June 2020
- Opinion
- Coronavirus pandemic
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
- Opinion
- Coronavirus pandemic
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.
- Opinion
- Coronavirus pandemic
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
- Opinion
- Coronavirus pandemic
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
- Opinion
- Hospitals
Saving private healthcare must start at the hospital
Needless operations and low or no-value care should give way to patient transparency.
- Opinion
- Healthcare
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.