Scientific Panel Says Editing Heritable Human Genes Could Be OK In The Future
(By Rob Stein for NPR) Scientists could be allowed to make modifications in human DNA that can be passed down
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The Perplexing Psychology Of Saving For Health Care
(By April Fulton for NPR) Spending your own money on health care might mean that you’ll be more frugal with
Read MoreCalling It Off
Aetna and Humana are dropping their $37 billion merger bid ending a nearly two-year-long pursuit of a deal that would
Read MoreSenate unanimously confirms David Shulkin to head VA
(By Stephanie Simon for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Senate on Monday easily confirmed physician David Shulkin to be secretary of
Read MoreJudge Upends Effort To Limit Charity Funding For Kidney Patients’ Insurance
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Every night, Jason Early attaches a catheter in his chest to a machine
Read MoreDrugmaker Marathon ‘Pausing’ Delivery Of $89,000-a-year Muscular Dystrophy Drug
(By Sarah Jane Tribble and Sydney Lupkin for Kaiser Health News) In a surprise move Monday, Marathon Pharmaceuticals told patient
Read MoreIs a Medigap Plan Right for You
Should you enroll in a Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap plan) to help cover the healthcare costs that Medicare doesn’t. Read
Read MoreMedicare Rules: Three that are Important to Know
There are more than 57 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, with more added to the program each month. Here are
Read MoreGrassley Launches Inquiry Into Orphan Drugs After KHN Investigation
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has opened
Read MoreCalifornia Regulator Slams Health Insurers Over Faulty Doctor Lists
(By Chad Terhune for California HealthLine produced by Kaiser Health News) California’s biggest health insurers reported inaccurate information to the
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