23 May 2024

Private hospital review an opportunity to highlight reform priorities for the sector

A planned review commissioned by the Department of Health and Aged Care into private hospital viability is welcome, with patient access to medical care at risk if private hospitals continue to close around the country or choose not to support certain services like obstetrics and mental health care.

23 May 2024

AMA calls for clear reporting of private health insurer data

The AMA has called on APRA to scrap its plans to reduce the information provided in its quarterly private health insurance publication.

23 May 2024

AMA opposes down-scheduling of Sildenafil

The AMA has strongly opposed a proposal to make Sildenafil, the prescription drug more commonly known as Viagra, available over-the-counter.

28 May 2024

National Palliative Care Week — help make palliative care even better

Palliative Care Australia invites healthcare workers to have their say.

23 May 2024

Watch this week’s AMA post-budget webinar

A recording of the webinar held earlier in the week is now available for AMA members.

23 May 2024

Learn about the Medical Costs Finder

The Department of Health and Aged Care has produced an explanatory video on the Medical Costs Finder.

23 May 2024

Opportunity to join TGA advisory committee

AMA members are strongly encouraged to apply for vacant roles on the TGA’s statutory advisory committees

16 May 2024

SSSI in force for Orencia (abatacept) shortages

The TGA has asked for information to be shared with AMA members on the latest Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument.

16 May 2024

AMA urges government to support WMA recommendations

The AMA wrote to the PM this week urging the federal government to support WMA resolution on protection of healthcare in Israel and Gaza.

16 May 2024

AMA24: Get your CPD credit!

There’s even more reason to attend the AMA’s national conference with 10 hours of CPD up for grabs.