The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Queensland commits to ban charging sexual assault victims without Medicare for examination

Announcement follows Guardian Australia report on calls to end practice, victim’s $800 bill

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2022

Dems try again on drug prices

Reconciliation is back.

Axios · Jul 7, 2022

Dems want to tax high earners to protect Medicare solvency

Senate Democrats want to boost taxes on some high earners and use the money to extend the solvency of Medicare

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Applied UV Receives MedLine Follow-On Order For Air Purification System

Applied UV Inc (NASDAQ:AUVI) said its exclusive North American Scientific Air Management healthcare distribution partner MedLine had placed a follow-on order for its patented S200 mobile air purification system. The order is in support of the company’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Policy. The CMS policy provides funding available for long-term care…

Benzinga · Jul 5, 2022

GP wait times increase as Australia faces 'perfect storm' of flu, COVID and doctor shortage

If you've gone online to book a GP, you might find getting a timely appointment with the doctor of your choice harder than it used to be. You're not alone.

ABC News · Jul 4, 2022

Overturning Roe v Wade has opened the door for abortion bans and restrictions in the US. Could it happen here, too?

Thousands across Australia took to the streets on the weekend to protest against the United States Roe v Wade ruling, with some protesters afraid that Australia's laws protecting a person's rights to abortion are "fragile".

ABC News · Jul 4, 2022

As drugmakers cut off discounts, providers fret for low-income patients

Hospitals and community and rural health clinics that serve low-income patients say drug manufacturers have threatened their financial stability by dramatically cutting back their participation in a federal drug discount program that saves those health providers millions of dollars a year.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2022

Doctors' meagre 65 cent rise in Medicare consultation rebate 'insulting'

GPs are warning a marginal pay rise could further accelerate the loss of doctors from rural and regional Australia after a Medicare rebate increase left them with just 65 cents more for a bulk-billed appointment.

ABC News · Jul 1, 2022

McConnell warns Dems of fallout for reviving Biden bill

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is threatening to derail a bill designed to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the United States if Democrats revive their stalled climate and social policy package

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Senate drafts last-ditch drug pricing plan ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are scraping together a last-minute plan to let Medicare negotiate prices directly with manufacturers for some prescription drugs ahead of the midterm elections, according to a summary of the plan obtained by CQ Roll Call.

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2022