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Monkeypox update
Aug 4, 2022The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has published guidance on the use of smallpox vaccine for protection against Monkeypox (MPX) virus infection. -
ACRRM representative sought for RhD testing project
Aug 4, 2022ACRRM is seeking a representative for a steering committee for the Quality use of non-invasive prenatal RhD testing Project. -
ACRRM and Rocketship formalise partnership with signing of MOU
Aug 4, 2022The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and international health non-profit organisation Rocketship have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalising a partnership that will see the organisations work together to improve health in Pacific Island countries. -
ACRRM President joins Strengthening Medicare Taskforce
Jul 28, 2022ACRRM President Dr Sarah Chalmers recently joined the first meeting of the newly established Strengthening Medicare Taskforce, which replaces the previous Primary Health Care Reform Steering Group convened by past Minister Greg Hunt. -
ACRRM members: Representatives wanted to participate in Better Access evaluation
Jul 28, 2022The College has been invited to nominate two representatives to participate in stakeholder consultations for an evaluation of the Better Access initiative. -
ACRRM calls for further DPA reforms to protect rural and remote communities
Jul 21, 2022Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler’s announcement today to update the Distribution Priority Areas (DPA) classification system to automatically include all MM2 and even some MM1 areas is met with disappointment and concern by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). -
ACRRM contributes to ANAO audit of telehealth expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 21, 2022The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is conducting an audit to assess whether the Department of Health effectively managed the expansion of telehealth services during and post the COVID-19 pandemic. -
ACRRM responds to Queensland extension of pharmacist prescribing
Jul 21, 2022ACRRM President Dr Sarah Chalmers joined other peak medical stakeholders in Cairns on 19 July to highlight concerns about the State government’s extension of pharmacist authority to sell and supply specified medicines for the treatment of urinary tract infections as a model of usual care. -
ACRRM welcomes new board director Brynnie Goodwill
Jul 21, 2022ACRRM is pleased to welcome Brynnie Goodwill as a director on the ACRRM board. -
Expanded eligibility criteria for COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments
Jul 14, 2022The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has recommended changes to the PBS eligibility criteria for both molnupiravir (Lagevrio®), and nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid®) effective Monday, 11 July 2022. -
Calling for expressions of interest: RRH Australasian associate editor
Jul 14, 2022Rural and Remote Health (RRH) is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Australasian associate editor. -
TAS members: Information sessions on voluntary assisted dying
Jul 14, 2022With voluntary assisted dying commencing on 23 October 2022, you are invited to attend an information session to find out more about voluntary assisted dying and how you can become involved. -
National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce Communique
Jul 14, 2022The National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce has released a communique which includes New long COVID FAQs to support clinicians caring for the growing number of Australians experiencing post-COVID symptoms. -
New Fact Sheet - Claiming Time-Tiered MBS Items
Jul 14, 2022A new fact sheet has been published which provides information on how to account for time taken to communicate with patients when claiming time-tiered MBS items. -
DAAE webinar: Alcohol and Other Drugs - understanding parental AOD impacts on childhood
Jul 14, 2022The next webinar in ACRRM's Drug and Alcohol Addiction Education (DAAE) Program series will be held on Thursday 21 July at 6:30pm AEST. -
Department of Health calls on healthcare providers to increase participation in cancer screening programs
Jun 30, 2022The Australian Government Department of Health is seeking help from healthcare providers to increase participation in the national cancer screening programs (bowel, breast and cervical). -
ACRRM looks forward to improvements in DI workflow for rural patients
Jun 30, 2022Following on from the improvements seen from the introduction of electronic prescriptions the College is keen to see further investment from the Commonwealth to improve diagnostic imaging requests. -
Six-year national accreditation a huge vote of confidence in ACRRM Fellowship programs
Jun 29, 2022The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has received full national Australian Medical Council (AMC) accreditation for the College’s Fellowship programs for the next six years. -
SPONSORED: MedicMall your one stop shop
Jun 9, 2022As healthcare professionals ourselves, we know that today's healthcare businesses are under more pressure than ever. We understand how tough it is to deal with multiple suppliers, to negotiate the best deal and then to place and manage orders across a variety of different channels. And we know that the more time you spend on routine tasks, like sourcing supplies, the less time you have to focus on what matters to you most – quality patient care and successful patient outcomes. -
CTG PBS Co-payment Program - registration grace period reminder
Jun 2, 2022The Australian Government Department of Health would like to remind everyone about the registration grace period that allows First Nations people who are not correctly registered for the Closing the Gap (CTG) PBS Co-payment Program continued access to a reduced co-payment for PBS medicines covered under the program.