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