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Quail Motorcycle Gathering Returns To Monterey Peninsula In May, 2023

The 2023 Quail Motorcycle Gathering returns to Carmel-By-The-Sea, California’s Quail Lodge & Golf Club on May 6, 2023.

RideApart

First gay president of Chicago-based American Medical Association Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld talks about challenges he’ll face

An anesthesiologist in Milwaukee, Navy combat veteran and father of two young children, he spoke in an interview about himself, his job and the AMA’s outspokenness on big issues.

Chicago Sun-Times

Soz Mates: Australia Will Not Be Following The UK In Giving Out Free Vapes To Help Smokers Quit

Which is actually a blessing.

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Senior doctor stable after alleged stabbing at Burnie hospital

The condition of a senior doctor, allegedly stabbed while working in one of Tasmania's major hospitals, improves from critical to stable.

ABC News

Up to $3 billion in taxpayer money lost to Medicare fraud and non-compliance annually, government review finds

Between $1.5 billion to $3 billion is being lost to Medicare fraud and non-compliance every year, according to an independent review that also warns the overly-complex system is out of date and risks bleeding more taxpayer money.

ABC News

Peter Westland obituary

Other lives: Director of social services in London who went on to work for the Association of Metropolitan Authorities

The Guardian - UK

Honda Monkey Does Best Kawasaki Eddie Lawson Replica Impression

A mini-bike aficionado customizes a Honda Monkey in the image of Kawasaki’s Eddie Lawson Replica KZ1000R superbike.

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AMA calls for governments to implement royal commission recommendations on Aboriginal deaths in custody

Exclusive: Medical experts also reiterate calls to raise age of criminal responsibility, saying detention facilities have ‘deeply adverse’ effects on children

The Guardian - AU

Leading American medical journal continues to omit Black research, reinforcing a legacy of racism in medical knowledge

The leading U.S. medical journal, read regularly by doctors of all specialties, systematically ignores an equally reputable and rigorous body of medical research that focuses on Black Americans’ health.

The Conversation

A roadblock to life-saving addiction treatment is gone. Now what?

Federal restrictions seemed to explain why many doctors weren't prescribing medication for opioid addiction. But some caution that removing those rules isn't enough to overcome hesitancy and stigma.

WEKU

ACT public waiting list for endoscopy services to prevent possibly fatal cancers blows out to 6,000

Doctors are warning the long public wait times for the common cancer screening test are "catastrophic" and pose a "high risk".

ABC News

ACT plan for pharmacists to administer UTI medication criticised by Queensland GPs

The ACT government announces plans to allow pharmacists to provide over-the-counter medication for urinary tract infections, in a move similar to a pilot program heavily criticised in Queensland by local doctors.

ABC News

3M subsidiary claims many military plaintiffs in earplug case did not suffer hearing loss

A 3M subsidiary claims that U.S. Defense Department records show that over 175,00 military members who allege the Maplewood-based company's earplugs were defective have normal hearing under key medical standards.

Tribune News Service

350 doctors lobby Capitol Hill for pay

Over 300 physicians lobbied Congress in hopes of increasing Medicaid pay for doctors

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Australian Cannabis Nurses Association launches to educate, advocate for medicinal cannabis

Co-founder Simone O'Brien says the organisation is needed to provide medicinal cannabis education, advocacy and peer support after years of "misinformation".

Tribune News Service

After staying away during pandemic, doctors return to lobby Congress

WASHINGTON — Dr. Timothy McAvoy, an internist from Waukesha, Wisconsin, held his infant granddaughter last Tuesday while standing in the Longworth House Office Building, waiting to talk to a congressional aide about increasing Medicare pay for doctors.

Newcastle Herald

University of Newcastle running $3million trial of pharmacists prescribing the pill, opposed by the AMA

Uni in pharmacy pill fight

WEKU

Why hundreds of doctors are lobbying in Washington this week

They came to tell Congress about their "recovery plan" for physicians, which includes a Medicare pay boost and an end to some frustrating insurance company requirements.

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Australian medical watchdog announces major overhaul to protect patients from sexual misconduct by doctors

The Australian health watchdog concedes it needs to "raise the bar" to protect patients from sexual misconduct, announcing major changes to how it regulates health professionals in the wake of a Four Corners investigation.

The Independent UK

Arnold Schwarzenegger shares five fitness tips for beginners

The famous bodybuilder hosted a surprise Reddit AMA, where he shared everything from his daily workout schedule to his favourite protein shake recipe

ABC News

Medicare levy, 'geographical discrimination' impacts Eyre Peninsula residents

The SA government is accused of choosing to look after certain communities while neglecting others.

The Conversation

Need a bulk-billing GP? Why throwing more money at Medicare isn't the answer

Last financial year, the Australian government spent almost A$29 billion on Medicare. Most was spent on primary care – a patient’s usual first contact with the health system when sick or injured, such as GP, allied health and diagnostic services. Every year, this spending increases.

ABC News

North-west Tasmanian birthing services 'inefficient, ineffective and dangerous', AMA warns

Tasmania's peak medical body says maternity services in the state's north-west are no longer safe and the state government needs to immediately take them over.

AAP

Northwest Tasmanian maternity service 'unsafe': AMA

Maternity services at a private hospital in northwest Tasmania are unsafe and overwhelmed, the Australian Medical Association says.

AAP

Government keeps options open on healthcare funding

A Medicare rebate increase is not off the table but the health minister warns reforms will be the first step before more money is put into the system.

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