Patients
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Global CAR‑T trial for kids coming Downunder
- Mon Sep 14
Funding to join UK CAR‑T Pathfinder Trial and Paediatric Cell Therapy Accelerator, bringing international clinical trials to Australia.
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How a failed PBS listing changed the game
- Wed Sep 9
Journalist Natasha Robinson reveals the instigation behind her ‘Medicine Wars’ series as former ministerial advisor Jamie Snashall names the government PBS funding blockers.
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RCA calls for survival target and faster access
- Wed Sep 9
Hot off the heels of a significant access win, RCA wants a national cancer survival target to increase the focus on low-survival cancers.
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RCA picks up high-powered director
- Mon Sep 7
Former senior advisor to Health Minister Mark Butler, Jamie Snashall, joins the leading patient organisation’s Board at an interesting time.
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Takeda adds firepower to patient advocacy
- Mon Aug 31
Public Affairs boss Paula Dry has picked a familiar face to lead patient advocacy in Takeda’s growing Oceania Public Affairs team.
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Who speaks loudest on PBAC submissions?
- Fri Aug 28
Patients and supporters have become increasingly vocal over the past decade. Which organisations have the loudest voices, and do they count?
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Is PBAC finally measuring up, or just hitting out?
- Mon Aug 24
Industry pushed for better metrics on PBS listings. The PBAC has finally obliged, but this is unlikely to be what anyone asked for.
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UK fast-funding decision puts Australia to shame
- Mon Aug 24
NICE approves broad NHS coverage for weekly injectable four months after Australia failed to ink a deal to fund the same weekly therapy.
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