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Aged care assessment tool given scathing review

The government's way of assessing aged care funding has come under fire from senators, who want a swift inquiry into the system's chronic underquoting.

AAP · 18h ago

Greens push for human override in aged care assessment after ombudsman’s scathing report into algorithm tool

Investigation recommends government changes legislation so staff assessing people for home support packages can correct the outcome

The Guardian - AU · Oct 27

Australia has many older people but not enough young people to care for them. What can we do?

As the nation ages, and children make up a smaller proportion of the population, the country is confronted with one of its biggest policy and economic challenges: how do we care for the elderly?

The Conversation · Oct 26

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Watchdog urges human touch to veto aged care decisions

A controversial algorithm assigning levels of care for older Australians at home should be able to be overridden by officials, an ombudsman is urging.

AAP · Oct 26

Unreasonable and unfair: damning investigation criticises Labor’s algorithm-based tool for aged care

Report from commonwealth ombudsman finds ‘technological black box’ ignores transparency recommendations from robodebt royal commission

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26

Labor’s bill to cut private health insurance rebate blocked by Greens over pensioner carve-out

Almost 80,000 older Australians expected to end private health cover by 2028-29 as a result of Albanese government’s proposal

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14

Senate throws out budget plan to remove health insurance top up for older people

The Senate has rejected the government’s controversial budget measure to remove the higher private health insurance rebate for people 65 and older.

The Conversation · Oct 14

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Labor's rivals block health rebate cut for pensioners

A plan to cut health insurance rebates for older Australians has been blocked for now, due to a combined move in the upper house by the coalition and Greens.

AAP · Oct 14

Australia’s NSW proposes new migration pathway for regional workers; Indians may benefit

New South Wales is consulting on a proposed state-led Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) that could expand employer-sponsored migration opportunities in regional Australia. The proposal covers occupations including nursing, aged care, hospitality, construction and skilled trades, with potential age and salary concessions and a pathway to permanent residency for eligible…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

How a Martha Stewart-backed centre is rethinking elderly care

Established by Martha Stewart, the Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai Hospital is dedicated to transforming the landscape of elderly healthcare. Through its focus on holistic well-being and specialized programs, older adults benefit from improved health outcomes, including reduced emergency visits and shorter hospitalizations. Furthermore, the center prioritizes…

The Times of India · Oct 10

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