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Labor has reheated its 'Mediscare' campaign for the 2022 election. How do its claims stack up?

For the third election in a row, Labor is running a campaign to convince you that the Coalition has a plan to cut Medicare if re-elected. How do the claims stack up, and is there any evidence?

ABC News

‘Set up for failure’: bush GPs frustrated by ‘chaotic’ locum system

Medical workers say they are disillusioned by policies that ‘do not reflect the reality of how rural health systems work’

The Guardian - AU

Why so slow? Legislators take on insurers’ delays in approving prescribed treatments

Andrew Bade, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes nearly two decades ago, is accustomed to all the medical gear he needs to keep his blood sugar under control. His insulin pump contains a disposable insulin cartridge, and a plastic tubing system with an adhesive patch keeps in place the…

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Medicare for All Would Be a Terrible Trade

Top-notch health care, delivered fast and for low cost, really isn’t on the government's menu.

Reason

GPs are abandoning bulk billing. What does this mean for affordable family medical care?

GPs have been sounding the alarm over rising costs of providing care – compounded by the pandemic and more complex demands. Many have said they are abandoning bulk billing, the Medicare scheme that pays doctors a flat rate for providing consultations.

The Conversation

First Nations people in the NT receive just 16% of the Medicare funding of an average Australian

Medicare, Australia’s universal health insurance scheme, provides financial protection against the cost of medical bills, and makes public hospital care available without any charge to the patient. For the large majority of Australians in urban settings, it is a brilliant system – providing subsidised access to care.

The Conversation

Labor's health package won't 'strengthen' Medicare unless it includes these 3 things

“Strengthening Medicare” is one of Labor’s key election platforms. On Saturday, one week from the election, the opposition finally outlined its commitment to prop up the ailing primary care system, with a A$970m funding package.

The Conversation

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Medicare doesn't cover a key test done during pregnancy — but some say it should

Both sides of politics are pledging to fund genetic screening, but their policies haven't included a test done by many pregnant women to screen for three genetic conditions.

ABC News

What happens when a minor party or independent has the balance of power?

Whether a bill becomes law can sometimes come down to a single independent or party. It's called having the balance of power.

ABC News

Country doctor shortages are taking a toll on people's health. Mallee candidates share their healthcare plans

People in western Victoria are being diagnosed with serious illnesses later, and sometimes too late to save their lives, the Rural Doctors Association says. Here is what Mallee candidates say they will do to improve healthcare in the region.

ABC News

Mental health professionals say Medicare cut has had devastating consequence in regional Australia

Psychiatrists say a Medicare cut has been devastating for vulnerable patients across rural and regional Australia.

ABC News

Moving from city to regional Australia means dealing with severe gap in affordable health care

For South Coast NSW resident Kim Hawkins, keeping up with medical expenses has been a real struggle since moving from Melbourne.

ABC News

GP Access is effective, efficient, economical and saves Australia's health system millions

A new level of federal-state collaboration is needed to keep this crucial service.

Newcastle Herald

Morrison hails close ties with India and Albanese pledges $970m for Medicare – as it happened

Scott Morrison reiterates new pitch to voters, promising a ‘gear change’, and Anthony Albanese reveals plan to boost primary healthcare. This blog is now closed

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Labor promises almost $1 billion for Medicare and GPs if it wins federal election

Federal Labor is entering the election campaign home stretch armed with a promise of almost $1 billion in new Medicare and primary-health funding if it wins next weekend's federal poll.

AAP

PM gets sporty, Albanese looks to health

One week out from the election, the coalition has unveiled a program to get more students involved in sport, while Labor has promised to boost Medicare.

Tribune News Service

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‘A silent surge’: While the newest omicron subvariant drives up COVID cases in Florida, effects are mild

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What ABC readers asked us about the 2022 federal election

We asked ABC readers what they wanted to know about the federal election and received thousands of submissions. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Congress should protect access to health care at pharmacies

The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act would ensure that patients maintain access to pandemic-related care provided by pharmacists by reimbursing them through Medicare.

Tribune News Service

New senior-focused ads from Democrats hit Scott’s plans for Medicare, Social Security

WASHINGTON — Democrats are launching an ad campaign targeting seniors to highlight Sen. Rick Scott‘s push to have Congress to reauthorize legislation every five years.

Roll Call

New senior-focused ads from Democrats hit Scott’s plans for Medicare, Social Security - Roll Call

DNC Facebook ads aimed at seniors in Senate battleground states use Fox News footage to warn about threat to Medicare, Social Security.

ABC News

Fact checking Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in the third leaders' debate

The third leaders' debate was a much more subdued affair than the fiery, more shouty previous clash between the two leaders. But in politics, less shouting doesn't necessarily mean fewer furphies.

The Guardian - AU

‘Almost impossible to get bulk billed’: patients avoid seeing doctors due to out-of-pocket costs

‘I try to keep the gap between doctor visits as long as possible’ says 86-year-old of the cost to see a GP

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Morrison & Albanese Said ‘Mate’ More This Month Than ‘Women’s Safety’ & ‘Housing Affordability’

Normal stuff.

Tribune News Service

Biden elevates Sen. Rick Scott as economic policy adversary

WASHINGTON — The White House is all-in on elevating the profile of Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott, but does it do so at its own peril?

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