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.
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.
