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Australia lost hundreds of fully subsidised GP clinics in the past year – how does your area rank?

Guardian data analysis finds the number of dedicated bulk-billing practices has fallen dramatically, with a 28% drop in one electorate

The Guardian - AU

Hunter's bulk-billing decline revealed: it's Medicare but not as we know it

Medicare bulk-billing system was supposed to be 'universal'.

Newcastle Herald

Six Financial Actions to Take the Year Before You Retire, From a Financial Planner

Having your income, health care and tax plans in place before you exit the day job can make it more likely that you'll have a happy retirement.

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Albanese vows to 'keep fighting' to restore bulk-billing

Medicare urgent care clinics have attracted huge demand.

Newcastle Herald

Democrats, unions ramp up pressure against fiscal commission - Roll Call

A proposed fiscal commission to fast-track deficit reduction measures, already under attack from the right, also faces a stepped-up assault from the left.

Roll Call

A Hospital’s Overflowing Emergency Room, Our Sick Health System

Thousands of low-income patients cannot survive without MLK Hospital. The South L.A. hospital cannot survive on what it is paid by public insurance.

Capital & Main

Early Retirement vs. Bigger Checks: Boomers Face Key Social Security Decision

As boomers hit "peak 65," but delaying claims until 70 maximizes benefits and requires proactive planning for a secure retirement.

International Business Times

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Physicians lobby Congress on Medicare pay cuts - Roll Call

Lawmakers have so far this year been unable to reverse physician payment cuts included in a 2015 Medicare reimbursement law.

Roll Call

Seven Steps to Plan for Every Aspect of Retirement

It’s more than just getting paperwork in order, making a plan for Social Security and strategizing on taxes. Your bucket list needs some attention, too.

Kiplinger

Hospitals are fighting a Medicare payment fix that would save tax dollars

Medicare pays hospitals about double what it pays other providers for the same services. The hospital lobby is fighting hard to make sure a switch to "site-neutral payments" doesn't become law.

WEKU

Five Common Retirement Fears and How to Overcome Them

Are you ready for retirement but uncertain about what comes next? You’re not alone. Proactive planning can help ensure your path to a happy retirement.

Kiplinger

Georgia sues Biden administration over rejection of Medicaid work requirement program extension

The state of Georgia filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on February 2, 2024, to obtain an extension on the state’s Medicaid program—currently the only state program in the country with a work requirement.

Ballotpedia

Before You Retire, Consider These Five Questions

Thinking ahead about what you'll do, how you’ll withdraw from retirement accounts and how you’ll manage health care can save you time and money over the long term.

Kiplinger

Lawmakers’ retirements risk leaving doctor pay fix unfinished - Roll Call

Reps. Larry Bucshon, Michael C. Burgess and Brad Wenstrup have been vocal in pushing for changes to the way Medicare pays physicians.

Roll Call

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Medicare and Moving: A Guide to Keeping Your Coverage

Your Medicare plan’s coverage area will determine if you need to make changes after a move.

Newcastle Herald

$550 for an MRI: Pensioner questions why there's no Medicare rebate

Pensioner slugged $550 for an MRI that found a liver lesion.

Salon

Alarm over Trump allies' Medicare plot

Right-wingers want to make fraud-riddled Medicare Advantage "the default enrollment option"

AAP

Low income earners to benefit from Medicare levy change

The minimum income threshold at which taxpayers incur a two per cent Medicare levy will be lifted under laws before the federal parliament.

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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning, From a Financial Planner

Planning in these five areas is required so you're covered on everything from taxes and health care expenses to what happens to your estate when you're gone.

International Business Times

US Govt Sends Drugmakers Initial Offers In Price Talks

The US government said it was making initial offers to drugmakers Thursday as part of Medicare negotiations meant to lower the prices many older Americans would pay for 10 medicines.

Newcastle Herald

'I'd worry if it was cancer': Pensioner furious at $365 fee for MRI scan

She was concerned the mass could be cancerous.

The Guardian - US

Medicare makes opening bid to pharma companies in talks to lower drug costs

Biden administration says public health insurance program has made initial offers for 10 of most commonly used medicines

Newcastle Herald

GP crisis: 'People are struggling to pay the gaps the government expects'

'The simple truth is, there's not enough GPs to see everybody.'

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand to be briefed on Aukus – as it happened

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Roll Call

‘Site-neutral’ hospital policy muddles health package progress - Roll Call

Proposals to restrict hospital billing rates in outpatient clinics divides lawmakers, with concerns about rural hospitals stalling progress.

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