The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

US Govt Sends Drugmakers Initial Offers In Price Talks

The US government said it was making initial offers to drugmakers Thursday as part of Medicare negotiations meant to lower the prices many older Americans would pay for 10 medicines.

International Business Times · Feb 1, 2024

'I'd worry if it was cancer': Pensioner furious at $365 fee for MRI scan

She was concerned the mass could be cancerous.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2024

Medicare makes opening bid to pharma companies in talks to lower drug costs

Biden administration says public health insurance program has made initial offers for 10 of most commonly used medicines

The Guardian - US · Feb 1, 2024

Medicare turns 40: is Australia’s ‘little green card’ keeping up with changing health needs?

Medicare’s universality under threat as chronic disease, mental illness and an aging population increase out-of-pocket costs, experts say

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024

Albanese government declares bulk-billing rise, as Medicare turns 40

Bulk-billing rates can confuse, but government claims a win.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 31, 2024

Taking pressure off Australians the priority for 2024

Taking cost-of-living pressure off Australians the government's priority for 2024

Newcastle Herald · Jan 30, 2024

Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research Give Cause for Optimism

Advances in Alzheimer’s research raise hopes of preventing and someday curing the senior plague.

Kiplinger · Jan 29, 2024

GPs in 'most parlous state' since birth of Medicare

Mark Butler says GP clinics are in in their most parlous state since the beginning of Medicare, as the scheme prepares to mark 40 years in operation.

AAP · Jan 28, 2024

Merck, Johnson & Johnson CEOs agree to appear before Senate HELP  - Roll Call

Two drug company CEOs have agreed to testify before the Senate HELP Committee on drug prices, avoiding a scheduled subpoena vote on Jan. 31.

Roll Call · Jan 26, 2024

Don’t Let a Medicare Mistake Haunt Your Retirement

It’s vital to carefully consider your options so that you get the appropriate coverage for your specific needs.

Kiplinger · Jan 25, 2024