Welcome to the Australian Private Hospitals Association, the peak industry body for private hospitals and day surgeries in Australia. We work to ensure that Australians are empowered with personal choice and rapid access to affordable hospital care of the highest quality. We champion the cause of private hospitals in delivering the best in hospital care to patients. Our members have a strong commitment to quality services, ethical conduct and professional health care standards.
APHA is pleased to release its 2009 Annual Review showcasing the work of the Association over the past 12 months. more...
The Federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, has announced the new MBS rates for cataract surgery which will apply from 1 February 2010, subject to agreement by the Senate. These rates have been agreed with the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists. The new rates are: more...
ACHS has announced the dates of their 2010 Executive Masterclass. This year's theme is 'Change, Culture and Innovation: Making a better decade for patients and staff'. more...
The Minister for Health and Ageing has announced a grant scheme to help develop clinical teaching and training infrastructure in 2010. Private hospitals are eligible to apply for grants from the scheme. more...
The MTAA is hosting an event on 26 February 2010 to look at 'Why Hospitals Should Drive Medical Technology Innovation'. The main speaker will be Dr David Chilvers, Chief Executive, NHS Innovations London who will speak about the NHS' culture of fostering innovation that is placed at the heart of its business. more...