28 Apr 2023
$2.2 billion Medicare investment ‘just what the doctor ordered’
Rebuilding general practice was a key focus of National Cabinet, which introduced a number of measures to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.
28 Apr 2023
AMA’s 2022 annual report released P
The 2022 annual report details the busy year of solid campaigning for the AMA, built around political opportunities for reform and public investment as the nation approached the federal election in May.
28 Apr 2023
Report card shows hospitals in further decline and needing help
The AMA’s latest analysis of public hospitals again shows worsening performance, and highlights the need for health ministers to overhaul funding.
28 Apr 2023
Surveys - Medical devices manufactured at the Point-of-Care
In response to feedback received during the introduction of the personalised medical devices framework, we are conducting surveys targeted at stakeholder groups involved in the manufacture of medical devices at the point-of-care, to help inform potential refinements and changes to regulation.
28 Apr 2023
Meta-analysis shows social interaction reduces dementia risk
Strong social connections were associated with a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, dementia and death.
28 Apr 2023
Prescription changes a lifeline: Lung Foundation Australia
Australia’s peak lung health body has welcomed changes to the nation’s prescription system, which will be massively beneficial to the 1 in 3 Australians living with a lung disease.
28 Apr 2023
ACNP joins the Immunisation Coalition to Promote the Benefits and importance of Flu Vaccination.
ACNP joins the Immunisation Coalition to Promote the Benefits and importance of Flu Vaccination
27 Apr 2023
Medicine costs halved for struggling Australians, delivering cost-of-living relief
The AMA congratulates the federal government on its commitment to deliver significant savings to patients of up $180 a year for selected medicines, and patient’s only needing to visit the pharmacy once every two months instead of every month, while paying a single co-payment.
27 Apr 2023
Proportion of Level B attendances drops: AIHW
While still the most common type of consultation, its use has plateaued despite overall GP attendances having increased.