A case for participatory, iterative economic modelling in complex health systems
Economic models – and specifically “early” models that aim to map what may be uncharted waters – are crucial to the work of health economists... Read More
60 seconds with … Andrew Partington
How does your work contribute to health system sustainability? What I think we bring to the table is a way to step back from the... Read More
Mapping the literature on the implementation of e-mental health programming
Mental illness is global health issue that, according to the World Health Organisation, will affect one in four people in their lives. To meet this... Read More
In defence of thongs … and science
“A recent article in The Age advised against wearing thongs. It stated that thongs lead to poor joint alignment that damages joints; and damaged joints require surgery.... Read More
What if the Health System Could Think?
Around the globe, artificial intelligence is increasingly reshaping human systems of all kinds, and healthcare is no exception. How we manage such change will determine... Read More
60 Seconds with …. Sharon Sanders
How would you describe your research? I am doing research in the area of overdiagnosis, specifically overdiagnosis in non-cancer conditions. Overdiagnosis happens when a person... Read More
Treatment Overload: Lifting the burden of too much healthcare. A simulation of the healthcare system. 13 November 2019
“It’s March 2020. The Prime Minister has received a report from the Health Minister stating that 30% of Australian healthcare is low value, 10% is... Read More
New study on children’s acute abdominal pain care points to deviations from established best practices
A child suffering from acute abdominal pain may receive notably different care based on where he or she is taken for medical attention. This is... Read More
Digital scribes may soon change how doctors take notes, but there are still hurdles to overcome: New paper
From electronic health records to more advanced forms of testing and beyond, new technologies are increasingly reshaping the practice of medicine. Among the tools on... Read More
60 seconds with… Emma Gearon
How would you describe your research? My research is part of the Partnership Centre for Health Systems Sustainability, and we’re looking at alternative models of... Read More