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Big pharma funding biases drug trials in favour of a sponsor's product: review
21 February 2017 - Drug and device trial studies that are sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry are more likely to ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Feb 2017
Public hospital funding crisis highlights need for reforms
17 February 2017 - The AMA public hospital report card released today highlights that our hospitals and broader health system ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Feb 2017
The refusal of Medicare to fund a $60 blood test means cancer patients miss out on treatment
19 February 2017 - Mother of two Lisa Briggs and thousands of other lung cancer patients battling the nation’s deadliest ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Feb 2017
When is applying for listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme not an infringement?
16 February 2017 - In the most recent judgement in the Australian Lyrica litigation, Nicholas J has delivered an interesting decision ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Feb 2017
PBS botulinum toxin program changes
17 February 2017 - Changes are being made under the PBS Botulinum Toxin Program to enable eligible prescribers to write more ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Feb 2017
Private health insurance rises prompt launch of tool aimed at reducing costs
15 February 2017 - Consumers Health Forum checklist will help people decide whether to keep their policy, switch, or drop it ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Feb 2017
March 2017 PBS Schedule
15 February 2017 - In October and November 2016 the Department notified software vendors, pharmaceutical representative bodies and other stakeholders ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Feb 2017
Pressure on private health as thousands dump hospital cover
15 february 2017 - The number of Australians with hospital cover continues to decline, adding pressure on the health insurance ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Feb 2017
One in three teens at risk of cancer because of lost vaccination papers
13 February 2017 - Up to one in three teens are missing out on life saving vaccinations against cervical cancer, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Feb 2017
Policies in play as health insurance premium hike looms, survey finds
13 February 2017 - More than six million Australians are tipped to review, and possibly scrap, their health insurance policies ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Feb 2017
Health Minister Greg Hunt steps in to ensure Meningococcal B vaccine supply
11 February 2017 - Australian kids will regain full access to a lifesaving meningococcal vaccination within weeks after Health Minister ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Feb 2017
Prostheses list: insurers and health care majors square off
11 February 2017 - The fiery battle between private health insurers and medical device companies has kicked up a gear ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Feb 2017
‘Cost shifting’ by public hospitals blamed for pushing up the cost of private health insurance
11 February 2017 - You show up at the emergency room injured, vulnerable and in distress. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Feb 2017
Lowest health insurance premium increases in a decade
10 February 2017 - The Australian Government’s action to keep the pressure on private health insurers has helped drive the lowest ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Feb 2017
Post-market review of pulmonary arterial hypertension medicines – public consultation
10 February 2017 - The public submission process is now open for the post-market review of pulmonary arterial hypertension medicines. ...