GP Network News
GP Network News is a weekly publication for general practitioners designed to keep them up to date on developments affecting their profession.
-
New AMA Secretary General Announced
04 Jul 2019
Dr Martin Laverty has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the AMA. Dr Laverty will be joining the AMA after serving as Chief Executive of the Royal... -
DVA treatment cycle changes to allied health referrals delayed until 1 October
04 Jul 2019
AMA Members are advised that the introduction of treatment cycle changes to allied health referrals will now be introduced on 1 October 2019. Existing referral... -
Practice Incentive Payment Quality Improvement begins 1 August
04 Jul 2019
AMA members are advised that the Practice Incentive Payment Quality Improvement (PIP QI) will begin on 1 August 2019. PIP registered general practices (... -
Resources to assist GPs discuss alcohol and pregnancy
04 Jul 2019
AMA members wishing to improve their skills around discussing alcohol consumption with pregnant patients may find new resources on the FASD Hub website useful.... -
Exclusive American Express Card for AMA Members
04 Jul 2019
As a member of the AMA, you can now receive 100,000 bonus points, $450 travel credit, access to more than 1200 Airport lounges, unmatched lifestyle benefits... -
Pharmacist prescribing trial in Queensland must not go ahead
27 Jun 2019
The AMA has strongly opposed the pharmacist prescribing trial in Queensland. At the 2019 AMA National Conference an urgent motion was passed calling for an end... -
Second AMA Council of General Practice meeting for 2019
27 Jun 2019
The AMA Council of General Practice held their second meeting for 2019 in Canberra last weekend and discussed a range of important issues impacting GPs.... -
Special Approved Placement Program and Rural Locum Relief Program closing to new participants
27 Jun 2019
AMA members are advised that the Special Approved Placement Program (SAPP) and Rural Locum Relief Program will close to new participants from 1 July 2019.... -
MJA climbs to 16th in global ranking for Impact Factor
27 Jun 2019
The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) has the 16th highest impact factor of general medical journals according to the 2018 Journal Citation Report. This is... -
Opportunity to participate in ATO Effective Life Review of general practice medical equipment
27 Jun 2019
AMA members may wish to participate in an upcoming review by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The ATO has commenced a review of the assets used in the...
