Public hospital report card: mental health edition

Our latest Public hospital report card: mental health edition, shows Australia’s health system is continuing to fail patients suffering from poor mental health, with more patients needing acute care and facing long waits in emergency. This impacts the dedicated staff working in EDs leading to burnout.

AMA Fees List

The AMA publishes the List of Medical Services (Fees List) which is available for free to members (and to subscribers through a paid licence). The Fees List is updated regularly to reflect changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule and clinical practice as appropriate. 

Leading Australia's Doctors. Promoting Australia's Health.

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is the peak professional body for doctors in Australia. The AMA promotes and protects the professional interests of doctors and the healthcare needs of patients and communities.

Vision for Australia's Health 2024-2027

 

You deserve more

Access to your doctor is critical for your health and wellbeing.

But instead of improving access to your doctor, governments are funding services which will threaten your safety, fragment your care, and undermine Australia’s world-class health system.

AMA's plan to improve access to GPs

The AMA’s plan to improve access to GPs outlines practical and implementable solutions to support GPs to spend more time with their patients, provide more care, and deliver more health though comprehensive and evidence-based care.

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