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Medicare rebate changes for surgeries kick in next month, but doctors say more time is needed
7 June 2021 - One of the biggest overhauls of the Medicare rebate system in decades is set to kick ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Jun 2021
GP bulk billing services at record highs
6 June 2021 - More Australians than ever are getting the medical care they need at no cost to themselves, with ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Jun 2021
Patients set to pay thousands more as rebates cut in raft of radical Medicare changes
6 June 2021 - A chaotic attempt to modernise the 38 year old Medicare system could see patients hit with higher ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Apr 2021
Public consultation – draft 2021-22 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement for listing medicines on the PBS and designated vaccines on the NIP
15 April 2021 - Consultation on the content of the draft Cost Recovery Implementation Statement for listing medicines on the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Apr 2021
NHS prescription charges to rise in price today
1 April 2021 - Millions of people will pay more for prescriptions from today as new rates come into force across ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Mar 2021
Indian cancer drug manufacturer to pay $50 million for concealing and destroying records in advance of FDA inspection
23 March 2021 - Indian drug manufacturer Fresenius Kabi Oncology was sentenced to pay $50 million in fines and forfeiture ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Mar 2021
Biden-Harris Administration increases Medicare payment for life saving COVID-19 vaccine
15 March 2021 - Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is increasing the Medicare payment amount for administering the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Mar 2021
NHS prescription charges set to rise in England
2 March 2021 - The NHS prescription charge in England is set to increase to £9.35 from 1 April 2021 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Feb 2021
Pay for plasma collection coming to Alberta by end of the year
14 February 2021 - Repeal of NDP bill last fall clears way for Canadian Plasma Resources to set up shop. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Feb 2021
Cost recovery implementation statement (2020-2021)
3 February 2021 - This Cost Recovery Implementation Statement provides information on how the Therapeutic Goods Administration, within the Department of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Dec 2020
Private health insurance: families hit with 127 dollar a year premium lift
21 December 2020 - Private health insurers have got their Christmas wish, with Health Minister Greg Hunt granting premium price ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Nov 2020
2021 Medicare Part B Premiums Remain Steady
6 November 2020 - Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the 2021 monthly Medicare Parts A and B ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Oct 2020
Premiums for HealthCare.gov plans are lower for third consecutive year
19 October 2020 - Increased issuer participation, competition and greater choice on the Federal Health Insurance Exchanges. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Jul 2020
Reduced annual charges for medical devices listed on the prostheses list
2 July 2020 - In response to the suspension of elective surgery due to COVID-19 and the significant impact this has ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Jun 2020
Academia developing medicines for rare diseases to receive free EMA scientific advice
23 June 2020 - To further encourage the development of treatments for rare diseases, EMA will waive all fees for ...