Trump, Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk unveil deals to cut obesity drug prices
U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event to make an announcement from the Oval Office at the White…
Medicare will officially reduce payments for surgeries, outpatient procedures
Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Medicare on Friday…
Super withdrawals for dental soar to new heights, prompting calls for more oral health funding
A 12-fold increase in Australians raiding their retirement nest eggs to fund expensive dental treatments in recent years…
Major Medicare change to help millions just days away amid $7.9 billion overhaul: ‘Big expansion’
Anthony Albanese’s changes to Medicare on November 1 are designed to get more GP clinics bulk-billing. (Source: Getty)…
Social Security 2.8% COLA 2026 benefit increase explained
Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty Images The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social…
Medicare payments to doctors paused as shutdown drags on
Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. The Centers for…
How a government shutdown may affect federal agencies
The federal government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public services and the…
Trump tariff threat looms over robotics and medical devices
A Fanuc robotic arm moves bins of products during a media tour of the Amazon.com Inc. DAB2 fulfillment…
Pensioners left ‘waiting to die’ in regional Victoria as specialist healthcare costs rise
Eddie and Wendy Rushforth worked their whole lives but now, in their own words, say they’re “sitting at…
CBO: Trump’s tax law could lead to $491B in Medicare cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal budget deficits caused by President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law could trigger…
These Are the Communities Most Likely to be Hurt By Hospital Closures and Medicaid Cuts
As Congress negotiated the details of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a parade of independent analyses warned about…
Federal government will face pressure to add dental to Medicare, amid ‘overwhelming’ wait times
Queensland pensioner Don Batty has always looked after his teeth, but age has taken its toll. These days,…