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Congress considers bipartisan compromise legislation on surprise medical bills

Congress considers bipartisan compromise legislation on surprise medical bills

Lawmakers in both parties are trying to balance the competing needs of powerful stakeholders and consumers stuck with high bills. Despite progress, many insiders expect work to continue into 2020.
by Rachel Bluth

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Vaping nicotine linked to increased risk of chronic lung disease

Vaping nicotine linked to increased risk of chronic lung disease

A new study suggests the use of e-cigarettes can increase smokers' and nonsmokers' risk of developing chronic lung disease, including conditions such as COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema or asthma.
by Allison Aubrey

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Government extends open enrollment for ACA health plans, but only for 36 hours

Government extends open enrollment for ACA health plans, but only for 36 hours

The deadline for enrolling in health plans on Healthcare.gov was supposed to be Sunday. But the federal agency in charge reopened the sign-up period, after an outcry over technical glitches.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Warren doubled down on 'Medicare for All' as voters had second thoughts

Warren doubled down on 'Medicare for All' as voters had second thoughts

The Massachusetts senator has pushed corporate regulation and fighting corruption as campaign centerpieces since early on. So how did "Medicare for All" come to define her platform while support slid?
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Aging in Minnesota in 2019

Aging in Minnesota in 2019

MPR News recently launched a new beat dedicated to Minnesota’s aging population. Reporter Peter Cox spent the year looking at housing, employment, health care and quality of life issues that affect older Minnesotans and their families. He joins the program to talk about those stories and share what he wants to focus on in 2020.
by Peter Cox, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Like clockwork, filmmaker Apted returns with '63 Up'

Like clockwork, filmmaker Apted returns with '63 Up'

After profiling a group of Britons every seven years since they were 7, the series has captured changes in British society and the world. Now the participants are 63, and they are dealing with aging.
by Euan Kerr

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