'COVID-19 Workplace Rights and Obligations- Employers and Employees'
'AMA (ACT) has compiled information for employers and employees relating to COVID-19, together with other useful links.'
26 MAR 2020
'AMA Update on COVID Assistance for Small Business'
'The Federal Government has announced two major economic rescue packages worth $83.6b to support businesses and households'
25 MAR 2020
COVID-19 AMA Daily Briefing 24 March 2020
AMA Daily briefing on the latest situation with COVID-19
24 MAR 2020
Telehealth services expanded to all patients
The Federal Government, AMA and RACGP have announced that telehealth services will be extended to all patients, with or without COVID-19, to see any general practitioner or medical specialist during the COVID-19 health emergency. The details will be developed during this week.
23 MAR 2020
COVID-19 AMA Daily Update 23 March 2020
AMA Daily update on the latest situation with COV-ID 19
23 MAR 2020
AMA Federal Council COVID-19 Communique
The AMA Federal Council recently released an important COVID-19 Communiqué.
Recognising that Australian Governments, advised by the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), have been working to respond to the escalation of COVID-19 in Australia, and that many announced measures, particularly expanded use of medical telehealth services, are yet to be fully optimised, the AMA believes the next stage of responding to COVID-19 requires strong medical leadership.
18 MAR 2020
New Telehealth MBS Items
The Federal Government has made some urgent changes to MBS relating to COVID-19.
AMA ACT has put together an information pack relating to the recent MBS changes.
New Telehealth Item Numbers and Information
18 MAR 2020
AMA ACT President's COVID-19 Update
The AMA ACT President Dr Antonio Di Dio has put together an update on the COVID-19 crisis that the community is currently experiencing.
We have also prepared a sign for your use within your practice. Please amend the sign as required for your practice.
18 MAR 2020
Motor Accident Injuries Scheme
A new motor accident injuries scheme commenced in the ACT on 1 February 2020. Under the new scheme everyone who is injured in a motor vehicle accident in the ACT will be entitled to receive treatment, care and lost income benefits for up to five years.
Further information about the scheme and forms can be found on the Motor Accident Injuries Commission’s website at www.act.gov.au/maic
28 FEB 2020