AMA submission to the draft revised registration standard: specialist registration

A recent analysis of reports from major drug companies found drug companies paid more than A$33 million to doctors in the three years from late 2019 to late 2022 for consultancies and other expenses. Post-pandemic funding levels, particularly for travel, are expected to be even higher. Specialists, including rheumatologists and cancer doctors, received the most funding. Read more in this article by The Conversation, here.

The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) will host its national conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 23-25 October 2024. A key event for Australia’s Aged Care Industry, the conference features keynote speakers, interactive sessions, panel discussions, innovative products and services, and networking opportunities. Industry professionals can stay up to date with developments and reforms and gain valuable insights. Registration is now open. Find out more.

We examine the AHHA's Perspectives Brief, which explores the oral health workforce in South Australia and barriers to workforce planning. The recruitment challenges affecting this workforce are relevant to Australia's overall health sector, and include issues such as workforce distribution, regional and remote education and development, demographic shifts, a decline in small owner-operated providers, and global competition for skilled workers. Read more here.

Due to the current shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids, the AMA is urgently calling for a nationally coordinated response and a transparent strategy to prevent future shortages of critical medicines. They invite anyone affected by the shortage to complete a feedback survey. IV fluids are essential to healthcare, and the AMA believes doctors, patients, and healthcare workers deserve more information.