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.
13 Jul 2023
Information on shortages of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pens
The TGA has advised of a shortage of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pens and has created an SSSI to help manage the shortage.
06 Jul 2023
Invest in regional training to address workforce shortages
The AMA has called for a greater focus on creating training places in regional areas to address widespread medical workforce shortages in rural Australia.
06 Jul 2023
Committee tackles issues facing medical practice
AMA representatives discussed a range of issues at the AMA’s Medical Practice Committee meeting, which had a very special guest appearance.
06 Jul 2023
AMA working to get 60-day dispensing over the line
The AMA has been engaging extensively with senators and MPs to help lock in the federal government’s 60-day dispensing policy, while countering a scare campaign in the media.
29 Jun 2023
Urgent rethink on funding needed to address hospital crisis
Reintroducing performance-improvement funding is one measure needed to reverse the worrying trend of declining public hospital performance, according to a new AMA report.