Biden stresses need to lower prescription drug costs in fight against US inflation
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
How to find more affordable prescriptions and procedures
If you have problems with health insurance or can't afford a procedure or prescription, it can be a challenge to figure out where to turn, but a patient advocate is here with some possible solutions.
If you have problems with health insurance or can't afford a procedure or prescription, it can be a challenge to figure out where to turn, but a patient advocate is here with some possible solutions.
No Surprises Act: Everything you need to know about new law reducing surprise medical bills
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Houston doctor helps couple get married at Memorial Hermann during medical emergency
A Houston couple's dreams were almost dashed when the groom had to be rushed to the hospital on their wedding day. His doctor at Memorial Hermann took on new job duties, becoming a wedding planner right there in the emergency room!
A Houston couple's dreams were almost dashed when the groom had to be rushed to the hospital on their wedding day. His doctor at Memorial Hermann took on new job duties, becoming a wedding planner right there in the emergency room!
Mark Cuban-backed online pharmacy promises to slash prescription drug prices
Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will buy more than 100 medications directly from their manufacturers and then sell them at lower prices.
Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will buy more than 100 medications directly from their manufacturers and then sell them at lower prices.
Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
Nursing shortage affecting hospitals across the nation amid COVID-19 pandemic
The nursing shortage is reaching critical levels across the nation and here at home. We are getting an in-depth look at what is going inside our hospitals.
The nursing shortage is reaching critical levels across the nation and here at home. We are getting an in-depth look at what is going inside our hospitals.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
Florida abortion laws: GOP's proposed bill would ban abortions after 15 weeks
Most abortions would be banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy under bills filed Tuesday by Republicans on the first day of the state’s annual legislative session.
Most abortions would be banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy under bills filed Tuesday by Republicans on the first day of the state’s annual legislative session.
Teen who received life-saving transplant reacts to medical breakthroughs using pig organs
A human donor saved the life of 15-year-old Wilfre Mercedes. Today, after doctors successfully transplanted a pig's heart into a human patient, Mercedes is hopeful thousands of others on transplant waiting lists can go on living, just like he did.
A human donor saved the life of 15-year-old Wilfre Mercedes. Today, after doctors successfully transplanted a pig's heart into a human patient, Mercedes is hopeful thousands of others on transplant waiting lists can go on living, just like he did.
Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
Medicare told to reassess premium hike after price slashed on Biogen Alzheimer's drug
Biogen cut the annual price per patient of its controversial new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, from $56,000 to $28,200
Biogen cut the annual price per patient of its controversial new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, from $56,000 to $28,200
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Jury finds Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud and conspiracy
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.
1st person in US to get COVID-19 shot now a vaccine activist
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
Young mother, who has never smoked, battles lung cancer for 4th time
A mom is sharing her diagnosis of lung cancer to make sure you know it can happen to young adults, who have never smoked before. She travels from Oklahoma to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to fight the disease.
A mom is sharing her diagnosis of lung cancer to make sure you know it can happen to young adults, who have never smoked before. She travels from Oklahoma to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to fight the disease.
'Pharma Bro' company reaches $40M settlement in price-gouging case
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
Houston-area colleges, universities offering an on-demand sexual assault hotline
A new partnership is taking on the pervasive issue of sexual assaults on Houston-area college campuses, bringing victims on-demand help and providing measures to prevent sexual assaults.
A new partnership is taking on the pervasive issue of sexual assaults on Houston-area college campuses, bringing victims on-demand help and providing measures to prevent sexual assaults.
United Memorial Medical Center to lose Medicare, Medicaid contract
Federal inspectors say one of Houston?s hospital systems failed repeatedly to ensure the health and safety of its patients. And as a result, United Memorial Medical Center will lose its Medicare and Medicaid contract starting Dec. 11.
Federal inspectors say one of Houston?s hospital systems failed repeatedly to ensure the health and safety of its patients. And as a result, United Memorial Medical Center will lose its Medicare and Medicaid contract starting Dec. 11.