New tool about testimonials to help advertisers 'get it right'


A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services is now available. The testimonials tool is the latest in a series of resources and support materials developed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards to help health practitioners, healthcare providers and other advertisers of regulated health services to comply with the National Law1.



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Private health insurer’s plans to be justified to ACCC in five years


Persistent advocacy by the ADA has resulted in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) applying a shorter, five-year timeframe to exempt HCF's planned dental clinic expansion from potential breaches of competition law.


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Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Regulatory Harmonisation


A Senate Report has recommended that the Australian Government place licensing requirements for the supply, ownership and operation of diagnostic imaging equipment on the agenda for consideration by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).


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A company that makes the 'Tesla of toothbrushes' just acquired a dental plan startup


Quip, a New York-based startup that makes subscription electric toothbrushes and is known for its ubiquitous subway ads, wanted to start with something people use twice daily. Now, the company is looking to go deeper into oral healthcare, acquiring dental plan startup Afora in an unusual pairing.


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