Madhan Balasubramanian

Dr Madhan Balasubramanian is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of Health and Aged Care Management at Flinders University, where he also leads business research in the College of Business, Government and Law. His work focuses on how health systems and the health workforce can better meet community needs, drawing on a background in public health and health services research. He is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Health Service Management.

Madhan's recent articles

Climate code blue: Why hospitals must lead the healing of our planet

Climate code blue: Why hospitals must lead the healing of our planet

Hospitals must lead – not only for better patient outcomes, but for the healing of our planet. The next chapter in healthcare leadership will be written by those who can drive change for both.

Combating Islamophobia and addressing oral health inequities

Combating Islamophobia and addressing oral health inequities

Promoting culturally sensitive oral health care for elderly Muslim migrants is vital to address disparities in oral health among cultural and linguistic diverse communities in Australia.

A major revamp of health workforce planning and research infrastructure is necessary in Australia

A major revamp of health workforce planning and research infrastructure is necessary in Australia

How do we plan and deliver a healthcare workforce that is more responsive to population needs?

Dentist migration policy in Australia requires a new strategy

Are our dentist migration and assessment systems responsive enough to the Australian healthcare system's changes and challenges? Do we have a robust oral health workforce planning system? In this article, we argue why Australia's dentist migration policy requires a serious rethink.