The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

I could not, in good conscience, vote for the debt ceiling bill

This bill cuts programs for the most vulnerable, and is totally unnecessary – why doesn’t Biden invoke the 14th amendment?

The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2023

The digital health divide is working against many people on Medicare. How some groups want to address this 'urgent problem'

Among people age 65 and older, just 44% use tablets and only 61% have smartphones, according to Pew Research Center.

Fortune · Jun 2, 2023

Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio tells donors DeSantis electability is a "myth"

"When Swing State voters learn about certain DeSantis positions, his support craters."

Axios · Jun 1, 2023

House surgeon assaulted by patient at Chennai’s Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, doctors go on protest

The Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital police have arrested the patient from Thirunindravur in Tiruvallur district under several sections of the IPC and provisions of the Tamil Nadu Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage or Loss to Property) Act, 2008. 

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Debt limit deal is in place, but budget deficit is still a multi-decade challenge for US government

Even with new spending restraints included in the congressional debt limit deal, the U.S. government’s deficits are still on course to keep climbing to record levels over the next few decades

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Tech is vital to Chicago’s Black-owned businesses

Some of the tools that enabled us to adapt our small businesses during the pandemic are under threat as Congress considers legislation to regulate technology companies, a South Side business owner writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2023

CVS Health (CVS) vs. MedAvail Holdings (MDVL): Which Is the Better Buy?

The drug store industry is well positioned for long-term growth thanks to the growing demand for prescription drugs. Let’s compare CVS Health (CVS) and MedAvail (MDVL) in this space to determine which is better positioned to capitalize on the industry’s solid growth prospects….

StockNews.com · May 29, 2023

Government reopens GP Access, reinstating care as a priority

After 16 months of being closed, the GP Access After Hours service at the Calvary Mater Hospital has reopened

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2023

Where do things stand as the US rolls back debt ceiling deadline?

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the agency will run out of funds to meet financial obligations by June 5.

Al Jazeera · May 26, 2023

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pushes back forecast of potential US default date to June 5

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the projected debt ceiling deadline is extended to June 5, four days later than previously estimated.

ABC News · May 26, 2023