record $2 billion

Monash IVF extends scope of review after second embryo incident

In Conversation with Ahpra CEO Justin Untersteiner

Free GP Heart Health Checks extended for three years

In Conversation with Australia&#39;s Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett

Healthy heights: vertical hospitals on the rise

Could an insect-protein coating block bacteria on medical implants?

Toowong Private Hospital to close from 11 June

Tarkett Powerbond - Early Bloom carpet rolls

Practitioners on notice over compassionate release of super

Find the Right Products for this Flu Season

Bactol&reg; 90% Alcohol Surgical Handrub&nbsp;&mdash; Fast, Effective, Trusted

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WA's Health Support Services appoints Giles Nunis CEO

Integrated Securement Solutions: SorbaView SHIELD®

Ambulance ramping — its "very real potential human consequences"

Pharmacist distraction during dispensing — extent and sources

Inaugural Hospital + Healthcare Excellence Awards — nominations open

Community pharmacy invites 'pop ins' this Men's Health Week

In Conversation with Australia's Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett

Bactol® 90% Alcohol Surgical Handrub — Fast, Effective, Trusted