02 Feb 2023

Public hospitals in logjam as performance worsens

The findings of the AMA’s new report on hospital performance are “shocking” and the AMA urges Australians to contact their local MPs so state and federal governments can hear their voices loud and clear.

02 Feb 2023

AMA warns GP practices face collapse because of funding crisis

The AMA has issued a warning to National Cabinet that the nation’s GPs are at crisis point and many practices are facing collapse if the ailing Medicare system does not receive an urgent much-needed boost.

02 Feb 2023

AMA advocacy behind single employer model pilot

The AMA says the Tasmanian pilot is a good first step in addressing workforce shortages in the state and hopes it will be scaled up to cover the whole GP training program across the Apple Isle.

02 Feb 2023

AMA attends Mental Health Equity and Access Forum

Access to mental health services a focus as the AMA met with the mental health sector in Canberra this week.

02 Feb 2023

AMA Medical Fees Indexation review findings and adjustment

Updated information for AMA members and Fees List subscribers.

02 Feb 2023

Dementia strategy and plan must have GPs at the core

GPs must be central to any dementia strategy and dementia prevention activities, says the AMA.

02 Feb 2023

World Cancer Day timely reminder of suboptimal care lung cancer patients endure due to chronic lack of funding

This World Cancer Day (4 February), spare a thought for the 22,800 Australians currently living with lung cancer who have a low survival rate and limited access to specialist care — despite lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in Australia.