15 Jun 2023
President addresses the nation encouraging rethink on health spending
Professor Steve Robson launched a new AMA report at the National Press Club encouraging governments to view health spending as an investment, not a cost.
15 Jun 2023
60-day dispensing eases cost-of-living pressures
The AMA says two-month prescribing will make it easier for millions of Australians to access affordable medicines and address cost-of-living pressures.
15 Jun 2023
Updated position statement on stewardship in healthcare
The AMA’s updated position statement on stewardship in healthcare guides doctors on how best to contribute to and promote the sustainability of healthcare resources.
15 Jun 2023
Annual reminder of healthcare provider obligations for My Health Record
The Australian Digital Health Agency offers advice for providers to ensure they are compliant with legislative and rule requirements.
15 Jun 2023
TGA updated advice on RATs nearing expiry and RATs efficacy on current strains
The TGA has provided advice on the use of expired RATs and the efficacy of RATs on current COVID variants.
08 Jun 2023
AMA’s call to arms as COVID and flu cases soar
The AMA is urging people to get COVID-19 boosters and flu shots as infection rates take off and complacency sets in.
08 Jun 2023
AMA submission to first consultation on the Health Technology Assessment Review
The full AMA submission shows broad support for the review.
08 Jun 2023
AMA Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership (AWHL) Partnership
"Equity and diversity in leadership is important. It leads to improved and more equitable health, social justice and healthcare outcomes, a more empowered workforce, improved motivation, reduced attrition, improved quality of care, and organisational performance." (1, 2).
01 Jun 2023
AMA welcomes Senate report on increasing rebates for reproductive health
The AMA welcomes a new Senate report calling for increased MBS rebates for reproductive health, however, it wants to see more focus on making pregnancy cover more accessible through private health insurance.
01 Jun 2023
Guidelines for telehealth supporting real time direct consultations a welcome move
New guidelines for telehealth consultations released by the Medical Board of Australia this week have been welcomed by the AMA.
