PBS administration under public inquiry

The Government’s administration of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is in the spotlight this month with a public inquiry into the deferral of medicines and possible repercussions for the pharmaceutical sector. Stakeholders have until next Friday, July 15, to submit their applications to The Finance and Public Administration References Committee for the public hearing, to…

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Are we doing enough to ensure the health of Aussie men?

As International Men’s Health Week wraps up for the year, Team VIVA! takes a look at some of the ways Australians are raising awareness for men’s health and welfare issues, and how new research suggests more needs to be done to ensure the future health of Aussie men. International Men’s Health Week, an initiative of…

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VIVA! Communications strengthening its award-winning team

VIVA! Communications has improved the strength of its enviable team with the appointment of two new members. Kirsty Noffke and Mahsa Lotfizadeh have joined the team of dynamic and innovative communication strategists as an Account Executive and Account Associate, respectively. Kirsty brings a unique and creative approach to the VIVA! team, having worked as a…

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Doctors rally at NSW Parliament to help save RNSH

More than 300 doctors and concerned residents rallied at NSW Parliament to help save Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) from a gravely underfunded redevelopment plan. NEWS ALERT: Bed shortages plague RNSH (Mosman Daily, Wednesday, June 8, 2011) VIDEO: NSW Health Minister, Jillian Skinner, addresses more than 300 doctors and concerned residents at the RNSH rally…

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