02 Mar 2023
Coping with failure
Drs4Drs have a message for doctors and students dealing with a problem common to everyone at some stage — how to cope with feelings of failure.
23 Feb 2023
NSW pharmacy contraceptive trial shortcuts women’s health and safety
The NSW Government’s decision to allow pharmacists to renew prescriptions for oral contraceptives, shortcuts women’s health and safety.
23 Feb 2023
Public statements must be a last resort
The AMA says Ahpra’s new power to make public statements about health practitioners before the conclusion of investigations must only be exercised in the most extreme situations and only as a last resort.
23 Feb 2023
GP member views sought on consultation item reform
AMA survey still open for GPs to feedback preferences for consultation item reform.
23 Feb 2023
Strong health budget needed to tackle rising patient costs
The AMA has called for this year’s federal budget to be a health budget, which must address the fact that the Medicare rebate has failed to keep up with rising practice costs.
23 Feb 2023
Limited Ozempic supplies to commence distribution in Australia
Updated information on the Ozempic shortage.
16 Feb 2023
Changes to dispensing could save patients time and money and save taxpayers millions each year
The AMA has called on the federal government to show leadership and implement a PBAC decision for two months of medicines to be dispensed from a single script.
16 Feb 2023
AMA wants to hear from GP members
GP members are asked to provide feedback nominating preferences for consultation item reform.
16 Feb 2023
AMA attends policy roundtable on junk food advertising regulation
Allies in the fight against junk food marketing met in Canberra to discuss policies to reform the sector.
16 Feb 2023
Upcoming significant changes to MBS items
With hundreds of changes to MBS items on the horizon it’s time to see which changes will affect you.
