Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - November, 2022
The Australian Federal Police have attributed the hacking data theft of Medibank customer information to Russia-based criminal groups.
Health pledges in state bid
Health pledges have featured heavily in Victoria’s state election run-up.
NSW to expand pharmacy jobs
The NSW Government says it will give pharmacists new powers under a major plan to shake up the state's health system.
Health degree fees helped
The Albanese government is introducing legislation that could wipe student debts for doctors and nurses.
Brain tech aids silent spelling
Scientists in the US are working on a device that can decode brain activity to spell out sentences.
Understanding low in new focus
COVID-19 appears to have increased public attention on research, but not public understanding.
FWC rules on aged care pay
Aged care workers will receive a 15 per cent pay rise after a recent Fair Work Commission ruling.
Medicare fraud sought
An independent review has been launched to look at claims of fraud within Medicare.
Panel plans pandemic steps
Health experts from around the world have come to a consensus on actions they say will end the persistent threat of COVID-19.
WA takes claim to IRC
The WA government is taking the nurse’s union to the Industrial Relations Commission.
COVID babies' brains reviewed
Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic appear to have had a negative impact on babies’ communication abilities.