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If 23andMe goes bankrupt its 15 million customers and their families may be at risk, experts say
Read full article: If 23andMe goes bankrupt its 15 million customers and their families may be at risk, experts say23andMe, the popular at-home genetic testing company, has helped millions of people uncover their family roots and health risks through DNA analysis. Experts fear as the company faces financial issues they may sell the data.
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New Medicare Advantage plans raise plenty of questions. Here are a bunch of answers.
Read full article: New Medicare Advantage plans raise plenty of questions. Here are a bunch of answers.Since plans and benefits change every year -- and there are so many options -- it makes sense to know what’s out there and what to look for.
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University of Houston College of Medicine to open direct primary care clinic for the uninsured
Read full article: University of Houston College of Medicine to open direct primary care clinic for the uninsuredThe University of Houston College of Medicine will open a low-cost direct primary care clinic with a $1 million gift from The Cullen Trust for Health Care. The clinic will be located on the campus of Memorial Herman Southwest Hospital.
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Today is the last day: 5 easy ways to navigate open enrollment
Read full article: Today is the last day: 5 easy ways to navigate open enrollmentMonday is the last day for open enrollment at healthcare.gov. It’s possible this year’s enrollment could be more important than ever. “The website has had enrollment issues in the past," Peck said. It might be cheaper than you thinkOne of the most common reasons for avoiding coverage is cost. Free help is availableOne of the easiest ways to navigate the plans is to go to localhelp.healthcare.gov.
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Houston Newsmakers: A talk with U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: A talk with U.S. Rep. Sylvia GarciaShortly after sitting down for Houston Newsmakers, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia announced she was self quarantining after coming in contact with a family member who had tested positive for COVID-19. Prior to that announcement she talked about a number of topics including the pending Justice in Policing bill. Senate Republicans say it is dead on arrival but Congresswoman Sylvia Gracia,(D) 29th, says its only a matter of time. Then we looked at it and then we worked together and tweaked it and frankly I think we made it better! More with Congressman Garcia on Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall and on Newsmakers EXTRA, which you can watch below. WATCH: Newsmakers EXTRA with U.S. Rep. Sylvia GarciaUrban League President says racial disparity trends don't match data (KPRC)Urban League focus on racial disparityIn the wake of protests across the country and the world against racial injustice, the Houston Area Urban League president & CEO says the trend does not match the data.