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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.

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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.

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‘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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Ready to Retire? Here Are Four Tips for the Transition

Before you take the retirement plunge, you might want to make sure each of these things is addressed so you can focus on enjoying your golden years.

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What women should know about Medicare coverage for health screenings and exams

When women don’t receive regular care, they could skip important preventive measures like mammograms.

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At the Races: Don’t call him the next Mitch - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Can Medicare money protect doctors from abortion crimes? It worked before, desegregating hospitals

The Supreme Court's decision regarding Idaho's abortion ban may hinge on whether federal spending power can protect doctors against a state's criminal code

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Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to Know

It's important to know how Medicare tax works.

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Promise of NDIS 'under threat', commissioner warns

Australia's disability discrimination commissioner has slammed proposed changes to the NDIS, saying it would reduce participants to their impairment.

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We still don’t know the extent of the MediSecure breach, but watch out for these potential scams

On Thursday last week, Australian media began reporting that an unnamed “commercial health information organisation” had been targeted by cyber criminals.

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Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

State and territory leaders have been urged to support reforms to the NDIS because people with disabilities can't afford to wait any longer for improvements.

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Out-of-pocket GP fees highest on record: Newcastle doctors charging up to $104 for appointments

Bulk-billing rate stable in the Hunter, despite incentives.

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How to Retire at 50 or 55

Yes, you can retire at 50 or 55. Take these FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) steps now.

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Australians told to keep getting medicines after hack

There's no indication Australians need to replace their Medicare cards after a cyberattack on an e-prescriptions company, authorities say.

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PrEP was earmarked $26m in the budget. What is it? Will it stop me getting HIV?

HIV prevention was allocated A$43.9 million over three years in this week’s federal budget. Some $26m of this is for “PrEP” for people without access to Medicare.

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Jim Chalmers delivers 2024 budget speech – as it happened

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Federal budget to remain in the black with forecast surplus of $9.3bn for 2023-24

Jim Chalmers signals cost-of-living relief for those ‘doing it tough’ – but some question the wisdom of adopting stimulatory measures too soon

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Urgent care clinic funding a 'missed opportunity'

The peak body representing GPs says the federal budget's $8.5b health cash splash doesn't give enough support to doctors, chronic illnesses and mental health.

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Debt Commission Proposal Faces Bipartisan Opposition In Congress

Proposed bipartisan debt commission faces challenges in addressing the nation's growing deficit, with concerns over cuts to Social Security and tax increas...

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What Does Medicare Not Cover? Eight Things You Should Know

Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.

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Longer consultations for women with endometriosis

The federal budget will provide almost $50 million allowing for longer specialist appointments subsidised by Medicare for women with endometriosis.

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