16 Jan 2025
Bupa-Healthscope dispute update
The AMA has spoken with Bupa about communications sent to their members about the upcoming termination of their contract with Healthscope.
16 Jan 2025
AMA calls for funding to boost affordable patient access to GPs
We are calling for more reform and investment to improve affordable access to GPs for patients facing cost-of-living pressures.
16 Jan 2025
No down-scheduling for ED treatments and a host of news on medicines, consultations and new guidelines
Here’s a wrap-up of news on medicines and clinical treatments, including a win for the AMA, and updates from the TGA, PBS, and MBS, as well as information on new guidelines, publications and consultations.
16 Jan 2025
Help shape the National Maternity Workforce Strategy
AMA members are invited to participate in the National Maternity Workforce Strategy consultation.
16 Jan 2025
Ever wanted to be a part of ATAGI? Now’s your chance.
Applications for appointment to ATAGI close 24 January.
16 Jan 2025
"RACGP calls for fast-tracked ADHD reform"
Ahead of a mass walk-out of NSW psychiatrists, the RACGP says it is now more important than ever for GPs to be granted ADHD prescribing powers.
16 Jan 2025
WA Disability Royal Commission Roadmap released
The Mental Health Commission supports the WA Disability Royal Commission Roadmap (the Roadmap) and looks forward to improving WA health systems for people with cognitive disability, including prevention of chronic health and their complex mental health needs.
15 Jan 2025
Act now to avoid the ‘back-to-school asthma spike’
Parents and carers of children with asthma are being encouraged to book in an asthma check-up now to avoid the annual February ‘back-to-school asthma spike’
15 Jan 2025
Prescriptions for most popular statins on the rise
Data shows the number of people using the most popular statins is increasing, while the cost for COVID-19 antivirals has fallen.
15 Jan 2025
World experts urge overhaul of obesity definition
The Global Commission on Clinical Obesity says diagnosis must change, setting out new criteria, categories, and calling on doctors to go ‘beyond BMI’.