Medical advances relieved so much human suffering. Annual maternal deaths halved in the last 35 years. Fantastic news! Source: buff.ly/456uSVV

It's #WorldNoTobaccoDay ! 🚬 Daily smoking among young people aged 14–17 was at an all-time low in 2022–‍2023. For more information, head to brnw.ch/21wKitg

Alcohol and Drug Foundation #WorldNoTobaccoDay 2024 #smoking #tobacco #harmprevention

With our public health system under pressure & more people than ever using #PHI , annual premium increases are always scrutinised. How can all stakeholders pull in the same direction & ensure premiums are kept as low as possible?

Read our CEO Rachel David's insights in healthservicesdaily

Bowel cancer symptoms: New study finds three important signs dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/heal… via The Daily Telegraph

There’s no centralised reporting system to disclose benefits paid to doctors and hospitals by multinational #medtech companies. We need an enforceable Code of Conduct for the sector that aligns with the #pharma industry. theconversation.com/drug-companies… Mark Butler MP The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Latest APRA data shows that #HealthFunds have continued to deliver value for members, with increased benefits paid and against a highly inflationary environment.
Some key stats below - read our media release for more information ⬇

Cancer is striking more young people, leaving doctors racing to figure out why. “I don’t have a stomach anymore.” on.wsj.com/3WdeGiZ on.wsj.com/3WdeGiZ

More via @thenewdailyau: thenewdaily.com.au/finance/financ… @mark_butler_mp ato.gov.au Stephen Jones MP

Drawing on superannuation early for non-terminal medical & dental treatment must be stopped to protect consumers. Early access is driving up the cost of healthcare in Australia and draining retirement incomes.

We welcome Australian Government' #Budget2024 initiative to improve access to #MentalHealth support via a new digital mental health service.

Funding to support older Australians stay out of hospital is an important step towards providing better access to health care in the community.

Australia needs a surprise billing law to protect consumers from unexpected bills in the #PrivateHealth system.

Out of pocket costs are soaring and tougher consumer laws will reduce financial shocks.

Find out about the major types of surprise billing  ⬇

Mark Butler MP

“Why would a multinational give money to an Australian political party unless they were confident of a return?” says Barbara Pocock. “If a party is serving the interests of a private firm, they are likely doing this at the expense of public interests.' satpa.pe/Cfp9m4d

Many thanks to Sally Sara ABC Radio National for interview on how successful public communications campaigns must be founded on wide community mobilisation: Could public health campaigns help to reduce domestic and family violence? abc.net.au/listen/program…

We welcome Mark Butler MP boosting investment in medical research & recognising #ChronicPain as a priority.

3m Australians live with chronic back pain & with evidence of surgical intervention like spinal cord stimulation being ineffective, we need better treatment options.

Doctors have an honour system to bill. More evidence it needs to be policed - Adele Ferguson Dr Margaret Faux

Caitlin Jones Dr Skeptic Institute for Musculoskeletal Health Wiser Healthcare Cochrane CochraneMSK Further evidence of harm emerging on spinal cord stimulators. Incredibly sad Wiser Healthcare Institute for Musculoskeletal Health CochraneMSK

abc.net.au/news/2024-04-2… via ABC Australia

The Albanese Labor Government is committed to ending family, domestic and sexual violence in a generation. This is a national crisis.

We want women to know if they need to leave, they can afford to go.

The Australian Government's decision to wind-back the planned removal of general use items from the PL will likely impact #PHI premiums for 15 million Australians. #HealthFunds will continue to work to ensure safeguards are introduced to protect against inflation and its impact on premiums.

Gambling, financial stress & violent porn all exacerbate violence against women

Children’s access to pornography & gambling must be addressed

Harmful targeting of young boys and girls by online gambling marketing has to stop

#auspol #GenderedViolence
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'The key takeout was that there is evidence that spinal cord stimulators may be no better than a placebo procedure.'

Dr Adrian Traeger quoted in ABC News article on #spinalcordstimulators following the airing of Pain Factory on #4Corners the other week.

abc.net.au/news/2024-04-2…