The AMA is pleased that the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report, released yesterday, found that the Professional Services Review (PSR) scheme should proceed, particularly in light of recent improvements made to certain operational aspects of the scheme.
AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, said today that the AMA is a strong supporter of the PSR role as the final arbiter of clinical standards when there are concerns with the use of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule (PBS).
AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, said today that the AMA welcomes the appointment of Dr Bill Coote as the Acting Director of the Professional Services Review (PSR) for a three-month period.
A permanent appointment will be made following Cabinet consideration.
The Commonwealth Government plans to introduce this Bill to make amendments to the legislation that underpins the Professional Services Review (PSR) scheme.
The Department of Health and Aging has recently met with the AMA to discuss and explain the current proposed amendments.
The AMA has made a submission to the Department of Health and Ageing on the exposure draft of the Bill.