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Listed below are media items for The Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Former Minister for Health and Ageing
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Previous MinistersNovember 2010
30 November 2010
Opening Address to the E-Health Conference, Revolutionising Australia’s Health Care, Melbourne
30 November 2010
Mobile Phone Applications Could Help Revolutionise Health Care in Australia
Accessing a patient’s record may be as easy as using a mobile phone application as the Government’s investment in e-Health revolutionises health care in Australia.
30 November 2010
Next Step for Telehealth Services for Patients
The Australian Government’s investment in better connecting patients to specialist services through technology took a step forward on 30 November, with the release of a discussion paper seeking views on the most effective delivery for the scheme.
30 November 2010
Further Steps Taken to Implement Medicare Locals
The Australian Government has taken the next step in reforming Australia’s health system and establishing a network of primary health care organisations – Medicare Locals – by releasing the latest draft of its planned geographic boundaries.
29 November 2010
Private Health Insurance Administration Council Members Appointed
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, has welcomed the appointments of three new members to the Private Health Insurance Administration Council.
29 November 2010
Over 1 Million Dental Checks have Teens Flashing Pearly Whites
Over one million dental checks have left Aussie teens with brighter smiles as a result of the Australian Government’s Medicare Teen Dental Program.
25 November 2010
Registration, Accreditation And Support Processes For Overseas Doctors
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, has welcomed the commencement of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing’s work to explore current registration, accreditation and support processes for overseas-trained doctors.
25 November 2010
Opening Address to the Consumers Health Forum of Australia Annual General Meeting
25 November 2010
Patients to Benefit from New Primary Care Infrastructure Grants
Patients can expect to see big changes at their local GP clinics, thanks to $64.5 million in primary care infrastructure grants announced by the Australian Government on 25 November.
25 November 2010
$100 Million For Royal Hobart Hospital
The Australian Government and the Tasmanian Government have finalised an agreement to enable the construction of the Women’s and Children’s Precinct on the Royal Hobart Hospital site.
24 November 2010
Applications Now Open For Second Wave e-Health Projects
Hundreds of thousands more Australians will join the e-health revolution as a result of up to $55 million from the Australian Government now available for the next round of innovative e-health projects across the nation.
24 November 2010
Widespread Support for Health Reform Welcomed
Over three-quarters of all Australians support the Australian Government’s historic health reform agenda according to new statistics released on 24 November.
24 November 2010
Better Private Health Insurance Information a Win for Consumers
The 10 million Australians who are covered by private hospital cover now have a better tool to call on when trying to work out which cover is best for them, with the launch of improvements to the web site privatehealth.gov.au.
23 November 2010
42 More Schools to Help Promote Healthy Eating
Children at 42 schools around the country will be growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing fresh food and learning healthy eating habits as part of the latest round of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program.
22 November 2010
Liberal Opposition Tactics Overcome as $1.9 Billion Saving to Taxpayers Delivered
$1.9 billion in Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme savings have been negotiated through the Parliament.
22 November 2010
Anaesthetic training opportunities for rural and remote GPs
Increased funding for maternity training for doctors will enable general practitioners to complete procedural training in obstetrics and anaesthetics.
20 November 2010
$23m in Local Grants Available for Healthy Community
The Australian Government is calling on local governments around Australia to apply for more than $23 million worth of Healthy Communities Grants.
18 November 2010
Mums the Winners from New Tool in Fight Against Diabetes
The National Gestational Diabetes Register was launched on 18 November.
17 November 2010
Historic Health Prevention Agency a Reality
The fight against preventable diseases has been given a boost after the Parliament passed on 17 November the historic Australian National Preventive Health Agency Bill 2010.
17 November 2010
Internet Tobacco Advertising to Face New Tough Restrictions
Prohibiting retailers from peddling cigarettes as ‘cheap’ or ‘tax-free’ on the internet is the latest step in the Australian Government’s hard hitting and comprehensive action to reduce Australia’s smoking rates.
15 November 2010
10 Million Aussies now Have Private Hospital Insurance
For the first time since December 1982, more than 10 million Australians have private hospital insurance. Figures released on 15 November also showed that a high proportion of Australians were continuing to take out private health insurance, demonstrating the strength of the sector.
14 November 2010
World Diabetes Day: Education and Prevention is the Key
Diabetes education and prevention is the theme of World Diabetes Day, held on 14 November.
12 November 2010
Better Access to Continue for Social Workers and Occupational Therapists
The Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon and the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler have announced that social workers and occupational therapists will continue to be able to provide Medicare-funded services under the Better Access Initiative.
12 November 2010
Early Pilot of Diabetes Coordinated Care to Begin July 2011
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, announced the early commencement of a pilot of the Coordinated Care for Diabetes reform.
11 November 2010
Australian Government Seeks Public Comment on MBS Items
The Australian Government is inviting health professionals, medical organisations and members of the community to comment on the effectiveness, safety and value for money of items listed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
09 November 2010
Telehealth To Benefit Regional and Outer Suburban Patients
From 1 July 2011 patients in remote, regional and outer metropolitan Australia will have better access to specialists through new investments in telehealth consultations via the internet.
04 November 2010
Opportunities and challenges for Divisions of General Practice from Health Reform
03 November 2010
John Curtin Institute of Public Policy Curtin University Succeeding to reform the health system
01 November 2010
New Medicines Available Through the PBS from Today
Several additions and changes to drugs listed under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) come into effect on 1 November.
01 November 2010
Australian College Of Nurse Practitioners Conference Marque Hotel, Canberra
01 November 2010
MyHospitals to Launch with Public Hospitals from all States
The MyHospitals website will be online in December with information about public hospitals in all states and territories– including Western Australia.
01 November 2010
Patients Win as Nurses and Midwives Access Medicare and the PBS
Nurse Practitioners and Midwives will from 1 November be able to access the Medicare Benefits Schedule and provide Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme medicines in the community.