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Six Strategies for Retiring on a Fixed Income

When your paychecks quit rolling in, will you be OK? Run through this pre-retirement checklist to see how ready you really are for life on a fixed income.

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Government announces bulk-billing clinic to take heat off John Hunter

The free walk-in clinic will be open every day.

Newcastle Herald

Biden's plan to save money on Medicare drugs risks leaving shelves empty, pharmacists say

Biden is campaigning on cutting drug costs for Medicare patients, but independent pharmacists say one strategy makes it unaffordable to keep some brand-name medicines in stock.

Fortune

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NDIS fraud is more than ‘growing pains’ – how fundamental flaws in the scheme should be addressed

New estimates suggest nearly 5% of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is spent in error.

The Conversation

More equitable access needed for IVF rebates for LGBTQIA+ couples: advocates

Same-sex couples and women may face discrimination.

The Canberra Times

Supreme Court to decide Medicare reimbursement issue - Roll Call

The Supreme Court will decide whether hospitals that serve many low-income patients can have a lower rate of Medicare payments.

Roll Call

Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage? Some retirees aren’t allowed to choose

These shifts to Medicare Advantage can save money for the companies and state and local government employers.

Fortune

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Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government

The Supreme Court is siding with Native American tribes who said they faced increased costs after taking over management of their own health care programs from the federal government

The Independent UK

Medicare fears grip Americans: Nearly 3 in 4 adults under 65 worry it won't be around for them

“Threats to Medicare and Social Security loom large.”

Fortune

Bulk-billing rates rising after decade of 'neglect'

More doctors are choosing general practice, a development described as the "green shoots of recovery", as bulk-billing rates across the country begin to rise.

AAP

Concierge medicine is gaining popularity among older adults—but don't count on Medicare to pay for its biggest fees

Just like any medical provider, concierge doctors may or may not choose to accept insurance, including Medicare.

Fortune

Delays, denials, debt and the growing privatization of Medicare

Medicare Advantage enrollees report treatment denials and delays in payment, leading to harmful outcomes in healthcare

The Guardian - US

Australia can afford to bulk bill all GP visits. So why don’t we?

Being able to afford health care is a pressing issue for many Australians. And encouraging GPs to bulk bill is one measure the government is taking to ease the strain.

The Conversation

Dr. Oday Alsheikh Calls For Reevaluation of Healthcare Economics to Ensure Americans' Access to Care

Dr. Alsheikh points out the major dislocation between social expectations and cost, which do not compute with the economic realities.

International Business Times

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World Mental Health Day 2024: Mental Health and Money Problems, How to Take Care of Both

Are your finances causing depression and anxiety? Experts share how you can take care of both your mental health and money problems.

Axios

Washington prepares for Trump term that could bring cuts to health programs

K Street is gaming out what a Trump victory could mean for drug prices and entitlement programs.

Roll Call

Latest Biden, Harris pitch to Black voters slams Trump in crucial battleground - Roll Call

President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke to Black voters in Philadelphia on Wednesday, trying to keep the key bloc in their column.

Fortune

10% of Medicare beneficiaries have a claim denied. Here's how to appeal a decision

If you are denied coverage by Medicare, you have the right to appeal the decision.

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The Conversation

Australia is getting a new digital mental health service. Will it help? Here’s what the evidence says

In this year’s budget, the federal government announced one of the biggest changes to the mental health system in nearly two decades: a digital early intervention service to relieve Australians’ early psychological distress before it builds into mental illness.

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Major Financial Benefits for Military Veterans and Their Families

These financial support programs help military veterans and their families with home loans, disability and survivor benefits and more.

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How Technology Can Help Retirees Age in Place

There are many technological solutions to help retirees live at home, rather than enter homes and communities.

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I’ve Been Scammed Twice: Here’s How You Can Avoid That

What can you count on besides death and taxes? That older adults will get scammed, even savvy ones like me. Here are scams to watch for and how to get help.

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These Are the Key Decisions You Need to Make for Retirement

These important issues are all connected and can affect your taxes, likely setting them at a certain level for the rest of your retirement.

International Business Times

Dr. Oday Alsheikh Introduces More Efficient Method to Deliver Corneal Glaucoma Treatment as Healthcare Economics Worsens

With Medicare continuing to cut physicians' pay, being a physician, especially if they own a healthcare delivery facility such as a clinic or medical center, is becoming more financially unsustainable.

The Guardian - US

‘Crisis in dental care’: Bernie Sanders on his fight for better teeth for Americans

Exclusive: senator condemns ‘dysfunctional’ system and says his bill would help tens of millions who struggle to afford care

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