June 2020
Despite the lockdown success, we're far from done with COVID-19
The curve is flat, but new modelling shows that a return to normal could bring the virus back unless we remain vigilant about social distancing.
April 2020
Why Australia's coronavirus wars have only just begun
At least three separate policy battles over COVID-19 have replaced a decade of climate wars for the time being.
What flattening the curve really means
The "flatten the curve" approach is actually a "herd immunity" strategy. For Australia to achieve herd immunity, the virus would have to infect about 60 per cent of the population – about 15 million Australians.
March 2020
The five coming virus challenges for the hospitals
If the stars align, hospitals may simply face a worse than usual winter season. But they could also face a cascade of problems too.
November 2019
Saving private healthcare must start at the hospital
Needless operations and low or no-value care should give way to patient transparency.
Health cover is bleeding to death
No other form of insurance adds rather than cuts upfront costs for its users. That must be the starting point for change.