The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

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.

Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022

What the 1970s Can Teach Us About Today's Inflationary Politics

Inflation is a problem for politicians. Unfortunately for them, it's not a problem they know how to solve.

Reason · Oct 13, 2022

Nursing home surprise: Advantage plans may shorten stays to less time than Medicare covers

After 11 days in a St. Paul, Minnesota, skilled nursing facility recuperating from a fall, Paula Christopherson, 97, was told by her insurer that she should return home.

Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022

Nebraska policy wonk makes pitch for top Ways and Means slot - Roll Call

While Rep. Adrian Smith brings experience and policy chops, his competitors have won more buzz in the race so far.

Roll Call · Oct 12, 2022

Australia 'facing decade-long GP shortage'

Inadequate funding is making it tougher for medical students to come through the system as the nation faces a predicted shortage of GPs over the coming decade.

AAP · Oct 11, 2022

Democrats shouldn’t focus only on abortion in the midterms. That’s a mistake

America has long faced structural economic crises. Democrats must win on the economy and present a pro-worker agenda

The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2022

Telcos given new powers after Optus breach

Banks and telecommunications companies have been given new powers to respond to financial fraud after Optus was hit with a major cybersecurity breach.

AAP · Oct 9, 2022

Don’t let Medicare cut home health care funding

Lawmakers in Washington need to recognize the importance of home health and take action to protect access to care for the country’s most vulnerable residents.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2022

Government considers centralising digital ID verification on myGov in wake of Optus breach

Experts warn using any single system could have its own cybersecurity weaknesses leaving data vulnerable to misuse

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2022

Nursing home surprise: Medicare Advantage plans covering less time than Medicare covers

Health care providers, nursing home representatives and patient advocates say Medicare Advantage plans increasingly are ending members’ coverage for nursing home and rehabilitation services before patients are healthy enough to go home.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2022