13 Feb 2025
In Practice: New MBS item for continuous nerve blockade
The item will be added on 1 March to support the provision of continuous nerve blockade using a catheter technique.
13 Feb 2025
Medical Council backs Rural Generalist recognition
Rural generalism is on the verge of being recognised as its own specialty, with an application to be submitted to the Council of Health Ministers for approval.
13 Feb 2025
Pregnancy status soon mandated for AIR reporting
From 1 March, new laws mean vaccination providers must record a patient’s pregnancy details at the time of their vaccine administration.
13 Feb 2025
Pushing for private health reform with latest report card
Pushing for private health reform with latest report card
13 Feb 2025
Funding is a significant step forward for women’s health
Funding is a significant step forward for women’s health
13 Feb 2025
Rising temperatures, rising risks summit brings experts together
Experts on the health impacts of heat and heatwaves came together in Canberra this week to examine solutions to the “wicked” problem of climate change and the devastating health-related impacts of increasing temperatures.
13 Feb 2025
AMA neXt: New interactive tool to simplify employment conditions for Doctors-in-Training
AMA neXt: New interactive tool to simplify employment conditions for Doctors-in-Training
13 Feb 2025
Introducing your AMA25 Conference Convenor
The AMA25 conference is being convened by Dr Sanjay Hettige.
13 Feb 2025
Updated Doctor Bags
The AMA has been advocating for needed updates to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme prescriber bag — also known as doctors’ bags — to ensure patient access to priority and emergency medicines is supported and the benefits included in the bag are responsive to contemporary clinical need.
13 Feb 2025
February PBS Changes
Members are advised of changes and updates to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.