Editors’ Top Five Week of October 2

Price Resigns from HHS After Facing Fire for Travel
His exit comes after press outlets revealed his extensive use of private jets and military aircraft for government business. (Dan Diamond, Rachana Pradhan and Adriel Bettelheim/Politico)

Lower Cost Hearing Aids Sold Over-the-Counter Will Reach More People, Prevent Other Medical Problems
Federal legislation passed earlier this year aims to make hearing aids more affordable for more people by allowing some styles of the devices to be sold over-the-counter at drug stores and other retailers. (Andrea K. McDaniels/Baltimore Sun)

Inside the Life and Death of Graham-Cassidy
Senate Republicans’ last-ditch Obamacare repeal bill saw a burst of momentum only to collapse like the other GOP plans. (Jennifer Haberkorn, Burgess Everett and Seung Min Kim/Politico)

As Loyal Donors Age, Industry Is Out for Young Blood
Overall, nearly 60 percent of blood donations come from people over 40—and nearly 45 percent come from people older than 50. (JoNel Aleccia/Kaiser Health News)

CareLinx Acquired by Generali Global Assistance
CareLinx, a tech-enabled caregiver marketplace with more than 200,000 caregivers on its platform, has been acquired by Generali Global Assistance, a provider of assistance services that is part of the Generali Group. (Amy Baxter/Home Health Care News)