22 Jun 2023
Junk food advertising regulation on the table to protect kids
There was broad support from the health profession for Teal MP Dr Sophie Scamps in Parliament this week.
22 Jun 2023
AMA President and Vice President take flu vaccination message to Australia’s classrooms
The popular children’s news program ‘BTN’, shown in many Australian classrooms, carried an important message on vaccination.
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.
