10 Aug 2023

Roundtable on Healthcare in Custodial Settings

The roundtable was held in Canberra this week.

10 Aug 2023

AMA unsupportive of RN prescribing

The AMA’s submission rejects moves to give RN prescribing rights.

10 Aug 2023

Department updates on cervical screening, e-prescribing, and Sabril shortages

Members are provided with information from the Department of Health.

16 Aug 2023

AMA objects to unfair registration fee increases

The AMA President has written to health ministers strongly objecting to a steep increase in medical registration fees.

10 Aug 2023

Senate passes 60-day dispensing policy

60-day dispensing will become a reality after the Senate passed the federal government’s policy reform, unlocking cheaper medicines for millions of Australians.

10 Aug 2023

Extra support for veteran patients

An update on DVA healthcare items.

03 Aug 2023

AMA urges Coalition support on 60-day dispensing

The AMA is calling on the Coalition to clarify its stance on 60-day dispensing.

03 Aug 2023

A message from Drs4Drs for our rural doctors

A new program for rural doctors is coming and you can play a part in its pilot stages.

03 Aug 2023

Careful discussion needed on AI in healthcare

The AMA has told a government consultation on artificial intelligence that better regulation and governance is needed on the application of AI in the healthcare sector.

03 Aug 2023

Doctorama’ podcast — a new listen with some big names in health

The AMA President’s ‘Doctorama’ podcast launched this week with the first of many episodes interviewing interesting Australians with a wide range of careers, all with health backgrounds.