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Due to the current shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids, the AMA is urgently calling for a nationally coordinated response and a transparent strategy to prevent future shortages of critical medicines. They invite anyone affected by the shortage to complete a feedback survey. IV fluids are essential to healthcare, and the AMA believes doctors, patients, and healthcare workers deserve more information.

This article discusses Australia's growing nursing shortage, which threatens to derail federal efforts to improve aged care. Providers are struggling to meet government-mandated daily care minutes due to the lack of nurses, a situation expected to worsen until at least 2035. While the government has increased wages and pledged funds, aged care managers and nursing federations stress the need for higher salaries, better incentives, and workforce reforms to attract and retain nursing staff.

Mater Education is hosting a Diploma of Nursing Webinar on September 3, 2024, from 6 pm to 7 pm. The event will cover studying nursing in Brisbane, Springfield, or Townsville, with insights from expert educators, details on fee-free study opportunities for October 2024, and information on work experience placements. Participants can also learn about the eligibility criteria, application process, and ask questions during a live Q&A. Register here.

Vertical integration involves the combination of different stages of production or service provision within a single organisation or corporation. This trend can be observed in various healthcare systems globally, including those that are publicly funded and operated. This article explores vertical integration in the Australian health care sector and its implications for our health workforce and communities.