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Labor 'waited too long' to announce big election pledge

With a federal election looming, an expert warns it will take more than a rate cut and a health promise to turn the political tides in Labor's favour.

AAP

Five Retirement Myths vs the Reality

Believing these myths about retirement could set you down the wrong path. Separating fact from fiction can help you approach your retirement with confidence.

Kiplinger

View from The Hill: Dutton tries to neutralise health issue by saying, ‘we’ll do just what Labor does’

Peter Dutton has launched a game of one-upmanship after Anthony Albanese at the weekend unveiled Labor’s $8.5 billion health policy that promises near universal bulk billing for GP visits by 2030.

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Labor and the Coalition have pledged to raise GP bulk billing. Here’s what the Medicare boost means for patients

Labor yesterday foreshadowed a major Medicare change to address the falling rate of bulk billing, with an A$8.5 billion election announcement. The government said it would increase incentive payments for GPs to bulk bill all patients, from November 1 2025.

The Conversation

Labor health pledge points to key election battleground

Anthony Albanese's decision to make a cornerstone election promise in Tasmania points to the state's importance to Labor's hopes for re-election.

AAP

UnitedHealth Group’s stock plummets after DOJ investigation report

UnitedHealth Group have had a tumultuous past year, including the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

The Independent UK

Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges

Healthcare funding is to receive a certain boost with both major parties pledging to spend billions of dollars as they prepare for the federal election.

AAP

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Albanese pledge: nine in ten GP visits bulk billed by 2030, in $8.5 billion Medicare injection

The Albanese government on Sunday will pledge $8.5 billion for Medicare, declaring this would enable all Australians to have access to bulk billing by 2030.

The Conversation

Labor pledges 18m extra bulk-billed GP visits a year as part of $8.5bn Medicare funding boost

New funds for 400 nursing scholarships and 2,000 more doctors and expansion of existing bulk-billing incentive

The Guardian - AU

Stocks Finish Sharply Lower on Economic Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -1.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.06%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -1.70%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Idling buses, an iPhone non-search, and high seas cocaine.

Reason

US justice department opens civil fraud investigation into UnitedHealthcare

Federal government examining whether insurance giant is illegally raising Medicare program users’ monthly payments

The Guardian - US

Stocks Extend Declines on Weak US Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.72%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -0.60%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Stocks Fall on Negative Corporate News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.08%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -0.22%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Chicago Sun-Times

Tax refund loans can provide quick cash, but there's also risks

Tax refund loans provide fast cash while you wait for the rest of your refund, but tax preparation costs can outweigh the benefits.

Roll Call

Senate adopts budget framework for border, defense package - Roll Call

Senate Republicans finally pushed through their blueprint for the first phase of President Donald Trump's legislative agenda early Friday.

The Independent UK

Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies he’d wield power over in top Trump job

Dr Oz ran a failed 2022 bid to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate as a Republican

The Independent UK

Trump official calls Social Security ‘wrong’ as administration lays groundwork for massive cuts

The president and his allies are justifying cuts on allegations of ‘waste’ to pay for his tax plan

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The Conversation

I looked at 35 years of data to see how Australians vote. Here’s what it tells us about the next election

In the 2022 federal election, two demographics were key to the final outcome: women and young people.

MarketBeat

Humana Gains Despite Medicare Advantage Losses—What’s the Catch?

Humana is the second largest health insurance provider of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans sounding the alarms of rising medical costs but will now cut 10%

StockNews.com

3 Up-and-Coming Healthcare Providers Enhancing Patient Care

The healthcare industry is poised for significant growth owing to increased operational efficiency with the addition of modern technologies. Thus, investors looking to capitalize on the prospects of the industry could invest in Amedisys (AMED), Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH), and National HealthCare (NHC). Read more….

Kiplinger

Social Security Is DOGE's New Target: What You Need to Know

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has set its sights on Social Security. Here is why you shouldn't panic.

The Conversation

Australian women will soon be eligible for a menopause health check. Here’s what to expect

The federal government has recently pledged to create a new Medicare rebate for menopause health assessments. It’s due to be available from July 1.

Kiplinger

Presidents and Social Security: How Presidents Have Impacted America's First Social Insurance Policy

Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to Trump has impacted Social Security.

The Guardian - US

Musk’s takeover of US health agencies raises pandemic threat, experts warn

Doge wreaks havoc on HHS and CDC as Trump seeks to grant committee sweeping governmental powers

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