Addressing systemic challenges behind rising ER wait times

Federal Election 2025: Responding to the challenges facing our health care system

As we approach the 2025 Federal Election, the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) is calling on all major parties to address inequities and challenges facing our health system by transitioning to new, innovative models of care that are sustainable, fit for purpose, support our workforce, and prioritise equity. ‘The future of Australian health care should not be defined by our challenges, but by how we respond to them, with peo…

Addressing systemic challenges behind rising ER wait times

Physician executive Aiden Feng discusses their article, "Rising ER wait times signal larger health system challenges." In this episode, Aiden examines how increasing ED wait times reflect deeper systemic issues in the U.S. health care system, including staffing shortages, fragmented digital health solutions, and declining operational efficiencies since the pandemic. He explores the impact of isolated point solutions versus integrated technology …