Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
Unemployed could get tax break, COBRA health coverage
If the House passes President Biden's relief bill this week, people who have lost jobs could get more than just an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits. They could also receive a big tax break and free health insurance.
If the House passes President Biden's relief bill this week, people who have lost jobs could get more than just an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits. They could also receive a big tax break and free health insurance.
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
New clinic opens in southwest Houston to treat peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a process where there is plaque formation on the walls of the arteries supplying the lower extremities, the legs, and the feet, and that can result in areas of significant narrowing or even complete blockage.
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a process where there is plaque formation on the walls of the arteries supplying the lower extremities, the legs, and the feet, and that can result in areas of significant narrowing or even complete blockage.
Houston-area healthcare workers see surge in patients during winter storm
Calls for ambulance service and hospitalizations spiked this week in the cold weather, water issues and power outages.
Calls for ambulance service and hospitalizations spiked this week in the cold weather, water issues and power outages.
Harris Health to close several patient locations on Monday due to severe weather
All of the facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 14 due to inclement weather.
All of the facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 14 due to inclement weather.
How to help protect a loved one in the hospital when you can’t be there
It can be a hectic time to go to the hospital during a pandemic. Here is some helpful information you may need in case you or a loved one has to be hospitalized.
It can be a hectic time to go to the hospital during a pandemic. Here is some helpful information you may need in case you or a loved one has to be hospitalized.
Pres. Biden signs executive order to reopen ACA enrollment
President Biden signed an executive order today to help many people who lost or can't afford health insurance during the pandemic.
President Biden signed an executive order today to help many people who lost or can't afford health insurance during the pandemic.
Pres. Biden signs executive order to reopen ACA enrollment
After four million Texans lost their jobs last year, there was a 15% increase in people signing up for Affordable Care Act health coverage, according to the Episcopal Health Foundation. President Biden is now opening another enrollment period, February 15 through May 15, to allow more people to sign up. ?Nine out of ten Texans who have ACA coverage receive subsidies to help pay for it.?
After four million Texans lost their jobs last year, there was a 15% increase in people signing up for Affordable Care Act health coverage, according to the Episcopal Health Foundation. President Biden is now opening another enrollment period, February 15 through May 15, to allow more people to sign up. ?Nine out of ten Texans who have ACA coverage receive subsidies to help pay for it.?
Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
Post Malone donates 10K of his sold-out Crocs to hospital workers battling pandemic
Rapper Post Malone is donating 10,000 pairs of his sold-out Duet Max Clog II Crocs to medical workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Rapper Post Malone is donating 10,000 pairs of his sold-out Duet Max Clog II Crocs to medical workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Houston family running out of time, funds to save child's life from brain cancer
A Houston family is running out of time and money to help save their daughter, who is battling a rare type of brain cancer.
A Houston family is running out of time and money to help save their daughter, who is battling a rare type of brain cancer.
Local company hopes to help with shortage of healthcare professionals during pandemic
At the height of the pandemic, healthcare workers, particularly nurses, are in higher demand than ever. But the supply pool isn’t keeping up.
At the height of the pandemic, healthcare workers, particularly nurses, are in higher demand than ever. But the supply pool isn’t keeping up.
Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you're pregnant?
A pregnant healthcare worker shares her extensive research regarding if expecting moms should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A pregnant healthcare worker shares her extensive research regarding if expecting moms should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Family says staff shortage at local hospital prevented loved one from getting timely treatment
A woman is speaking out because she feels Sugar Land hospital's leadership failed her father in getting treatment.
A woman is speaking out because she feels Sugar Land hospital's leadership failed her father in getting treatment.
Some health care, frontline workers are declining vaccines
A number of frontline workers are staying away from the coronavirus vaccine due to mixed feelings.
A number of frontline workers are staying away from the coronavirus vaccine due to mixed feelings.
Texas COVID-19 vaccine map can help you avoid vaccine scams
Con artists are already claiming to have the COVID-19 vaccine and stealing people's money and personal information. There is one surefire way to check and see if someone claiming to be able to administer the vaccine is state approved.
Con artists are already claiming to have the COVID-19 vaccine and stealing people's money and personal information. There is one surefire way to check and see if someone claiming to be able to administer the vaccine is state approved.
Family celebrates their triplets this Christmas, after close call
A couple in Nebraska raced to Houston for a life-saving, in-utero surgery to save their surprise triplets who are now thriving.
A couple in Nebraska raced to Houston for a life-saving, in-utero surgery to save their surprise triplets who are now thriving.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.