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New AMA President elected – May 27, 2014
A/Prof Owler has replaced former AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, whose three-year tenure has ceased. According to A/Prof Owler, one of his first priorities will be to enter into discussions with the Government regarding the AMA’s concerns about patient co-payments and other health-related budget decisions, including public hospital costs, Indigenous health funding and a range…
Read MoreFour essential steps for product launch success
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Benjamin Franklin Companies which succeed in the launch environment of 2018 – 2023 will take four essential steps now to ensure they are launch-ready for the future environment, according to the IMS Health report “Launch excellence IV: a new launch environment”. At a special IMS Health…
Read MoreImplications of the 2014 federal budget for the health and wellness arena
Hotly anticipated as “one of the toughest budgets in recent years”, last night’s 2014 Federal budget announcement has captured headlines nation-wide. So who are the “winners and losers” from this year’s budget? For many groups, the budget results appear clear cut (although as history reminds us, there’s no such thing as clear cut), with “losers”…
Read MoreWant to tell the future? Shake my hand!
When meeting someone for the first time, you shake hands. Perhaps as a standard greeting to minimise any social awkwardness, or maybe to seal a deal. According to researchers, the handshake may offer genuine insights into an individual’s future. Published in medical journal PLOS ONE, new research from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis…
Read MoreAbbott government’s National Commission of Audit proposes substantial health cuts and mergers
The Abbott government’s National Commission of Audit report released on Thursday, May 1, 2014 proposes a series of public sector cuts, including the abolition and merger of pivotal health agencies. The Commission, appointed in October 2013 to review government functions and performance, is chaired by former Liberal Senator, Amanda Vanstone and the ex-heads of Finance…
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