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Catholic sector says health system hamstrung by outdated rules
Catholic Health Australia says the federal Government should expand the roles of care workers, nurses and allied health professionals to improve the productivity and quality of healthcare.
Catholic Health Australia names new interim chief
Kathy Hilyard has been named interim chief executive officer of Catholic Health Australia following the resignation of Jason Kara after three years in the job.
Stop treating allied health like poor cousin of health system
Australia is charging ahead with digital health reforms but in its rush to modernise, one crucial group is being left behind: the allied health professionals, writes Katherine Bassett. Source: CHA.
Tasmanian company develops ice cream for palliative care patients
An ice cream manufacturer in northern Tasmania has collaborated with healthcare provider Calvary to develop an ice cream for patients in palliative care. Source: ABC News.
New partnership aims to keep ‘patient at centre of discussions’Â
St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care services provider, and private health insurer group Australian Regional Health Group have announced a new partnership agreement.
Labor moves ahead with plan to cap prescription medicines to $25
The Albanese Government says it will introduce legislation this week to cap the cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme prescriptions to $25, down from $31.60, from next year. Source: SBC News.
Major appointments at health organisationsÂ
Two of Australia’s largest Catholic health organisations have appointed new chairs, with Paul O’Sullivan to chair St Vincent’s Health Australia and Greg Cooper appointed to the same role at Calvary.Â
Cabrini researchers look for link between cancer and microplasticsÂ
Cabrini researchers are investigating if there is a link between microplastics – tiny plastic particles that can be ingested– and the rising rate of colorectal cancer in people under the age of 50. Source: CHA.
Catholic sector backs Queensland decision to continue surgery program
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to continue Surgery Connect by investing $1.2 billion to deliver 30,000 surgeries next year.Â