Insurance, Access & Costs

17+ hour, 41+ min ago   (596+ words) Private Healthcare Australia has welcomed the Government's move to address excessive fees charged by specialist doctors with a range of potential measures including caps on fees and incentives to encourage more bulk billing. But PHA says the Government must go…...

16+ hour, 40+ min ago   (90+ words) Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on There's growing calls to boost the health system in order to drive economic growth, and BusinessNZ has outlined its concerns. The list of Health Priorities calls on political parties to take a smarter approach…...

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11+ hour, 51+ min ago   (461+ words) Alarming findings have been revealed about the growing demand for, and cost of, adult care in Herefordshire. Between financial years 2022/23 and 2024/25, the number of adults receiving long-term care support in Herefordshire rose by 10 per cent, from 2,030 to 2,239, "and has continued…...

6+ hour, 28+ min ago   (834+ words) The consultation was over. So was the diagnosis. All that remained was to pick up the medication. “We don’t have it,” they told him at the hospital pharmacy. “You’ll have to buy it elsewhere.” For that patient, the care he…...

10+ hour, 48+ min ago   (942+ words) Last May, US President Donald Trump pushed to align drug pricing with the lowest levels among other developed nations — so-called most-favoured-nation (MFN) pricing. However, the pricing policy might have negative consequences. European patients might have to wait longer for some…...

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10+ hour, 51+ min ago   (290+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY — More than half of Oklahoma’s hospitals don’t have enough money coming in to cover their expenses, and some may be near a breaking point, according to a new report that finds 18 may not survive much longer and 45 are…...

6+ hour, 56+ min ago   (272+ words) Preparing for a baby involves more than choosing a hospital and arranging for the delivery. For Indian families, understanding the possible costs before admission can help reduce financial stress at a time that is already emotionally demanding. A recent Livemint…...

11+ hour, 51+ min ago   (251+ words) Farmers are being reminded to prioritise their mental health. The message comes from Northumberland County Council, which is encouraging those in the industry to reach out for support amid growing pressures in the sector. Mark Mather, county councillor and a…...