21 May 2026

AMA Gains Greater Clinical Involvement in Cost Transparency Reforms

The Australian Medical Association has secured a stronger role for clinicians in the development of the Federal Government’s healthcare cost transparency reforms.

12 Jun 2026

AMA President Highlights Key Health Issues in Weekly Update

The Australian Medical Association President has released a weekly update covering several major health issues, including national honours, respiratory illness, aged care reform, and changes affecting bulk billing systems.

11 Jun 2026

AMA President Highlights Key Health Priorities in Weekly Update

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) President has reflected on a week that included recognition of medical professionals, ongoing health policy discussions, and renewed attention on aged care, vaccination, and digital health reform.

11 Jun 2026

Pathology and Imaging Reports to Be Shared by Default from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, most written pathology and diagnostic imaging reports prepared by or on behalf of pathologists and radiologists will automatically be uploaded to My Health Record under new “share by default” rules.

11 Jun 2026

GPs Urge Australians Not to Ignore RSV Risks This Winter

Australians are being reminded to take respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) seriously this winter, with GPs encouraging people to speak with their doctor about vaccination during RSV Awareness Week.

05 Jun 2026

Weekly Update from Medical Leadership: Key Health and Policy Discussions

This week’s update from the Australian Medical Association highlighted several major health policy discussions, ongoing reforms, and developments affecting doctors and healthcare services across Australia.

04 Jun 2026

New National Clinical Governance Model Strengthens Focus on Psychosocial Safety

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has introduced an updated National Model for Clinical Governance, replacing the 2017 version.

04 Jun 2026

Medicare Bulk Billing Paperwork Set to Go Digital Under AoB Changes

Changes to Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB) processes will begin from 1 July 2026, affecting how bulk billed services are recorded and managed across general practice.

04 Jun 2026

AMA NSW Farewells Long-Serving CEO After 28 Years of Service

The AMA NSW has announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Fiona Davies, marking the end of a 28-year career with the organisation.

29 May 2026

AMA President Highlights Reconciliation, Health Reform, and Strong Member Advocacy at AGM

The Australian Medical Association has marked National Reconciliation Week, with its President encouraging reflection on shared histories and continued efforts to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Members were thanked for their ongoing work with Indigenous communities.