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The Federal Government has announced the passage of legislation to establish the new National Health Performance Authority.
The new national watchdog will be formed to better provide information about the performance of public and private hospitals for patients, and will report its findings online.
“Importantly, the Authority will help Australians better understand their health system, including information on their local public and private hospitals, primary health care and community health services,” acting Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler said.
Nominations open for NSW Award for Cardiovascular Research
The NSW Government is encouraging nominations for the inaugural Ministerial Award for Cardiovascular Research.
Computer technology to assist in brain repair
Research conducted by a Curtin University engineer promises to find the solution to many of the human brain’s most complex problems, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, autism and stroke.
Global study offers new hope for regulating blood pressure
Researchers at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with more than 200 centres from 24 countries have identified DNA links to blood pressure which could lead to new treatments for cardiovascular disease.
Study finds Australians pay more for medicine
Australians are paying more out of their own pockets for medicines than people in many other countries, according to a new study.
Research predicts significant increase in kidney disease
Research released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows cases of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) treated with dialysis or kidney transplantation are expected to increase significantly over the coming decade.
Research grant to help stroke victims
Researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Institute are conducting research on how to assist stroke victims repair swallowing functions, which brake down in more than 50 per cent of
Singapore and Australia sign health research MoU
Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote exchange between the two countries in the areas of health and medical research.
States show patchy performance on elective surgery waiting lists
In its third and final report on elective surgery waiting list, the Council of Australian Governments’ National Partnership on elective surgery waiting lists (COAG) found that state and territory governments had achieved mixed results in reforming the area.
Oral Health CRC launched
The Federal Government has launched the new Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).
NSW budget: Health overview
The New South Wales Budget has outlined $1.34 billion in spending on mental health services in 2011-12, marking an increase of $109 million from last year's State Budget.
National health reform plan released
The Federal Government has published its plan for national health reform implementation, which will deal with improving public hospitals, increasing transparency and lessening waste.
Chair of National Mental Health Commission appointed
Monsignor David Cappo has been announced as the Chair of the Nation Mental Health Commission, the body behind driving the Federal Government’s planned mental health reforms.
New dental health advisory board appointed
The Federal Government has announced the establishment of the National Advisory Council on Dental Health as part of the agreement between the government and the Federal Greens.
$1.08 billion for NSW health infrastructure
The New South Wales State Government has unveiled a planned $1.08 billion spending package health capital works across the state to be spent over the next year.
NSW to hire 900 more nurses
The New South Wales Government has announced it is still committed to its pre-budget pledge of hiring an additional 900 nurses despite growing fears of a possible $700 million budget blowout.
National study to probe effectiveness of emergency department teams
Australian universities have joined forces with state health departments to test the effectiveness and quality of the nurse practitioner as an addition to the emergency department team.
New national Chief Medical Officer appointed
One of Australia’s foremost experts in emergency medicine, Professor Chris Baggoley, has been appointed Australia’s Chief Medical Officer by the Federal Government.
University of Melbourne signs Indian mental health MoU
The University of Melbourne has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare India to help improve India’s national mental health system.
Queensland Healthcare Improvement Award winners announced
Queensland Health’s most innovative staff were awarded for their fresh approaches to services at the recent 2011 Healthcare Improvement Awards ceremony in Brisbane.
Twelve award winners were acknowledged during the ceremony held as the showcase of Queensland Health Week 2011 from more than 300 abstracts.
Bendigo hospital construction expressions of interest open
The Victorian State Government has announced that expressions of interest for the construction of the new Bendigo Hospital can now be lodged.