Headline News - 7 February 2012

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Australian Medicine - 7 Feb 2012
Australian Medicine is now completely online. The magazine will now be sent to you in flipbook format. It will look the same and contain the same range of news, information and member benefits. Read the full edition
Investing in the strengths of the health system Dr Steve Hambleton
All the signs indicate that the Federal Budget to be handed down in May this year will be frugal across the board, with health being no exception. Economic circumstances around the globe are not strong and the Government will be keen to shore up the Australian economy for what many predict could be hard times ahead.
Strong health budget needed John Flannery
The AMA is calling on the Federal Government to use the May Budget to strengthen the ‘pillars’ of the Australian health system at a time when the world is entering a phase of economic uncertainty.
AMA submission on PCEHR John Flannery
AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton presented to the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into the PCEHR legislation via teleconference on Monday 6 February to explain the AMA’s Submission to the Inquiry.
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