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IR Update
October 24, 2007
AMA helps deliver "best achievable" pay deal
After more than 18 months of robust and at times turbulent
negotiations with the WA Government, the AMA (WA) has brokered
a significantly improved industrial agreement which has been
formally accepted by salaried medical practitioners.
At a well
attended General Meeting held on October 10, members agreed
that the offer was "the best package that could be achieved."
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October 3, 2007
Easyclaim: AMA gains cash payment for GPs
General Practices will receive 18c each time they bill patients
electronically as part of a special deal negotiated between
the AMA and the Federal Government.
The package, worth $75 million
over two years, will apply to transactions made using the older
Medicare Online system and the Easyclaim system. The fees will
be paid quarterly and started applying to transactions from
September.
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October 6, 2007
AMA concerns put COAG agreement on hold
The AMA has welcomed the Federal Government's decision
not to sign the Inter-Government Agreement (IGA) on national
registration and accreditation.
Instead, Prime Minister John
Howard has written to the States and Territories urging further
consultation, particularly between Health Ministers and health
professionals
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October 20, 2007
AMA welcomes GP referral for MRIs
The AMA has welcomed the Federal Government's decision
to allow GPs to refer patients for Medicare-eligible MRI scans,
something the association has been wanting for some time.
From
January 1, next year GPs will be able to refer patients for
MRI scans of the knee and, where multiple sclerosis is suspected,
of the head.
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October 13, 2007
AMA recognised for NT health checks role
The AMA has been recognised for the significant assistance
it has provided in recruiting doctors for the Federal Government's
Northern Territory child health checks initiative.
More than
3000 Aboriginal children in the Territory have now received
a comprehensive medical check.
Volunteers with professional skills who want to assist in
the initiative can contact Diane Jones at the association on
(08) 9273 3000.
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Election Watch
October 22, 2007
Getting health back on the election agenda
Federal AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, has expressed
her disappointment that neither leader chose to discuss their
plans for the future health of the nation in Sunday night's
Leaders' Debate.
Dr Capolingua said it is hard to believe
that health hardly rated a mention from either side of politics
throughout the 90-minute debate.
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October 24, 2007
Hospital survey aims to benefit junior doctors
The AMA (WA) Doctors in Training Committee is about to launch
its Hospital Ratings Survey 2007 across the major tertiary
and peripheral hospitals in WA. In 2004, the AMA-initiated
survey rated issues pertinent to doctors such as pay, annual
leave, rosters and hospital facilitates in Sir Charles Gairdner
Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital and Fremantle Hospital.
As an
incentive for completing the survey, junior doctors will receive
a LED light torch keyring (left).
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October 18, 2007
AMSA applauds PM for Clinical Training Model
The Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA)
has welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement that a
Coalition Government would invest $13 million in a clinical
school for the Greenslopes Private Hospital in Queensland.
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October 16, 2007
Lord Mayor urged to make Northbridge smoke free
AMA (WA) is urging Perth's new Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi
to introduce a smoking ban in all Northbridge alfresco dining
areas.
The side walk cafes in the popular precinct have become
a haven for smokers and the footpaths are being polluted with
smoke and cigarette butts.
It's time for the City of Perth to
follow the lead of Fremantle and put the health and well being
of the community first. Eating outdoors should be both an enjoyable
and risk-free pastime. Unfortunately, in Northbridge it has
become a health hazard.
Meanwhile, the AMA and the Australian Council on Smoking
and Health (ACOSH) are writing to Australia's major political
parties seeking a commitment to a range of tobacco control
initiatives.
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AMA Cup
There is still time to register for the annual AMA Cup, taking
place at the Royal Fremantle Golf Club on Friday November 30.
For
a registration brochure click here.
Contact
John Gerrard for more information on (08) 9273 3077 or email john.gerrard@amawa.com.au
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Hertz car rental offer
Hertz offers AMA members discounts on car rental throughout
Australia and selected overseas countries.
Free membership is
also available to the Hertz #1 Club Gold which allows members
to avoid the queues and formalities associated with completing
a rental agreement. To access these discounts please contact
the Membership Office on (08) 9273 3055 or email membership@amawa.com.au.
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Challenge Stadium discount
Thinking about getting fit for summer? Challenge Stadium offers
members a 10 per cent discount on any membership. Whether you're
interested in the fitness classes, pounding the treadmill or
doing laps of the pool, Challenge Stadium has something for
everyone.
For
these and other great discounts contact the Membership Office.
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