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RFK Jr. Confused Medicare and Medicaid: Here's the Difference

The HHS Secretary nominee confused Medicare and Medicaid programs, though he would be responsible for them. We break down the difference.

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Just Asking Questions About RFK Jr.'s Senate Hearing

And not much liking the answers.

Reason

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Criticism For Medicare Knowledge Gaps

Inaccuracies in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s description of Medicare components during confirmation hearings raise concerns among senators.

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RFK Jr and Democrats clash over his vaccine history in confirmation hearing

Democrats confront Trump’s pick for health secretary over his seemingly contradictory statements

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Medicaid disruption threatens vital resource for millions of Americans

A brief shutdown of the federal health insurance program struck fear into patients – and concern about what’s to come

The Guardian - US

Democrats grill Kennedy on vaccines, abortion in Senate hearing - Roll Call

Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his views on vaccines and abortion in a testy hearing before a Senate panel.

Roll Call

3 Stocks to Gain From Trump’s Family Caregiver Tax Credits

President Trump has spoken about implementing a family caregiver tax credit during his presidential campaign to ease the burden on caregivers, here's who gains.

MarketBeat

From anti-vaccine advocacy to raw milk, many of RFK Jr.'s views fall outside the mainstream

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The Independent UK

US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s federal funding freeze

The White House defended Trump’s decision as Democrats and non-profit groups warned of ‘devastating’ consequences.

Al Jazeera

Could Trump’s freeze on federal loans and grants impact my student aid?

The Department of Education said that discretionary grants will be the ‘only’ program impacted by the pause. A judge has temporarily halted Trump’s action, but the ultimate result of a court battle remains unknown

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Trump's order to freeze federal grants threatens Medicaid, student loans: What we know so far

“The mere suggestion of such a pause will cause panic.”

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What a Federal Grants Pause Could Have Meant for Social Security and Medicare

The White House rescinded a pause on all Federal grants and loans after an outcry, but the short-lived action shined a light on what could come in the future.

The Guardian - AU

Poor oral health is a strong indicator of disadvantage in Australia. So why aren’t we doing anything about it?

We could fund a universal public dental care system if we really cared about improving oral health

The Guardian - US

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s halt of federal grants and loans

Administrative stay pauses the government’s action, which would upend nearly every corner of US society, till Monday

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International Business Times

Federal Aid In Limbo: Trump Administration Freezes Loans And Grants

This freeze will affect a wide range of initiatives, including domestic infrastructure projects, energy programs, diversity-related efforts, and foreign aid. However, Social Security and Medicare benefits are exempt from this pause, as are any forms of "assistance provided directly to individuals."

The Guardian - AU

How Australia’s ‘unfair’ dental system – and the way $1.3bn is spent – is driving inequality and leaving millions of people behind

Half of all government spending on dental care goes to private insurance rebates – meaning those without often skip treatment until things get worse

Kiplinger

Want To Retire at 62? See if You Can Answer These Seven Questions

Ready to stop working at 62, but aren't sure if you can make it happen? If you answer yes to these questions, retirement may be on the horizon.

Kiplinger

Expanded Medicare Telehealth Services Available for an Additional Six Months

All Medicare beneficiaries still have access to telehealth services until September 30. Starting October 1, you must be located in a rural area for most telehealth services.

The Conversation

Too many Australians miss out on essential medical care every year. Here’s how to fix ‘GP deserts’

Some communities are “GP deserts”, where there are too few GPs to ensure everyone can get the care they need when they need it. These communities are typically sicker and poorer than the rest of Australia, but receive less care and face higher fees.

The Guardian - US

‘It’s a death sentence’: US health insurance system is failing, say doctors

Firms including United Healthcare have denied basic scans and taken months to reconsider, physicians say

The Guardian - US

New AI tool counters health insurance denials decided by automated algorithms

Class-action lawsuits allege algorithms turn down claims in seconds and critics say reform is needed for lasting change

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