04 Jul 2024
In Practice: Medicare compliance FAQs
The new resource outlines the different types of compliance activities, with a specific focus on targeted letters.
04 Jul 2024
New Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy published
The Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2029, sets our direction to deliver the highest quality, person-centred care for older people. This will drive a sustainable and productive care and support economy, through data and digital innovation.
04 Jul 2024
Appointment of National Rural Health Commissioner
Professor Jenny May AM appointed Australia’s National Rural Health Commissioner
04 Jul 2024
Parliamentary inquiry recommends sugar tax reform
A parliamentary inquiry into diabetes has recommended a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages — one of the AMA’s flagship public health policies.
04 Jul 2024
Inaugural Indigenous MJA issue for NAIDOC week
The MJA and the Lowitja Institute partner to address the exclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from decision making in medical publishing.
04 Jul 2024
AMA in the news: Australia’s health, immunisation, whooping cough
The AMA’s views on a range of health issues, including preventive health and the vital role played by GPs in vaccination, were highlighted in the media this week.
04 Jul 2024
Have your say on the AMA’s revised Code of Ethics
Be part of the Review of the AMA Code of Ethics for the medical profession.
04 Jul 2024
"Greater protection for the public under National Law changes"
Legislative reforms came into effect this week aimed at protecting the public from unregistered persons.
04 Jul 2024
AMA calls for resolution to St Vincent’s and nib dispute
The AMA has urged both parties to strike a deal that puts the needs of patients first, while also delivering a reasonable return for all parties.