Doctors reveal key to fix Medicare bulk billing
Doctors are calling for a $4.5 billion cash injection to overhaul Medicare and lift bulk billing rates by boosting the rebate for a standard GP appointment and properly funding longer consults.
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How you can access paracetamol from today
New rules for Aussies looking to buy one of the country’s most popular medications have taken effect today.
More women fall ill after ‘dodgy’ injections
Two more women have been hospitalised with suspected botulism as another fights for life, with all three believed to have received unregulated anti-wrinkle injections from the same person.
If you’re asking people to repeat things you need to do this
A third of hearing loss cases are preventable – and experts are worried that 77 per cent of Aussies aren’t doing this one check up every year.
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Aus Post reveals top health items we’re going crazy for
Aussies have been cashing in on a range of items as they put their health and lifestyle first according to Australia Post.
Major change to paracetamol and new warning issued
The way Australians buy paracetamol is set to change, as experts warn people of the dangers of switching to alternate painkillers. See how it affects you.
Huge benefit 14m Aussies have weeks to get
Millions of Aussies are rushing to make appointments so they can claim extras from their health insurance before the December 31 cut off.
Major change to Panadol hits shelves
Consumers will begin to notice the change following a decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
The foolproof break-up text for early-stage dating
Perfect the art of the break-up
NIB health fund price hike at 10 hospitals: See the list
Health fund members will be slugged with a price hike for private hospital care after contract negotiations between a major insurer and a major hospital group broke down.
A definitive guide to health tests you should have (at every age and stage)
It’s time to get proactive
12 winter wellness myths, busted
Are you falling for these winter health myths? We explore the science behind some of the most common winter wellness myths.
27 health problems you can diagnose using a smartphone
Did you know your smartphone can take an ultrasound, run a urine test, diagnose Parkinson’s disease and multiple other health conditions? See how.
Health fund changes: How much money you’ll get back
Australians battling cost of living increases will get a hip pocket boost when changes to health fund subsidies take effect next month. See how much you could save.
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