Members may recall that in 2012, an article appeared in the press containing false and misleading statements from Prof Guy Maddern in relation to private hospitals participation in CHASM, which…
APHA 2014/15 Membership Fees
This is a reminder to APHA Members that 2014/15 membership fees were due on 1 July, 2014. Thank you to those Members who have already paid their membership fees. A…
Second Tier Default Benefits Reminder
The next scheduled meeting of the Second Tier Advisory Committee (STAC) will be held on Friday, 22 August 2014. Those hospitals wishing to apply need to submit an application to…
Private Hospitals Magazine – Spring 2014 Edition
APHA is looking for articles for the Spring 2014 Edition of Private Hospital Magazine and would love to hear from your hospital. The theme for this edition focuses on Mental…
On the Radar – Issue 182
On the Radar is a summary of some of the recent publications in the areas of safety and quality in health care. Some of the latest content includes: 2013 Cost…
APHA Launches New Digital News Site – phnews.org.au
The APHA Communications team is very excited to launch our new digital news site at www.phnews.org.au. This new site will feature stories from member facilities across Australia. The new site…
Second Tier Default Benefits Reminder
The next scheduled meeting of the Second Tier Advisory Committee (STAC) will be held on Friday, 22 August 2014. Those hospitals wishing to apply need to submit an application to…
New TGA Website
In May 2014, the TGA working in collaboration with Medicines Australia and the Generic Medicines Industry Association launched a searchable website and email alert service about medicine shortages. This database…
Help APHA Make the 2015 National Congress the Best Ever
Initial planning is underway for the 2015 APHA National Congress to be held at the Pullman Albert Park in Melbourne from 22-24 March 2015. If you are an APHA member…
Report on Medical Indemnity Claims
The number of private sector medical indemnity claims exceeded the number of public sector claims in 2012-13, according to a report released on Friday by the Australian Institute of Health…