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AMA welcomes Labor's $2 billion commitment for public hospitals 6/21/2016

The AMA welcomes Labor’s commitment to inject an extra $2 billion into the public hospital system and to provide $100 million for a trial of patient-centred medical homes in primary ...

Are Australian health and medical researchers destined to disappear? 6/15/2016

During 2015, I'd had personal conversations with Professor Andrew Sinclair, a professor of nutritional science and an award-winning researcher with over 300 publications spanning ...

'Record high' bulk-billing rates creating a false impression: RACGP 6/14/2016

"The devil is in the detail as it's a complex story that cannot be reduced to a convenient sound bite," according to Dr Frank R Jones president of The Royal Australian College of ...

'Right doctors' still needed for rural and remote Australia: ACRRM 6/7/2016

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has responded to reports of an oversupply of GPs, saying that despite increasing numbers, a significant maldistribution ...

Commonwealth govt winning the fight against tobacco control 5/31/2016

The Commonwealth Government has ranked first among Australian governments for making the most progress on combating smoking over the past 12 months.

Labor pledges to lift Medicare patient rebate freeze 5/24/2016

AMA President, Professor Brian Owler, said that Labor’s pledge to lift the Medicare patient rebate freeze from 1 January 2017, if elected, would deliver certainty to doctors and ...

WA receives research funding to freeze high paralysis toll 5/24/2016

Groundbreaking studies to be undertaken through Western Australia's Neurotrauma Research Program (NRP) aim to reduce severe spinal cord damage and subsequent paralysis from traffic ...

GPs hit by anti-competitive 'win' for pathology services: RACGP 5/17/2016

Quality patient care necessitates general practice having appropriate and smooth access to accredited pathology facilities.

AMA releases Key Health Issues for the 2016 Federal Election 5/17/2016

The AMA recently released Key Health Issues for the 2016 Federal Election - a summary of the major health issues that the AMA considers must be addressed by the major parties during ...

Top 6 Traits Every Health Professional Should Have 5/17/2016

As a health professional you’re trying to maximise your value to your patients.

Report finds less disease and injury burden since 2003 5/10/2016

There have been good gains in the health of the Australian population, with the overall burden of disease and injury reducing between 2003 and 2011, according to a report released ...

AMA condemns extension of Medicare rebate freeze 5/10/2016

The AMA recently condemned the extension of the freeze of the Medicare patient rebate until 2020 – a saving to the Government of almost $1 billion.

Guidelines on cosmetic medical & surgical procedures: Medical Board 5/10/2016

The Medical Board of Australia has issued guidelines for medical practitioners who perform cosmetic medical and surgical procedures.

6 Things to Look Out for When Buying Bed Movers 5/3/2016

If you’re considering purchasing bed movers for your hospital or medical centre, here are six important benefits to look out for.

Fed Budget must provide adequate funding for GPs: RACGP 5/3/2016

Today’s Federal Budget is the final chance for the Federal Government to show Australia it is serious about providing adequate funding for GPs and our world-class healthcare system, ...

Vic rolls out hospital ICT to provide better and safer patient care 4/26/2016

Victorian patients will receive better and safer care with the roll out of new technology to enable hospital doctors and GPs share critical medical information about their patients’ ...

Goverment releases new guidelines for organ transplantation 4/26/2016

A record number of Australians benefited from receiving an organ transplant in 2015 with 1,241 Australians receiving a life changing transplant from the generosity of 435 deceased ...

How to safely dispose of medical waste 4/26/2016

Whether you run a large public hospital or small private medical practice, you have a responsibility to ensure your staff and patients come and go in a safe environment.

Things to Consider When Buying Surgical Instruments 4/19/2016