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Bulk-billing incentives can't stop GP visits cost rise

The cost of a GP appointment keeps rising, with a spike in the number of GPs slugging patients more than $90 for a consultation.

AAP

Is Medicare a Good Reason to Wait Until 65 to Retire?

The average retirement age is 62, but many people wait until Medicare starts at 65. Should health care be the key driver of your retirement date?

Kiplinger

Generous Guests: Undocumented Immigrants Subsidize Our Healthcare

While barred from most government healthcare programs, undocumented residents pay more in healthcare taxes than the entire cost of their own care.

Texas Observer

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Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic − new research

Social service nonprofits had high rates of staff turnover and a hard time filling vacant positions in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic was ending.

The Conversation

Americans Grow Increasingly Dependent on Government Payments

Many citizens of the land of the free are hooked on government checks.

Reason

Tara lost her teeth ‘one by one’ and can barely eat. She’s not alone, an Australian dental study says

Almost one in five adults delay or don’t see a dentist due to cost, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found

The Guardian - AU

Quality ratings hit to key Medicare plan shakes Humana stock

Shares of Humana have tumbled after the health insurer said a Medicare Advantage quality rating drop will hurt future bonus payments the company receives

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Humana Stock Sinks on Weak Medicare Star Ratings: What to Know

Humana stock is spiraling Wednesday after the CMS provided preliminary Star Ratings data for the insurer's 2025 Medicare Advantage plans.

Kiplinger

Humana Stock Dives On Medicare Ratings; UnitedHealth Tries To Bounce

Humana is diving due to a star-ratings cut for Medicare Advantage plans that will slam 2026 results. UnitedHealth stock is trying to rise.

Investors Business Daily

How to make smart Medicare Open Enrollment choices for 2025

“It's going to be challenging,” says expert Philip Moeller, who urges people to take their time.

Fortune

In South Texas congressional race, Monica De La Cruz and Michelle Vallejo spar over health care

The topic is playing a major role in one of Texas’ only competitive congressional races this year as the competitors debate Medicare, abortion and expanding coverage.

The Texas Tribune

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

The vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, on Tuesday engaged in a fast-moving, largely civil debate on a wide range of issues

The Independent UK

Medicare is covering less of specialist visits. But why are doctors’ fees so high in the first place?

Fees for medical specialists are going up faster than Medicare rebates, leading to a bigger gap for patients to pay.

The Conversation

Protecting Medicare a top concern for more than half of Americans in 2024 presidential election

Independents favored Harris over Trump in a new Gallup–West Health poll, but a third don’t trust either candidate on health care.

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What is Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) and Who Pays It?

Find out which income levels are subject to the 3.8% NIIT surtax.

Investors Business Daily

CVS Health Business Model Is Under Attack — By CVS Board

CVS stock is still underwater and CVS Health's board is out of patience, nearly seven years after its Aetna acquisition to build a new model delivering health care out of its stores.

AAP

GP visit costs rise despite increase in health funding

People are paying higher out-of-pocket costs to see a GP despite an increase in funding to health care delivering millions more bulk-billed trips to the doctor.

The Guardian - AU

GP visits costing Australians more than ever, survey finds

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ 2024 report shows rising out-of-pocket costs hit vulnerable with chronic, complex and mental illnesses hardest

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The Independent UK

Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans

Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin and with it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider

The Independent UK

Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications

Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall

Kiplinger

Gen X: We Need to Talk About Your Retirement

Juggling kids, aging parents and work? No wonder you don't want to talk about your own retirement. But there are four key areas you should be discussing now.

Fortune

What is Medicare tax and and who pays it? Experts explain

Medicare funding comes from a combination of government contributions, payroll taxes, and monthly premiums paid by Medicare beneficiaries.

Kiplinger

Capital Gains in Retirement: Managing RMDs, Taxes, Social Security and Medicare

Capital gains tax can significantly impact your funds and financial planning for retirement.

The Conversation

Drug prices improved under Biden-Harris and Trump − but not for everyone, and not enough

When it comes to drug pricing, the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations both have some very modest wins to tout.

TechRadar

US government agency confirms it was hit by major ransomware attack

A US federal agency just learned its data was stolen following Cl0p ransomware attack.

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