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Brighton doctors clinic closes doors, leaving thousands of Tasmanians without care

This doctors clinic is to close on September 23, meaning its active patient list of 3,000 will need to travel elsewhere for care — and that is very bad news for this mum and her kids.

ABC News

The U.S. diet is deadly. Here are 7 ideas to get Americans eating healthier

The way many Americans eat is fueling chronic disease. Here are seven big ideas from the White House's upcoming nutrition conference for how to improve Americans' diets.

WEKU

How does the government regulate private insurance costs?

Tax credits and cost-sharing reductions can help reduce the cost of premiums, copayments, and deductibles in certain health insurance plans.

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The health of Australian general practice is in rapid decline

Specialising and offering expert care is now much more appealing to young doctors, leaving general practice in limbo.

Crikey

Canberra mum calls for change as Australia struggles amid chronic shortage of psychologists and psychiatrists

Canberra mother Calli Hogan has spent the past three years trying to get a psychological diagnosis for her 8-year-old son. She is calling for access to these services to become easier, while the Australian Association of Psychologists says the federal government should allow provisional psychologists to provide services under Medicare.

ABC News

Decades on Capitol Hill: From civility to open hostility

How has Congress changed in the last four decades

The Independent UK

Patients charged expensive out-of-pocket fees as doctors stop bulk billing

After being bulk billed by her GP for six years, Jayme Lees received an unexpected surprise when her newborn son's check-up incurred a hefty out-of-pocket fee.

ABC News

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Biden’s accomplishments match up well with well-regarded former presidents

Biden has governed from the center and remained sensitive to important issues affecting voters on the left and right.

Chicago Sun-Times

EXPLAINER: Lower prescription prices to take time in new law

After decades of failed attempts, Democrats this month passed legislation that aims to reign in the soaring costs of drugs for some in the United States

The Independent UK

Abrams, Georgia Democrats look to prove 2020 wasn't 'fluke'

Four years ago, Georgia Democrats had a contested primary for governor because the party old guard didn’t believe in Stacey Abrams

The Independent UK

The $18,000 breast biopsy: When having insurance costs you a bundle

When Dani Yuengling felt a lump in her right breast last summer, she tried to ignore it.

Tribune News Service

Insulin cap for Medicare patients signals hope for others

The recent passage of legislation that would limit the cost of insulin for Medicare patients has renewed hope for those pushing for Congress to do more

The Independent UK

These Are the Top Cities Where Baby Boomers Want to Retire

Many of them are the ones you'd expect, but a few retirement destinations on the list may surprise you.

The Street

Bulk-billing psychologists earn as little as $12 an hour, Australian peak body says

One psychologist was forced to close a thriving practice; another waives her fees for ‘desperate’ patients who can’t get a referral because of GP wait times

The Guardian - AU

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How can I get higher Medicare rebates and what is the extended safety net?

As bulk-billing in Australia declines, many families and couples are not aware they could be eligible for higher Medicare rebates

The Street

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: What it Means for Your Taxes

Here’s what’s included in the Inflation Reduction Act and what it can mean for you and your taxes.

WEKU

An $18,000 biopsy? Paying cash might have been cheaper than using her insurance

A hospital's cost calculator said her procedure would be $1,400 for patients without insurance. Instead, the bill was almost $18,000 and, her part was more than $5,000 — the balance of her deductible.

The Conversation

General practices are struggling. Here are 5 lessons from overseas to reform the funding system

New federal Health Minister Mark Butler says primary care is “in worse shape than it’s been in the entire Medicare era” and has made it his top health priority.

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Tribune News Service

Inflation may push Social Security COLA up around 10% in 2023

With inflation near a 40-year high, Social Security could get a historic boost next year to help seniors keep up. The most recent estimate for a 2023 cost of living adjustment (COLA) is 9.6 percent, says Mary Johnson, Social Security and Medicare policy analyst for senior advocacy group the Senior…

Wales Online

Venomous spider bite left mum unable to cuddle kids and at risk of cancer

Jenna Allen was volunteering in Australia when she was bitten by the Redback spider - known as the Australian black widow

Crikey

Australia doesn’t have universal healthcare. You get what you pay for

Australia’s health system is riddled with inequality and compromise. The underpinning principle is not universality, but that you get what you pay for.

Crikey

Our healthcare system should be designed around patients, not providers

While the idea of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce is sound, its makeup is skewed towards medical professionals who benefit from the status quo.

The New Daily

Super benefits: Why superannuation is a compelling vehicle for investment and retirement

Our financial expert Craig Sankey explains the compelling arguments for super as both an investment and retirement vehicle.

ABC News

It’s getting hard to find a GP – these doctors explain why

Doctors say staff shortages and unsustainable funding arrangements are making it harder for patients to receive the care they need.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats launch major effort to sell Inflation Reduction Act to voters

IRVINE, Calif. — Democratic lawmakers, members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet, and allied organizers and activists are kicking off a multipronged public relations campaign aimed at ensuring voters understand — and appreciate the benefits of — the $700-billion climate-change and drug-prices bill that Biden signed Tuesday.

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