23 Nov 2023
A reminder from Drs4Drs – help is here when you need it
Doctors have support whenever they need it thanks to the free and confidential 24/7 service.
23 Nov 2023
Congratulations to Dr Stephen Gourley, new president of ACEM
One of the AMA's very own — Dr Stephen Gourley — has been appointed the new president of the Australian College for Emergency Medicine.
23 Nov 2023
Last chance to register for private health reform webinar
There are just a few days left to register for the AMA’s webinar on private health reform.
23 Nov 2023
AMA submission on the Draft Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy
The AMA’s submission is critical of the proposed strategy.
23 Nov 2023
Health system continues to fail people with poor mental health
The latest AMA report card finds some patients with mental health conditions are forced to wait up to 30 hours in emergency departments.
23 Nov 2023
Review to get more doctors in regional, rural and remote Australia
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has announced a review to consider new incentives to attract doctors to areas of workforce shortages, particularly in rural and regional Australia.
23 Nov 2023
The AMA Safe Hours Audit period is happening now
AMA President Professor Steve Robson filmed a short message encouraging all public hospital doctors to take part in the audit which will help the AMA advocate for better working conditions for doctors.
23 Nov 2023
AMA report reveals grim state of ambulance ramping Australia-wide
The AMA’s new Ambulance Ramping Report Card highlights the dire state of the hospital logjam crisis and raises concerns about data transparency.
23 Nov 2023
Medical Costs Finder – helping Australians plan for private health costs
The Medical Costs Finder website helps Australians understand typical costs when planning for private health procedures.
23 Nov 2023
Plea for psychedelic rules reform
A new coalition of healthcare professionals wants a review of ‘overly restrictive’ prescribing guidelines, but a GP expert says changes must be done ‘slowly and carefully’.