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AMA Federal Budget Submission 2009-10

 

There is no better investment than health.

The health of the population of a nation underpins its productivity.

The AMA believes this principle should inform the 2009-10 Federal Budget process. As government looks to stimulate the economy in the face of a global economic crisis, health should top the agenda as a practical investment that will return substantial dividends.

With predictions for contraction of the economy and increasing unemployment rates, the Government’s responsibility and support for the access of high quality health services for the Australian people become even more significant. Maintaining high standards of clinical care through public hospitals and Medicare and maintaining incentives to support access to private health care services are essential.

Doctors are engaged with the very human side of health: caring for the individual, preventing disease and disability, and helping patients live longer, stronger, happier, healthier lives. Doctors are also conscious of the economic impact of quality health care at a national level.

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A copy of the media release, AMA releases 2009-10 budget submission, can be found at this link.

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Government's partial restore of mental health services disappointing 1 February 2012 - 2:30pm

The AMA welcomes the Government’s acknowledgement that May Budget cuts to mental health services are hurting patients but its decision not to reverse cuts to Medicare funding for GP mental health services is disappointing.

AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, said today that the Government has failed to address the fact that the Budget cuts to Medicare rebates for general practice mental health services are having a detrimental impact on patients.

AMA congratulates doctors on the Australia Day 2012 Honours List 26 January 2012 - 12:30pm

AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, today paid tribute to the many doctors and other health professionals who were honoured on Australia Day for their passion for their profession and their dedication to their patients and their communities.

Dr Hambleton said that the wonderful thing about the Honours is that they acknowledge achievement at the international, national and local level and they recognise excellence across all avenues of human endeavour.

Transcript: Dr Steve Hambleton, ABC News Radio 16 January 2012 - 1:50pm

Dr Hambleton speaks to ABC News Radio about comments made by the former director of the Professional Services Review Panel Dr Tony Webber saying Medicare costs $3 billion a year and is open to rorts by unethical doctors. In addition Dr Hambleton discusses energy drinks and prescription drugs.

Practical plan needed to get doctors to live and work in rural Australia 12 January 2012 - 11:00am

AMA Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee Inquiry into the Factors Affecting the Supply of Health Services and Medical Professionals in Rural Areas

The AMA has made an extensive submission to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee Inquiry into the Factors Affecting the Supply of Health Services and Medical Professionals in Rural Areas, setting out viable strategies to improve access to health care for people living in rural and remote Australia.

AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, said today that a broad practical plan that incorporates clever thinking and local solutions is needed to attract doctors to rural practice and keep them in local communities for the long term.

Indigenous medical students encouraged to apply for AMA Scholarship 12 January 2012 - 9:00am

AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, today encouraged Indigenous medical students to apply for the 2012 AMA Indigenous Peoples’ Medical Scholarship.

Dr Hambleton said that an important part of closing the Indigenous health and life expectancy gap is to build an adequate workforce that includes Indigenous doctors and health professionals.

Privacy decision on health family history is common sense 12 January 2012 - 9:00am

The AMA welcomes the decision by the Privacy Commissioner to issue a fresh public interest determination covering the collection of family and social medical histories by medical practitioners and other health service providers.

This determination ensures that doctors can continue to collect third party health information that is relevant to a patient's family or social history without the family member having to give their consent.

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