Health Industry News
Health Minister unveils Medical Research Future Fund board – April 4, 2016
Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Sussan Ley MP, is set to unveil a new advisory board today to advise the Government on how to invest distributions from the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). An Abbott government policy designed to heighten Australia’s involvement in medical research – the largest of its kind to date…
Read MoreA physiotherapist’s perspective on osteoarthritis – a painful, yet manageable condition – Feb 1, 2016
Osteoarthritis or OA is one of the most common causes of pain seen by physiotherapists. Nearly everyone has heard of osteoarthritis, but not that many know what it is, or what you can do to help manage the symptoms associated with the condition. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is…
Read MoreTim James resigns as Medicines Australia CEO – December 21, 2015
Medicines Australia Chief Executive Officer, Tim James resigned from his role as head of the pharmaceutical lobby group over the weekend, following a public clash with Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Sussan Ley MP. According to a report published by Fairfax Media on Saturday, December 19, 2015, Mr James allegedly stepped down mainly due to…
Read MoreDoctor’s hit-back against $650m health budget cuts under Turnbull Government – December 17, 2015
The Federal Government released its Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) figures on December 14, revealing a budget deficit for 2016-17 of $33.7 billion. To generate savings and offset the recent expenditure announced last week, Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Sussan Ley MP scrapped incentive payments that encouraged bulk billing of pathology services, such as…
Read MoreNurofen manufacturer in hot water by consumer watchdog following false claims regarding its painkillers – December 15, 2015
The manufacturer of Nurofen has been ordered to remove its targeted pain relief range from pharmacy and supermarket shelves following a Federal Court ruling that found consumers had been misled. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched court action against Reckitt Benckiser In March , alleging Nurofen was misleading consumers by selling a range of…
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