Cigna rolls out new plan to fully cover multi-million dollar gene therapies

Cigna rolls out new plan to fully cover multi-million dollar gene therapies
Reuters: Health
Health insurer Cigna Corp said on Thursday it had introduced a plan to fully cover costs for expensive gene therapies, eliminating any out-of-pocket payments for customers.

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Facebook to direct vaccine searches to public health pages - Facebook moves to stem spread of misinformation online about side-effects of immunisations

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Cigna's new plan to cover multi-million dollar gene therapies

Cigna's new plan to cover multi-million dollar gene therapies
Reuters: Health
Health insurer Cigna Corp on Thursday announced a new program that covers costs for expensive gene therapies that will cut out-of-pocket payments for customers.

WHO welcomes Facebook pledge to curb anti-vaccine misinformation

WHO welcomes Facebook pledge to curb anti-vaccine misinformation
Reuters: Health
The World Health Organization said on Thursday it welcomed a commitment by Facebook that it would direct users seeking vaccine information on its Instagram, Facebook Search, Groups and other forums towards facts, not misinformation.

Calif Considers Making Abortion Pills Available At Public Colleges - College health centers do not perform abortions. But lawmakers are expected to pass a bill requiring health centers at all 34 state campuses to provide medication abortions. If passed, it'll be the 1st of its kind in the US.

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New video animation aims to raise AIDS awareness on Freddie Mercury's birthday

New video animation aims to raise AIDS awareness on Freddie Mercury's birthday
Reuters: Health
A new video animation featuring two white blood cells in love was released on Thursday to mark what would have been Freddie Mercury's 73rd birthday and help raise awareness of the continued global fight against AIDS.