The nine household items that are putting people in hospital
Accidents at home are rising, often for reasons you’d least expect. See how to reduce your likelihood of ending up in hospital.
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I’m a GP – I have these concerns about the bulk-billing changes
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How to navigate aged care system and costs
From cost to what to look for, aged care insiders have revealed how to navigate the system and find the best home.
These people are working — but still can’t afford medicine
One in five Australians say they have been unable to afford to get a medicine prescription, with pharmacists saying the “working poor” are hit hardest.
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27 health problems you can diagnose using a smartphone
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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.
‘Don’t blame Medicare’: Aussies react to out-of-pocket costs
Australians are divided over whether raising the Medicare rebate is the best way to get better value from our health insurance. See comments, have your say.
Australia’s healthiest suburbs revealed
The world has five ‘Blue Zones’ – locations where residents live longer and healthier lives. See why and the Aussie contenders.
Revealed: Health procedures with highest costs
Retired nurse Anne Leonard was hit with a huge out-of-pocket bill for her recent surgery, as hundreds of thousands of patients are being forced to raid their superannuation to pay outrageous medical gap fees.
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