Senate Committee pushes for ‘substantial’ Medicare rise The inadequacy of MBS rebates, which have tracked well below health service costs, is a key focus of a new report.
What impact are boosters having on illness and death in Australia? The distinct patterns of vaccination and infection across different states could already be giving a clear clue on booster efficacy.
Global melanoma cases projected to rise sharply by 2040 Incidences of the most serious skin cancer may rise sharply around the world by 2040. But will Australians be at any greater risk?
New GP network to help boost remote clinical trial access Taking part in clinical trials is known to improve health outcomes – but rural patients often miss out. Could that be about to change?
New risk assessment tool for mild COVID patients The matrix is designed to give GPs an indication of the risks patients have of developing more severe disease.
Findings from PHN audit to remain confidential An audit into the North Queensland Primary Health Network will investigate potential conflicts of interest at the board level, but the findings are not expected to be released publicly.
Extra booster dose recommended by ATAGI The rollout of additional COVID-19 vaccine doses for those ‘at greatest risk of severe illness’ will commence ahead of winter to tie in with flu vaccination.
Push for more detail on COVID-19 oral antivirals impact Experts highlight ‘crucial’ need for more understanding about how newly released oral antiviral drugs are performing in the broader population.
How do we raise child COVID-19 vaccination rates? With the dial barely moving on the proportion of younger children taking vaccines, experts are looking at what else can be done.
Should rural general practices be embedded in hospitals? The issue is under the spotlight after a senator asked if rural areas could ‘just get rid of private practice’ during a Senate Committee hearing investigating workforce struggles.