The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Despite decades of effort in the war against cancer, screening tests are available for only five types of the disease, representing less than one-third of all cases.

It would be a mistake for Australia to narrow its health reform agenda to ignore access to new medicines

President makes comments in Florida speech, vowing to safeguard programs ahead of anticipated 2024 re-election campaign

US president has accused Republican Party members of threatening to cut programmes like Medicare and Social Security.

TAMPA — President Joe Biden took Air Force One to Tampa on Thursday to tout the accomplishments of his administration so far, and to try to convince Floridians that he is the leader who will help reduce health care costs in the state with the highest percentage of seniors in…

Drugmakers will be required to pay Medicare back for price increases that outpace inflation. The industry is expected to put up a fight over implementation.

And increase total health care costs to boot.

The SA government is accused of choosing to look after certain communities while neglecting others.

"Republicans have told us over and over again that they want to cut Social Security," advocacy group warns

Last financial year, the Australian government spent almost A$29 billion on Medicare. Most was spent on primary care – a patient’s usual first contact with the health system when sick or injured, such as GP, allied health and diagnostic services. Every year, this spending increases.

Watch as Joe Biden discusses his plan to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare, and lower healthcare costs.