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
20 Jul 2023
Alzheimer treatments, MS-2 Step, oral contraception and flu vaccination in the news
The AMA Vice-President was in the nation’s media this past week
20 Jul 2023
Closing loopholes and tightening laws to stop the flow of vapes to our kids
The Australian Medical Association has lodged its submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s consultation on the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Legislation 2023, offering broad support for the measures introduced in the bill.
20 Jul 2023
First update to cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines in over a decade
The federal government this week announced new guidelines which could impact the care of 8 million Australians
20 Jul 2023
MyMedicare webinar coming soon
AMA members are invited to an upcoming webinar on MyMedicare/VPE
13 Jul 2023
AMA calls for action on oral health inequities
The AMA is calling for national action to improve oral health care access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
13 Jul 2023
AMA backs easing of MS-2 Step restrictions with an eye to patient safety
The AMA supports the easing of restrictions for pregnant women seeking a doctor to prescribe MS-2 Step, saying it will improve access to reproductive healthcare services while calling for a continuing focus on patient safety.
13 Jul 2023
Message to pregnant women: it’s ‘not too late to vaccinate’
A webinar this week saw stakeholders come together to discuss the importance of pregnant mothers receiving free vaccinations against influenza.
