The report card is designed to help consumers choose the right private health cover and determine value for money. The report highlights major issues in the sector including the complexity of choosing the right health fund and level of cover. It finds that the private health insurance system is in trouble and needs real reform.

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of disability and death in Australia, despite well-established prevention and treatment strategies. This treatable condition has become harder to manage than it should be, leading to preventable ASCVD events. With all the resources in place, the challenge is to bring them together into a cohesive model of...

A framework to guide and coordinate Australia’s national response towards virtual elimination of HIV transmission by 2030. The Strategy focuses on reducing new and late diagnoses, improving HIV outcomes for priority populations, implementing new models for testing and treatment, and addressing ongoing stigma and discrimination.

There is an urgent need for brain cancer care coordinators (BCCCs) throughout Australia, who improve outcomes for patients, carers and families, and the health system. This report discuss the gaps in cancer care navigation faced by patients, families and carers in Australia, and how BCCCs can fill these gaps. It identifies five key steps for...

This report summarises the second annual Horizon Scanning Forum, exploring four therapeutic areas – novel vaccines for infectious diseases, novel antimicrobials, cell and gene therapies, and digital health – where innovation is rapidly outpacing regulation. The report advocates for urgent reform to ensuring timely patient access to life-saving and life-improving treatments.