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The Australian Government will invest $6.1 million to fund new South Australian medical research projects aimed at delivering faster medical breakthroughs for South Australian patients.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on 5AA Mornings with Leon Byner regarding My Health Record, private insurance and new mental health and medical research funding for South Australia.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on ABC Radio with Jon Faine regarding My Health Record, private health insurance and $5 million for clinical trials and genetic testing for children with high risk brain cancer.

Almost six million Australians already have a My Health Record with patients benefiting from the secure summary of their key health information, which can help their health professionals deliver better care and may save their life in an emergency.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doorstop in Melbourne regarding the Australian Government's $250 million investment to list four cancer medicines and private health insurance.

The Australian Government will invest $250 million to make four life-changing cancer medicines available to thousands of Australian patients from August 1.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's inteview on Weekend Today with Peter Stefanovic regarding private health insurance and new cancer medicines.

The Australian Government will provide $1.5 million for Australia’s first residential eating disorder treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast, helping hundreds of patients each year.

The Australian Government will invest more than $22 million to help Australian businesses move from early-stage health and medical research discoveries to commercial success, giving patients access to better treatments and medicines.

The Turnbull Government will provide funding for a new eye health screening program for Australians with diabetes, helping preserve the sight of thousands of people.

The Australian Government will support young people with advanced kidney disease, who have received a kidney transplant, to transition into adult healthcare under a new program.

The Australian Government will further strengthen links between the United States and Australia to collaborate on medical breakthroughs and research and development in healthcare, with the creation of four strategic committees.

The Australian Government has today announced funding of $7.7 million for the Australian Prevention Partnership Centre to further research into how Australians’ lifestyles contribute to chronic conditions and how to prevent them.

The Australian Government is providing more than $12 million to advance a number of medical research projects, injecting funding with the aim of delivering faster benefits for patients.

The Australian Government will provide $4.8 million to boost mental health services in North West Tasmania, committing new funding for mental health nurses and extra support for patients in regional areas.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doorstop in Latrobe regarding $4.8 million for mental health services in North West Tasmania.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on 7AD Devonport with Darren Kerwin regarding $4.8 million for mental health services in North West Tasmania.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on SEA FM Lee & Jess for Breakfast with Lee Dixon regarding $4.8 million for mental health services in North West Tasmania and the adverse health effects of recreational marijuana use.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on 2GB Breakfast with Michael McLaren regarding the listing of breast cancer drug Kisqali on the PBS, a Medicare item for a new MRI scan for prostate cancer and record bulk billing.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doorstop in Sydney regarding the new digital trial to help patients better manage their medication after they leave hospital and My Health Record.

Patients from around Australia will benefit from 15 new projects that will utilise information from a consenting patient’s My Health Record to improve the delivery of their healthcare.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doorstop in Melbourne regarding the listing of breast cancer drug Kisqali on the PBS.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on Weekend Today with Allison Langdon regarding new vaccines, Medicare scans and medicines available from 1 July.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on Weekend Sunrise with Angela Cox regarding new vaccines and medicines available from 1 July.

The Australian Government will provide more than $8 million in funding to support thousands of asthma patients in Australia.