Healthcare workers invited to major Houston summit
The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association is hosting its annual conference in Houston to bring together changemakers from biotechnology, biopharma, digital health, medical technology and hospital systems.
The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association is hosting its annual conference in Houston to bring together changemakers from biotechnology, biopharma, digital health, medical technology and hospital systems.
Thousands of blood pressure medication bottles recalled nationwide after pills fail quality test
The FDA listed the reason for the recall as 'failed dissolution specifications.'
The FDA listed the reason for the recall as 'failed dissolution specifications.'
Health insurance open enrollment: 5 things to review before choosing a plan
An insurance professional outlines how to evaluate premiums, deductibles, in-network providers and HSA options.
An insurance professional outlines how to evaluate premiums, deductibles, in-network providers and HSA options.
ACA open enrollment begins Sunday, insurance premiums expected to jump
Many people looking to purchase their health insurance on the ACA marketplace face a potential double whammy of higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
Many people looking to purchase their health insurance on the ACA marketplace face a potential double whammy of higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
Weight-loss drug could help address nighttime sleep disruptions for millions
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects more than 50 million Americans, and about 80% of cases are undiagnosed.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects more than 50 million Americans, and about 80% of cases are undiagnosed.
Texas Children’s Hospital launches detransition clinic after $10M settlement
Texas Children's Hospital has opened a detransition clinic under a settlement with the state's attorney general's office announced in May.
Texas Children's Hospital has opened a detransition clinic under a settlement with the state's attorney general's office announced in May.
Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans
A new CDC report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.
A new CDC report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.
Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas drops Medicare Advantage plans for 2027
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas announced it will stop offering its Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans in 2027 to private customers, requiring them to select new coverage.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas announced it will stop offering its Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans in 2027 to private customers, requiring them to select new coverage.
Medicare open enrollment: Why premiums could increase for some enrollees
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.
Texas comptroller moves to eliminate taxes on medical records
A proposed rule change could mean Texans will no longer have to pay a tax to view their medical records.
A proposed rule change could mean Texans will no longer have to pay a tax to view their medical records.
DOJ pleads with Supreme Court to save ban on transgender treatments in federal prisons
The Justice Department on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy banning payment for hormone treatments and social accommodations for transgender inmates.
The Justice Department on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy banning payment for hormone treatments and social accommodations for transgender inmates.
Texas awards $51 million in first round of Rural Texas Strong funding
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday that Texas is awarding $51 million in federal funding to rural hospital districts and authorities as part of the state’s Rural Texas Strong initiative.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday that Texas is awarding $51 million in federal funding to rural hospital districts and authorities as part of the state’s Rural Texas Strong initiative.
Thyroid medication recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
Trump administration halts Obamacare enrollment for 760,000, citing suspected fraud
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
$12 billion in Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals
The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.
The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.
Family claims abortion ban kept doctors from saving Texas woman
The family of a Texas woman is claiming doctors refused to provide a potentially life-saving abortion in response to the woman's worsening health issues, because of the state's total abortion ban.
The family of a Texas woman is claiming doctors refused to provide a potentially life-saving abortion in response to the woman's worsening health issues, because of the state's total abortion ban.
Pig kidney functions for record 271 days inside man awaiting human transplant
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Talarico calls for breaking up healthcare 'monopolies' in new plan with Mark Cuban
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan aimed at lowering prescription drug and health care costs.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan aimed at lowering prescription drug and health care costs.
Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.