News briefs ‘A silent surge’: While the newest omicron subvariant drives up COVID cases in Florida, effects are mild Tribune News Service · May 13, 2022
What ABC readers asked us about the 2022 federal election We asked ABC readers what they wanted to know about the federal election and received thousands of submissions. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. ABC News · May 12, 2022
Congress should protect access to health care at pharmacies The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act would ensure that patients maintain access to pandemic-related care provided by pharmacists by reimbursing them through Medicare. Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2022
New senior-focused ads from Democrats hit Scott’s plans for Medicare, Social Security WASHINGTON — Democrats are launching an ad campaign targeting seniors to highlight Sen. Rick Scott‘s push to have Congress to reauthorize legislation every five years. Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022
New senior-focused ads from Democrats hit Scott’s plans for Medicare, Social Security - Roll Call DNC Facebook ads aimed at seniors in Senate battleground states use Fox News footage to warn about threat to Medicare, Social Security. Roll Call · May 12, 2022
Fact checking Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in the third leaders' debate The third leaders' debate was a much more subdued affair than the fiery, more shouty previous clash between the two leaders. But in politics, less shouting doesn't necessarily mean fewer furphies. ABC News · May 12, 2022
‘Almost impossible to get bulk billed’: patients avoid seeing doctors due to out-of-pocket costs ‘I try to keep the gap between doctor visits as long as possible’ says 86-year-old of the cost to see a GP The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022
Morrison & Albanese Said ‘Mate’ More This Month Than ‘Women’s Safety’ & ‘Housing Affordability’ Normal stuff. Pedestrian.tv · May 11, 2022
Biden elevates Sen. Rick Scott as economic policy adversary WASHINGTON — The White House is all-in on elevating the profile of Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott, but does it do so at its own peril? Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022
Calls to streamline immigration process for health professionals to address 'serious' worker shortage Medical bodies say red tape and an overly complicated visa process is deterring talented workers from moving to Australia. ABC News · May 10, 2022
‘Look at their agenda’: Biden hits out at GOP as he touts plans to tackle inflation ‘I happen to think it's a good thing when American families have a little more money in their pockets at the end of the month. But Republicans in Congress don't seem to think so,’ Biden says The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Biden elevates Rick Scott as economic policy adversary - Roll Call The White House is all-in on elevating the profile of Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott, but do they do so at their own peril? Roll Call · May 10, 2022
The campaign behind California dialysis initiative files signatures for a place on the November ballot Californians for Kidney Dialysis Patient Protection filed 692,521 raw signatures to place an initiative on the November ballot. The measure would enact staffing requirements, reporting requirements, ownership disclosure, and closing requirements for chronic dialysis clinics. The ballot initiative would also prohibit clinics from refusing to care for a patient based… Ballotpedia · May 9, 2022
Benzinga · May 9, 2022 Here's Why RBC Capital Raised Price Target On Cigna Cigna Corp (NYSE:CI) posted 1Q22 adjusted EPS well above expectations on enterprise-wide growth, with a particularly solid performance in specialty pharmacy and better than expected MCR on lower testing and treatment costs. The company raised FY22 guidance on 1Q outperformance. The analysts raised the price target to $272 from $235, with a Sector Perform rating. …
ABC News · May 9, 2022 Cutting through the accusations and acrimony to get to the facts of the second leaders' debate The second leaders' debate on the Nine Network was full of accusations and acrimony. RMIT ABC Fact Check cuts through the shouting to bring you the facts.
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2022 Rivals face off in second leaders’ debate – as it happened This blog is now closed
ABC News · May 7, 2022 Coalition marks Mother's Day with election pledge aimed at aspiring parents with genetic diseases or cancer Cancer patients and Australians at risk of passing on genetic conditions to their children will receive Medicare rebates to subsidise the costs of egg, sperm or embryo storage as part of a $53 million Coalition election pledge that also funds additional postnatal care.
The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2022 ‘A great big lie’: researcher disputes government claim that 90% of GP visits are bulk-billed The Consumers Health Forum says it too has ‘been sceptical for some time about claims of high rates of bulk billing’
ABC News · May 7, 2022 Overwhelming support for federal government to pay for aged care wage increase, Vote Compass shows Aged care worker Carlton Williams also has a hospitality job to makes ends meet — and says he gets "paid more to pour drinks and wait tables" than to "look after someone's life".
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022 ‘Health system in distress’: how ambulance ramping became a major problem Experts say hiring more paramedics and creating new beds isn’t a silver bullet to fixing deeper issue in our health systems
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2022 Biden isn’t serious about forgiving student debt. ‘Means-testing’ is a con The Biden administration’s proposal is cynicism masquerading as populism — and it will enrage everyone and hurt the Democrats’ electoral chances
Benzinga · May 5, 2022 MDXG: 1Q:22 Financial and Operational Results By John Vandermosten, CFA NASDAQ:MDXG READ THE FULL MDXG RESEARCH REPORT
Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022 Medicare surprise: Drug plan prices touted during open enrollment can rise within a month Something strange happened between the time Linda Griffith signed up for a new Medicare prescription drug plan during last fall’s enrollment period and when she tried to fill her first prescription in January.
The Conversation · May 5, 2022 Abortion is no longer a crime in Australia. So why is it still so hard to access? A leak of draft court documents reveals Roe v. Wade – which has broadly guaranteed abortion rights in the United States since 1973 – may be overturned.