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Biden to renew calls to lower health costs at SOTU - Roll Call

Biden adviser calls health policy "a signature issue" for president as he prepares for his State of the Union address.

Roll Call

The human cost of climate-related disasters is acutely undercounted, new study says

A new study counts the human health costs from increasingly costly and dangerous extreme weather in the U.S.

WEKU

Lawmakers push changes to CBO scoring for preventive health - Roll Call

Bill would make it easier for CBO to score preventive health measures over a longer period of time - up to 30 years.

Roll Call

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Brian Riedl: Who Bankrupted Us More—Trump or Biden?

"I'm concerned about a Trump-Biden rematch," argues Riedl. "You have two presidents with two of the worst fiscal records of the past 100 years."

Reason

Why You Should Care About Your 2026 Taxes Now

It's not to early to prepare for the possibility that your taxes will go up in 2026.

Kiplinger

Is a Roth Conversion for You? Seven Factors to Consider

The taxes you’re facing on your tax-deferred retirement savings don’t have to be so daunting. Check here to find out if you're a candidate for a Roth conversion.

Kiplinger

Her air-ambulance ride wasn't covered by Medicare. It will cost her family $81,739

A frugal Tennessee resident opted out of Medicare Part B, which carries $175 monthly premiums. Now her heirs face a huge bill for an air-ambulance ride.

WEKU

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UnitedHealth Questioned On Potential Patient Data Leaked in Cyberattack

As UnitedHealth begins a staged processing of $14B in claims backlog, a lawmaker wants to know exactly which Medicare records and other patient data were compromised in the breach.

Kiplinger

Health package talks break down amid broader spending feud - Roll Call

Lawmakers have scaled back an ambitious health care agenda amid spending fights and have eliminated more ambitious health proposals.

Roll Call

Foodsmart's Foodscripts Program Revolutionizes Healthcare With Telenutrition

Discover how Medicare Advantage plans and Foodsmart's innovative programs are revolutionizing healthy eating habits and improving health outcomes.

Top News

10 Things to Know About Working in Retirement

Working in retirement could give you more money but also could impact some benefits.

Kiplinger

Health Care Costs in Retirement: Budgeting for a Healthy Future

Many factors affect your health care costs as you age, including where you live, your Medicare selections and whether you have long-term care insurance.

Kiplinger

Political porkies are becoming ever more brazen. We all need to call them out

Australian truth in advertising laws might help weed out absolute howlers and set a norm – but the media has a role to play too

The Guardian - AU

The bulk billing rebate needs some urgent attention

'My GP and specialist visits are more than monthly'

Newcastle Herald

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AAP

Awards to honour healthcare workers who are a cut above

The Stronger Medicare Awards will honour doctors, nurses and medical clinics from across Australia for their work in their healthcare sector.

The Guardian - AU

Australia lost hundreds of fully subsidised GP clinics in the past year – how does your area rank?

Guardian data analysis finds the number of dedicated bulk-billing practices has fallen dramatically, with a 28% drop in one electorate

Newcastle Herald

Hunter's bulk-billing decline revealed: it's Medicare but not as we know it

Medicare bulk-billing system was supposed to be 'universal'.

Kiplinger

Six Financial Actions to Take the Year Before You Retire, From a Financial Planner

Having your income, health care and tax plans in place before you exit the day job can make it more likely that you'll have a happy retirement.

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Newcastle Herald

Albanese vows to 'keep fighting' to restore bulk-billing

Medicare urgent care clinics have attracted huge demand.

Roll Call

Democrats, unions ramp up pressure against fiscal commission - Roll Call

A proposed fiscal commission to fast-track deficit reduction measures, already under attack from the right, also faces a stepped-up assault from the left.

Capital & Main

A Hospital’s Overflowing Emergency Room, Our Sick Health System

Thousands of low-income patients cannot survive without MLK Hospital. The South L.A. hospital cannot survive on what it is paid by public insurance.

International Business Times

Early Retirement vs. Bigger Checks: Boomers Face Key Social Security Decision

As boomers hit "peak 65," but delaying claims until 70 maximizes benefits and requires proactive planning for a secure retirement.

Roll Call

Physicians lobby Congress on Medicare pay cuts - Roll Call

Lawmakers have so far this year been unable to reverse physician payment cuts included in a 2015 Medicare reimbursement law.

Kiplinger

Seven Steps to Plan for Every Aspect of Retirement

It’s more than just getting paperwork in order, making a plan for Social Security and strategizing on taxes. Your bucket list needs some attention, too.

WEKU

Hospitals are fighting a Medicare payment fix that would save tax dollars

Medicare pays hospitals about double what it pays other providers for the same services. The hospital lobby is fighting hard to make sure a switch to "site-neutral payments" doesn't become law.

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