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Medicare safety net costs explode to $871m

Exclusive data reveals Medicare safety net spending has surged from $339m to $871.4m since 2010, with taxpayers increasingly subsidising rising specialist fees. Discover the implications for Australia's healthcare system.

15 Drugs Including Ozempic Get Price Cuts

The Trump administration announces reduced Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs, including Ozempic and cancer treatments, set to save $12 billion. Learn more about the new healthcare policy.

Coroners' Death Prevention Reports Ignored

Parents who lost their daughter demand legal enforcement of coroners' reports after a study reveals systemic NHS failures are being routinely ignored, leading to preventable deaths.

The Most Foolish Ways Brits Have Died

A shocking new report details the most senseless and preventable deaths in the UK, from DIY haircuts to reckless selfies, urging the public to think twice before taking dangerous risks.

Dr Oz Faces Backlash Over Trump Drug Pricing Comments

Former TV doctor and Senate candidate Mehmet Oz under fire after resurfaced video reveals his support for Trump administration's drug pricing policies that critics say favoured pharmaceutical giants.

Indigenous Custody Deaths Hit Record High in NSW

Disturbing new data reveals Indigenous deaths in NSW custody have reached their highest level in over a decade, prompting coronial warnings of systemic failures and demanding immediate government intervention.

Private Equity Hospitals Have 25% Higher Death Rates

Groundbreaking research exposes alarming patient safety risks in private equity-owned hospitals across the US, with Medicare patients facing significantly higher mortality rates following common medical procedures.

UnitedHealthcare executive charged with healthcare fraud

Luigi Mangione, former chief executive of UnitedHealthcare's US operations, has been charged with conspiracy and healthcare fraud in a case alleging systematic overbilling of Medicare Advantage worth hundreds of millions.

Mormon family of seven found dead in Michigan home

A family of seven, identified as members of the Mormon community, has been found deceased in their Michigan residence in what authorities are calling a deeply mysterious and tragic incident.

Mother and daughter found dead in Brisbane Airbnb

A quiet Brisbane suburb is shaken as a mother and daughter are discovered deceased in an Airbnb rental property, with authorities treating the deaths as suspicious while the investigation continues.

US Shutdown Crisis: Healthcare for Millions at Risk

A looming US government shutdown threatens to sever critical healthcare funding, jeopardising medical services for millions of vulnerable Americans and creating chaos for federal health agencies.

World's Most Dangerous Countries for Selfies Revealed

A landmark study has identified the countries where the pursuit of the perfect selfie has turned deadly, with India leading a sobering global ranking of fatalities. Discover the treacherous locations and the tragic human cost behind the social media trend

Deadly wildfires rage in Spain amid heatwave

Fierce wildfires fueled by extreme heat have claimed lives and forced evacuations across Spain, as southern Europe endures a brutal heatwave with record-breaking temperatures.

Children's Trust cuts jobs amid rising deaths

The Children's Trust in Tadworth, Surrey, is set to cut 50 jobs following financial struggles and increased child fatalities, sparking concerns over future care standards.

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