01 Jun 2023
‘Clear and consistent’ telehealth rules to start in September
A widely foreshadowed Medical Board crackdown on so-called ‘tick and flick’ prescribing will come into force later this year.
01 Jun 2023
Brisbane haze sparks asthma plan prompt
The smoke enveloping Queensland’s capital has led to a nationwide reminder about the importance of the potentially life-saving plan.
01 Jun 2023
AMA welcomes Senate report on increasing rebates for reproductive health
The AMA welcomes a new Senate report calling for increased MBS rebates for reproductive health, however, it wants to see more focus on making pregnancy cover more accessible through private health insurance.
01 Jun 2023
Guidelines for telehealth supporting real time direct consultations a welcome move
New guidelines for telehealth consultations released by the Medical Board of Australia this week have been welcomed by the AMA.
01 Jun 2023
ATAGI advice on the preferential use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for primary vaccination of people aged 12 years or older
ATAGI has made recommendations on the use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines as a primary course.
31 May 2023
RACGP issues warning over pathology takeover bid
A merger that would create Australia’s largest pathology business could be against the best interests of patients, the ACCC has been told.
31 May 2023
Heart Health
Heart Week is Australia’s national heart health awareness week held in the first week of May each year.
31 May 2023
Make this the year to go smoke free
This World No Tobacco Day, NSW Health is encouraging people to quit smoking and vaping to improve their overall health and quality of life.
31 May 2023
Protect yourself and your mob from the flu this winter
Influenza (also known as 'flu') is a highly contagious illness caused by the influenza virus. There are simple things you can do to protect yourself and your mob from flu.
31 May 2023
New stats show World No Tobacco Day still needed
This World No Tobacco Day, Lung Foundation Australia pauses to reflect on the many steps our nation has taken to curb tobacco use while highlighting the insidious methods of Big Tobacco when it comes to issues like vaping, which show the fight is still far from over.