julia medew

Media and communications, health policy, governance. Email [email protected].

[julia medew @juliamedew]

@drvyom I suspect a few women might be cancelling surgery this week.

[julia medew @juliamedew]

Thanks for sharing @APodA_National. More info @PHA_Healthcare’s website: https://t.co/KqkFz2Dh7k and via @hicapsau from September 1.

[Australian Podiatry Association @APodA_National]

After several years of collaboration between @PHA_Healthcare, various private health funds, podiatrists, and the APodA, the current billing schedule has been revised and will come into effect on 1 September. Details here – https://t.co/4AqUuU7BHq #podiatry

[Australian Podiatry Association @APodA_National]

After several years of collaboration between @PHA_Healthcare, various private health funds, podiatrists, and the APodA, the current billing schedule has been revised and will come into effect on 1 September. Details here – https://t.co/4AqUuU7BHq #podiatry

[julia medew @juliamedew]

@PHA_Healthcare @APRAinfo @Sue_Dunlevy

[julia medew @juliamedew]

@mbismark @GMHBA @JanaPittman Oh wow, I was there too Marie but didn’t realise you were there! Jana’s speech was excellent. It’s really got me thinking about all the things I could do if I drop the fear 💪🏼

[Geoff Kitney @4mambo]

I have just had specialist treatment in a public hospital. Most of the medical staff were immigrants. Standard of care exemplary. We benefit hugely from immigration. Playing politics with immigration and multiculturalism is evil. We are fortunate to be a multicultural country.

[PrivateHealthcareAus @PHA_Healthcare]

Vulnerable Australians are being coerced by unscrupulous providers into accessing their superannuation to pay for medical procedures. This practice is driving health inflation, out of pocket costs and draining retirement savings.

More via @FinancialReview https://t.co/O2k3BqkNEP

[Stephen Duckett @stephenjduckett]

My thoughts: We’re only using a fraction of health workers’ skills. This needs to change https://t.co/3kvQDCUCeg via @ConversationEDU

[Chris Maher @CGMMaher]

Updated link
Surgery won’t fix my chronic back pain, so what will? https://t.co/ScYcWvO12t via @ConversationEDU

[Ian Harris @DrIanHarris]

Evidence doesn’t support spinal cord stimulators for chronic back pain – and they could cause harm https://t.co/VLsUq3tqil via @ConversationEDU

[Australian Physiotherapy Association @apaphysio]

Are non-operative pathways a suitable alternative for some of the harrowing cases seen on tonight’s @4corners? To read more about the APA’s advocacy on pain management, visit https://t.co/trDICZSegC

[ABC News @abcnews]

Next on Four Corners: Pain Factory

Monday 8 April
📱 @abcnews
📺 ABC TV
💻 ABC iview

#4Corners

[Stephen Duckett @stephenjduckett]

From @RachelDavid99 @PHA_Healthcare I agree with a lot of this: Let’s get real about what’s ailing private hospitals https://t.co/fwUdnMJHKK

[PrivateHealthcareAus @PHA_Healthcare]

When you’re offered a medical test, it’s worth asking the five “choosing wisely” questions: Do I really need this test? What are the risks? Are there simpler, safer options? What happens if I don’t do anything? And what are the costs?  @henriettacook

https://t.co/5HQO1tKwuV

[David Pocock @DavidPocock]

Seems that where you live can determine how much you pay for elective surgery. Huge problem for the ACT and something I’m keen to see cleaned up.

How much have you paid for elective surgery here in the ACT or elsewhere?

Let me know in the comments below👇

[julia medew @juliamedew]

@rwillingham What a story!

[Ash Paul @pash22]

Why do Drs use treatments that do not work?
For many reasons—including their inability to stand idle and do nothing
https://t.co/TNcMB5VXdJ via @jadoust & Late Prof #ChrisDelMar & @bmj_latest

[Kate McClymont @Kate_McClymont]

If I ever go missing, can the term be high-waisted, please? Here’s Anthony Koletti’s description of what his wife Melissa was wearing.

[Bill Gross @Bill_Gross]

This is unbelievable to watch..

[julia medew @juliamedew]

Good result. @DrSteveRobson is a terrific human being.