Australia

SOPHiA GENETICS takes home two accolades at the Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards

The company was recognised for its genomic application, Solid Tumor Plus Solution (STS+).

Extracorporeal life support devices rises in use in Australia

It played a major role in treating high risk COVID-19 patients.

Australia's surgical sutures market to rebound in 2021

Tech advancements reducing risks of infections has improved its adoption.

Australia's diabetes assays market to recover in 2021

An easy access to healthcare facilities is boosting growth in the market.

Australia's implantable ports grow amidst rising cancer cases

There has been a growing need to control dosage of chemotherapy drugs.

Australia healthcare spending signals future growth

High demand is forecasted in the pharmaceuticals industry.

Australia to invest $13.42m in healthtech R&D

The fund will be used for the discovery of better treatments of eight chronic diseases.

Digital engagement tool to reduce cardiac problems in Australia

The new treatment plan can assist over 300,000 Australians currently suffering from atrial fibrillation.

Australia unveils $1.6b health package to curb COVID-19

This includes setting up of pop-up fever clinics and an advertising campaign.

Icon Group improves patient experience and provider service levels with InterSystems HealthShare Health Connect

Australia's largest dedicated cancer care provider gains rapid integration with healthcare providers.

Changes to Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme to boost medicine affordability

Safety net threshold for general patients has been decreased from $268.1 to $217.8.

Cheaper cell therapy gains ground in Australia, China, and Japan

In China, 80% of CAR-T trials are already being conducted by hospitals.

New Release of InterSystems TrakCare Offers Mobile-Enabled User Interface to All Clinical Workflows

Unified healthcare information system now built on InterSystems IRIS for Health to offer FHIR, SMART on FHIR support, and even greater scalability.

Australia's budget hits record-high of A$15.3b amidst elderly care demand

The government aims to have more seniors receive elderly care at their homes.

Medicine consumption in Australia to grow to AU$15.8b by 2022: Fitch

The country will remain one of the most attractive markets globally.

Australian health group Healius rejects $1.43b takeover proposal by Jangho Hong Kong

The Jangho Group holds 15.93% of the issued share capital of Healius.