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The The Royal Children's Hospital's chief executive is taking Victorian health secretary to court, by Cate Swannell. Bernadette McDonald says Euan Wallace is blocking her reappointment to the role despite the board’s recommendation. https://lnkd.in/eUAngnRU Victorian Department of Health #hospitals #healthservices

Extreme ramping: ambulance called to treat patient already in ED, by Cate Swannell. How bad does Victoria’s hospital system have to be when paramedics must call another ambo to get their ramped patient treatment? https://lnkd.in/enP4wxaX #hospitals Victorian Department of Health, Eastern Health, Maroondah Hospital - Eastern Health #healthservices

We are excited to announce that Kate Quirke will be speaking at WH24! As the Group Managing Director and CEO of Alcidion Group since July 2018, Kate has been a trailblazer in digital health, leading the company’s global efforts with a focus on Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. With over 25 years in the digital health sector, Kate's expertise includes spearheading major healthcare IT procurements and implementations across multiple regions. Kate’s experience makes her an invaluable addition to the WH24 lineup and gives her a unique insight into whether technology can enable connected care to deliver one health system. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to engage with Kate and other top professionals from government, healthcare, and technology sectors! Tickets are on sale now—secure yours today. 🐦 Wild Health 2024 – Connected Care: From Here to Modernity 🔗 https://wildhealth.net.au/ 📅 October 22, 2024 📍 Collins Square, Melbourne VIC 3008 Brought to you by Wild Health Summits and Health Services Daily To read more on Connected Care visit Health Services Daily. Jeremy Knibbs Michelle O'Brien Wild Health Summits #WildHealth24 #Connectedcare #Future 

Chaos reigned as ACT Health digital health record rolled out. Cost blowouts are the least of it, according to two further audits tabled in the Assembly. https://lnkd.in/e4GjCf2H #digitalhealth #audits #technology #healthservices

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network CEO Sean Rooney GAICD to leave role next month, by Harriet Grayson. Plus news from Catholic Health Australia, Australian Medical Association and Mercy Health Australia. https://lnkd.in/exJSmWt3 #healthworkforce #primaryhealth #healthservices

Insurers shelling out more than pre-pandemic, by Holly Payne. Private Healthcare Australia says there has been “runaway growth” in payments for medical devices. https://lnkd.in/eVVgF-F4 #healthinsurance #medicaldevices #privatehealthinsurance #healthservices

Gongs galore for Western NSW LHD Recruitment staff. The district’s annual awards ceremony featured more winners than ever with 18 recipients nominated for their “hard work and outstanding success”. #freeaccess https://lnkd.in/eWEx6PGT #awards #localhealthdistricts #gongs

New partnership brings care to Melbourne’s bayside retirees. Self-funded personalised care is booming and Silverchain Group. has teamed with One to Another to join the party. #freeaccess #agedcare #retiredliving #healthservices https://lnkd.in/erJ4RP3D

‘Crazy’ or ‘worth considering’? Mixed reaction to national efficient price plan, by Cate Swannell. Private health stakeholders are divided on the news about a proposal to introduce fixed pricing for #privatehealthcare. Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Private Healthcare Australia, nib Group https://lnkd.in/gb_Fgsp4 #privatehospitals #healthinsurance

Another insurer-hospital marriage hits rocky waters, by Cate Swannell. UnitingCare Queensland wants a 10% increase a year for two years from the health funds, but the insurers have said its dreaming. Australian Health Service Alliance https://lnkd.in/gidkn8_T #privatehospitals #healthinsurance #healthservices