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Where Australia stands in reducing harm from illicit drugs
Federal and state governments are spending more on law enforcement in illicit drug policy compared to treatment, prevention and harm reduction combined. [ + ]
US hospital uses hologram tech to connect doctors with patients
Crescent Regional 黑料吃瓜群网 has already installed its first full-size 86″ Holoconnects Holobox hologram display and video studio. [ + ]
Half the world is affected by oral disease — here’s how we can tackle this unmet need
Oral diseases affect 1 billion more people than many other major diseases combined, with an estimated $710 billion a year spent on oral treatment costs and productivity losses [ + ]
The future of surgical AI
The Australian AI in healthcare market is predicted to grow from $0.08bn in 2022 to $1.78bn by 2030, registering a CAGR of 46.72% during the forecast period of 2022–2030. [ + ]
Budget 2024–25: what it means for health
Medicare, medications, women's health, cancers, HIV and mental health were some of the key focus areas in the federal government's 2024–25 Budget announcement. [ + ]
Better use of data could save $5.4bn in hospital costs: PC
The use of telehealth has exploded since 2020, but uptake of other digital-based services like remote patient monitoring and digital therapeutics has lagged behind. [ + ]
Opinion: It's time for Australia to introduce a sugary drinks tax
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes.
[ + ]Report shows benefits of electronic journey patient boards at Alfred Health
The implementation has increased the effectiveness and efficiency of patient care across each of its three Victorian campuses. [ + ]
Collaboration key to improving adherence to physical activity guidelines
We all know that being physically active is important for our health, but getting people to actually move enough to meet the recommended guidelines can be a challenge. [ + ]
Enhancing primary care with data-driven clinical support
The rollout of a non-commercial population health management, clinical decision support and data extraction tool, Primary Sense, is on the rise at PHNs across the country. [ + ]
GenesisCare expands with $35m Northern Beaches cancer centre
The relocated centre has expanded its services with a new radiation therapy offering and access to clinical trials for eligible patients. [ + ]
Designing with compassion
Balancing calm, serene spaces with acute facilities, the Anam Cara House is a unique hospice facility supporting people living with a life鈥恖imiting diagnosis. [ + ]
In Conversation with Royal Women's 黑料吃瓜群网 CEO Sue Matthews
An hour after the final call for visitors to leave, Professor Sue Matthews — now CEO of Royal Women's 黑料吃瓜群网 — found a man by his wife's bedside in the gynaecology ward she was working at. [ + ]
DoHAC releases PHN Strategy 2023–24 following audit
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released the PHN Strategy 2023–24 outlining the role the networks play in supporting health reform. [ + ]
Should chatbot psychologists be part of the health system?
This year, an announcement that chatbot psychologists could become part of Australia's healthcare system within the next two years sparked controversy in medical and public arenas. [ + ]
