04 Aug 2023
Free meningococcal B vaccine program expanded in Queensland
The State Government will follow the lead of South Australia in offering free vaccination to infants and adolescents from next year.
04 Aug 2023
COVID-19 update 4 August 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 526 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
03 Aug 2023
Have your say on the criminal history standard for registered health practitioners - 03 August 2023
Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.
03 Aug 2023
‘Strong case’ for more preventive funding in Australia: Study
Analysis of life expectancy and disease burden in The Lancet also suggests Australia compares poorly to similar OECD countries for mental health.
03 Aug 2023
Grant program opens to develop silicosis training
Proposals are being sought for the training of healthcare professionals to help the diagnosis and treatment of dust diseases.
03 Aug 2023
In Practice: Reminder to register for eRx Script ExchangeServices Australia is reminding GPs to connect to the Prescription Delivery Service by 30 September to continue prescribing eligible m
Services Australia is reminding GPs to connect to the Prescription Delivery Service by 30 September to continue prescribing eligible medicines.
03 Aug 2023
AMA urges Coalition support on 60-day dispensing
The AMA is calling on the Coalition to clarify its stance on 60-day dispensing.
03 Aug 2023
New agreement with AIDA strengthens efforts to address Indigenous health gap
The AMA has deepened its relationship with the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association by signing the first memorandum of understanding between the two organisations.
03 Aug 2023
Covid, hospital funding and preventative health in the news this week
The AMA President was in the nation’s papers and airwaves this week on a number of health-related issues.
03 Aug 2023
AMA disappointed in telehealth review
The AMA has written to MRAC to express its concerns with the review.