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The COVID-pandemic showed us how crucial it is to have an independent agency that can anticipate and respond to health threats. From antimicrobial resistance to emerging diseases, Australia now has the framework to protect our communities.
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As one of the first health organisations to call for an independent Australian CDC, we have advocated strongly for its creation, knowing how vital it would be for our nation's health security.
The AMA is calling for urgent investment in public hospital capacity and community mental health services to ensure all patients receive the care they need, when they need it.
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@amapresident Dr Danielle McMullen addressed media this morning at Parliament House, confirming there's been no improvement on the 2024 report, with patients with mental health conditions waiting far to long to get care.
The Australian Medical Association has released its Public Hospital Report Card: Mental Health Edition, revealing the difficulties facing patients with mental illness and healthcare workers in Australia’s logjammed emergency departments.
The federal government must act now by establishing a Private Health System Authority to provide independent oversight and protect the integrity of our healthcare system. #auspol
Vertically integrated managed care gives health funds the power to influence treatment decisions — putting profits ahead of patients. We must not let Australia repeat the mistakes of the US, where this model has led to disastrous results for patient care.
Medibank’s proposal — subject to ACCC approval — raises serious red flags for Australia’s private health system. It risks steering us toward a flawed, US-style model where insurers have too much influence over clinical care.
The AMA is deeply concerned about Medibank Private’s plan to acquire a nationwide network of medical clinics.
This move is the latest sign of the private health insurance sector’s aggressive push toward vertical integration.
Criminal networks are continuing to push these products. Enforcement must match Australia's world-leading and comprehensive vaping reforms.
Testing has revealed what we already knew — illegal vapes are filled with dangerous levels of addictive nicotine and laced with chemicals including formaldehyde and antifreeze components.
An alarming new report from @TheLancet shows millions are dying each year as a result of our failure to tackle the climate crisis. In 2019 we declared climate change a 'health emergency'. It has only worsened since. We need more than words. We need action.
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We're back on Thursday with a new episode of our podcast The Waiting Room. Join special guest AMA Emergency Physicians Speciality Group Representative Dr Sarah Whitelaw as she discusses the award winning hospital drama 'The Pitt'.
Immunisation remains one of medicine's greatest achievements, preventing millions of deaths and protecting entire communities from devastating diseases. Talk to your GP today about catching up on any missed vaccinations.
Social media misinformation and anti-vaccination rhetoric are fuelling vaccine hesitancy at a time when we need strong community immunity. The consequences are clear: record flu cases, rising RSV infections, and preventable diseases returning.
