Women with or suspected of having breast cancer will be able to claim Medicare benefits for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, from 1 November 2019. Approximately 14,000 patients each year, predominantly women, will benefit from these services. Medicare rebates will be available for MRI scans for: Diagnosis of breast cancer in patients…
Fewer aged care residents will have the expense and inconvenience of having to go to hospital for x-rays under changes to Medicare. Minister for Health, Greg Hunt said, “For the first time, from 1 November 2019 a Medicare rebate will be available as a call-out fee for the provision of mobile skeletal x-ray services…
Australians in some of the most remote parts of the country will soon have greater access to a doctor, with the Morrison Government investing $45.5 million in GP telehealth consultations. Minister for Health Greg Hunt said, “From 1 November 2019, GPs will be able to conduct regular telehealth consultations with their patients in remote…
Australians suffering from melanoma and multiple sclerosis will soon have new treatment options, with new and amended PBS listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) coming into effect on 1 November. The Morrison Government will expand the current PBS listings of Tafinlar® (dabrafenib) and Mekinist® (trametinib) to include subsidy for post-surgery treatment for patients…
The Morrison Government is investing $22 million for CanTeen to continue delivering cancer services for young people, as CanTeen marks National Bandanna Day. Now in its 25th year, National Bandanna Day aims to raise awareness and support for young people living with cancer. About 6,300 young people with cancer are expected to benefit…
On 24 October, we mark World Polio Awareness Day, a reminder that polio is a devastating disease which could easily return if we are not vigilant. Every Australian needs to understand how important it is to prevent a re-emergence of this debilitating disease. Thanks to decades of diligent vaccination programs against polio, there…
A new online directory was launched today to provide people living with chronic pain – and their health practitioners – a comprehensive list of available services to help manage their conditions. The National Pain Services Directory was developed by Painaustralia and supported by the Morrison Government. The new directory will make it easier…
The Morrison Government welcomes the launch of today’s national women’s health survey, which reflects the challenges and opportunities for the health care needs of Australian women and girls. The fifth annual Jean Hailes National Women’s Health Survey reflects the health needs and behaviour of almost 10,000 women throughout Australia. The survey has helped…
A significant number of Indigenous Australian health outcomes are on track to be achieved within four years, an annual Report Card has revealed. The annual Report Card on the Implementation Plan for The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013 to 2023, shows 12 of the 20 goals named in the Plan…
The Morrison Government is calling for proposals for $3 million in research to better understand the causes and improve diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Tomorrows opening of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) competitive Targeted Call for Research (TCR) is designed to help stimulate quality collaborative research in…