AMA tells Government: "A fairer Medicare is not fair enough"

Dr Glasson said this morning that Medicare and the health system are not resourced sufficiently to maintain equity of access and affordability in primary health care for the long term.

"The AMA will today outline to the Senate Committee some practical solutions to ensure Australia has a health system that can provide affordable and accessible health services for all Australians no matter where they live," Dr Glasson said.

DOORSTOP - AMA President, Dr Bill Glasson

Venue:      Entrance

                Brisbane City Hall

                King George Square

Time:        11.00am

Date:        Tuesday 26 August 2003

CONTACT:  John Flannery            (02) 6270 5477 / (0419) 494 761

                Judith Tokley             (02) 6270 5471 / (0408) 824 306