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No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

Anthony Albanese insists a delay to an early intervention program for children with autism is about making sure the government gets it right.

'Long overdue': states sign off on $25b hospital deal

'Long overdue': states sign off on $25b hospital deal

'Long overdue': states sign off on $25b hospital deal

'Long overdue': states sign off on $25b hospital deal

An eleventh-hour agreement means states and territories will receive extra funding for public hospitals but health experts are calling for more reforms.

NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

Premiers and ministers have agreed to delay a program to get children with autism and developmental delay off the NDIS in a national cabinet meeting.

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Major blowout in waiting times for aged care support

Major blowout in waiting times for aged care support

Figures from Australia's Productivity Commission show older people are waiting longer to get access to aged care support services - but it's not all bad news.

The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

After being swamped with medical questions, one AI firm is trialling a dedicated health service. Experts say more are coming and their prognosis is unclear.

Assisted dying laws to be tabled in territory mid-year

Assisted dying laws to be tabled in territory mid-year

Three decades after assisted dying laws were first passed in Australia, then overturned, a hold-out jurisdiction is preparing new legislation to allow it again.

Puberty blocker bans slammed as harmful to trans kids

Puberty blocker bans slammed as harmful to trans kids

Blanket bans on puberty blockers are the biggest risk to trans children globally, an advocate says, after a second Australian jurisdiction outlawed the drugs.

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Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon

Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon

Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon

Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon

More than $12 billion in program cost blowouts demand tighter spending in other parts of the federal budget, the treasurer is warning Australians.

Scramble to play down fears of aged care worker crisis

Scramble to play down fears of aged care worker crisis

Scramble to play down fears of aged care worker crisis

Scramble to play down fears of aged care worker crisis

Department officials have defended not telling the aged care minister about potentially massive worker shortages because their model couldn't be verified.

Rush for home care spots ahead of landmark reforms

Rush for home care spots ahead of landmark reforms

Rush for home care spots ahead of landmark reforms

Rush for home care spots ahead of landmark reforms

All 20,000 home care spots promised before the end of October have been allocated as older Australians prepare for major aged care reforms to take effect.

National guidelines for menopause treatment on the way

National guidelines for menopause treatment on the way

National guidelines for menopause treatment on the way

National guidelines for menopause treatment on the way

For the first time, Australia will develop national clinical guidelines for perimenopause and menopause helping to inform diagnosis, treatment and care plans.

Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Ahead of World Menopause Day, workplaces are being called on to ensure they have supports and structures in place for employees experiencing menopause symptoms.

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

The nation's top dental body is telling members not to promote or advise patients to use superannuation to pay for treatment.

Labor accused of reneging on landmark health, NDIS deal

Labor accused of reneging on landmark health, NDIS deal

Labor accused of reneging on landmark health, NDIS deal

Labor accused of reneging on landmark health, NDIS deal

Public hospitals will have to take a hit if the Commonwealth backs out of a deal to increase funding, state and territory leaders say.

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Health body leading by example with Indigenous voice

A First Nations public health voice will put Indigenous perspectives "front and centre" two years after the failure of a national voice to parliament.

Guidelines developed for Australia's biggest killer

Researchers have identified four key issues faced by people experiencing dementia at home or in aged care to evaluate whether quality care is being delivered.

Trump links autism to Tylenol, claim disputed by medics

US President Donald Trump says there is a link between the use of pain medication Tylenol and autism during pregnancy, a claim doctors dispute.

Aged care operator's shares dive on funding expectation

Regis Healthcare shares have plunged after the aged care operator announced the government's funding package won't meet staffing cost increases.

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Aged care staff to 'rise' to challenge of early places

The rollout of 20,000 home care places has been brought forward, but the minister in charge says he's confident sector workers can deal with it.

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Australians impacted by cancer are being asked to share their experiences to help ease the overwhelm and complexity of the diagnosis journey.

Life-saving tech for kids absent at under-fire hospital

An inquiry has found a purportedly world-class hospital lacks essential technology, duplicates training and operates in isolation from a state health network.

'Good day for patients': cheaper medicines on the way

Australians are being reassured cost-of-living relief is still on the federal government's agenda as it prepares to legislate changes to make medicine cheaper.

Bulk bill incentive could miss thousands of GP clinics

A federal government plan to make GP visits cheaper for all Australians could come up significantly short because of the structure of an incentive payment.

Women's symptoms 'overlooked' in menopausal stages

Too many women go untreated for debilitating menopause symptoms, advocates say, but a study could lead to better ways to identify and manage the transition.

Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder

Smartwatches can detect signs of a common and potentially serious sleep disorder with the medical regulator approving software that analyses bedtime breathing.

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