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Senate Advances Dr. Oz's CMS Nomination
The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines to advance President Trump's nominee, Dr. Mehmet Oz, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), following hearings that examined his qualifications and potential conflicts of interest; Oz would oversee nearly $1.5 trillion...
Senate Advances Dr. Oz's CMS Nomination
The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines to advance President Trump's nominee, Dr. Mehmet Oz, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), following hearings that examined his qualifications and potential conflicts of interest; Oz would oversee nearly $1.5 trillion...
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48% Bias Score
Tommy Douglas and Canada's Medicare: A Historical Analysis
Gregory Marchildon's "Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada" examines the long fight for Canada's healthcare system, detailing Tommy Douglas's crucial role and the ongoing debates surrounding public versus private funding that mirror those from the 1940s.
Tommy Douglas and Canada's Medicare: A Historical Analysis
Gregory Marchildon's "Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada" examines the long fight for Canada's healthcare system, detailing Tommy Douglas's crucial role and the ongoing debates surrounding public versus private funding that mirror those from the 1940s.
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40% Bias Score
Social Security to Recover 100% of Overpaid Benefits Starting March 27
The Social Security Administration will reclaim 100% of overpaid benefits starting March 27, 2024, reversing a previous 10% cap and potentially causing significant financial hardship for some beneficiaries due to the agency's own errors or beneficiaries' failure to update information, totaling $72 b...
Social Security to Recover 100% of Overpaid Benefits Starting March 27
The Social Security Administration will reclaim 100% of overpaid benefits starting March 27, 2024, reversing a previous 10% cap and potentially causing significant financial hardship for some beneficiaries due to the agency's own errors or beneficiaries' failure to update information, totaling $72 b...
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52% Bias Score
Albanese pledges positive election campaign, contrasts approach with Trump
Ahead of an upcoming election, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a positive campaign focused on uplifting Australians, contrasting his approach with US President Donald Trump's; his partner, Jodie Haydon, will play a more prominent role.
Albanese pledges positive election campaign, contrasts approach with Trump
Ahead of an upcoming election, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a positive campaign focused on uplifting Australians, contrasting his approach with US President Donald Trump's; his partner, Jodie Haydon, will play a more prominent role.
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Australian Election Campaign Centers on Billions in Medicare Spending
Australia's federal election campaign has started with both Labor and Liberal parties pledging billions of dollars to increase bulk-billed GP visits to 90% by 2030, in response to rising costs and public concern over access.
Australian Election Campaign Centers on Billions in Medicare Spending
Australia's federal election campaign has started with both Labor and Liberal parties pledging billions of dollars to increase bulk-billed GP visits to 90% by 2030, in response to rising costs and public concern over access.
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52% Bias Score
Teenager Faces Court After Fatal DUI Crash
A 17-year-old unlicensed teenager in Logan, Australia, allegedly killed a 76-year-old man on a mobility scooter while driving intoxicated on Saturday morning, resulting in multiple serious charges and a court appearance today.
Teenager Faces Court After Fatal DUI Crash
A 17-year-old unlicensed teenager in Logan, Australia, allegedly killed a 76-year-old man on a mobility scooter while driving intoxicated on Saturday morning, resulting in multiple serious charges and a court appearance today.
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Trump Tax Plan Threatens Social Security and Medicare Funding
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick proposed eliminating taxes for those earning under $150,000, potentially crippling Social Security and Medicare, which are primarily funded by payroll taxes totaling $1.23 trillion in 2023.
Trump Tax Plan Threatens Social Security and Medicare Funding
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick proposed eliminating taxes for those earning under $150,000, potentially crippling Social Security and Medicare, which are primarily funded by payroll taxes totaling $1.23 trillion in 2023.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Considers Expanding AOM Coverage to Combat Obesity, Save Trillions
The Trump administration is considering expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) to save trillions in healthcare costs and combat the obesity epidemic, which is projected to cost the U.S. $14 trillion over the next decade.
Trump Administration Considers Expanding AOM Coverage to Combat Obesity, Save Trillions
The Trump administration is considering expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) to save trillions in healthcare costs and combat the obesity epidemic, which is projected to cost the U.S. $14 trillion over the next decade.
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52% Bias Score
Congress Approves Medicare Physician Payment Cut, Sparking Concerns Over Rural Healthcare Access
The Republican-controlled Congress approved a 2.8 percent cut to Medicare physician payments, despite prior bipartisan support to prevent it; this threatens to close practices and hospitals, especially in rural areas, where Medicare comprises most revenue for physicians.
Congress Approves Medicare Physician Payment Cut, Sparking Concerns Over Rural Healthcare Access
The Republican-controlled Congress approved a 2.8 percent cut to Medicare physician payments, despite prior bipartisan support to prevent it; this threatens to close practices and hospitals, especially in rural areas, where Medicare comprises most revenue for physicians.
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60% Bias Score
Labor to Build 50 More Urgent Care Clinics
The Albanese government will build 50 more urgent care clinics across Australia by 2025-26, costing $644 million and aiming to increase access to healthcare, particularly in suburban and regional areas, ahead of an expected April 12 election.
Labor to Build 50 More Urgent Care Clinics
The Albanese government will build 50 more urgent care clinics across Australia by 2025-26, costing $644 million and aiming to increase access to healthcare, particularly in suburban and regional areas, ahead of an expected April 12 election.
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Australian Bulk-Billing Initiative Faces Doctor Skepticism
Australia's Labor and Coalition parties pledged \$8.5 billion to boost bulk-billing for GP visits, aiming for a 90% rate by 2030, but many doctors are skeptical that this will result in free appointments for most Australians, especially in cities.
Australian Bulk-Billing Initiative Faces Doctor Skepticism
Australia's Labor and Coalition parties pledged \$8.5 billion to boost bulk-billing for GP visits, aiming for a 90% rate by 2030, but many doctors are skeptical that this will result in free appointments for most Australians, especially in cities.
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56% Bias Score
A$17 Billion Medicare Bulk-Billing Plan Announced
Labor's A$8.5 billion plan, matched by the Coalition, will triple bulk-billing incentives for GPs, aiming for nearly all GP visits to be bulk-billed by 2030, potentially saving families up to A$440 and retiree couples up to A$677 annually, although some concerns remain about the sufficiency of rebat...
A$17 Billion Medicare Bulk-Billing Plan Announced
Labor's A$8.5 billion plan, matched by the Coalition, will triple bulk-billing incentives for GPs, aiming for nearly all GP visits to be bulk-billed by 2030, potentially saving families up to A$440 and retiree couples up to A$677 annually, although some concerns remain about the sufficiency of rebat...
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40% Bias Score
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