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Social Security’s 2027 COLA Will Be Announced Oct. 14 — Here’s What Determines the Final Number

Millions of Social Security recipients are less than two weeks away from learning how much their benefits will increase next year. The 2027 Social Security...

Saving Advice · 1h ago

Would You Rather Work 5 More Years and Retire Richer or Leave the Job at 62?

Imagine reaching your 62nd birthday with enough money to retire, but knowing another five years at work could leave you considerably better off financially. Do...

Saving Advice · 2h ago

Data expert issues warning after Medicare AI hack

A technology security expert has warned the government that its understanding of its own data systems is not up to scratch.

AAP · 3h ago

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Bill easing seniors’ wheelchair upgrade costs clears Senate

Legislation reversing a decade of Medicare payment policy that made it too expensive for many seniors to buy ultra-lightweight manual wheelchairs is on its way to President Donald Trump’s desk after the Senate quietly cleared it late Wednesday night. As one of the chamber’s last acts before adjourning for the…

Roll Call · 5h ago

Medicare Advantage Plans Are Finalizing 2027 Changes — 7 Things to Check Before October 15

Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 deserve a closer look before October 15, when the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period begins. A plan that covered a familiar doctor, affordable prescriptions, and convenient specialist visits this year may offer different terms next year.

The Free Financial Advisor · 8h ago

California men allegedly billed Medicare $3.5M, switched firms after fraud checks denied claims

Nouman Mustafa and Mohsin Khan have been charged with healthcare fraud for filing false claims to Medicare through fictitious businesses that lacked physical locations for medical supplies. They reportedly sourced personal data from legitimate Medicare beneficiaries via foreign contacts. To avoid detection, they frequently changed company identities, leading to arrests…

The Times of India · 9h ago

Same Infusion Drugs Cost Employer Health Plans 102% More on Average at Hospital Clinics Than Doctors' Offices

Hospital clinics were paid 102% more on average than doctors' offices for the same infusion drugs. What cancer and autoimmune patients can ask.

Medical Daily · 11h ago

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Elevance Will Stop Paying Hospital Rates for Some Off-Campus Clinic Care, a Shift That Could Trim Facility Fees

Elevance Health will pay for some care at hospital-owned off-campus clinics at lower rates in 2026 and 2027. Here is how facility fees work and what to check.

Medical Daily · 19h ago

Did Medicare Pay for a Test You Never Received? CMS’s Latest Fraud Crackdown Gives You a Reason to Look

When your Medicare Summary Notice arrives, it’s easy to glance at the amount you owe and ignore everything Medicare paid behind the scenes. CMS’s latest...

Saving Advice · 22h ago

You Love Your Medicare Plan — Do You Still Need to Compare It Every Year?

Finding a Medicare plan that works well can feel like winning a small bureaucratic lottery: your doctors accept it, your prescriptions are covered, and the...

Saving Advice · 23h ago

Average Medicare Advantage Premium Falls to $12 for 2027 as Florida, Ohio, and Illinois Lose Dozens of Plans

The average 2027 Medicare Advantage premium falls to $12, but plans are leaving some states. What seniors should check before the Oct. 15 enrollment.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Henderson Hospital Stops Delivering Babies September 30, and Expectant Parents in Henderson and Boulder City Need a Plan

Henderson Hospital ends labor, delivery, and NICU care around 7 p.m. Sept. 30. Steps expectant parents in Henderson and Boulder City should take now.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

15 Million Americans Have No General Surgeon in Their County, and 434 Rural Hospitals Lack a Local Surgeon

A JACS study finds that about 15 million Americans live in a county with no general surgeon. What it means for emergencies like appendicitis and rural care.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

BMI Rules Leave Some High-Risk Adults Outside GLP-1 Eligibility as Danish-Led Analysis Raises New Coverage Questions

An EASD 2026 analysis found that about half of adults with a BMI of 25 to 26.9 had heart risk similar to that of GLP-1-eligible patients. What it means for coverage.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

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Medical Daily · Sep 30

Hearing Aids Did Not Lower Two-Year Dementia Rates in Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment, but Hearing Care Matters

A JAMA Neurology trial found that hearing aids did not cut 2-year dementia rates in older adults with MCI. Why families should still treat hearing loss.

Saving Advice · Sep 29

Your Parents Say Their House Is Fine — Check These 8 Fall Hazards When You Visit

Your parents may insist they’ve lived in their house for 30 years without a problem, but familiarity can make small safety hazards remarkably easy to...

Saving Advice · Sep 29

What Happens If You Do Nothing During Medicare Open Enrollment?

Medicare Open Enrollment arrives every fall with advertisements, mailers, phone calls, and warnings that can make it seem as though every beneficiary has to choose...

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Trump Launches America.gov AI Search for 29,000 Federal Sites, but Passport Applications Are Not Live Yet

President Donald Trump has launched America.gov, an AI-powered portal designed to help users find US federal services, with passport applications and Medicare enrolment planned for later integration.

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AAP · Sep 29

'They've had time': warning on AI self regulation

AI companies have had ample time to police themselves and now the days of self-regulation are over, the eSafety Commissioner is warning.

The Independent UK · Sep 29

What is America.gov? Trump launches AI website for government services

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The Guardian - US · Sep 29

RFK Jr outlines expansive vision for collecting US health data at Maha event

Health secretary calls for medical and lifestyle details to be sent to doctors and AI to address ‘chronic disease epidemic’

Medical Daily · Sep 29

Only 3% of Older Cancer Patients with Depression Started Psychotherapy Within Four Weeks of Their Diagnosis

Only 3% of Medicare cancer patients with depression began psychotherapy within four weeks of diagnosis. What the study found and what Medicare covers.

The Conversation · Sep 29

OpenAI promises to ‘do better’ and ‘rebuild trust with Australians’

OpenAI has committed to “rebuilding trust with Australians” in a lengthy apologetic statement outlining what happened in its model’s breach of a Services Australia site and its remedial actions and plans.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29

Revealed: the five-paragraph email OpenAI used to inform Australia about agent attack

Executive to front parliamentary committee on AI as ministers reveal how brief message telling them about hack was signed off ‘best’

AAP · Sep 29

Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach

The company behind a rogue AI agent that breached national data appears to be co-operating well with the government, but the reason why is not simple.

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