The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), says universal healthcare is again under threat after reports the Turnbull Government is investigating changes to the Medicare payment system. “The Government just can’t keep its hands off Medicare,” ANMF Assistant Federal Secretary, Annie Butler, said today. “First it was the failed attempt at a $7 GP tax, […]
t was a nasty surprise to hear that, in the lead up to Christmas, the government announced yet another measure targeting the affordability of healthcare. This time, they’ve gone after essential pathology services and diagnostic procedures, including pap smears, MRIs, urine/blood tests, STI checks, x-rays and ultrasounds by cutting $650m from bulk billing incentive payments. […]
Diabetics could be out of pocket hundreds of dollars each year for their treatment if cuts to pathology go ahead, raising the risk of complications including kidney disease, doctors warn. Health Minister Sussan Ley flagged plans to cut and limit bulk billing incentive payments for pathology and diagnostic imaging services last month, saving the government […]
The NUSA (Newcastle University Students Association) Women’s Collective is hosting a rally protesting against the Turnbull Liberal Governments cuts to preventative healthcare. The Turnbull Liberal Government are reducing funding for pathology tests – this could lead to us paying at least $30 for pap smears, and urine and blood tests. These tests save lives and […]
The Turnbull Liberal Government is reducing funding for pathology tests – this could lead to us paying at least $30 for pap smears, urine and blood tests. These tests save lives and nobody should go without healthcare because they can’t afford it. The Federal Government’s efforts to save $650 million will put lives at risk. Cuts […]
Public Services International Oceania will be holding a forum for public sector unions and their allies on ‘Privatisation: Alternatives in the Public’s Interest’ at NSWNMA next Thursday 21 July from 9am-4pm, featuring national and international speakers. Download the flyer: PSI Oceania Privatisation Forum flyer Download the program: Privatisation Forum Program For more info call Michael Whaites on […]
Listen to podcasts from the Health care and the economy seminar held on 23 April 2015 at NSWNMA. Political economist Dr Ben Spies-Butcher of Macquarie University talks on health care and the economy, public services and Medicare. Public health advocate Caroline Colton speaks about the effects of privatisation on health care – examining the investors, the […]
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has expressed disappointment at the ongoing secrecy surrounding the delayed release of a multimillion dollar contract between Northern Sydney Local Health District and private operator, Healthscope, regarding the new Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest. Despite the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 stipulating a contract must be […]
The NSWNMA will present a free seminar on health care and the economy in Waterloo on Thursday 23 April. The day will look at economic threats to public health care and examine what is meant by sustainability. RSVP here. Download: Healthcare and the Economy
You’ll automatically become a member of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
