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PM offers look to future, warns Dutton is a step back

The prime minister has painted the opposition as a regression to the past while offering his party up as having the solutions for the future.

AAP

Election Diary: Albanese promises around-the-clock health line, with leaders to hold rallies

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will launch another push on health on Sunday, announcing a re-elected Labor government would set up a free around-the-clock 1800MEDICARE advice line and afterhours GP telehealth service.

The Conversation

Within Five Years of Retirement? Five Things to Do Now

If you're retiring in the next five years, your to-do list should contain some financial planning and, according to current retirees, a few life goals, too.

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Leaders ease off on messaging as Aussies tune out

On a day light on for policy announcements, polling showed the major parties are struggling to convince voters they're capable of improving their lot.

AAP

Despite Economic Uncertainty, Americans Remain Confident About Retirement, Survey Shows

Saving and spending is a concern but most workers and retirees think they are on track based on a new survey.

Kiplinger

Labor feared the worst in the battle of the ’burbs – and discontent lingers on Melbourne’s outskirts

Seats such as Hawke in Victoria and Werriwa in NSW are prime targets for Peter Dutton’s outer suburban strategy. But Labor believes it can weather the storm

The Guardian - AU

Labor and the Coalition brush over ‘scary’ decline in young Australians’ dental visits

Just like housing, advocates say oral health care is a policy area where younger Australians are seriously disadvantaged

The Guardian - AU

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Breakups between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans have increased. Sometimes, patients get to leave plans, too

It's usually challenging for patients to get out of Medicare Advantage. It can be easier if hospitals leave, first.

Fortune

My Advice for Enrolling in Medicare Part B — Based on Experience

Enrolling in Medicare is notoriously complicated and can result in penalties if you get the timing wrong. Here are some valuable tips for first-timers.

Kiplinger

Who should I vote for? What are the key party policies in the Australian election?

Yes, this is Australia’s cost-of-living election – but where do the parties stand on energy, education and welfare? Here’s what’s on offer other than sugar hits to the hip pocket

The Guardian - AU

First-quarter tax lobbying bonanza as reconciliation beckons - Roll Call

Lobbying on tax issues exploded during the first quarter of this year, as Congress prepared to extend the 2017 tax cuts.

Roll Call

UnitedHealth Group: Pariah to Pole Position to Buy the Dip Levels

UnitedHealthcare Group is the best house in a rough neighborhood as its still a very profitable vertically integrated healthcare company, not just an insurer.

MarketBeat

Albanese accuses Dutton of ‘desperation’ in third debate marked by claims of lying

Coalition leader blames poor polling on Labor attack ads as they trade barbs over Medicare, nuclear and cost of living on Nine’s Great Debate

The Guardian - AU

The Aging Population Surge: What to Expect from the Future of Senior Healthcare

By 2034, adults 65+ will officially outnumber kids in the U.S. for the first time ever. By 2050, we’ll have three times more people over 85 than we do today. That’s not a slow shift. That’s a demographic earthquake—and we are nowhere near ready for it. The issue here is…

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The government has pledged $10 million for inclusive LGBTQIA+ health care. Here’s what that means

Last week, the federal government announced a $10 million commitment to make Medicare more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ Australians. It aims to improve their access to “inclusive, culturally safe primary care” through training and accreditation for GPs, nurses and other health-care providers.

Kiplinger

Should You Do A Roth IRA Conversion? Nine Things to Consider

Thinking of converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA? The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor highlights nine factors you should consider before making a move.

The Guardian - AU

Turnbull says ‘Trump-like’ Dutton’s nuclear policy a ‘really bad idea’ - as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

‘Scare campaign’ accusations, costings and more debates: watching the home stretch of the Australian election

The Coalition appears to be losing support, but the latest Essential poll shows 47% of voters on the fence, making the final 12 days crucial

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‘Practices like ours are dying’: why GPs aren’t celebrating Medicare’s record investment

Labor has spruiked its $8.5bn investment as the solution to decreasing bulk-billing rates, but some GPs believe it is ‘designed to fail’

Latin Times

Dr. Oz's Swearing-In Ceremony as Head of Medicare and Medicaid Interrupted by His Granddaughter Fainting: 'Get Out Right Now'

Dr. Mehmet Oz's young granddaughter suffered a medical incident just moments after he was sworn in to be the Trump administration's administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, causing remarks to end suddenly.

Latin Times

Dr Oz Ridiculed for Advising Americans to Use Less Drugs to Reduce Drug Spending: 'Tell That to a Diabetic'

As Dr. Mehmet Oz was sworn in as head of Medicare and Medicaid, he encouraged Americans to reduce drug spending by simply staying healthy.

The Guardian - US

How a scandal could knock the wind out of the Florida first lady’s political sails

A charity controversy and GOP unrest threaten Casey DeSantis’s chances of succeeding her husband as governor in 2026

Kiplinger

Vaccines Medicare Covers for Free

The U.S. is experiencing an outbreak of measles and is on track to have the most whooping cough cases since 1948; these vaccines Medicare covers for free can keep you safe.

Kiplinger

Customer Services are Strained at the SSA. You Should Plan Around These Federal Holidays

If you have a question or need information from a federal agency, check the federal holiday schedule to make sure you get your business done before they close.

Latin Times

Trump Admin Also Looking To Use Medicare Data To Find Migrants To Deport: Report

The Trump administration is seeking to use a Medicare database to find undocumented immigrants, The Washington Post reported on Thursday

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