24 Mar 2023
Canberra GP laments closure of ‘wonderful inclusive’ clinic
Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo, known for her commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community, said Medicare’s decline has forced the clinic to shut its doors.
23 Mar 2023
‘Get rid of anti-competitive pharmacy rules’: Report
The newly released Productivity Commission analysis says the current set-up ‘limits the scope for improved outcomes’ for consumers.
23 Mar 2023
Call for bigger pharmacy discounts for cheaper PBS medicines
The AMA has written to the federal government calling on it to drive reforms to make medicines cheaper by allowing pharmacists to offer bigger discounts for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines that have a co-payment.
23 Mar 2023
Vaping law changes imminent
Keenly anticipating recommendations from the Therapeutic Goods Administration on reforming vaping laws, the AMA says a new study now leaves no doubt about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping.
23 Mar 2023
AMA calls for climate action to protect patients from extreme health risks
The AMA has called for urgent action to address the extreme and compounding health impacts of climate change following this week’s release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 6th report.
23 Mar 2023
Woolworths and telehealth
A patient’s GP should be their first point of contact when unwell.
23 Mar 2023
Regions need to be natural, desirable homes for health workers
The AMA has outlined the importance of health services in attracting people to live and work in regional Australia at the launch of a national alliance of peak organisations committed to boosting the strengths of regions.
23 Mar 2023
Medicare cards coming to the myGov app soon
Australians will soon be able to add their Medicare card to the digital wallet in the myGov app.
23 Mar 2023
Staying healthy with Drs4Drs
Drs4Drs has a message for doctors and students on staying healthy.
23 Mar 2023
Breast cancer risk similar in oral contraceptives: Study
While the research found similar associations between different contraceptives, the overall risk remains low, according to sexual health experts.