Australia is piloting a $4 million digital portal for rare cancers, funded by the federal government. The Australian Rare Cancer Portal, managed by BioGrid Australia, offers expert opinions, evidence-based information, and access to clinical trials. Meanwhile, New Zealand has allocated $2.8 million for healthcare AI research, and Northeast Health Wangaratta upgraded its EMR system with Orion Health’s solution for improved access to information.

The True Cost of Focusing on Cost Instead of Cost-Effectiveness
When payors consider only the cost of the medication and not the cost and risk to the patient, doctor, and healthcare system, the irony is


