02 Feb 2023
$3.9 Million Injection into Dust-related Diseases to Deliver Prevention, Support, Research and Response
As part of the three-year grant from the Commonwealth Department of Health, Lung Foundation Australia will deliver additional resources and one-on-one support for Australians living with, or at risk of, dust-related diseases such as silicosis.
02 Feb 2023
Pushback against Premier’s nationwide pharmacy prescribing call
Dominic Perrottet is set to raise the topic at National Cabinet, but the RACGP is urging leaders to prioritise patient safety ahead of pharmacy profits.
02 Feb 2023
COVID vaccination billing streamlined
Medicare rebates for COVID-19 vaccination have increased to compensate for the removal of booster and PIP payments.
02 Feb 2023
Positive meeting gives hope for payroll tax exemptions
The Queensland Treasurer has told RACGP representatives that all options remain open and that he would like it discussed at National Cabinet.
02 Feb 2023
GP Members asked for feedback on consultation item reform
AMA Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen this week wrote to members asking for them to participate in a survey nominating preferences for consultation item reform.
02 Feb 2023
Module aims to embed healthcare sustainability
A joint submission from the AMA and DEA seeks to help health organisations reduce their environmental impact.
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.