The Latest Breaking News from AMA

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.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Medicare levy, 'geographical discrimination' impacts Eyre Peninsula residents

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

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

Medicare review: what changes can we expect to see - and what’s still missing?

Health sector welcomes the broad vision of taskforce report, but worries it’s short on details, a timeline and money

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

Afternoon Update: national cabinet falls short on primary care, AMA says; US police kill again; and a Chinese spy balloon

Strengthening Medicare report welcomed but experts criticise lack of detail on making GPs more affordable for Australians

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

An improved My Health Record will be at centre of push to modernise primary healthcare

Better digital systems are to be discussed at national cabinet, while the AMA will call for stronger safeguards to protect patient data

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023

Australia’s health system crisis was ‘entirely predictable’

Australia's health system is in crisis and underfunding has left hospitals in disarray – something many working in the field saw coming.

The New Daily · Feb 1, 2023

Republicans break with another historical ally: doctors

Some Republicans are now openly contemptuous of the AMA.

Axios · Feb 1, 2023

Hospitals' 'logjam' getting worse: Hunter fails to reach emergency department benchmarks

The AMA says funding reform is "absolutely critical" to improving public hospital health care

Newcastle Herald · Jan 31, 2023

Edinburgh’s unwanted properties that won’t budge - but could be your dream home

Here in Edinburgh, we’re often told the property market is uber-competitive and people will beat you to the post if you’re not quick - but some of the capital’s homes take their time coming off the market.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 31, 2023