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Murkowski calls for exchange plan gap fix
By Allison BellTavenner insists that consumers will have time to avoid coverage gaps. But Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is concerned.
November 05, 2013
Prostate cancer aggression test ‘may avoid needless ops’Forecasting how aggressive a tumor will could immediately eliminate the need for some procedures.
November 05, 2013
Childhood maltreatment can leaves scars in the brainExtensive and long-term changes in the brain that can easily breed anxiety and depression disorders in the future.
November 05, 2013
Vermont, other states post exchange updatesAccess Health CT counted 42 requests for exemption forms and 232 for voter registration forms.
November 05, 2013
Obama's simple promises vex complex PPACA rolloutDemocrats say they needed soundbites to overcome opponents' soundbites
November 05, 2013
Tavenner says website improved and improvingThe CMS head told Congress her agency can now process 17,000 registrants per hour.
November 05, 2013
McAuliffe, Cuccinelli seek votes in Va. gov raceCuccinelli helped lead efforts to challenge PPACA in the federal courts.