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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
Health Minister’s intervention sees funding boost for hospitals
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed an increase in the amount private health insurers are giving back to patients and hospitals following Health Minister Mark Butler’s call for insurers to raise their contributions.
St Vincent’s drops plan to sell hospital
St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Lismore has paused plans to sell the facility, and instead is gearing up for an exciting rejuvenation throughout 2025 and 2026. Source: CHA.
Muma’s the word in mission to solve Zambia’s maternal mortality crisis
When Abraham Muma speaks about his work in Zambia, he does so with the conviction of someone answering a deep, personal calling. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Specialist doctors’ exorbitant fees show ‘system broken from start to end’
About 1.9 million Australians are delaying or skipping critical medical care due to exorbitant fees for specialist doctors, a new report has found. Source: SBS News.