Raids to hit rogue health insurers
Tough new powers granted to the ombudsman have put the health insurance industry on notice of closer scrutiny.
Health
Medicare control that almost was
The Howard government considered taking total control over Medicare provider numbers given to doctors.
Restraint use worry for mentally ill kids
An alarming number of children are being subjected to physical or mechanical restraint in Queensland’s mental health facilities.
Hospitals being bled by foreign tourists
Tens of millions of dollars in public hospital debts are being run up by tourists each year.
Pilates in a sweat as rebates tighten
Looming restrictions on health insurance coverage for natural therapies have practitioners worried about a sudden drop-off in customers.
Laws that change from Jan 1
The tampon tax, energy bills, lifesaving medicines; all the laws that will change from New Year’s Day.
Online peptides carry crime risk
A summer obsession with bigger muscles, flatter stomachs and deeper tans may carry the sting of criminal penalties.
Health rights ‘a danger to nurses’
Queensland’s proposed ‘right to health services’ could force nurses to put themselves at risk to treat ice-affected patients.
‘Fast-track tool’ to save aged-care sector $250m
Bureaucrats will use a new, one-hour analysis tool to work out the needs of older Australians destined for care in a system overhaul.
Child mental health aid now at ‘breaking point’
Psychiatrists say child mental healthcare services are at ‘breaking point’ across NSW.
Canberra blamed for outbreak of parasites
Norfolk Island residents say the federal government has failed to stop an invasion of paralysis ticks in their community.
Regulator’s delay ‘a disgrace’
A Perth psychologist will face a trial for alleged professional misconduct after a judge criticised his work.
Patients to save thousands on kidney drug
An early Christmas present has been delivered to about 10,000 Australians suffering from a crippling kidney disease.
AFL enlists indigenous welfare specialist
The AFL has appointed Helen Milroy as its first indigenous commissioner.
$400m support for ‘second-tier’ disabled
Almost $400 million will be handed out to help disabled Australians not eligible for the NDIS.
Labor push to recognise Palestine
Labor will pursue the recognition of Palestine as a priority as part of its commitment to a two-state solution.
Billions set aside for health
The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook provides targeted support for older Australians and those living in regional areas.
Hurley cements rural commitments
The new Governor-General David Hurley pledged his commitment to rural Australia at the opening of a centre for country kids.
Fatal disease that should not exist
Experts say rheumatic heart disease should no longer occur in Australia, yet it could lead to more than 500 preventable deaths.
Doctors deny secret strategy to free refugees
Doctors for Refugees says medical professionals would not automatically rubber-stamp the transfer of refugees from Nauru.
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