08 Jun 2023
Warning over plan to bypass colleges for IMG assessment
Long shadow of ‘Dr Death’ experience in Queensland prompts concern around proposal to sideline specialist colleges in favour of the AMC.
08 Jun 2023
Medicare subsidy rate hits historic low
Figures show a huge shift in MBS subsidy rates among specialists outside of general practice, and large regional variations.
08 Jun 2023
AMA submission to first consultation on the Health Technology Assessment Review
The full AMA submission shows broad support for the review.
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 Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership (AWHL) Partnership
"Equity and diversity in leadership is important. It leads to improved and more equitable health, social justice and healthcare outcomes, a more empowered workforce, improved motivation, reduced attrition, improved quality of care, and organisational performance." (1, 2).
07 Jun 2023
Meningococcal case 7 June 2023
A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a 53-year-old man from metropolitan Adelaide. The patient has been admitted to hospital and is in a critical condition.
07 Jun 2023
Lead detected in water at Yarrabah educational facilities
Bottled water and free and voluntary blood tests are being provided to children and staff at Yarrabah educational facilities after testing detected lead in the water.
07 Jun 2023
New GP hub to provide ‘360-degree’ eating disorder support
The digital platform is due to launch in the second half of 2023 and will offer a suite of tailored treatment options.
07 Jun 2023
Call for GPs to connect unpaid carers with free support
SPONSORED: More than 2.65 million Australians are unpaid carers, but many don’t know about the free services available to support them.
07 Jun 2023
Trial highlights lack of awareness on alcohol and breast cancer link
But an Australian study looking at the effectiveness of alcohol intervention targeting women has shown promise for change.