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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.

The Conversation

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.

ABC News

Northwest Tasmanian maternity service 'unsafe': AMA

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

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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.

AAP

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

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

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

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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

Republicans break with another historical ally: doctors

Some Republicans are now openly contemptuous of the AMA.

Axios

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

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

Some states may allow nurses to do more without doctors

When COVID-19 hit the United States in 2020, state policymakers across the country jumped to expand access to health care. They temporarily allowed more telehealth, for example, and made it easier for medical providers to practice across state lines.

Tribune News Service

Only three of Australia’s 201 public hospitals are providing care in recommended time, AMA says

Damning report is part of doctors’ push for 50-50 federal and state funding ahead of national cabinet meeting

The Guardian - AU

Chicago blood banks look to build trust, end shortages under proposed new donation rules

The FDA announced a draft of new guidelines Friday that would end mandatory three-month abstinence periods for men who have sex with men. For Illinois hospitals and blood banks, the change is long overdue.

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The New Daily

Doctors are setting debt collectors on Telehealth bill dodgers

Former AMA president Dr Mukesh Haikerwal has called in debt collectors to chase up payment for telehealth consultations.

ABC News

AMA calls for medication plan amid amoxicillin antibiotic shortage

The peak body says the amoxicillin shortage is "potentially fatal" and cannot be addressed soon enough.

AAP

AMA urges action on elective surgery

The Australian Medical Association is urging governments to provide extra funding to address a huge backlog of patients waiting for elective surgery.

The Guardian - UK

First African-produced cancer tests to slash costs and waiting times

Moroccan-manufactured tests for breast cancer and leukaemia an important step in ending the continent’s reliance on imported pharmaceuticals

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Healthy New Year’s resolutions: 10 tips from the AMA for realistic goals

The American Medical Association has recommendations for making health improvements in 2023 and beyond that it says are within your reach.

ABC News

'Broken' GP system likely to dominate next national cabinet meeting, as state and territory leaders call for reform

State and territory leaders are urging the federal government to fix Australia's "broken" GP system, saying they want to make healthcare the top priority of 2023's first meeting of national cabinet.

The Guardian - AU

Younger Australians increasingly taking out private health insurance despite cost of living pressures

Report finds variation of up to $700 in rebates paid to patients of different funds undergoing same procedure by same doctor in same hospital

The Guardian - AU

The rules around PCR tests for Covid are changing in Australia. How do I get one and why are GPs concerned?

In the new year, coronavirus testing will be brought in line with other respiratory illnesses, with a referral required

RideApart

2023 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition Gets Factory Racing Upgrades

Husqvarna Motorcycles wheeled out the 2023 FC 450 Rockstar Edition, the latest iteration of its AMA Supercross-derived, competition-focused machine.

The Guardian - AU

Chinese ambassador hails ‘very successful’ meeting – as it happened

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Healthcare workers sound the alarm on a mental health crisis in the industry

A study of over 7,000 frontline healthcare workers shows one-in-10 had thoughts of suicide or self-harm during the pandemic.

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