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For richer, but not for poorer: how Australia’s mental health system fails those most in need

Australian pride in our universal health system is partly derived from our belief that services should be most available to those who most need them. Logically, this should apply just as much to mental health as to other parts of the health system.

The Conversation

Dr. Oz's finanical conflicts of interest

Oz’s holdings, some shared with family, included a stake in UnitedHealth Group worth as much as $600,000

Salon

IVF clinics brace for Christmas rush after sudden rebate change in NSW

‘Abrupt’ announcement will affect many women who have been planning their conception journeys to begin in early 2025, provider says

The Guardian - AU

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Congress Is Fiscally Reckless. Will Lawmakers Step Up?

Trump is talking about cutting government spending, but that's mostly in Congress' hands.

Reason

Learn About Medicare Advantage Plan Updates for 2025

Medicare Advantage plans are evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to bring significant improvements and opportunities for enrollees. But what exactly is changing? What updates should you know about to make informed decisions regarding your healthcare? ...

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10 Insights About The US Economy For Thanksgiving Dinner Talk

Economists answer 10 pressing questions about the US economy, including why food is still expensive and why there hasn't been a recession.

Benzinga

Internet Mocks Dr. Oz After Appearing to Promote Online Supplement Company in X Post: 'OK Grifter'

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was mocked for peddling supplements ahead of the holidays.

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Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy

Donald Trump's health team picks includes outspoken critics of the medical establishment and COVID-19 health measures

The Independent UK

How Elon Musk, Donald Trump And DOGE Will Take On The Federal Government, And What It Means For The S&P 500

With Elon Musk as his government efficiency chief, President-elect Donald Trump has made a surprise turn to fiscal sustainability. It won't be easy.

Investors Business Daily

Biden Administration Proposes Expanded Coverage For Anti-Obesity Drugs

Biden administration proposes expanding coverage for anti-obesity drugs to millions of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, potentially reducing out-of-poc...

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Cheap Ozempic? Millions of obese Americans wait on Trump’s decision

Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $ 35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Stocks Settle Higher on Positive Corporate News and Reduced Geopolitical Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.57%. Stocks on Tuesday settled higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials posting...

Barchart

Online medical care helps coughers avoid waiting rooms

A free telehealth service is designed to divert more than 85,000 people from GP and hospital waiting rooms.

AAP

Who can access abortion in Australia?

Abortion is legal in all Australian states and territories. Women, trans men and gender diverse people with a uterus have the option of taking medication to end a pregnancy, or undergoing surgery.

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Stocks Gain on Positive Corporate News and a Jump in US Consumer Confidence

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.45%. Stocks today are mixed, with some positive corporate news lifting the broader market. JM...

Benzinga

Biden Proposes Medicare, Medicaid Access For Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

The Biden Administration's proposal expands Medicare and Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs, cutting costs for millions while addressing the obesity crisis.

Barchart

Stocks Climb on Positive Corporate News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.48%. Stocks today are mixed, with some positive corporate news lifting the broader market. JM...

The Conversation

Taxpayers spend 22% more per patient to support Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to Medicare that promised to cost less

Medicare Advantage – the commercial alternative to traditional Medicare – is drawing down federal health care funds, costing taxpayers an extra 22% per enrollee to the tune of US$83 billion a year.

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Biden Administration Proposes Expanded Coverage For Anti-Obesity Drugs

Biden administration proposes expanding coverage for anti-obesity drugs to millions, potentially reducing costs for vulnerable populations.

Roll Call

White House rule would expand coverage of anti-obesity drugs - Roll Call

It’s unclear whether incoming President Donald J. Trump will support outgoing President Joe Biden’s plan to insure the weight loss drugs.

The Independent UK

Biden wants Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs for millions. RFK Jr is likely to step in

Kennedy, who as Trump’s nominee for HHS secretary is subject to Senate confirmation, has railed against the drugs

The Independent UK

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

Millions of obese Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning

The Independent UK

Dr. Oz invested millions in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to lead

Dr. Oz holds a plethora of investments in healthcare, pharmaceutical, health insurance and health research companies

Investors Business Daily

UnitedHealth Rises On Medicare Star Ratings Ruling; Humana Rallies

UnitedHealth rose after a federal judge ordered a rerating of the Dow Jones giant's Medicare Star Ratings.

Salon

McBride: Bathroom fight is a ruse

The representative-elect from Delaware said that bigoted rhetoric is "an attempt to distract" from real goals

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