03 Feb 2023
Notice of change to COVID-19 Surveillance Report
The move to fortnightly reporting is in line with the current low risk level of COVID-19 in the Tasmanian community
03 Feb 2023
Advertised call for submissions open for new mental health and wellbeing locals
More Victorians will be closer to getting the care they need sooner and closer to their families, carers and supporters
03 Feb 2023
Survey shows positive signs for GPs in training
The results of this year’s Medical Training Survey are broadly encouraging for general practice, but there are a few concerning trends
03 Feb 2023
Strengthening Medicare report recommends funding longer consultations
Greater investment to support multidisciplinary teams in general practice has also been proposed, but increased Medicare rebates are not mentioned.
03 Feb 2023
ACNP welcomes strengthening Medicare announcements
ACNP welcomes strengthening Medicare announcements
03 Feb 2023
Pharmacy led pushes for extended, independent scope of practice threaten to erode the quality of primary health care provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health organisation (NACCHO) represents 145 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations nationally.
03 Feb 2023
World Cancer Day – Closing the Care Gap
The avoidable mortality rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is over 3 times that of other Australians.
03 Feb 2023
Paracetamol pack sizes likely to be reduced: TGA
A decision to change the Poisons Standard and cut maximum pack sizes in supermarkets and pharmacies is now going out to consultation.
02 Feb 2023
"Welcome to 2023 webinar for AMA members"
AMA President Professor Steve Robson and Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen invite members to take part in an interactive webinar this month.