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.
16 May 2024
AMA Strategy: Here is our plan
The AMA President launched the AMA’s Strategy for 2024–2027 this week ahead of next week’s AGM.
16 May 2024
AMA responds to lacklustre federal budget
The federal government has delivered the 2024–25 budget, which received a “B-minus” on AMA President Professor Steve Robson’s score card.
16 May 2024
New appointments to National Boards
Key points 40 new appointments and reappointments have been made of Chairs and Board members across nine National Boards Three new Board Chairs have been appointed An extensive recruitment process saw 122 applications received for advertised vacancies on National Boards
16 May 2024
Call for Censor-in-Chief nominations
Elections are now underway for the RACGP Board member position.
16 May 2024
Report finds My Health Record ‘plagued’ with poor usability
It also found automation of simple tasks could free up to 30% of clinicians’ time, and data sharing could save $5.4 billion.
16 May 2024
In Practice: Further calls for feedback on Scope of Practice review
The RACGP is encouraging members to share their views on the proposed policy reforms across the three key theme areas.
16 May 2024
Warning: High-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) circulating in NSW!
NSW Health is warning the public of high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) in circulation across NSW, found to contain around twice the average dose of other MDMA tablets