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For Boomers Reframing Aging, Age-Proofing A Home Won’t Come Cheap
More baby boomers look forward to aging in place — in their homes, rather than in a care facility. But the costs of retrofitting a house is likely prohibitive for many Americans.
For Generation Juul, Nicotine Addiction Happens Fast And Is Hard To Shake
One in 4 high school seniors report vaping in the previous month. Teens talk about how quickly vaping became ingrained in teen culture and how hard it is to quit vaping nicotine.
Whistleblower Alleges Medicare Fraud At Iconic Seattle-Based Health Plan
A lawsuit against Group Health surfaces as the White House promotes Medicare Advantage for seniors.
Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes
Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health care policy stories each week, so you don’t have to.
In Hamburg, ‘Gesundheit’ Means More Than A Wish For Good Health
Even with Germany’s generous universal coverage, sizable health disparities persist between Hamburg’s wealthier and poorer neighborhoods. Two health centers are among those trying to close the gaps.
Sen. Grassley Questions UVA Health On Findings From KHN Investigation
‘Fear Of Falling’: How Hospitals Do Even More Harm By Keeping Patients In Bed
KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Democrats Do Drugs (Prices)
California To Provide Financial Boost To Help Buy Health Coverage
Health Care Stayed Front And Center At Democratic Debate
Surprise Settlement In Sutter Health Antitrust Case
No More Tater Tots? California Schools Put Healthier Lunches To The Test
Think ‘Medicare For All’ Is The Only Democratic Health Plan? Think Again
California Governor’s Bill-Signing Marathon Offers Glimpse Of 2020 Issues
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