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End of the big freeze signals shift towards preventative healthcare 5/30/2017

RACGP says the end of the Medicare rebate freeze signals a pivot - a genuine commitment by the Australian Government to reinvest in preventative health and general practice - the ...

Hospital admissions growing steadily, more Aussies going private 5/23/2017

While public hospital admissions are growing steadily and in pace with those to private hospitals, a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that ...

$4 million for schizophrenia research funded by NSW Govt 5/23/2017

People with schizophrenia will benefit from $4 million in State Government funding awarded to Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) for the prevention, improved treatments and ...

Aus provides $2m to global efforts to fight infectious diseases 5/23/2017

Australia will be providing $2 million to support international efforts to develop vaccines to fight emerging infectious diseases, the Federal Minister for Aged Care and Minister ...

Govt lifts Medicare rebate freeze with other positive health measures 5/16/2017

AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, said on 9 May that the Government has begun to win back much of the goodwill it lost with the disastrous 2014 Health Budget with the announcement ...

Smaller, specialised hospitals - the way of the future 5/16/2017

Big budget mega hospitals are set to become a thing of the past, with smaller hospitals that focus on only one or a few specialties (for example, a cardiovascular hospital) or a ...

New data on use of restraint in mental health facilities: AIHW 5/16/2017

For the first time, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has published national data about the use of restraint in Australian specialised public mental health hospital ...

First imports of medicinal cannabis arrive in Australia 5/9/2017

The first two commercial shipments of medicinal cannabis products to be legally imported to Australia have arrived in Melbourne and Perth, following action taken by the Australian ...

Healthcare system failing people with obesity 5/9/2017

The Australian public health system is failing people with obesity according to Professor Louise Baur, who addressed the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) annual Congress ...

$310m new vital drugs available for Australian patients 5/2/2017

The Australian Government is continuing to subsidise more life-changing and life-saving drugs on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as part of our rock solid commitment to ...

Domestic violence leading cause of hospitalised assault among females 5/2/2017

Nearly 6,500 women and girls were hospitalised due to assault in Australia in 2013–14, with the violence usually perpetrated by a partner or spouse, according to new analysis from ...

Cautious support for 457 visa changes: AMA 5/2/2017

The AMA has cautiously welcomed the Government’s new visa arrangements, but is seeking more detail and clarification of the possible impact of the changes on medical workforce ...

Small loss in weight could significantly reduce obesity health impact 4/18/2017

Relatively small changes—such as losing as little as 3 kilograms or maintaining our weight—could have a significant effect in reducing the health impact of overweight or obesity in ...

Australia's GPs welcome new investment in regional health training 4/18/2017

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has warmly welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of funding for 26 Regional Health Training Hubs and three ...

Latest submission to Senate on private health insurance. 4/11/2017

The following is an edited and condensed extract of the AMA’s submission to the ACCC report to the Senate on private health insurance.

Release of the AMA Private Health Insurance Report Card 2017 4/4/2017

The AMA is urging consumers to do their homework before purchasing or changing their private health insurance (PHI) policies.

Rates of girls immunised against HPV improve, but some lag behind 4/4/2017

Significant improvements have been made across Australia in immunising girls against the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health ...

New code of ethics released for doctors: AMA 3/28/2017

The AMA recently released its new Code of Ethics, which was comprehensively reviewed in 2016 and ratified by the AMA Federal Council at its November meeting.

New osteoporosis guidelines to help improve Australia’s bone health 3/21/2017

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is confident new osteoporosis guidelines released recently will help general practitioners improve the bone health of ...

Cuts to penalty rates a worry for nurses and midwives: NSWNMA 3/21/2017

The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) fears the Fair Work Commission’s decision to reduce Sunday, late night and public holiday penalty rates will damage Australia’s ...

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