10 Aug 2023
Department updates on cervical screening, e-prescribing, and Sabril shortages
Members are provided with information from the Department of Health.
16 Aug 2023
AMA objects to unfair registration fee increases
The AMA President has written to health ministers strongly objecting to a steep increase in medical registration fees.
10 Aug 2023
Senate passes 60-day dispensing policy
60-day dispensing will become a reality after the Senate passed the federal government’s policy reform, unlocking cheaper medicines for millions of Australians.
03 Aug 2023
AMA urges Coalition support on 60-day dispensing
The AMA is calling on the Coalition to clarify its stance on 60-day dispensing.
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.