28 Apr 2023

ACNP joins the Immunisation Coalition to Promote the Benefits and importance of Flu Vaccination.

ACNP joins the Immunisation Coalition to Promote the Benefits and importance of Flu Vaccination

28 Apr 2023

Rebuilding Medicare for the 21st Century.

Rebuilding Medicare for the 21st Century

27 Apr 2023

Medicine costs halved for struggling Australians, delivering cost-of-living relief

The AMA congratulates the federal government on its commitment to deliver significant savings to patients of up $180 a year for selected medicines, and patient’s only needing to visit the pharmacy once every two months instead of every month, while paying a single co-payment.

27 Apr 2023

Proportion of Level B attendances drops: AIHW

While still the most common type of consultation, its use has plateaued despite overall GP attendances having increased.

27 Apr 2023

Pharmacy Guild’s medicines shortage ‘scare campaign’ called out

The lobby group has continued to claim that 60-day dispensing will lead to a medicines shortage – but Government figures say otherwise.

27 Apr 2023

Alliance for doctors’ health meet in Canberra

The National Doctors Health and Wellbeing Leadership Alliance met in the AMA’s offices to kickstart national doctor wellbeing plan.

27 Apr 2023

It’s time to start planning for 2024 National Conference — and you can play a part

Expressions of interest are sought for members to plan the 2024 AMA National Conference.

27 Apr 2023

Receive funding to study nursing or midwifery

Applications are now open for the undergraduate (entry-to-practice) nursing and midwifery scholarships.

27 Apr 2023

‘Guide the future of the profession’: Health of the Nation returns

General practice workforce will be a major focus of this year’s survey, which helps to inform and support RACGP advocacy efforts.

27 Apr 2023

Prescription Shopping Information Service changes

From May, GPs will no longer be able to receive a copy of a Patient Summary Report via fax, Services Australia has advised.