The Latest Breaking News from Steve Robson

Calls for action to address problems in health care

Critics of the Medicare review say the federal government has not provided specific actions or timelines to address problems facing the healthcare system.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Medicare review: what changes can we expect to see - and what’s still missing?

Health sector welcomes the broad vision of taskforce report, but worries it’s short on details, a timeline and money

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

Deaths from Covid in Australian aged care pass 5,000 after monthly fatalities double in January

Department of Health says significant jump to 597 deaths from 22 December to 25 January was partially influenced by a change in reporting methodology

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023

AMA urges action on elective surgery

The Australian Medical Association is urging governments to provide extra funding to address a huge backlog of patients waiting for elective surgery.

AAP · Jan 12, 2023

Ministers chastised for health advice snub

Anne Ruston says the government is undermining Australians' trust in medical experts by inferring advice from the chief medical officer wasn't cautious enough.

AAP · Jan 3, 2023

Younger Australians increasingly taking out private health insurance despite cost of living pressures

Report finds variation of up to $700 in rebates paid to patients of different funds undergoing same procedure by same doctor in same hospital

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2022

ED perfect storm prompts Christmas plea

The Australian Medical Association has issued a plea to mask up and gather outdoors at Christmas as emergency departments face a perfect storm this summer.

AAP · Dec 16, 2022

PCR test still there for those at risk: PM

Despite changes to how PCR tests can be accessed, the prime minister has assured that vulnerable groups can still get the tests for free.

AAP · Dec 12, 2022

Healthcare workers sound the alarm on a mental health crisis in the industry

A study of over 7,000 frontline healthcare workers shows one-in-10 had thoughts of suicide or self-harm during the pandemic.

ABC News · Dec 5, 2022

A Statue of One’s Own: the new Virginia Woolf sculpture that’s challenging stereotypes

Passersby are encouraged to take a selfie with the monument that artist Laury Dizengremel hopes will inspire women and girls

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2022