08 Dec 2023
‘A focus on innovation and reform’: NHRA Review revealed
Fragmentation dangers, lack of long-term vision, and never-ending red tape – those were the problems laid bare by a probe of the agreement.
08 Dec 2023
NSW music festival-goers urged to prepare for heat wave
People attending music festivals during severe heatwave conditions over coming days have been urged to take precautions to stay safe.
08 Dec 2023
Tribunal suspends nurse’s registration for misleading regulators and improperly issuing a prescription
A tribunal has suspended a nurse’s registration for nine months after she improperly issued a prescription using a medical practitioner’s name, allowed herself to be held out as a nurse practitioner on her practice website
08 Dec 2023
PBS reason codes 162/163 when dispensing biosimilar brands
PBS reason codes 162/163 when dispensing biosimilar brands
08 Dec 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 8 December 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 8 December 2023
07 Dec 2023
Meet the 2023 DiT of the Year Dr Natasha Abeysekera
Introducing award-winning AMA Doctor in Training Dr Natasha Abeysekera, who kindly answered our questions about her career and interests.
07 Dec 2023
How we advocate for you on Ahpra
AMA Chair of Anaesthetists Dr Suzi Nou and AMA Policy Manager Mr Nick Elmitt spoke at length about Ahpra and the AMA’s advocacy for doctors.
07 Dec 2023
Rural GP shortage ‘matter of urgency’ for Health Minister
The lack of healthcare outside Australia’s city limits was a chief concern at the most recent meeting between the RACGP and Mark Butler.
07 Dec 2023
GPs need more support managing eating disorders: Poll
One expert believes general practice can ‘make a huge impact’ by using available resources to help patients and navigate referrals.
07 Dec 2023
NDIS ‘overhaul’ on the way: Report
Sustainability and unity are at the centre of 26 recommendations that aim to improve the lives of all Australians with disability, not just those on the NDIS.