14 Nov 2024

Keep free-to-air TV free of harmful messaging

The AMA’s submission to the television code of practice highlights the need to curb the promotion of harmful products and misinformation.

14 Nov 2024

Learn more about the latest MBS changes

Members are advised of this month’s changes to the MBS.

14 Nov 2024

Only medical practitioners should use surgeon title

Submissions this week call for restrictions on the titles ‘podiatric surgeon’ and ‘oral surgeon’.

07 Nov 2024

Brands Off Our Kids! AMA and allies urge government to protect children from unhealthy food marketing

The Food for Health Alliance — including the AMA — have been joined by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver this week in calling on the government to regulate unhealthy food marketing.

08 Nov 2024

WMA Resolution on Gaza

The AMA wrote to the PM following the WMA General Assembly in Finland last month.

07 Nov 2024

AMA members celebrated at Stronger Medicare Awards

The Department of Health honoured doctors this week at Parliament House with a number of AMA members among the finalists and ‘Champions’.

07 Nov 2024

AMA leaders meet with Ahpra and the Medical Board

The AMA met with Ahpra and the Medical Board to discuss current and emerging issues including progress on the over-70s health check, the roll-out of the expedited SIMG pathway, recent notifications data as well as closed loop prescribing.

07 Nov 2024

Harness CEO Forum to push private health reform agenda

The AMA has identified the Private Health CEO Forum as a key vehicle to help drive much-needed reform to the private health sector.

07 Nov 2024

AMA urges caution on scope of practice review

The Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce — Scope of Practice Review report, released this week, contains many worrying traps the government must avoid.

07 Nov 2024

President report: Rural health, scope of practice, public hospitals and more

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen provides members with an update on the past week.