02 Feb 2023
AMA warns GP practices face collapse because of funding crisis
The AMA has issued a warning to National Cabinet that the nation’s GPs are at crisis point and many practices are facing collapse if the ailing Medicare system does not receive an urgent much-needed boost.
02 Feb 2023
AMA advocacy behind single employer model pilot
The AMA says the Tasmanian pilot is a good first step in addressing workforce shortages in the state and hopes it will be scaled up to cover the whole GP training program across the Apple Isle.
02 Feb 2023
AMA attends Mental Health Equity and Access Forum
Access to mental health services a focus as the AMA met with the mental health sector in Canberra this week.
02 Feb 2023
AMA Medical Fees Indexation review findings and adjustment
Updated information for AMA members and Fees List subscribers.
02 Feb 2023
Dementia strategy and plan must have GPs at the core
GPs must be central to any dementia strategy and dementia prevention activities, says the AMA.
02 Feb 2023
World Cancer Day timely reminder of suboptimal care lung cancer patients endure due to chronic lack of funding
This World Cancer Day (4 February), spare a thought for the 22,800 Australians currently living with lung cancer who have a low survival rate and limited access to specialist care — despite lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in Australia.
01 Feb 2023
RACGP payroll tax media blitz continues
The college has taken out full-page ads in major Sydney newspapers ahead of the NSW election, urging the Premier to not ‘kill off’ general practice.