03 Aug 2023
AMA disappointed in telehealth review
The AMA has written to MRAC to express its concerns with the review.
03 Aug 2023
Covid, hospital funding and preventative health in the news this week
The AMA President was in the nation’s papers and airwaves this week on a number of health-related issues.
03 Aug 2023
New agreement with AIDA strengthens efforts to address Indigenous health gap
The AMA has deepened its relationship with the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association by signing the first memorandum of understanding between the two organisations.
27 Jul 2023
‘I have a GP’ initiative launches
The AMA has launched a new initiative to encourage a conversation among doctors about the importance of having a GP and taking care of their own health.
27 Jul 2023
Australian study backs AMA sugar tax call
New research showing more than 500,000 cavities could be prevented over 10 years if a sugar tax was introduced provides yet another reason for the federal government to introduce the AMA’s proposed sugar tax.
27 Jul 2023
Australian women invited to shape a better health system
The National Women’s Health Advisory Council wants to hear women’s experiences in the health system to help overcome gender biases.
27 Jul 2023
Climate change health strategy a good start but more action is needed
The development of a Commonwealth Government strategy on health and climate change is welcome but doesn’t sufficiently address the health impacts of climate change.
20 Jul 2023
New approach needed to ensure Australia’s public hospitals are adequately funded
Low indexation of the National Efficient Price has functioned as a cost saving exercise rather than being an actual reflection of the public hospital needs
15 Aug 2023
60-day dispensing advocacy puts consumers first
The Consumers Health Forum is spearheading the campaign to dispel myths about 60-day dispensing
