The Medicare rebate system should be reformed to enable General Practitioners to spend more time helping patients to avoid preventable health problems, the AMA said today.
AMA Federal President, Dr Andrew Pesce, used General Practice Week to highlight the important role GPs play in preventive health care.
Report Highlights Importance of GPs
A new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare/University of Sydney report on General Practice highlights the critical role GPs play in keeping the Australian community healthy.
A new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare/University of Sydney report on General Practice highlights the critical role GPs play in keeping the Australian community healthy.
“GPs are also spending more time advising patients with diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions on how to stay fit and healthy.
“A visit to a GP with a health problem can also be a good opportunity for patients to receive advice about their lifestyle and health needs.
AMA Urges Support To Prevent Alcohol Related Health Problems
The AMA has written to Federal MPs and Senators urging them to support a number of key policy measures to reduce preventable health problems linked to excessive alcohol use.
The AMA has written to Federal MPs and Senators urging them to support a number of key policy measures to reduce preventable health problems linked to excessive alcohol use.
“The Minister for Health and Ageing has promised Medicare reform and simplification but the reforms are yet to be put in place.”
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Understanding the Impact of Medicare Part D on Medical Spending
PITTSBURGH, July 1 – After enrolling in Medicare Part D, seniors who previously had limited or no drug coverage spent more on prescriptions and less on other medical care services
PITTSBURGH, July 1 – After enrolling in Medicare Part D, seniors who previously had limited or no drug coverage spent more on prescriptions and less on other medical care services
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Better Coordination Help Prevent Fractures In Osteoporosis Patients: AMA
The AMA has called for better coordination across the medical profession and other health providers in alerting patients to the early signs of osteoporosis.
The AMA has called for better coordination across the medical profession and other health providers in alerting patients to the early signs of osteoporosis.
