16 Nov 2023
AMA releases rural medical training summit report
The AMA’s Rural Medical Training Summit report has been released.
16 Nov 2023
Let’s talk about menopause!
Author Kaz Cooke and A/Prof Magdalena Simonis featured in the AMA President’s podcast this week.
16 Nov 2023
Cannabis too risky to legalise
The AMA has opposed a proposed bill to legalise recreational cannabis.
16 Nov 2023
Rising costs of living hurt patients and GPs
The AMA’s journal — the MJA — this week looks at the impact of inflation on primary care.
09 Nov 2023
AMA urging government to keep telehealth strong
The AMA lodged a submission highlighting the many benefits of a well-funded telehealth service.
09 Nov 2023
Private health webinar accredited for CPD
Attendees of the AMA’s upcoming private health webinar will be eligible to claim time towards their continuous professional development with the Australian College of Rural and Remote medicine.
09 Nov 2023
AMA President’s Remembrance Day message
Professor Robson served aboard HMAS Sydney during the first Gulf War as a navy doctor.
09 Nov 2023
Electronic prescriptions no longer available via MediSecure
The Department of Health and Aged Care has informed prescribers that from 15 November e-prescriptions will no longer be possible via MediSecure.
09 Nov 2023
Get your additional Medicare provider number and prescriber number online
Some health professionals can apply online for their additional Medicare provider number and prescriber number.
09 Nov 2023
Prescribers invited to shape Active Ingredient Prescribing Program
AMA members are asked to participate in a survey for the Department of Health.