The watchdog responsible for policing Medicare investigates just 0.07 per cent of health professionals each year, is chronically understaffed and underfunded, and is led by bureaucrats with strong links to the powerful Australian Medical Association, a joint investigation has found. Key points: The Professional Services Review investigates suspected cases of inappropriate practice by health practitioners Under the Health Insurance Act, …
Experts agree smoke from forest fires is as toxic as urban pollution and causes serious health problems in babies. “Last summer was a terrible bushfire season,” Dr Steve Robson, Buttress’s obstetrician-gynaecologist told Al Jazeera. “Babies born during the height of the smoke ended up in ICU with breathing problems that we couldn’t explain.” Dr Robson is ‘Grainy and coming apart’ …
Editor’s note: Follow this blog for the latest on the coronavirus from The Athletic writers. U.S. National Team Development Program players test positive At least three players from USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program have tested positive for COVID-19, multiple sources have confirmed to The Athletic. Event Status ▲ Date MLS Back July 8 MLB Date Set July 23 WNBA …
