In light of today’s 24-hour strike by NSW public hospital nurses, AMA (NSW) calls on the NSW Government to urgently invest in a modern workforce to match the state’s cutting-edge […]
Today’s NSW Bureau of Health Information quarterly report on public hospital and ambulance activity highlights the ever-increasing demands on an over-stretched health workforce and an urgent need for more funding […]
On 26 July 2024 AMA (NSW) wrote to Members as to whether AMA (NSW) should accept the Ministry of Health’s remuneration offer for Sessional VMOs, or proceed to arbitration. Member […]
Further to recent communications and the webinar on 25 July 2024, I write to seek your views as to whether AMA (NSW) should accept or decline the Ministry of Health’s […]
AMA (NSW) is disappointed that patients insured by one of Australia’s largest health funds, nib, may soon be unable to use their hospital cover for surgery at major private hospitals […]
AMA (NSW) Vice President Dr Fred Betros said this year’s health budget is a serious blow to the state’s ailing system. “This year’s health budget of $31,873 billion is a […]
AMA (NSW) congratulates the doctors of NSW who have been recognised for their contributions to medicine in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kathryn Austin said the awards acknowledge […]
Quarterly results from The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) released today indicate a deeply disturbing trend with the NSW public health system experiencing record demand during the first quarter of […]
The Australian Medical Association (NSW) welcomes incoming President Dr Kathryn Austin and Vice President Dr Fred Betros. Dr Kathryn Austin steps into the position after two years as Vice-President of AMA […]
AMA (NSW) President Dr Michael Bonning has commended the NSW Government for amending the Crimes Act to include GPs, other private specialists, nurses and receptionists in legislation to protect frontline […]