12 May 2023
SafeScript turns four: What have we learnt?
Three GPs reflect on the real-time monitoring system for high-risk medications, the benefits and what could be improved.
11 May 2023
How a new AI tool may predict the early signs of Parkinson’s
The technology has helped to identify potential markers in the blood of people who later developed the disease.
11 May 2023
‘Alarming’ shortfall in aged care COVID vaccination
GPs are being urged to help increase rates ahead of winter, with around three quarters of eligible residents yet to receive a booster.
11 May 2023
Opioid treatment receives $377m funding increase
The measure, included in this week’s Federal Budget, will ‘save lives’, according to the RACGP President.
11 May 2023
Change to DVA website for providers
Information for doctors regarding the updated layout of DVA website.
11 May 2023
We asked for a health budget and they delivered
The first full budget since the Labor Government came to power delivered significant wins for health, many of which were a direct result of AMA policy and advocacy.
11 May 2023
Budget delivers reform to Medicare and general practice
The federal government’s budget this week includes a suite of reforms to ensure Medicare is fit for purpose and comes after strong AMA advocacy and advice to the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce.
11 May 2023
Public health, medicine not forgotten
The budget delivered significant measures for Australia’s public health and patients with reform to vaping laws, the establishment of an Australian Centre for Disease Control, and doubling the supply of many medicines patients can access from a single co-payment.
11 May 2023
What the budget means for the bush
All Australians have an equal right to quality and timely healthcare, including rural Australians. The AMA looks forward to working with governments and other stakeholders to increase access to healthcare for rural Australia through the implementation of this week’s budget.
11 May 2023
National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality
AMA submission focused on gender equity in all matters health.