Thursday, May 4, 2017

In Rare Unity, Hospitals, Doctors and Insurers Criticize Health Bill by REED ABELSON and KATIE THOMAS


By REED ABELSON and KATIE THOMAS

The House’s passage of the bill led to an outcry from the health care industry and consumer groups, which found an uncommon ally in some insurers.

Published: May 3, 2017 at 08:00PM

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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Jimmy Kimmel Sheds Light on Health Coverage for Infants With Birth Defects by GINA KOLATA and ABBY GOODNOUGH


By GINA KOLATA and ABBY GOODNOUGH

Mr. Kimmel’s experience with his son focused attention on health coverage for such infants, and what lies ahead should the Affordable Care Act be repealed.

Published: May 2, 2017 at 08:00PM

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Black Americans Are Living Longer, C.D.C. Reports by GINA KOLATA


By GINA KOLATA

Disparities between blacks and whites in death rates and life expectancy are disappearing over time, according to federal researchers.

Published: May 1, 2017 at 08:00PM

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Molina, Key Provider Under Obamacare, Ousts C.E.O., a Trump Critic by REED ABELSON


By REED ABELSON

Dr. J. Mario Molina is a son of the founder of the firm, a mainstay in the federal marketplaces. It had reported losses of hundreds of millions of dollars.

Published: May 1, 2017 at 08:00PM

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They Have Pre-Existing Conditions, and Fear the New Health Bill by ABBY GOODNOUGH and REED ABELSON


By ABBY GOODNOUGH and REED ABELSON

People who have pre-existing medical conditions fear that changes to the Affordable Care Act will result in higher health care premiums for them.

Published: May 1, 2017 at 08:00PM

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Monday, May 1, 2017

Clues to Zika Damage Might Lie in Cases of Twins by PAM BELLUCK and TANIA FRANCO


By PAM BELLUCK and TANIA FRANCO

While identical twins often share a fate, fraternal twins typically don’t, a divergence that offers clues to researchers. But one case is confounding these expectations.

Published: April 30, 2017 at 08:00PM

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One Day, a Machine Will Smell Whether You’re Sick by KATE MURPHY


By KATE MURPHY

Researchers are perfecting technology that sniffs out signs of disease in breath, blood and urine.

Published: April 30, 2017 at 08:00PM

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