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SPONSORED: How to help patients save on expensive medication
Oct 25, 2023Depending on their health fund and cover, your patients may have benefits that cover medication not eligible for a government subsidy. If a medicine is not covered by the PBS, patients pay full price – a price that is typically higher compared to subsidised medication. See how you can help to lower the cost of healthcare for your patients -
Medical students Lara Emmett and George Kavalam announced winners of the ACRRM 2023 President’s Prize
Oct 18, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to announce Lara Emmett and George Kavalam as the winners of the 2023 ACRRM President’s Prize. -
ACRRM Distinguished Service Award 2023 presented to Rex Pais Prabhu
Oct 17, 2023When Rex Pais Prabhu moved from metropolitan Sydney to Swan Hill for career progression, he had never imagined that it would lead to an ACRRM Distinguished Service Award for 2023. -
Rural Generalist Dr Jarrad Lenegan awarded 2023 ACRRM Registrar of the Year
Oct 17, 2023A Rural Generalist training through the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) in the Kimberley is the recipient of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Registrar of the Year Award 2023. -
Dr Marc Heyning recognised with ACRRM 2023 Distinguished Service Award
Oct 17, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipient Dr Marc Heyning is recognised for outstanding advocacy and medical services in his community in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. -
ACRRM 2023 Distinguished Service Award presented to Dr Niroshini Wickramasingh
Oct 17, 2023Dr Niroshini Wickramasinghe from Narromine, NSW, has been acknowledged with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Distinguished Service Award for 2023 for providing significant service to rural communities. -
Respectful Workplaces Update
Oct 12, 2023Fostering workplace cultures which value and support diversity, respect, inclusiveness, fairness and transparency is one of the College’s key strategic objectives. The Respectful Workplaces Committee champions this work. It facilitates the sharing of ideas and information throughout the College; supports the implementation of a respectful workplaces policy framework; and advocates for appropriate working environments for our members. -
Policy and Advocacy update
Oct 5, 2023Over the past month, ACRRM representations have included submissions on the Professional Services Review (PSR) Scheme , pharmacists’ scope of practice in Queensland, and the national framework for public hospitals pricing. -
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Should a robot replace your doctor?
Sep 21, 2023What do a human rights lawyer and hostage survivor; a psychologist from the world’s northernmost town; an expert in artificial intelligence; and a farmer leading advocacy on climate change have in common? -
Respectful Workplaces Update
Sep 21, 2023ACRRM is committed to fostering workplace cultures which value and support diversity, respect, inclusiveness, fairness and transparency, as well as the wellbeing of its members and staff as detailed in the ACRRM Respectful Workplaces Framework. -
ACRRM Fellows collaborate across the ditch
Sep 21, 2023New Zealand and Australian Rural Generalist (RG) obstetricians are working together to establish a workforce model for Rural Generalist (RG) obstetricians. -
MyMedicare – Patient registration opens on 1 October 2023
Sep 21, 2023From 1 October 2023, patients will be able to register for MyMedicare to formalise and strengthen their relationship with their regular general practice and GP. In the lead up to MyMedicare patient registration, it is important that practices understand what they need to do to- be ready to register their patients. -
Climate and Health update
Sep 14, 2023This Climate and Health update covers ACRRM President Dr Dan Halliday's presentation on Australia’s Doctors – driving action on climate change which was held on 12 September. There is also information on the DoHAC National Climate and Health Strategy and the RMA23 Climate and Health Workshop. -
ACRRM welcomes new Workforce Incentive Program incentives for Rural Generalists
Sep 14, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes changes to the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) which support skilled Rural Generalists (RGs) to work in regional, rural and remote communities where high-quality healthcare is most needed.