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Mayor Adams signs controversial contract that eliminates traditional Medicare for retired NYC workers

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams signed off on a contract Thursday that will eliminate traditional Medicare coverage for retired city government workers and shift them into a privatized version of the program instead — a highly controversial move that immediately drew a lawsuit threat from a grassroots retiree group.

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Budget blueprint may take a back seat to debt limit in House - Roll Call

House Budget Chairman Jodey C. Arrington said Congress needs to lift the debt ceiling and impose fiscal controls “immediately".

Roll Call

Strength in Tech Stocks Boosts Market Sentiment

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.99%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.36%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are moderately higher. Strength...

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Poll: Cut federal spending — but not big-ticket programs

In the federal budget standoff, the majority of U.S. adults are asking lawmakers to pull off the impossible: Cut the overall size of government, but also devote more money to the most popular and expensive programs

The Independent UK

Stocks Slip as Tech Stocks Fall on Higher Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.49%. Stock indexes Tuesday posted moderate losses, with the Nasdaq...

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Congressman seeks to plug ‘shocking loophole’ exposed by KHN investigation

A U.S. lawmaker is taking action after a KHN investigation exposed weaknesses in the federal system meant to stop repeat Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse.

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The quiet privatization of government health insurance programs

Medicare and Medicaid have become increasingly dominated by private plans.

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Mental health care by video fills gaps in rural nursing homes

KNOXVILLE, Iowa ― Bette Helm was glad to have someone to talk with about her insomnia.

Tribune News Service

End of COVID emergency will usher in changes across the US health system

The Biden administration’s decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency in May will institute sweeping changes across the health care system that go far beyond many people having to pay more for COVID tests.

Tribune News Service

Melbourne’s Italian renaissance: how next-generation migrants are changing the city

A new wave of young Italians are moving to Melbourne, joining established second- and third-generation communities for a taste of la dolce vita

The Guardian - AU

Medicare Advantage plans seem enticing, but here are 12 things to know before signing up

Medicare Advantage plans are an increasingly popular alternative to Traditional Medicare, but you need to be careful before signing up.

Fortune

Michael Hiltzik: Biden says he wants to bring down drug prices. His actions tell a different story

You might get the impression from the Biden administration's insulin price cut and its initiative allowing Medicare to negotiate over other pharmaceuticals that the drug pricing issue is finally being taken seriously in Washington.

Los Angeles Times

How do you access mail and other services without an address? It's a catch-22 for Queensland's homeless

We may be an increasingly paperless society, but an address — and proof of it — still underpins everything from obtaining identification to school enrolment.

ABC News

3 Stocks You Shouldn’t Hesitate to Buy Despite Rising Recession Risks

The bank failures and the Fed’s monetary tightening have increased the risk of a recession later this year. This is expected to keep the stock market under pressure. Amid this uncertainty, it could be wise to buy and hold fundamentally strong stocks Oracle (ORCL), CVS Health (CVS), and Humana (HUM)…

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2022 Vote Studies: Roy scores perfect zero on Biden support - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Chip Roy voted against ever measure that had President Joe Biden’s support last year, annual vote studies by CQ Roll Call found.

The Canberra Times

Closure of trans-friendly GP shines spotlight on ACT healthcare options

"I was treated with sensitivity ... unfortunately for a lot of transgender, diverse and non-binary people, and intersex people, it's not the norm."

ABC News

Experts, lawyers lift lid on Australia's 'woefully under-funded' prison mental health services

It's our nation's secret shame. Experts are saying the neglect of mental health services in prisons has reached a crisis point and could constitute a human rights violation.

Tribune News Service

Chicken-or-egg game is on as Congress barrels toward debt limit

WASHINGTON — A House budget resolution will be delayed in part to allow for negotiations with President Joe Biden on a debt limit increase paired with some sort of concessions on spending and other policies acceptable to Republicans, according to House Budget Chairman Jodey C. Arrington.

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Indigenous health organisation says personal details of 8,000 people accessed in cyber attack

After a lengthy investigation, an Aboriginal health organisation says hackers accessed Medicare numbers, licences, passports and tax file numbers in the attack last year.

The Independent UK

Pence seeks 'common sense' Social Security, Medicare reform

Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling for “common sense and compassionate solutions” to reform entitlement programs and the nation’s debt burden

ABC News

Lipoedema, body shame and pain a barrier for many women

For years, these women say they've been dismissed and shamed for a painful disease they have little control over. Today, they're using their new-found knowledge to deliver a powerful message.

The Orange County Register

Alzheimer’s report hints at a future health crisis bigger than COVID-19

The costs of Alzheimer’s disease – human and financial – are rising sharply in California and nationally, and census projections for America’s rapidly aging population suggest the scope of the disease soon might rival what America saw during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Latitude hack now under state investigation as customers struggle to protect their accounts

Latitude Financial has revealed that a cyber attack that hit the company last week is now under investigation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The company said on 16 March that it had detected unusual activity on its systems. Today, it confirmed that the activity is a sophisticated and malicious…

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Latitude Financial, skin cancer survey hack are some of the latest cyber attacks. What to do if you think you're at risk

Personal details of Australians are feared to have been accessed by hackers. Here's what to do if you think you're at risk.

ABC News

Latitude Financial warns customer data breach could widen and hack 'remains active'

The amount of customer data stolen from Australian company Latitude Financial may grow, with the non-bank lender confirming that drivers licences, passports and Medicare numbers of more than 300,000 people have already been hacked.

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