The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Albanese accuses Dutton of ‘desperation’ in third debate marked by claims of lying

Coalition leader blames poor polling on Labor attack ads as they trade barbs over Medicare, nuclear and cost of living on Nine’s Great Debate

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025

The Aging Population Surge: What to Expect from the Future of Senior Healthcare

By 2034, adults 65+ will officially outnumber kids in the U.S. for the first time ever. By 2050, we’ll have three times more people over 85 than we do today. That’s not a slow shift. That’s a demographic earthquake—and we are nowhere near ready for it. The issue here is…

inkl · Apr 22, 2025

The government has pledged $10 million for inclusive LGBTQIA+ health care. Here’s what that means

Last week, the federal government announced a $10 million commitment to make Medicare more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ Australians. It aims to improve their access to “inclusive, culturally safe primary care” through training and accreditation for GPs, nurses and other health-care providers.

The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025

Dr. Oz's Swearing-In Ceremony as Head of Medicare and Medicaid Interrupted by His Granddaughter Fainting: 'Get Out Right Now'

Dr. Mehmet Oz's young granddaughter suffered a medical incident just moments after he was sworn in to be the Trump administration's administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, causing remarks to end suddenly.

Latin Times · Apr 19, 2025

Dr Oz Ridiculed for Advising Americans to Use Less Drugs to Reduce Drug Spending: 'Tell That to a Diabetic'

As Dr. Mehmet Oz was sworn in as head of Medicare and Medicaid, he encouraged Americans to reduce drug spending by simply staying healthy.

Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025

How a scandal could knock the wind out of the Florida first lady’s political sails

A charity controversy and GOP unrest threaten Casey DeSantis’s chances of succeeding her husband as governor in 2026

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2025

Vaccines Medicare Covers for Free

The U.S. is experiencing an outbreak of measles and is on track to have the most whooping cough cases since 1948; these vaccines Medicare covers for free can keep you safe.

Kiplinger · Apr 18, 2025

Customer Services are Strained at the SSA. You Should Plan Around These Federal Holidays

If you have a question or need information from a federal agency, check the federal holiday schedule to make sure you get your business done before they close.

Kiplinger · Apr 17, 2025

Trump Admin Also Looking To Use Medicare Data To Find Migrants To Deport: Report

The Trump administration is seeking to use a Medicare database to find undocumented immigrants, The Washington Post reported on Thursday

Latin Times · Apr 17, 2025

Viking Therapeutics Stock Pops But Struggles to Hold Gains

VKTX stock shot higher after announcing a phase 3 trial for its GLP-1 drug candidate; but investors are concerned about a lack of support in Washington

MarketBeat · Apr 16, 2025