AMA Tasmania

Proud to secure a $10,000 retention & attraction allowance for doctors in training at LGH and on the North West Coast (Burnie & the Mersey). A positive step by the Tasmanian Government to help attract and retain the workforce Tasmanian patients need.

G’day! Getting a gut full of the noise about fees? Here’s the barbecue stopper: Medicare rebates haven’t kept pace with the real cost of care. Drs should be able to set fair, reasonable fees & patients deserve transparency on the gap. #auspol #medicare

Vaccine misinformation creates real confusion. The best place to cut through it is a confidential, personalised chat with your GP. AMA Tasmania also renews our call for the Tas Govt to subsidise the nasal spray flu vaccine for kids so cost isn’t a barrier. #HaveTheJabChat

The “name & shame” approach to non-bulk billing GP clinics being promoted in the electorate of Franklin, shifts blame onto practices & staff & overlooks the core issue that Medicare rebates have not kept pace with the cost & complexity of care. ama.com.au/articles/name-…

A CPD Plan is not just a plan, it’s a roadmap into the future, it sets the course for the year ahead, ensures every learning opportunity aligns with your goals & should align with your registered scope of practice & reflect areas where you want to develop. cpdhome.org.au

The AMA Tasmania strongly opposes the govt's decision to cut the TOC protocol to 45 mins. With all hospitals in the state already overwhelmed, this change risks worsening patient care & delays. We need to enhance healthcare resources, not exacerbate. ama.com.au/articles/risky…

Members vote NO to the Govt’s rollover offer! Thank you to all that attended our member’s meeting. We said our next steps would be determined by you & we heard you loud & clear. Our members want commitments & action. Today we let Govt know the outcome. ama.com.au/articles/docto…

Sth Tas only private mental health inpatient clinic is facing closure by the end of October, leaving a critical gap in mental healthcare for our state. Without immediate action, vulnerable patients will have nowhere to turn when they need help most.

Premier Rockliff is right. It’s time for the Fed Govt to step up & pay its fair share towards Tasmania’s health system. BUT, we believe we can go one step further for our state to be the first to adopt a single funder model. todayspaper.themercury.com.au/infinity/artic…

Keeping the clinical director at the centre of hospital operations is not bureaucracy; it is common sense todayspaper.themercury.com.au/infinity/artic…

Today we called on the state govt to pause plans for a taxpayer-funded home birth program. Hospitals provide the safest care: obstetricians, anaesthetists, neonatologists & surgical support when every minute counts. #SafeBirth #MaternityCare ama.com.au/articles/docto…

Hours worked must be paid — no exceptions. Tasmania’s junior doctors taking action on unpaid overtime shows why outdated, unsafe cultures are so over. Fairness & safety for doctors = fairness & safety for patients. Read AMA Tasmania’s statement: ama.com.au/articles/junio…

Our members are deeply worried that ending GP Assist in its current form poses significant risks for our patients and vulnerable communities across Tasmania, while adding unnecessary strain to already stretched resources. ama.com.au/articles/closi…

Instead of supporting local healthcare providers, the "TassieDoc" policy risks pushing them to the brink. We need real solutions to the GP shortage, not misguided competition. ama.com.au/articles/labor…

The AMA opposes Labor’s nurse-led clinics, it takes 10-12 years to train a GP. “You can’t replace doctors without compromising patient safety. Nurse-led clinics risk mismanagement of serious conditions.” Read more here: ama.com.au/articles/ama-t…

Tas govt's $5 million pharmacy scope of practice pilot program misses the mark & jeopardises patient care. Pharmacists are vital, but they aren't a substitute for drs. Focus must be on supporting GPs & improving patient outcomes instead. ama.com.au/articles/tasma…

The Premier's plan to upgrade the Royal Hobart Hospital's emergency department is a positive step, but it highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive healthcare expansion, including the development of a new acute care hospital. ama.com.au/articles/premi…

Urgently addressing hospital congestion, modernising infrastructure, securing federal funding, and building a strong healthcare workforce are vital for enhancing community care in Tasmania. ama.com.au/media/find-out…

Women’s rights must come before finances in private obstetric care! The closure of maternity services at HPP leaves Tasmania with just one private unit. We need proper funding for maternity. With rising costs & insurer shortfalls, women deserve better! ama.com.au/articles/women…

Love is in the air, and so is the need for Medicare reform! 💝 This Valentine's Day, we're asking MPs to show Medicare some love ❤️‍🩹 Join the campaign if you agree it's time for change! #ModerniseMedicare #takeaction" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ama.com.au/modernise-medi…