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MSAC publishes agenda for Feb 2024 ESC meeting
18 October 2023 - The MSAC Secretariat has published a list of applications scheduled to be considered by the ESC ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Oct 2023
A test could have saved Alison from chemotherapy
17 October 2023 - Chemotherapy. Radiotherapy. Surgery. These are the cancer treatments most people are familiar with. But advocates, patients ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Oct 2023
Building a stronger Medicare with MyMedicare now open to patients
5 October 2023 - The Australian Government is laying the foundations for a stronger Medicare, with the new MyMedicare program open ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Sep 2023
‘Unacceptable’: Dad’s cancer treatment denied
6 September 2023 - Australians who can enlist radio stars and politicians are getting access to life saving cancer treatment while ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Sep 2023
Why you cannot win with private health insurance, thanks to a 50 year old quirk
1 September 2023 - In a dimly lit room, a masseur performs an incantation in a baritone voice, slapping fish ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Aug 2023
Seeking expressions of interest - health technology assessment advisory committees
9 August 2023 - The Department of Health and Aged Care has recently commenced an expression of interest process for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Jul 2023
MSAC Secretariat publishes agenda for November 2023 MSAC meeting
26 July 2023 - The MSAC Secretariat has published a list of applications scheduled to be considered by the MSAC ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Jun 2023
Ending the postcode lottery in newborn health screening
28 June 2023 - Today, on International Neonatal Screening Day, the Albanese Government is delivering on our commitment to end the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Jun 2023
MSAC publishes agenda for October 2023 ESC meeting
21 June 2023 - The MSAC Secretariat has published a list of applications scheduled to be considered by the ESC ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Jun 2023
A $10 test that could save the lives of five Aussie babies a day not delivered as promised
10 June 2023 - Hunter Kelly is one of many Australian newborns whose life could be saved with a simple test. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Jun 2023
Committee to advise on Medical Research Future Fund health technology assessment investments
26 May 2023 - The Health Technology Assessment Chairs Committee will advise on HTA investments under the Medical Research Future Fund. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 May 2023
Insurers call for reform to allow hospital in the home for patients
31 May 2023 - Private insurers are calling for structural reform of the health system to enable more patients to ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 May 2023
MSAC publishes agenda for August PASC meeting
29 May 2023 - The MSAC Secretariat has published a list of applications scheduled to be considered by the PICO ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 May 2023
Federal budget 2023: doctors praise $1.5 billion cash injection
10 May 2023 - The long-term trend of inadequate indexation of medical rebates is set to end after the federal ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 May 2023
Rebuilding Medicare for the 21st century
28 April 2023 - The Australian Government is laying the foundations for significant reforms to Medicare, with a comprehensive package of ...