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doctor doing a home visit with elderly patient

07 April 2022 Health on the Hill

Senate inquiry report backs increase in funding for general practice

A young doctor being treated by another doctor

07 April 2022 Health on the Hill

Harm of mandatory reporting recognised by Senate committee

Omar post Budget

31 March 2022 Health on the Hill

Budget lacks vision and fails to deliver on four health pillars, says AMA

Woman putting on PPE

03 February 2022 Health on the Hill

AMA says devil will be in the detail of new medical workforce strategy

Rural sunset

09 December 2021 Health on the Hill

HELP relief for doctors wanting to work outside metro Australia welcomed

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02 September 2021 Health on the Hill

No-fault indemnity scheme a boost to vaccine rollout

Woman with head in her hands.

13 August 2021 Health on the Hill

Mental health services overwhelmed, warns AMA

Dr Di Dio

15 July 2021 Health on the Hill

Upholding natural justice for doctors

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01 July 2021 Health on the Hill

The AMA welcomes the no-fault indemnity scheme for GPs

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