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Editorial: Inflation Reduction Act will add to the deficit

Massive government spending programs typically cost more than projected. At some point, one might even call it a pattern.

Tribune News Service

Analysis: 10 memorable moments from six months of divided government

WASHINGTON — The 118th Congress has delivered on forecasts it would not send President Joe Biden much legislation to sign into law. It also has delivered on predictions of fireworks aplenty.

Tribune News Service

‘Shame!’: 10 memorable moments from six months of divided government

House Republican infighting has dominated the 118th Congress, and chaos — not legislation — is expected to flow for the rest of the year.

Roll Call

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Up First briefing: Russian rebellion; 'Cop City' protests; Alzheimer's drug approval

Yevgeny Prigozhin launched a failed rebellion in Russia. Activists in Atlanta hold a week of action against a police training facility. An Alzheimer's drug could be approved soon, but hurdles remain.

WEKU

An Alzheimer's drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here's why

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant full approval to the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab by July 6. But access to the drug may still be limited.

WEKU

When Will Social Security Run Out of Money? And Medicare?

Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?

Kiplinger

10 Things You Should Know About Nursing Homes

Chronically understaffed and expensive, nursing homes have changed over the years, much of it for the worse. But they fill a need for many. How do you find a good one?

Kiplinger

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Dexcom, A Top 3% Stock, Raises 2025 Outlook Amid 'Rapidly' Expanding Diabetes Market

Dexcom's revenue could reach $5 billion in 2025, the company said Friday as it announced a new CGM device. But Dexcom stock fell Monday.

Investors Business Daily

Does Medicare cover hearing aids?

Hearing aids are the most common solution for hearing loss, but they’re not covered by traditional Medicare.

Fortune

Does Medicare cover Ozempic, Wegovy, and other drugs taken for weight loss?

Medicare isn’t allowed to cover drugs taken for weight loss because the 20-year-old Medicare Modernization Act specifically excludes them.

Fortune

Does Medicare cover dental care? What beneficiaries need to know

Currently, regular care like cleanings and fillings, or services like dentures or extractions, are the responsibility of beneficiaries.

Fortune

Drugmaker lobbying group sues over plan to negotiate Medicare drug prices

A key drugmaker lobbying group has joined the legal fight against the federal government’s plan to negotiate Medicare drug prices

The Independent UK

COVID didn't change internal migration as much as claimed, new ABS data show

At its height, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted well-established patterns of migration within Australia. Reports of a regional renaissance suggested city dwellers were moving to regional areas in droves. The governments of Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory were also keen to promote new migration flows to reverse long-standing declines…

The Conversation

Private Insurance and Government Programs Drive Up Health Care Costs

Letting third parties pay our bills pushes prices higher and limits our options.

Reason

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Salon

GOP budget would destroy Social Security

The proposed budget calls for tax cuts for the uber-rich and an increase in the Social Security retirement age

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: Merck says it's being 'coerced' into negotiating its drug prices with Medicare. That's nonsense

No one really expected the pharmaceutical industry to lie down and take it when Congress authorized Medicare to start negotiating prices of the prescription drugs it buys for enrollees.

Fortune

Does Medicare pay for Alzheimer's drugs? The answer is complicated and changing

There are no drugs or treatments to cure Alzheimer’s disease, but emerging drugs may slow disease progression.

Tribune News Service

Conservatives’ budget plan renews battle over seniors’ benefits

WASHINGTON — The largest bloc of House conservatives offered up a fiscal blueprint Wednesday that promises to balance the federal budget in seven years, make GOP tax cuts permanent and slash domestic spending.

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Conservatives' budget plan renews battle over seniors' benefits - Roll Call

The plan would gradually raise the age at which future retirees can start claiming full Social Security benefits from 67 to 69.

Kiplinger

U.S. Debt on Course to Balloon Before It Shrinks: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

See why U.S. debt will continue to rise, thanks to factors such as inflation, Medicare, and Social Security spending.

WEKU

VA hospitals are outperforming private hospitals, latest Medicare survey shows

Veterans rated VA hospitals higher than private facilities for things like patient satisfaction, hospital cleanliness and communication with nurses and doctors.

Daily Mirror

Bartender's plea as she shares breakdown of pay packet after working 70 hours

Aaliyah Cortez has taken to TikTok to reveal just how much money she takes home after working 70 hours in a busy bar and restaurant - but people are divided in response

The New Daily

Nurses blame outdated Medicare for restricting skills

Many frontline nurses say their skills are not being used enough, prompting calls to change Medicare protocols on what they can do without a doctor present.

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1 Health Insurance Stock to Buy, 1 to Hold, and 1 to Sell

As healthcare costs rise, the demand for health insurance is expected to increase. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in Humana Inc. (HUM) and hold Bright Health Group (BHG) to look for a better entry point. However, avoiding the fundamentally weak stock Marpai, Inc. (MRAI) could be wise. Read…

Newcastle Herald

'On the verge of collapse': GP crisis to get treatment at Merewether forum

'We need to change the way we think about medicine.'

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