Australia bucked global mortality trend in 2020: AIHW But while there were fewer deaths than expected, the pandemic still had profound effects on healthcare and general practice.
AIHW report highlights ‘vast burden’ of chronic disease Around one in two Australians over the age of 15 had a long-term health condition in 2019–20, a patient survey has revealed.
‘An excellent starting point’: PIP QI results published for first time More than 5700 general practices have been taking part in the incentives program since it launched in August 2019.
COVID’s impact on health service usage, rebates and scripts How many MBS services have been used, PBS prescriptions dispensed, and Government benefits paid during the pandemic?
Has the pandemic changed the way people utilise health services? The AIHW has released a series of reports outlining how COVID-19 changed the way Australians used health services in 2019–20.
General practice wait times ‘longer than acceptable’ for almost one in five Australians While most people rate their health and GP experiences positively, accessibility continues to vary depending on where they live, according to a new report.
Drop in general practice funding sends ‘wrong message’ Australia has experienced modest growth in health expenditure, but Federal Government spending on unreferred medical services has declined.
Most patients have positive GP experiences: AIHW The majority of survey respondents said their GP listened carefully, spent enough time with them and showed respect for what they had to say.
Close to 50% increase in end-of-life care hospitalisations The growth and ageing of Australia’s population combined with more chronic and incurable illnesses has left more patients in palliative care.
COVID cuts more from Australians’ life than leading causes of death A new AIHW report highlights the fact older people and the critically ill are not the only ones at risk.