Health System

Medical device regulations evolve for Australian innovators with European ambitions

By Australian Health Journal — 6 days ago

Medical device regulation is undergoing significant change as regulators across major jurisdictions grapple with the rapid growth of software and artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.

Speaking with Australian Health Journal at the Medical Technology Association of Australia’s RegConnect Summit 2026 in Sydney in September, Gabrielle Cesvet, Head of Public Affairs at Scarlet, said manufacturers need greater clarity and sufficient lead time as new regulatory frameworks emerge.

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NSW political candidates outline policy priorities in Great Health Debate

By Australian Health Journal — 7 days ago

Heading towards NSW State Election in March 2027, the NSW Health Minister, Shadow Minister for Health and Greens Health spokesperson met to debate one another this week – laying out their vision of how they would protect the health of NSW residents and use prevention to reduce demand on NSW hospitals, doctors and ambulances.

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Roadmapping next phase of Australia’s vaccine success

By Australian Health Journal — 2 weeks ago

Trust, collaboration and a stronger vaccine ecosystem were the focus of the second Australian Vaccine Value Chain Conference, held in Sydney, September 2026 and hosted by life science consultancy Biointelect. More than 200 leaders from government, industry, academia, research, investment and the immunisation community attended, joined by international representatives including the International Vaccine Institute and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations.

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Circular use of medical device technology and evolving policy and regulatory frameworks

By Australian Health Journal — 2 weeks ago

Healthcare sustainability is increasingly becoming a strategic priority, extending beyond environmental goals to influence procurement, regulation, costs and supply-chain resilience. Against this backdrop, medical device reprocessing is emerging as a potential pathway towards a more circular healthcare system.

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MedTech Industry invited to NSW Parliament House

By Australian Health Journal — 1 month ago

The inaugural NSW Parliament MedTech Showcase, hosted by The Hon Courtney Houssos MLC has highlighted the medical technology sector’s contribution to patient care, local manufacturing, jobs and the broader economy.

Speaking with the Australian Health Journal, Justin Foster, Associate Director of Advocacy and Government Relations at the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA), said the event provided an important opportunity for industry and government to work together on shared priorities.

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Governance, safety and quality of digital health products

By Australian Health Journal — 1 month ago

Chris Boyd-Skinner is Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Health Standards Council of Australasia (DHSCA). He is an experienced digital health and governance expert, having led national and international clinical governance in digital health and AI initiatives for the Australian Government.

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Recognising clinical trials and the people behind the research

By Australian Health Journal — 1 month ago

Australia’s clinical trials community came together to celebrate outstanding research and recognise the people and teams making a meaningful difference to healthcare at the 2026 ACTA Trial of the Year Awards.

Now in its 10th year, the awards continue to shine a light on investigator-led clinical trials and initiatives that are improving clinical practice, influencing healthcare policy and delivering better outcomes for patients across Australia and beyond.

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Valuing the Contribution of Exercise Physiologists in Australia

By Australian Health Journal — 2 months ago

Exercise physiologists are saving the Australian health system at least $940 million across six chronic health conditions every three years, a Deloitte Access Economics report has found.

Backed by three decades of rigorous peer-reviewed science, exercise physiology delivers services to 243,000 Australians per week, translating to more than 1.16 million unique patients annually, primarily through 9,800 Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) nationwide.

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Cost of living relief for students training in national skills shortage fields

By Australian Health Journal — 2 months ago

The Australian Government is expanding the Commonwealth Prac Payment to eligible students in 10 additional frontline allied health disciplines, providing financial support during mandatory university placements.

From 1 July 2027, eligible students studying audiology, pharmacy, radiography, clinical psychology, physiotherapy, rehabilitation therapies, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech pathology and paramedicine will be able to access the payment.

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Greater flexibility in medicine safety programs delivered by pharmacists

By Australian Health Journal — 2 months ago

Addressing delegates at PSA26, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA) yearly conference, the Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon. Mark Butler MP, announced negotiations are progressing on the First Pharmacy Programs Agreement (1PPA), and that from 1 November, follow-up services for Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) and Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMRs) programs will be able to be delivered via telehealth.

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