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Telehealth company bulk-billing patients at the same time as charging a fee, documents show

Systemic rorting of Medicare is artificially inflating official statistics that almost nine out of 10 patients are bulk-billed by their doctor and don't pay any out-of-pocket costs.

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3 Recession-Resistant Stocks to Buy in 2022

Persistent inflationary pressure and consecutive rate hikes have hit the U.S. economy’s growth prospects and raised fears of a recession. Amid this, investing in defensive stocks Coca-Cola (KO), Humana (HUM), and Casey’s General Stores (CASY) could be wise. Read on….

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The Loop: Echuca residents prepare for second flood peak, Medicare fraud claims, and *that* photo of Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez

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Federal government describes reports of Medicare fraud as 'troubling', AMA condemns 'unjustified slur' on doctors

The federal government labels an investigation uncovering widespread rorting of Medicare as "troubling", ordering a report from the Health Department.

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Watch: Victoria’s flood disaster, $100m fine for Star, bombshell claim about Prince Andrew pic

Watch: Victoria's flood disaster. Sydney's Star casino expected to be slapped with $100 million fine. Medicare rorts causing taxpayers billions of dollars

The New Daily

'Shocking': Medicare rorted by up to $8 billion a year

The federal government has "put the crooks on notice" amid reports the Medicare system is being rorted by up to $8 billion a year.

Newcastle Herald

Medicare rorts claims to be investigated

Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered his department to examine claims the Medicare system was being rorted by billions of dollars each year.

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Expert estimates $8 billion a year lost to Medicare fraud and waste

Doctors are abusing the $28 billion Medicare system, at times putting patients at risk, billing dead people and falsifying patient records, all to boost profits, according to the findings of an expert.

ABC News

The Loop: 'Very heavy fighting' in Ukrainian hot spots, Australian Steelers win World Wheelchair Rugby Championship

What Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories.

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House GOP’s Scalise defends Medicare, Social Security plans

Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., the number two House Republican, defended his party’s approach to Medicare and Social Security, which has become a campaign issue ahead of U.S. midterm elections in November.

Tribune News Service

Dire state of Canberra region bulk billing options revealed

Canberra has some of the lowest bulk billing rates in the nation.

The Canberra Times

Social Security boost seen as unlikely to help Dems at polls

The news that 70 million people will see an 8.7% boost in their Social Security checks next year came just weeks before Election Day, but it's unlikely to give Democrats the edge they're desperately seeking at the polls

The Independent UK

Biden, campaigning with Rep. Katie Porter, promotes actions to lower prescription drug costs

IRVINE, Calif. — President Joe Biden and Rep. Katie Porter sought to focus voters’ attention on Democrats’ work to lower the cost of prescription drugs during an event in Orange County on Friday afternoon.

Los Angeles Times

White House trolls GOP with Rick Scott's own words

It's a new sign Democrats plan to run against Scott in the final midterm stretch.

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Kiplinger

Medicare Open Enrollment Occurs Annually from October to December — Here's What You Need to Know

Medicare open enrollment is underway. Here's what you need to get done.

Salon

Debate audience laughs at Ron Johnson

Johnson was repeatedly laughed at and booed during debate with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes

Axios

Biden to sign executive order aimed at lowering drug costs

It's Biden's last push to position the Democratic party as a champion for lowering health care costs.

Tribune News Service

Health care looms in Georgia election even as voters move on to other issues

ATLANTA — Marcy Miller is worried about inflation. Every time she goes to her local Winn-Dixie on Saint Simons Island, she said, it seems prices have gone up yet again.

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Buchanan touts business success in bid for Ways and Means slot

Rep. Vern Buchanan is pitching a sharp pro-business focus as he seeks the top Republican spot on the House Ways and Means Committee

Tribune News Service

Allison Schrager: Enjoy the Social Security bump now. You'll pay later

Social Security is known as the third rail of politics. President Joe Biden has pounced on all who dare even think about curtailing the retirement program. In fact, this week cash-strapped retirees will get the biggest cost-of-living increase in 40 years, an 8.7% boost to protect them from inflation.

ABC News

Optus customers affected by data breach do not need new passports, chief executive says

The telco's chief executive, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, says it is thanks to a number of government agencies that people can now "continue with their travel plans and feel safe and secure".

Tribune News Service

Abortion bans are motivating midterm voters, poll shows

Half of voters say the Supreme Court’s decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion has made them more motivated to vote in next month’s midterm elections, with enthusiasm growing especially among Democrats and those living in states with abortion bans, according to a new poll from KFF.

The Independent UK

How Social Security works and what to know about its future

Tens of millions of older Americans will see a major increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment (or COLA) is added to Social Security payments

Chicago Sun-Times

Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% next year

The Social Security Administration said the estimated average monthly Social Security benefit for all retired workers will be $1,827 starting in January.

Tribune News Service

Social Security benefits see highest jump in 40 years. Here’s what to expect

Social Security beneficiaries are set to get the largest boost to their benefits in four decades.

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