The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Optus CEO says federal police are ‘all over’ post with ultimatum demanding $1m within four days after massive data breach

A Melbourne GP warns quality healthcare could soon be reserved for the rich with the poor and vulnerable left in Australia's clogged hospital waiting rooms.

WASHINGTON — Rising GOP pushback against a short-term stopgap funding bill into December that would pave the way for a lame-duck omnibus package is at minimum a political headache for party leaders, and at worst points to market-rattling brinkmanship around fiscal deadlines next year.

GOP pushback against a stopgap funding bill is a political headache for party leaders, and could point to fiscal brinkmanship next year.

Sam Black says the sudden loss of bulk-billing at her local medical centre is a "big hit for a rural community", and means she can't afford to see a doctor.

The Inflation Reduction Act gives Medicare historic new powers to limit prescription drug prices. But the pharmaceutical industry is already lobbying to dull their impact.

Australasian College of Emergency Medicine president-elect Stephen Gourley says a complete rethink of the way health services are funded is needed to address the sector's crisis.

Using a financial adviser for your investment needs is 100% on brand, but what about all the other parts of your retirement life

Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these inflationary times. Yet many don’t realize help is available, and some notable programs that offer financial assistance are underused.