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FDA approves Alzheimer's drug that appears to modestly slow disease

An Alzheimer's drug that removes the substance amyloid from the brain has received a conditional approval from the FDA. A large study found the drug decreased the loss of thinking and memory by 27%.

WEKU

Gladstone community 'shocked' by closure of bulk-billed GP clinic Toolooa Family Practice

Gladstone residents are "shocked" by the sudden closure of their local GP practice but doctors warn it won't be the last, while calling on the federal government to take "urgent measures".

ABC News

Alzheimer’s drug that slows disease progression approved by FDA

U.S. health officials have approved a new Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows the brain-robbing disease

The Independent UK

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Alzheimer's drug that modestly slows disease OK'd by FDA

U.S. health officials have approved a new Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows the brain-robbing disease

The Independent UK

2023 could be a banner year for prescription drugs

There's a large pipeline of promising yet expensive drugs that could get approved.

Axios

ACT can't fix health system alone, Barr says

The Chief Minister said changes to primary health care were a "number one agenda item" for national cabinet.

The Canberra Times

Speaker battle could spark Medicare cuts

Some Republicans say threat of government shutdown is "non-negotiable"

Salon

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Assam: Doctor assaulted in govt hospital, 3 arrested

GUWAHATI: A doctor of a government hospital in Assam’s Barpeta district was assaulted by a gang of miscreants in the hospital building on Thursday morning.

The Times of India

Providers say Medicare Advantage hinders new methadone benefit

In 2018, responding to a wave of overdose deaths, Congress passed legislation requiring Medicare to pay for services at opioid treatment programs for the first time.

Tribune News Service

'Broken' GP system likely to dominate next national cabinet meeting, as state and territory leaders call for reform

State and territory leaders are urging the federal government to fix Australia's "broken" GP system, saying they want to make healthcare the top priority of 2023's first meeting of national cabinet.

ABC News

Providers say Medicare Advantage hinders new methadone benefit

A new benefit aimed at helping treat opioid use disorder can be hard to access for those who use Medicare Advantage plans, advocates say.

Roll Call

Andrews ramps up primary care pressure

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is ramping up pressure on the Albanese government to address Australia's faltering primary care system in 2023.

AAP

COVID-19 testing fraud rampant

Lack of regulation and fraud meant that Medicare’s COVID-19 testing costs exceeded $2 billion in 2022

Salon

Alexis Leondis: New retirement rule delaying withdrawals could bite

Wealthy retirees seem to have scored big in Congress’ sweeping year-end spending package.

Tribune News Service

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3 Stocks to Help You Get Through Today's Market Fear

Instead of a Santa Claus rally, the market continues to experience volatility at the end of the year with uncertainties surrounding the reopening of the Chinese economy and a looming recession due to seemingly unending interest rate hikes. Given this backdrop, loading up on fundamentally strong stocks Walmart (WMT), Pfizer…

Tribune News Service

Republicans move beyond repeal-and-replace to other health care priorities

WASHINGTON — The Republican health care agenda was dominated for years by the all-consuming goal of repealing former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act but that singular focus seems to have faded.

Tribune News Service

A resource guide for Alzheimer’s caregivers: tips for home care and nursing homes

Do you know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? How about, in a pinch, how to find a nursing home and research which ones in your area might be good and others less so?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

How executive whistleblowers made $8 million by turning in their company

A pair of former executives at Malvern, Pennsylvania-based BioTelemetry accused their former employer of illegally outsourcing Medicare and military heart-patient reviews to India after they left the company — and now stand to collect millions of dollars as whistleblowers.

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The Conversation

Looking forward into the past: Lessons for the future of Medicare on its 60th anniversary

It is the 60th anniversary of Medicare, but no one seems to care.

Tribune News Service

Medicare pay cuts will hurt seniors’ care, doctors argue

Doctors are urging Congress to call off cuts scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 in the reimbursements they receive from Medicare.

Tribune News Service

Both parties claim wins in massive omnibus spending bill

WASHINGTON — Democratic and Republican appropriators released a sprawling, $1.7 trillion fiscal 2023 omnibus spending bill early Tuesday morning, setting up a race to the finish line for the 117th Congress by the end of this week.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealanders’ path to Australian permanent residency eased by ditching income and health checks

Move is expected to help clear backlog of about 11,500 applications and could ease process for up to 300,000 Kiwis

Axios

Congress saves big health care decisions for last

The health care riders in the year-end spending package that emerged on Monday reflect which health care interests have clout, and which issues lawmakers want to punt into next year.

Roll Call

Both parties claim wins in massive omnibus spending bill - Roll Call

Appropriators released a sprawling, $1.7 trillion fiscal 2023 omnibus spending bill, setting up a race to finish by the end of the week.

ABC News

Suspected telehealth scam Dr ASAP linked to failed Tristar Medical Group

An online telehealth service suspected to be a scam is linked to failed national GP chain Tristar Medical Group, which collapsed earlier this year owing millions of dollars to doctors and the government.

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