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Catholic sector raises the alarm over rebate changes
Removing the age-based health insurance rebate will lead more than 200,000 older Australians to drop or downgrade their hospital cover, shift about $675 million a year onto public hospitals, and threaten some regional private hospitals, a new analysis says.
Catholic sector sees benefits and risks in AI technologies
AI technologies offer significant benefits but must be carefully managed to mitigate novel risks that could cause significant harm, Catholic Health Australia has said in a position paper.
Mercy Sister honoured for lifetime of service
Mercy Sister Angela Mary Doyle has been honoured for her lifetime of service to Queenslanders with Mater’s highest award, the Catherine McAuley Medallion. Source: Catholic Leader.
West Australian government to buy Catholic hospital
Negotiations are underway between St John of God Health Care and the Western Australia Government to purchase St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.
Collaboration aims to benefit healthcare sector and patients
The University of Notre Dame Australia and Calvary Health Care Australia announced a “transformative” collaboration to enhance health research and healthcare delivery across Australia.