The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

‘Treated as a third-class citizen’: patients who need Medicare most struggle to find a GP who bulk bills

As more doctors charge for appointments some people are being forced to limit GP visits or travel long distances for affordable care

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act may have little impact on inflation

With inflation raging near its highest level in four decades, Congress is poised to approve President Joe Biden’s signature Inflation Reduction Act

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022

Budget bill clears as Democrats seek to head off midterm losses - Roll Call

The House on Friday cleared a climate, health and tax package salvaging key parts of Democrats’ domestic agenda.

Roll Call · Aug 12, 2022

Why is my doctor no longer bulk billing and is Medicare in crisis?

Increasingly, GPs in Australia say the amount they are reimbursed is not enough to cover expenses, and they have little option but to pass costs on to patients

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2022

‘Bulk billing is almost non-existent’: Tasmanian councils turn to ratepayers to prop up flailing GP clinics

Exclusive: A lack of federal support means several rural areas are using council rates to subsidise health services for vulnerable patients

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2022

I’m off to Bali! It’s like the pandemic never happened. Except it did – and it hurt us all differently

My bag is scanned and gets pulled off for checking. No!!! Why did I pack a can of cold brew coffee?

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2022

White House looks to tout Biden’s successes and stress GOP opposition as midterms loom: ‘There is a contrast here’

“There is a real contrast here, and that contrast will be in front of the country this fall as it looks towards who will lead going forward”

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

Democrats’ midterm prospects perk up as Biden finally hits his stride

Surging job numbers and the Senate passage of the climate bill means Republicans might not win the decisive victory they crave

The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2022

Tristar medical clinics to close across four states and territories after failing to attract a buyer

Regional patients across Victoria, NSW, Canberra and the Northern Territory may be left without a town doctor from Friday with 10 clinics previously owned by the Tristar Medical Group to close.

ABC News · Aug 11, 2022

Senate’s Medicare drug pricing may ripple into private market

Congress is on the verge of passing historic drug pricing legislation that would allow the government to restrict prices for drugs covered by Medicare, but experts disagree on whether drugmakers will shift those costs to the private market.

Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022