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Aussies reliant on crucial medicines to save on scripts

Aussies reliant on crucial medicines to save on scripts

More life-saving medications will be subsidised by the government as the federal budget outlines extra funding for price-controlled drugs.

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

Australia's treasured Medicare system is not fit-for-purpose outside major cities, with rural patients disadvantaged and "invisible", an inquiry has been told.

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

An ineffective and unchecked payment scheme for doctors who prop up the rural health system has led to a $1.3 billion budget blow out, an audit has found.

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Hospital finally 'run for people' after public takeover

Hospital finally 'run for people' after public takeover

The courageous parents of a toddler who tragically died in hospital have been hailed for running a tireless campaign for change in the public health system.

'Deeply alarming' attack on nurses fuels safety calls

'Deeply alarming' attack on nurses fuels safety calls

A nurse has been hospitalised and others have been injured after they were attacked by a patient, raising calls for improved security and safety at hospitals.

Man in court months after mental health hospital death

Man in court months after mental health hospital death

Detectives are continuing to sift through forensic evidence after a psychiatric patient allegedly murdered another man in a mental health hospital.

AMA warns health system cracks 'impossible to ignore'

AMA warns health system cracks 'impossible to ignore'

A peak health body has busted the myth that hospitals are overrun due to people unnecessarily presenting to EDs, saying the reason is a systemic one.

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Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution" but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.

Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak

Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak

Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak

Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak

The likely cause of a fungal infection outbreak that killed two hospital patients has been revealed as another remains in hospital, months after diagnosis.

Daylight robbery as time clock stops for shift workers

Daylight robbery as time clock stops for shift workers

Daylight robbery as time clock stops for shift workers

Daylight robbery as time clock stops for shift workers

Employers are being encouraged to pay night workers for every hour they work this Easter Sunday during a daylight saving glitch.

Child cancer survivors plead for support later in life

Child cancer survivors plead for support later in life

Child cancer survivors plead for support later in life

Child cancer survivors plead for support later in life

Surviving childhood cancer can change the trajectory of the rest of someone's life but there is not enough support available, researchers say.

Rural doctor missed vital call in Indigenous death

Rural doctor missed vital call in Indigenous death

Rural doctor missed vital call in Indigenous death

Rural doctor missed vital call in Indigenous death

An Indigenous woman likely could have been saved if she had been transferred from a small clinic to a large hospital for medical imaging, an inquest has found.

AC/DC guitarist Young hospitalised in Buenos Aires

AC/DC guitarist Young hospitalised in Buenos Aires

AC/DC guitarist Young hospitalised in Buenos Aires

AC/DC guitarist Young hospitalised in Buenos Aires

Stevie Young is "in good spirits" after being hospitalised in Argentina during rock band AC/DC's South American tour, a representative says.

'Cycle of crisis': emergency departments' stress grows

'Cycle of crisis': emergency departments' stress grows

'Cycle of crisis': emergency departments' stress grows

'Cycle of crisis': emergency departments' stress grows

Australian public hospitals are stretched to their limit, with a peak medical body reporting record waiting times for patients needing immediate care.

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Record numbers quit emergency depts without full care

Tens of thousands of people are leaving hospital before finishing emergency treatment despite having potentially life-threatening conditions, health data says.

Safety guidelines ignored before hospital fungus deaths

Protections for some of the sickest patients at a major hospital were not implemented before a construction-induced fungal infection claimed two lives.

Hospital giant urges insurers to cough up more money

A major private hospital operator has swung to profit with help from strong Australian revenue growth, but its boss wants a bigger share of insurance premiums.

Patients dead as hospital build sparks fungal outbreak

Sydney's largest public hospital admits construction works sparked an outbreak of a fungal infection that left two patients dead and four more sick.

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Homicide cops probe 'distressing' mental hospital death

A union is renewing its calls for action on staffing and safety concerns as police investigate the death of a patient at a mental hospital.

Security review after deadly mental health escapes

Authorities will review security arrangements at a mental health facility after two patients were allegedly involved in fatal incidents after fleeing care.

Healthcare pay offer lauded as $1.5b hospital launched

A significant new pay offer has been presented to healthcare workers undertaking industrial action, as a $1.5 billion public hospital is unveiled.

'Time to deliver': blame shifted on hospital bed block

While thousands of older Australians lie stranded in hospitals, the federal government has put responsibility for aged care squarely on states and territories.

Minister can't quantify NDIS savings post-hospital deal

Health Minister Mark Butler is yet to put a deadline on cutting spending growth on the $50 billion-per-year NDIS after striking a major hospital funding 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.

Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog

A billion-dollar hospital that was absorbed into public hands after a toddler died will host a surgery centre to relieve a strained health system.

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