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Peter BreadonThe Examiner |
Medical experts recommend antivirals for people aged 70 and older who get COVID, and for other groups at risk of severe illness and hospitalisation...
More Australians delay or skip dental care because of cost than their peers in most wealthy countries. Adding dental to Medicare wouldn’t be easy,...
Doctors tried to stop it at first, but half a century later Medicare is an untouchable brand in Australian healthcare and politics. While we’re...
The federal Department of Health will soon finish a “ health check ” of private hospital finances. Warnings of an emerging crisis sparked the...
Vaccination rates vary widely from GP to GP. Here’s why – and what governments need to do about it.
Health was a centrepiece of last year’s budget, based on a new vision for Medicare. This year, there is less health reform, but the budget does...
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases. But a tax can reduce sales and make us healthier.
Earlier this month, Reserve Bank Governor fronted journalists for a media conference. The opportunity to grill the Governor was new. Previously, the...
People in the poorest areas of Australia are dying 2.5 times more often from the disease than those in the richest areas. Perhaps this is the...
In April, National Cabinet agreed to hold a dedicated meeting on health reform by the end of the year. Based on media coverage this week, it might be...