Managing data integrity drives health confidence
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) launched version 1 of its national Data Quality Framework on 9 October 2025, focusing on improving
WorkSafe anchors health data security
WorkSafe Victoria officially presents its comprehensive and clear framework for collecting, using, and safeguarding personal and health information. WorkSafe operates within its jurisdiction in Victoria,
AI prescribes ethics for health data
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) announced in Canberra its progress in utilising artificial intelligence (AI) as the national authority for health and
Privacy prescribes health data compliance
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), an independent statutory agency responsible for privacy oversight, announces the results of its recent thorough privacy assessment
MediSecure breach impacts health data
A ransomware attack on a digital prescription company raised concerns about the security of sensitive customer health information. Uncertainty surrounds the extent of personal health
Digital health care integration boosts productivity
The benefits of digital technologies in health care are clear from the research, but integration requires a place-based lens to ensure value is achieved. AHHA
Government empowers women’s health initiatives
For far too long, women’s health has been a secondary consideration in the health system, often with significant stigma and a lack of understanding of
WA invests $1.9 billion to boost regional and mental health services
The WA Government is investing a massive $1.9 billion towards health and mental health services as part of WA’s upcoming 2021-22 State Budget. The $1.9 billion investment will be
WA updates online workplace safety and health education site
The WA Government’s free online workplace safety and health education site, SmartMove, has been updated to improve its effectiveness, bringing it in line with modern technology standards.
Government invests $9.7 million to promote cancer screening
In order to promote cancer screenings, the Government has invested $9.7 million for a new National Bowel Cancer Screening Program awareness campaign. The Government is increasing