
Costs of Medical Devices To Be Slashed In Health Fund Budget 09/05/2021
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May 8, 20213m 8s
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The federal government is expected to outline plans to slash the costs of medical devices like hip replacements, stents and pacemakers in Tuesday’s budget to bring down health fund premiums. Melbourne’s “red coat” city ambassadors are back amid a spike in tourist numbers in recent months. The 52 volunteer ambassadors were off the road for 12 months during the pandemic, but will return on Tuesday. In a bid to fast track a CBD revival in Melbourne, City of Melbourne council workers have been ordered back to the office full time to start practising what they preach. A simple blood test could warn women in their thirties if they are at high risk of developing breast cancer. The trailblazing blood test is under development in Australia and is likely to cost less than $100. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.au
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