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.

03 Aug 2023

Doctorama’ podcast — a new listen with some big names in health

The AMA President’s ‘Doctorama’ podcast launched this week with the first of many episodes interviewing interesting Australians with a wide range of careers, all with health backgrounds.

03 Aug 2023

Careful discussion needed on AI in healthcare

The AMA has told a government consultation on artificial intelligence that better regulation and governance is needed on the application of AI in the healthcare sector.

03 Aug 2023

A message from Drs4Drs for our rural doctors

A new program for rural doctors is coming and you can play a part in its pilot stages.

03 Aug 2023

GPs ‘underutilised’ for hepatitis B care

Australia’s treatment targets are lagging behind, but GPs can help by playing a larger part in managing care, referral pathways and prescribing.

03 Aug 2023

Canberra CareersXpo – 9 August 2023

Visit the us the Careers in Mental Health booth and explore different pathways into a rewarding career in mental health.