07 Sep 2023
New position statement on flexible working released
The AMA has updated its position statement on flexibility in work and training practices, reflecting the evolving needs of Australia’s medical workforce.
07 Sep 2023
New data highlights need for Medicare repair
New data from the Australia Institute of Health and Welfare shows Medicare is failing to keep up with the rising costs of healthcare.
07 Sep 2023
Sugar tax key to addressing diabetes in Australia
The AMA has told a parliamentary inquiry the introduction of a sugar tax and a much stronger focus on prevention and addressing inequities in the health system could mitigate the $3.1 billion cost of diabetes in Australia.
07 Sep 2023
AMA calls for the cost of staff training to be included in the residential aged care funding model
The AMA’s is calling on IHACPA to factor in the cost of training into funding for residential aged care.
07 Sep 2023
International medical graduate experience survey
International medical graduates are invited to participate in a survey from the Australian Medical Council.
07 Sep 2023
TGA statement on the discontinuation of Ordine
Palliative care professionals are alerted to the Ordine Discontinuation Statement.
31 Aug 2023
AMA President and Health Minister throw healthy support behind the Voice
Professor Robson joined Mark Butler and other leaders in Perth this week to outline the beneficial health outcomes of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
31 Aug 2023
High quality end-of-life care a right for all
The AMA’s updated position statement on end-of-life care has been published.
31 Aug 2023
AMA position on effective transfer of care
The position statement outlines requirements for appropriate and effective transfer of care arrangements between the GP and the hospital and vice versa.
