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.
Oregon suspends family doctor’s license after refusal to wear mask
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
Travel nurse jobs in high demand during the pandemic
Travel nurses are in high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. The need has never been greater.
Travel nurses are in high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. The need has never been greater.
Medical school hopes to fill dire need for primary care physicians in Texas' rural areas
This semester the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine launched their first class of 75 students to address the physician workforce in Texas, especially in rural areas.
This semester the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine launched their first class of 75 students to address the physician workforce in Texas, especially in rural areas.
CDC to shorten COVID-19 quarantine to 10 days, 7 with negative test result
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.
Experts recommend support groups, hotlines for those dealing with holiday grief
Dr. Michael McClam, Associate Chief, Inpatient Services with Menninger Clinic says sharing stories can help people cope with the loss of a loved one during the holidays. He also recommends finding a community of support -- even though gatherings may have to be virtual.
Dr. Michael McClam, Associate Chief, Inpatient Services with Menninger Clinic says sharing stories can help people cope with the loss of a loved one during the holidays. He also recommends finding a community of support -- even though gatherings may have to be virtual.
Trump administration issues regulations aimed at lowering prescription drug prices
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
The economy appears poised to benefit from a COVID-19 vaccine
"Businesses are back to the business of doing business," says RIA Advisors economic strategist Lance Roberts. "What a vaccine does is allow them to expand operation, to attract more business, and take advantage of more things."
"Businesses are back to the business of doing business," says RIA Advisors economic strategist Lance Roberts. "What a vaccine does is allow them to expand operation, to attract more business, and take advantage of more things."
How the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act decision could impact Texans
Striking down the Affordable Care Act could end protections for young adults to be covered through their parents' policies until age 26, or for pre-existing conditions.
Striking down the Affordable Care Act could end protections for young adults to be covered through their parents' policies until age 26, or for pre-existing conditions.
The Supreme Court's ACA decision could impact health insurance coverage for millions of Texans
The US Supreme Court is now considering arguments made today in a case initially brought by the state of Texas to overturn the Affordable Care Act.
The US Supreme Court is now considering arguments made today in a case initially brought by the state of Texas to overturn the Affordable Care Act.