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Margie Barton, a financial counselor at the IU Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, is photographed in the lobby of the hospital, Wednesday, June 7, 2017, in Indianapolis. Barton helps to explain how health benefits works once patients arrive at the hospital. Shrinking insurance coverage and soaring treatment costs can swamp patients with piles of unexpected bills. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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In a Friday May 12, 2017 photo, Othello Gamboa, 14, poses for a photo at his fathers car dealership in Los Cruces, N.M. When Otello was 5, he was diagnosed with cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM), a rare brain blood vessel illness identified by cavernous malformations, or angiomas _ vascular lesions comprised of clusters of abnormally dilated blood vessels. While many people may be unaware that CCM exists, New Mexico is the state with the largest population of families affected by the genetic form of CCM in the world. (Josh Bachman/The Las Cruces Sun-News via AP)
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In a Friday May 12, 2017 photo, Othello Gamboa, 14, poses for a photo at his fathers car dealership in Los Cruces, N.M. When Otello was 5, he was diagnosed with cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM), a rare brain blood vessel illness identified by cavernous malformations, or angiomas _ vascular lesions comprised of clusters of abnormally dilated blood vessels. While many people may be unaware that CCM exists, New Mexico is the state with the largest population of families affected by the genetic form of CCM in the world. (Josh Bachman/The Las Cruces Sun-News via AP)
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Juliet Mills. (Dave Kapp)
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Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly said the threat from terrorist "foot soldiers" is as great as ever and expects some will try to reach the U.S. (Associated Press)
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Injured Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis jokes with teammates during a practice session Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in Denver. Bettis has been on the disabled list since March after his testicular cancer spread. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Injured Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis, right, jokes with Scott Murayama, the team's rehabilitation coordinator/athletic trainer, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in Denver. Bettis has been battling testicular cancer for about a year. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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This April 29, 2017 photo provided by Dana J. Palmer shows Owen Murray with his parents, Sarah and Tom, for his baptism at the Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola on the Fairfield University campus in Fairfield, Conn. Sarah Murray is participating in research on whether it's safe for breast cancer survivors who want to get pregnant to temporarily suspend taking hormone-blocking drugs usually recommended for five years after initial treatment. She was only 29 and planning her wedding when her breast cancer was found in 2013. (Dana J. Palmer via AP)
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This Dec, 2016 photo provided by Tom Murray shows his wife, Sarah, and their newborn son, Owen, at the Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Conn. Sarah Murray is participating in research on whether it's safe for breast cancer survivors who want to get pregnant to temporarily suspend taking hormone-blocking drugs usually recommended for five years after initial treatment. She was only 29 and planning her wedding when her breast cancer was found in 2013. (Tom Murray via AP)
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In this December 2016 photo provided by Dana J. Palmer, Sarah Murray and her husband, Tom, hold their newborn son, Owen, at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Conn. Sarah Murray is participating in research on whether it's safe for breast cancer survivors who want to get pregnant to temporarily suspend taking hormone-blocking drugs usually recommended for five years after initial treatment. She was only 29 and planning her wedding when her breast cancer was found in 2013. (Dana J. Palmer via AP)
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Bill Cosby. (Associated Press)
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Americans' salt intake has been decreasing as food manufacturers have been including less of it in their products. (Associated Press)
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Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin speaks at the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, Monday, June 5, 2017. Shulkin said Monday the department will be overhauling its electronic health records, adopting a commercial product used by the Pentagon that he hopes will improve care for veterans and reduce wait times for medical appointments. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin speaks at the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, Monday, June 5, 2017. Shulkin said Monday the department will be overhauling its electronic health records, adopting a commercial product used by the Pentagon that he hopes will improve care for veterans and reduce wait times for medical appointments. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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Michigan budget director Al Pscholka, left, defends the state's Medicaid expansion program, Monday, June 5, 2017, during a briefing with reporters at the Care Free Medical and Dental Clinic in Lansing, Mich. Next to Pscholka are the clinic's CEO and medical director, Dr. Farhan Bhatti and Michigan Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon, right. The Medicaid program would undergo significant changes if a U.S.-House passed bill is enacted. (AP Photo/David Eggert)
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Michigan Health and Human Services Department Director Nick Lyon, second from left, defends the state's Medicaid expansion program, Monday, June 4, 2017, at the Care Free Medical and Dental Clinic in Lansing, Mich. At left is Dr. Farhan Bhatti, the clinic's CEO and medical director. Debra McGuire, CEO of the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians and Gilda Jacobs, president and CEO of the Michigan League for Public Policy, right, also touted the program, which would see cuts under a U.S. House-passed bill. (AP Photo/David Eggert)
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Dr. Farhan Bhatti, CEO and medical director of the Care Free Medical and Dental Clinic, talks about the benefits of Michigan's Medicaid expansion program, Monday, June 5, 2017, at the clinic in Lansing, Mich. At right is Michigan Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon, who also touted expanded Medicaid at a time Congress is considering cuts. (AP Photo/David Eggert)
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Michigan budget director Al Pscholka defends the state's Medicaid expansion program, Monday, June 5, 2017, during a briefing with reporters at the Care Free Medical and Dental Clinic in Lansing, Mich. At right is the clinic's CEO and medical director, Dr. Farhan Bhatti. Medicaid would undergo significant changes if a U.S. House-passed bill is enacted. (AP Photo/David Eggert)
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Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin makes an announcement at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, Monday, June 5, 2017. Shulkin announced plans to revamp the department's information technology system. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin makes an announcement at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, Monday, June 5, 2017. Shulkin announced plans to revamp the department's information technology system. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
