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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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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.

The New Daily

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.

ABC News

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.

AAP

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

'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.

ABC News

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

RideApart

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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Australian Medical Association slams Industrial Relations Commission over nurses union threat

The head of the peak medical organisation representing doctors in WA describes a threat to deregister the Australian Nursing Federation as "Thatcher-like".

AAP

Patients abusing, attacking doctors, staff

The AMA wants tougher penalties for people who assault health workers after a survey found doctors and staff are being verbally abused, threatened and attacked.

The Independent UK

Sabrina Carpenter pokes fun at her cat’s ‘expensive taste’ after he eats part of her AMAs outfit

Carpenter was a presenter at star-studded event on Sunday

Daily Mirror

American Music Awards 2022 full winners list as Taylor Swift dominates the night

Taylor Swift was among the winners sweeping up prizes at the American Music Awards 2022, as she cemented herself as the most decorated artist in the award's history

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Evening Standard

AMAs 2022: Taylor Swift sweeps awards with six wins as she thanks fans ‘for my happiness’

Superstar singer and songwriter Taylor Swift won all six trophies she was contending for on Sunday at the American Music Awards, including the night's top prize: artist of the year.

The Guardian - AU

Australia approves new Covid vaccine as hospitalisations surge

Health minister Mark Butler says, despite increase in cases, no fifth dose would be recommended at this stage

ABC News

WA emergency department overcrowding costing lives every year, report finds

Patients are dying after waiting too long in overcrowded emergency departments in Western Australia each year, according to a sobering new report on the state of hospitals.

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American Motorcyclist Association Inducts 2022 Hall Of Fame Class

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) inducts six members into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, including James Stewart Jr. and Ben Spies.

The Guardian - AU

End of 50-50 hospital funding deal with states to have ‘devastating’ impact, Australia’s peak bodies say

State health ministers had sought to extend pandemic arrangement on Covid-related costs to 2025

ABC News

Medicare watchdog investigates just 100 cases of inappropriate billing every 12 months

The watchdog responsible for policing Medicare investigates just 0.07 per cent of health professionals each year, is chronically understaffed and underfunded, and is led by bureaucrats with strong links to the powerful Australian Medical Association, an ABC-Nine investigation has found.

ABC News

Arsonist who caused $5 million damage to the Australian Medical Association building in North Adelaide sentenced

An Adelaide man who pretended to be a witness to a fire he started in the basement of a building in 2020 will be eligible to apply for parole in May.

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