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Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

A new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients

The Independent UK

Social Security Gets Small Spotlight On Republican Debate Stage

Views on Social Security and retirement age were noted by presidential hopefuls in the third Republican debate.

Kiplinger

How does America care for the elderly?

In 2030, 73 million Americans — 21% of the population — will be 65 years or older.

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Where 2024 Republican candidate Nikki Haley stands on the issues

Former UN ambassador differs from the bulk of the GOP field when it comes to abortion, social security, and foreign policy — and has been forced to clarify her stance on China

The Independent UK

MyGov to use face or fingerprint recognition instead of passwords in bid to fight scams

Announcement of change to Australians’ accounts from 2024 comes amid concern over ‘scam-in-a-box kits’ being sold on dark web

The Guardian - AU

FDA approves Zepbound, a new obesity drug that will take on Wegovy

Eli Lilly said the obesity medicine, which helped adults in clinical studies lose about 20% of their body weight, will be available in the U.S. by the end of the year. The list price will be $1,060.

WEKU

Medicaid Disenrollment Surpasses 10 Million People

The unwinding of the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision has led to the disenrollment of over 10 million people – and that number could double.

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Are You Ready to Retire? Find Out With This 10-Item Checklist

It’s critical to consider these core aspects of a successful retirement, both financial- and lifestyle-related, before you walk away from your career.

Kiplinger

A Senate Inquiry Into Australia’s ADHD Treatment Found It Needs A Massive Overhaul

A senate inquiry into Australia's treatment of ADHD has found it needs big improvements in support, diagnosis, and consistency.

Pedestrian.tv

How to protect yourself from Medicare scams—and what to do if you become a victim

“Open Enrollment is prime time for Medicare beneficiaries to be targeted."

Fortune

Telehealth should cover specialist appointments: AMA

The Australian Medical Association doesn't agree with a proposal to scrap Medicare funding for initial telehealth appointments with non-GP specialists.

AAP

Staffing boost returns humans to Centrelink services

Thousands more frontline workers are being hired to improve Centrelink and Medicare services, in line with recommendations from the robodebt royal commission.

AAP

‘Scam-in-a-box’: MyGov suspends thousands of accounts linked to dark web fraud kits

Exclusive: Scams utilise phishing attacks on Centrelink, ATO and Medicare accounts using obtained login details

The Guardian - AU

High Healthcare Costs Can Cause Even the Insured To Skip Care

People are struggling with healthcare costs regardless of their insurance status, a new study from The Commonwealth Fund finds.

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Weighing a Roth Conversion? Don’t Overlook These Five Factors

Conversions to Roth IRAs can have wide-ranging consequences on your finances, so look at the big picture before you make your move.

Reason

87% of Americans Want Politicians To Do Something Before Social Security Runs Out of Money

Entitlement reform has long been considered a third rail in American politics, but that perspective might be changing.

Newcastle Herald

'Groceries or the doctor': bulk-billing incentives begin

'A long way to go in strengthening Medicare.'

AAP

Financial boost for GPs to increase bulk billing

The bulk-billing incentive for doctors will be tripled in a targeted bid to enable more children, pensioners and healthcare card holders to see a GP for free.

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Medicare to Broaden Access to Mental Health Care in 2024

Medicare is set to expand its coverage of mental health care services in 2024. Here's what you need to know.

Salon

With Mike Johnson, incels seize the GOP

The Louisiana congressman's career has been centered around his bitter obsession with other people's sex lives

Fortune

5 common—and costly—Medicare Open Enrollment mistakes

As millions of current and new Medicare beneficiaries evaluate the insurance that’s right for them, an expert offers some suggestions to avoid costly errors.

Kiplinger

Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?

MA plans add benefits that original Medicare lacks, often for $0 premiums. The catch? There are significant downsides to consider.

Salon

Johnson was top lawyer for hate group

Johnson was a leader for Alliance Defending Freedom, which wrote the abortion ban that led to the downfall of “Roe"

Salon

Mike Johnson pushed big Medicare cuts

"It's right on his website"

The Guardian - AU

Poorer Australian regions lose out in ‘flawed’ allocation of doctors, GP body says

System of identifying shortages leads to skewing of resources towards wealthier areas, according to Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

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