PHASES Clinical Model Finalised

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The PHASES Clinical Advisory Group has completed development of the intervention model that will guide how the project supports the early identification and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in general practice. Designed with a whole-of-practice lens, the model outlines a proactive and systematic approach that includes: Leveraging Primary Sense to identify patients at highest risk […]

FTI Consulting to Lead Independent Evaluation of PHASES

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We’re pleased to announce that FTI Consulting has been appointed as the independent Benefits Realisation and Evaluation Partner for the PHASES program. A global business advisory firm with extensive experience in healthcare evaluation, FTI Consulting has led projects across state and federal governments, public hospitals, Primary Health Networks (PHNs), and the private sector. Their expertise […]

AMA Queensland voices support for PHASES

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We’re pleased to share that AMA Queensland has formally endorsed the PHASES program with a Letter of Support, recognising its alignment with efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of care. “AMA Queensland supports all programs that improve the quality and efficiency of care for patients, particularly those at risk of cardiovascular disease.” The committee […]

Queensland PHN Representation

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Thank you to those who are actively participating across the different project forums and providing the state-wide representation for the PHASES project. Dr Alyson Ross (GCPHN)Joint Project Steering Committee Dr Lisa Beecham (GCPHN)Clinical Advisory Group Dr Zoltan Bourne (CCQ)Clinical Advisory Group Dr Peter Adkins (BSPHN)Clinical Advisory Group Dr Amresh Gul (NQPHN)Clinical Advisory Group Dr Anthony […]

PHASES Project Introduction

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Queensland Primary Health Networks are proud to announce the launch of a 5-year Preventing Heart Attacks and Stroke Events through Surveillance project aimed at significantly reducing the burden of heart and vascular disease across the State. How is this project different? It will use a digital enabling tool, known as Primary Sense, which will work […]

PHASES website launches

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We’re excited to share that PHASES is now online — your one-stop hub for project updates, resources and implementation support. This website outlines the key focus areas of the PHASES initiative, including the enabling digital tool, Primary Sense, which helps general practice teams proactively identify and manage patients at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Initially […]

Funded by the Queensland Health Clinical Research Fellowship, the PHASES Linkage project connects general practice cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk data with hospitalisation and mortality data. This study aims to better understand how CVD risk impacts hospitalisation rates and assess the accuracy of the new CVD risk prediction equation in identifying high-risk individuals within Queensland’s population. 

The project will: 

  • Estimate the number of heart attacks and strokes that could be prevented with improved treatment for high CVD risk. 
  • Identify gaps in CVD prevention to inform future care strategies. 

Running in parallel with the PHASES project, PHASES Linkage highlights the power of data-driven insights to improve cardiovascular outcomes and reduce hospitalisations.