The Waiting Room

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Unpacking specialist fees: with Associate Professor Julian Rait

October 14, 2026

In this episode of The Waiting Room, hosts Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy sit down with Associate Professor Julian Rait, Vice President of the AMA, to dissect issues of affordability and access to specialist medical care in Australia. Together, they challenge "greedy doctors" narratives, exploring the underlying structural causes driving out-of-pocket costs for patients. The panel also addresses proposed fee caps, the strain on public hospital outpatient services, and the rising complexity...

Telehealth, safeguards, and end-of-life choice: Dr. Linda Swan

September 30, 2026

Join AMA hosts Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy, as they discuss telehealth and access to voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with Dr. Linda Swan. The discussion dives into the impact on access due to the Commonwealth Carriage Act, the importance of continuing support for palliative care, and why strong safety measures remain central to end-of-life care in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scope changes a dangerous experiment

September 16, 2026

In this episode federal AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen talks through the AMA's concerns about moves to expand autonomous pharmacist prescribing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Waiting Room is hosted by Omar Khorshid and Chris Moy. Its publicly listed email is media@ama.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Waiting Room?

The publicly listed email for The Waiting Room: media@ama.com.au.

How many listeners does The Waiting Room have?

Podseeker estimates The Waiting Room reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Waiting Room?

The Waiting Room typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Medical or public health expertise, relevant academic or specialist experience, or leadership in a medical organization or healthcare policy. Common among recent guests: Senior clinical or specialist expertise; Leadership roles in medical organizations; Relevant academic or healthcare-policy experience. Recent guests include Julian Rait, Linda Swan, and Sanjay Hettige.

How hard is it to get booked on The Waiting Room?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Waiting Room cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Healthcare, Medical Policy, Public Health, and Medical Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.