E&OE… Topics: Strengthening Labor’s 2012 My Health Record legislation KIERAN GILBERT: Amid the privacy concerns on another story that we’ve been running this morning on the My Health system, the Health Minister has announced changes overnight. Let’s go live to Melbourne Airport, we’ve got him briefly now with us. Greg Hunt, thanks…
E&OE… Topics: Strengthening Labor’s 2012 My Health Record legislation KIM LANDERS: After weeks of confusion and a public outcry, the Federal Government has bowed to pressure to address privacy worries about the My Health Record. That’s the digital health record that’ll be set up automatically for everyone unless you opt out. It follows…
After constructive discussions with the AMA and RACGP, the Government will strengthen privacy provisions under the My Health Record Act, removing any doubt regarding Labor’s 2012 legislation. Labor’s 2012 My Health Record legislation will be strengthened to match the existing ADHA policy. This policy requires a court order to release any My Health…
The Turnbull Government will help improve the lives of those living with diabetes and hepatitis C by making two treatments more affordable, helping patients save thousands of dollars a year. In excess of 170,000 Australians, who face the many challenges and risks of living with the hepatitis C, are expected to benefit from the…
Almost 6,500 patients who suffer from particularly severe epilepsy will receive much-needed support with the Turnbull Government subsidising a life-changing medicine, saving families thousands of dollars each year. From August 1, Perampanel will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for children older than 12 and adults with severe epilepsy. This will…
The Turnbull Government and beyondblue will provide a total of $5 million for research to help improve mental illness among our older Australians. The funding will be allocated to seven innovative projects that will look to reduce depression, anxiety and suicide in elderly Australians by supporting evidence-based approaches. One project includes a trial…
E&OE… Topics: Nation Action Plan for Endometriosis and funding to implement it; My Health Record PROFESSOR JASON ABBOTT: So, thanks everyone for coming today. I’m just going to explain a little bit about endometriosis. Endometriosis is a complex pelvic disease that affects the female reproductive system and can cause pain and infertility. It’s…
The Turnbull Government will today release Australia’s first National Action Plan for Endometriosis to improve the quality of life of patients through better treatment, diagnosis, and aiming to ultimately find a cure. The Plan outlines a new approach to improving awareness and understanding of endometriosis, speeding up diagnosis, and developing better diagnostic and treatment options.…
E&OE… Topics: My Health Record ROBBIE BUCK: Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has just called in. Good morning to you, Minister. GREG HUNT: Good morning. ROBBIE BUCK: Okay, we have been- well, quoting some of the reports this morning suggesting that there are a vast number of people who will have access to the My…
Hundreds of young Australians with rare and aggressive forms of cancer will now access four new clinical trials from September, providing ground-breaking treatment and therapy options to patients. The Turnbull Government is providing CanTeen with $3.6 million to run four clinical trials which will support 260 patients with very rare and highly lethal cancers. These…
