Changes to Thoracic Surgery MBS Item Numbers

From 1 March 2023, the Australian Government is making changes to modernise Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) funded thoracic surgery services to ensure they reflect contemporary clinical practice. The changes are a result of the MBS Review Taskforce recommendations...

Photos from 3SCTS 2022

Photos from the recent 3SCTS 2022 meeting in Cairns can now be viewed on the Society Flickr page.

Heart Failure Awareness Week 27 June – 3 July 2023

Heart failure affects 1 in 50 Australians and is becoming increasingly common. Unfortunately, dangerously low levels of awareness about heart failure are leaving Australians vulnerable to this long-term condition, but with early diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle...