08 Sep 2023

Review of cancer related surrogate outcomes used for Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) decision making

Review of cancer related surrogate outcomes used for Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) decision making

08 Sep 2023

Updates to the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – September 2023

Updates to the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – September 2023

08 Sep 2023

Acclaimed end of life doco now available in new formats

The Live the life you please feature film has had an extraordinary impact on Australia’s understanding of palliative care, and is now being rolled out in new formats to increase its reach and influence

07 Sep 2023

AMA calls for the cost of staff training to be included in the residential aged care funding model

The AMA’s is calling on IHACPA to factor in the cost of training into funding for residential aged care.

07 Sep 2023

International medical graduate experience survey

International medical graduates are invited to participate in a survey from the Australian Medical Council.

07 Sep 2023

Sugar tax key to addressing diabetes in Australia

The AMA has told a parliamentary inquiry the introduction of a sugar tax and a much stronger focus on prevention and addressing inequities in the health system could mitigate the $3.1 billion cost of diabetes in Australia.

07 Sep 2023

New data highlights need for Medicare repair

New data from the Australia Institute of Health and Welfare shows Medicare is failing to keep up with the rising costs of healthcare.

07 Sep 2023

New position statement on flexible working released

The AMA has updated its position statement on flexibility in work and training practices, reflecting the evolving needs of Australia’s medical workforce.

07 Sep 2023

AMA blueprint to support medical students and doctors with disability

The AMA is urging a whole-of-profession approach to support people with disabilities to pursue careers in medicine.

07 Sep 2023

Menopause misinformation harming women: Study

Researchers say personalised treatments and a new definition are needed to bring the once-taboo subject out of the shadows.