Industry News
Queensland Health fast-tracks AI, data training
The new Data and AI Academy will train more than 100 staff members, helping them become more proficient with the latest technology. [ + ]
New framework for clinical quality registries released
The ACSQHC has released a revised framework to support and encourage the use of data to inform clinical practice and policy. [ + ]
Lyndal Moore named Catholic Health Australia's Nurse of the Year
Calvary Mater Newcastle Clinical Nurse Consultant Lyndal Moore has been a nurse for 32 years. [ + ]
Health infrastructure pipeline poorly planned: report
The pipeline of major health infrastructure projects in Australia currently stands at 54 projects, valued at $42 billion. [ + ]
HL7 Australia appoints David Rowlands as new chair
David Rowlands replaces Dr Isobel Frean, who will be continuing on the board as a non-executive director. [ + ]
New $20m cancer centre opens in South West Sydney
The facility will offer oncology services, the latest treatments in systemic chemotherapy and immunotherapy approaches, and onsite haematologists. [ + ]
ADHA appoints new Chief Clinical Adviser (Nursing)
An experienced nurse with a background in primary care, preventative care, clinical governance and leadership, Karen Booth will commence in her new role in September. [ + ]
Meth-related deaths increase fourfold: report
While there has been a decrease in people taking amphetamines over time, regular use among those who use methamphetamine, and among people who inject drugs, has risen significantly, the study found. [ + ]
Five Faces, Privy announce cross-border collaboration
Australian patient experience software provider Five Faces and Indonesian digital trust provider Privy have announced a cross-border collaboration. [ + ]
AI uses tongue colour to diagnose diseases
A series of experiments involving thousands of images could lead to development of a system that provides on-the-spot diagnosis by analysing tongue colour. [ + ]
Can AI reliably extract information from clinical notes? Study says no
In a study of 54,569 emergency department visits among patients injured while riding a bicycle, scooter or other micromobility conveyance, researchers used AI to determine whether injured riders were wearing a helmet. [ + ]
Victoria's single employer model trial welcomed
The ACRRM has welcomed the Victorian Government's commitment to trial SEM for Rural Generalist (RG) registrars. [ + ]
Medibank acquires corporate health provider Pinnacle
Founded in 2010 by physiotherapists Tom Bosna and Josh Lambert, Pinnacle Health Group has over 200 corporate clients across Australia. [ + ]
Long COVID burden highest among working-age adults: study
Australian workers living with long COVID cost the economy, on average, about $9.6 billion in 2022, according to a new study. [ + ]
Ahpra starts global search for CEO as Fletcher steps down
Fifteen years after overseeing the creation of a national health practitioner regulator, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) CEO Martin Fletcher is set to step down at the end of the year. [ + ]
