Asthma
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released two new reports on respiratory in May 2010. The first report, Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory diseases in Australia, shows that in 2004–05 about 6 million Australians reported suffering from a chronic respiratory disease. A second report, Asthma among older people in Australia shows that most deaths from asthma occur among older people.
Beyond Borders: Global Biotechnology Report, Ernst & Young, 2009
In late 2008, the biotechnology industry, like the rest of the global economy, was blindsided by the tsunami that is the global financial crisis. Biotech companies now face a host of challenges as they attempt to navigate through a systemic
financial meltdown and deep-rooted uncertainty. In market after market, valuations of precommercial biotechs have plummeted, capital has dried up and the landscape is littered with companies struggling to survive. View report
State and Community Affairs Enquiry into Gene Patients, 2009
In recent months there has occurred significant debate in relation to the issue of patenting “genes”. This debate has led to a Senate enquiry which is currently underway. Download Press Conference Briefing Document
Review of Australian Higher Education (The Bradley Review) 2008/2009
In March 2008, the Government initiated a Review of Higher Education to examine the future direction of the higher education sector, its fitness for purpose in meeting the needs of the Australian community and economy, and the options for ongoing reform. The Review was conducted by an independent expert panel, led by Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC. A copy of the Review of Australian Higher Education Final Report is now available.
The Cutler Review of the National Innovation System, 2008
On 22 January 2008, the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, announced a wide-ranging review of Australia's national innovation system to be conducted by an expert panel chaired by Dr Terry Cutler. The establishment of the review recognises the vital role innovation plays in boosting productivity and international competitiveness, and re-iterates the Rudd Government's
commitment to fostering innovation across the economy.The costs of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug abuse to Australian Society in 2004/05. Find out more.
Report prepared by David J. Collins, Macquarie University and Helen M Lapsley, University of Queensland and University of New South Wales for the Department of Health and Ageing 2008
This monograph estimates the total social costs of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use to the Australian Community in 2004-05.
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Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Lockhart Review supports strong regulation of research involving human embryos
19 December 2005
The Hon John Lockhart AO QC, a former Federal Court Judge, who has been chairing an independent review of Australia’s Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002 and the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 has delivered the Review Committee’s findings to the Australian Government today.
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The report is available on the review's website at www.lockhartreview.com.au
HMR Research Policy
Exceptional Returns
Access Economics reports on the value of investing in health R&D in Australia.
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National Health and Medical Research Council: Great Minds in Australian Research
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Cancer
Australian Gastro Intestinal Trials Group. Download Fact Sheet on Gastro Intestinal Cancer
Chronic Disease
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing: National Chronic Disease strategy
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World Health Organisation. Preventing Chronic Diseases: a vital investment.
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Diabetes
The Australian Diabetes, obesity and lifestyle study (AusDiab) report (2005)
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Obesity and Diabetes
'Indicators for chronic diseases and their determinants, 2008' is the third in a series of reports on chronic disease released by the AIHW.
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Public Health
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare National Public Health Expenditure Report 2005-06
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Health System
Commonwealth Treasury: Intergenerational Report 2002-03 (Budget Paper No. 5)
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Schoen C, Osborn R, Phuong TH, et al. Taking the pulse of health care systems: experiences of patients with health problems in six countries. The Commonwealth Fund International Survey 2005.
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Armstrong B, Gillespie J, Leeder S, Rubin G, Russel L. Challenges in health and health care for Australia.
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Technology
Productivity Commission Research Report: Impacts of advances in medical technology in Australia (2005)
Pharmaceuticals
Henry DA, Hill SR, Harris A. Drug prices and value for money: the Australian pharmaceutical benefits scheme.
Health Insurance
Australian Health Insurance Association: Submission to Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee on National Health Ammendment (Prostheses) Bill 2004
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Lokuge B, Denniss R, Faunce TA. Private health insurance and regional Australia. Med J Aust 2005.
Medical Workforce
More doctors, but not enough: Australian medical workforce supply 2001-2012, Catherine M Joyce, John J McNeil and Johannes U Stoelwinder
Productivity Commission: Australia's Health Workforce Research Report
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Australian Health Ministers' Conference Health Workforce Principal Committee. Emerging priority health workforce issues. Presentation to Inaugural National Health Workforce Strategic Forum.
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Quality
Richardson J, McKie J. Reducing the incidence of adverse events in Australian hospitals: an expert panel evaluation of some proposals. Centre for Health Economics Research Paper 2007. Melbourne: Monash University (2007).
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Wilson RM, Runciman WWB, Gibberd RW, et al. The Quality in Australian Health Care Study. Med J Aust 1995.
Smallwood R. The Safety and quality of health care: from council to commission. Med J Aust 2006.
Rubin GL, Leeder SR. Health care safety: what needs to be done? Med J Aust 2005.
Ragg M, editor. Caring for our health? A report card on the Australian Government's performance on health care (2007).
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Draper G, Turrel G, Oldenburg B. Health inequalities in Australia, mortality. Canberra: Queensland University of Technology and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2005).
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Climate Change and Health
Health impacts of climate change: Adaptation strategies for Western Australia. Government of Western Australia Department of Health.
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Vision Loss
The Economic Impact and Cost of Vision Loss in Australia. A report prepared by Access Economics Pty Ltd. Eye Research Australia Clear Insight.
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Multiple Sclerosis in Australia
Acting Positively: Strategic Implications of the Economic Cost of Multiple Sclerosis in Australia, Access Economics Report for Multiple Sclerosis Australia, Winter 2005
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