02 Nov 2023

Clinical workplace experience survey

AMA members are invited by Deloitte to take part in new research examining clinical workforce challenges, and the measures needed to address the issues.

02 Nov 2023

MRAC review of Telehealth closing next week

The AMA will make a public submission to the MBS Review Advisory Committee’s review of Telehealth.

06 Nov 2023

Member feedback guides AMA decision to oppose changes to My Health Record access

The AMA has opposed the Department of Health and Aged Care’s proposal to remove the seven-day access delay for results on My Health Record.

02 Nov 2023

New app to help doctors in training with mental health

A new app providing mental health support for doctors in training is out now.

02 Nov 2023

GlucaGen HypoKit shortage now resolved

The TGA has advised that pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has resolved the shortage of GlucaGen HypoKit.

02 Nov 2023

How to be a ‘doctor’s doctor’

Doctors are invited to complete a training course, run by Drs4Drs, on how to best treat colleagues and medical students.

26 Oct 2023

AMA and private healthcare sector leaders agree on need for reform

Leaders from across the private health sector met in Canberra last week at an AMA workshop to discuss what reforms are needed to ensure the sustainability of the sector into the future.

26 Oct 2023

Calls for clearer labels on health risks of alcohol

The AMA has joined the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education for stronger labels on alcohol products to warn consumers of health risks associated with excessive consumption.

26 Oct 2023

Submission to National Housing and Homelessness Plan

The AMA’s submission to the federal government’s housing and homelessness plan says the plan must clearly reflect the direct link between housing and health.

26 Oct 2023

Workforce agency needed to end medical students’ boom-bust

The AMA says although the number of medical students has increased markedly, Australia’s medical workforce is unevenly distributed with oversupply in some specialities and locations and undersupply in others.