AMA (NSW)

The AMA congratulates @KelvinKongENT for receiving the 2023 National NAIDOC Person of the Year Award. Professor Kong has contributed so much to society by dedicating his career to early intervention and improving health inequalities across Australia @naidocweek #NAIDOC2023

The 2023 AMA (NSW) Hospital Health Check survey is now open! Take the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/HHC2023_TW #HHC2023

GPs more likely to undercharge, than overcharge. ama.com.au/media/universi…

Today we're releasing our analysis of the Medicare indexation freeze. Our analysis shows how much has been stripped from primary care as a result of the freeze — an amount that has led to a primary care system struggling to survive. How much are we talking about? Read on…

It is unconscionable that big tobacco is lobbying politicians to make vapes easier to access, ultimately making their way into the hands of young people. No more smoke and mirrors. We need tougher regulations and enforcement to stop a new generation getting hooked on nicotine.

AMA (NSW) President Dr Michael Bonning said the association looks forward to a productive relationship with the State Government on addressing the challenges facing our health system.

The Australian Medical Association of New South Wales today welcomed the NSW Labor government and the new Premier of NSW, Chris Minns. amansw.com.au/ama-nsw-urges-…

On the eve of Election Day in NSW, AMA (NSW) is warning that both major parties have failed to announce policies that will address the critical issues facing hospitals and our health system. amansw.com.au/health-system-…

"Residents in regional NSW deserve better," Dr Ai-Vee Chua, Dubbo Family Doctors. amansw.com.au/what-will-payr…

This greedy payroll tax cash-grab will worsen access and affordability of primary care for patients @AMA_NSW @ama_media

“As of today, no major party has made any commitments that will improve access to elective surgery in public hospitals,” said AMA (NSW) President, Dr Michael Bonning. amansw.com.au/what-will-the-…

Am excited to be appointed as the new @AMA_NSW Doctors-In-Training Hospital Representative for the Children’s Hospital at Westmead Am truly grateful for the opportunity to be the representative and looking forward to getting started and support our fellow doctors in training 😊

The next Government is taking the helm at a pivotal point in history and has an opportunity to shape a health system that is not only responsive to the current needs of the population, but also takes into account the changing needs of future populations. amansw.com.au/2023-ama-nsw-e…

NSW has an opportunity safeguard the viability of general practice by providing a payroll tax exemption – ask your MP to protect your access to affordable primary healthcare. theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…

AMA Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen spoke with Today Extra about the decline in GPs bulk billing. She said the Medicare rebate had not kept pace with increased costs of living and running a GP practice, and govts need to better fund primary care. 9now.nine.com.au/today/bulk-bil…

@AMA_NSW President Dr Michael Bonning said as "natural disasters become more frequent and intense because of climate change, governments must have better plans in place to support health professionals".

AMA welcomes landmark funding agreement for Lismore health service providers. Read more: amansw.com.au/ama-welcomes-l…

AMA (NSW) President, Dr Michael Bonning, will be speaking at 'BEAT the HEAT 2023: Western Sydney Heat and Health Forum' this Thursday. Heatwaves are the silent killer. Get involved & hear from experts & organisations focused on the solutions. Book here: eventbrite.com/e/beat-the-hea…

Western Sydney Heat and Health forum. Hear from scientist, doctors, researchers in the built environment about the physical, mental health impacts of heat and solutions ⁦@DocsEnvAus⁩ ⁦@AMA_NSW⁩ ⁦@WSROC_Australia⁩⁦@SwelteringCity⁩ eventbrite.com/e/491226871797

smh.com.au/national/nsw/n… Getting government to support primary care shouldn't be this hard.