August 15 2011
HEADLINE NEWS
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| Healthier politics August 15 2011 | Steve Hambleton | ||
 | Two years ago it was hard to see or hear a news bulletin without a health story near the lead. But the big picture health reforms of the Rudd years have all now but disappeared. Instead, all we have been hearing is angry debates about a carbon price and asylum seekers. | |
| Strong support for the National Disability Insurance Scheme August 15 2011 | John Flannery | ||
 | The AMA fully supports the Government’s commitment to the Productivity Commission’s report calling for a $13.5 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme to be created. | |
| National Health Reform re-ignited August 15 2011 | John Flannery | ||
 | AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton said the AMA was pleased that health reform had been re-ignited with the signing of the National Health Reform Agreement by all States and Territories. Read More | |
| Australian Red Cross and ICRC 'Life & Death' campaign August 15 2011 | John Flannery | ||
 | The AMA strongly supports the global Life & Death campaign launched in Australia by the Australian Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). | |
| New items for video consultations August 15 2011 | AMA information | ||
 | On 1 July 2011, items for referred attendances provided via video conferencing facilities and medical practitioner attendance to provide clinical support at the patient end were introduced on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). Read More | |
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