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Magnetic therapy an option when depression won’t lift

Magnet therapy for treatment-resistant depression is expensive in the private sector, but subsidised by Medicare.

The New Daily

Once cushioned from lawmaker scrutiny, hospitals see a shift - Roll Call

The shift follows the COVID-19 pandemic, when Congress poured $178 billion into helping hospitals offset financial losses and care for more patients.

Roll Call

Merck sues to block lower Medicare costs

The company claims that the plan to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices violates the First and Fifth Amendments

Salon

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We’re feeling their age

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells says our growing ageing population means an aged care levy should be part of funding discussions, and former Coalition-now independent MP Gareth Ward will not be barred from NSW Parliament.

Crikey

Biogen Rises As 'Relatively Benign' FDA Documents Suggest An Alzheimer's Approval Is Near

Biogen stock rose Wednesday after the FDA posted documents that suggest the agency will approve Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi.

Investors Business Daily

New data reveals growing gap between specialist fees and Medicare coverage

Patient advocates say more needs to be done to reduce out-of-pocket costs and improve the health literacy of Australians

The Guardian - AU

Merck Sues HHS, Claims Drug Price Negotiation Program Violates First and Fifth Amendment

Pharma has a "choice": Negotiate with HHS or pay $10 million "tax" per day.

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Merck sues federal government, calling plan to negotiate Medicare drug prices 'extortion'

Merck is suing the federal government over a plan to negotiate Medicare drug prices, calling the program a sham equivalent to extortion

The Independent UK

Merck Delivers First Legal Blow To Biden's Medicare Negotiation Plan, Calling It A 'Sham'

Merck sued the Biden administration Tuesday, saying a drug-pricing law is a "sham." The legal battle will impact pharmaceutical stocks.

Investors Business Daily

Manchester Arena Inquiry: Top cop says Greater Manchester Police has learned lessons from its failures

Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods said the attack was now 'in the DNA' of the force, which was now 'far better prepared'

Manchester Evening News

Mike Pence officially enters 2024 US presidential race, pitting himself against former boss Donald Trump – as it happened

Former vice president filed papers on Monday; Democrats criticise Haley on abortion stance after CNN town hall

The Guardian - US

Five things the US debt-ceiling deal suggests about the future

Now that Biden has signed the deal into law, what can we expect in the next 17 months leading up to the 2024 election?

The Guardian - US

Nikki Haley takes aim at Trump and DeSantis during CNN town hall

"All you're doing is leaving it for the next president, and that’s leaving a lot of Americans in trouble," she said of her 2024 rivals.

Axios

Demand for psychologists rise by 70 per cent amid calls for mental health rebate reform

The Gold Coast faces "unique" challenges for mental health services, as psychologists warn they cannot meet demand unless training pathways are reformed and Medicare rebates are increased.

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Fortune

7 ways to care for elderly parents who live far away

Having people who are your eyes and ears on the ground, who can call you if they notice something amiss, is crucial.

The Guardian - AU

Medicare for the justice system: the NSW lawyers who cover 200,000 sq km to see their clients

Community legal centre outreach programs provide a vital service for remote areas but resourcing problems mean they could vanish any time

Investors Business Daily

The Biotech Buying Bonanza: Why The FTC's Amgen Battle Won't Chill The Spree

Big Pharma has a problem, and buying up biotech companies helps solve it. But the FTC has its own ideas about industry mergers. Here's where things stand.

Fortune

The debt ceiling deal has reduced access to supplemental food plans. Here’s why that’s a false economy

Forcing already hungry people to get a job in order for them to receive food will send ripple effects across other government programs.

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The Guardian - US

I could not, in good conscience, vote for the debt ceiling bill

This bill cuts programs for the most vulnerable, and is totally unnecessary – why doesn’t Biden invoke the 14th amendment?

Fortune

The digital health divide is working against many people on Medicare. How some groups want to address this 'urgent problem'

Among people age 65 and older, just 44% use tablets and only 61% have smartphones, according to Pew Research Center.

Axios

Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio tells donors DeSantis electability is a "myth"

"When Swing State voters learn about certain DeSantis positions, his support craters."

WEKU

Supreme Court vetoes efforts to limit anti-fraud law aimed at government contractors

The cases involve allegations that major retail pharmacies knowingly overcharged Medicaid and Medicare by overstating what their "usual and customary prices" are.

Salon

GOP targets Social Security, Medicare

McCarthy intends to announce a bipartisan "commission" to examine ways to cut vital programs

Investors Business Daily

Biogen Hits Buy Zone On A Fresh Win For Its Alzheimer's Treatment; Eli Lilly, Eisai Shares Jump

Biogen stock jumped into a buy zone Thursday after Medicare officials said they would pay for some Alzheimer's treatments.

The Conversation

Want long-term contraception? There are more effective options than the pill. But they can be hard to find

Australians’ access to a range of contraceptive options depends on where they live and how wealthy they are. A recent parliamentary inquiry recommends ways to end this “postcode lottery” for people who want to use long-acting reversible contraception.

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