‘Streamline that spending’:Hospitals told to cut back where they can

‘Streamline that spending’:Hospitals told to cut back where they can

The health minister’s comments come after two of Victoria’s largest health services imposed immediate hiring freezes in response to the government’s demand for savings.

  • byBroede Carmody

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IVF at a fraction of the cost:Perth clinic disrupts infertility market

IVF at a fraction of the cost:Perth clinic disrupts infertility market

The Baruahs know how torturous infertility treatment can be,having spent seven years enduring it. But when they finally held their son,“everything changed.”

  • byClaire Ottaviano
The care has been stripped from WA healthcare. But we can turn things around
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Healthcare

The care has been stripped from WA healthcare. But we can turn things around

A Perth doctor says that WA’s healthcare system is at a crisis point. But she hopes that if action is taken at all levels,it will become a turning point.

  • byDr Lucy Caratti
Chemist Warehouse’s $8.8b merger could stifle competition,shut stores:ACCC

Chemist Warehouse’s $8.8b merger could stifle competition,shut stores:ACCC

Australia’s competition watchdog has raised concerns that Chemist Warehouse’s planned merger with Sigma Healthcare into an $8.8 billion titan will hurt rivals in the pharmacy sector.

  • byJessica Yun
Minister vows to assess bulk-billing as Joondalup Hospital probe begins

Minister vows to assess bulk-billing as Joondalup Hospital probe begins

The health department will join a review of hospital services,and what people pay for GPs in Perth’s north will be scrutinised,after the death of toddler Sandipan Dhar.

  • byJesinta Burton
Perth cosmetic doctor high on drugs

Perth cosmetic doctor high on drugs

Dr Ilan Josephs claimed he was one of Perth’s leading cosmetic medical professionals. This week he was struck off for professional misconduct.

  • byRebecca Peppiatt
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Cherryl Barassi’s doctor says he should be allowed to raise assisted dying with patients

Cherryl Barassi’s doctor says he should be allowed to raise assisted dying with patients

Dr Nick Carr said Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying laws need to be brought into line with other states,which allow doctors to raise the issue.

  • byBroede Carmody
My family nominated Dad for the Order of Australia before he died. Today he becomes a member

My family nominated Dad for the Order of Australia before he died. Today he becomes a member

Dad worked in hospitals for over 40 years and led a cardiothoracic unit for seven years,but he was humble about his achievements to the point of obfuscation.

  • byElissa Goldstein
Yes,an ‘ADHD tax’ is a real thing. I know because I pay it every day
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Healthcare

Yes,an ‘ADHD tax’ is a real thing. I know because I pay it every day

We work and strive to live normal lives. But our financial,workplace,education and legal systems are all designed for neurotypical people. And that comes at a price.

  • byCaroline Zielinski
Cyberattack target MediSecure enters voluntary administration

Cyberattack target MediSecure enters voluntary administration

The national prescription delivery service provider,which was victim to a cyberattack that compromised personal health information,will face its creditors later this month.

  • byMillie Muroi
Labor’s $2.1 billion prescription top-up a major win for chemists

Labor’s $2.1 billion prescription top-up a major win for chemists

Pharmacies will be paid an extra $4.80 by the government each time they give out a 60-day medicine script,in a major concession from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos