Health
August 20, 2020
Texas A&M Hopes a High-tech Kiosk Will Address a Health Care Crisis in Milam County
The rural area lost both its hospitals. Can a telehealth station in Cameron fill the urgent-care gap?
Health Care
Health
June 3, 2020
“We Can’t Rely on the Systems That Everybody Else Relies On”: Trans Texans Struggle With Health Care Access During COVID-19
Before the pandemic, trans Texans experienced higher rates of poverty and uninsurance than others in the state. The coronavirus crisis is exacerbating inequalities.
Health
April 17, 2020
The “Father of Environmental Justice” on Why He Isn’t Surprised by COVID-19 Health Disparities
An interview with Robert Bullard on how the novel coronavirus exacerbates existing environmental health issues.
Politics & Policy
March 3, 2020
San Antonio Says It’s Prepared for the Coronavirus. Are Federal Officials Ready to Listen?
The city, which trained for a flu pandemic as recently as November, is ground zero for military medicine.
Health
January 29, 2020
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn on His Plans for Transforming the Agency
In his first interview since taking the reins, MD Anderson’s former chief medical executive discusses the need to modernize.
Health
February 14, 2017
The Faces of Obamacare
For many Americans, the controversial health law is government run amok. But for these people in San Antonio, it’s been a lifesaver.
The Daily Post
October 19, 2015
Can Texas Really Cut Funding To Planned Parenthood?
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has declared that it’ll no longer process reimbursements to the non-profit.
Politics & Policy
November 14, 2013
Obama’s Collapse
He is on the verge of becoming a complete failure as president.
Politics & Policy
April 9, 2013
Health Scare
What the politics of Medicaid expansion says about the future of Texas.
Politics & Policy
February 25, 2013
Will the Legislature Restore Cuts to Women’s Health?
A Senate finance committee work group has proposed directing an additional $100 million towards preventative care and family planning.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Texas Will Not Expand Medicaid or Create Health Insurance Exchanges
Rick Perry announced Monday in a letter to the federal government that the state will not expand its Medicaid program nor create a health insurance exchange.
Health
January 21, 2013
ABC News Runs McAllen Medicare Fraud Sting
The healthy 82-year-old grandmother of an ABC News producer goes undercover and reveals Medicare fraud in McAllen, "the town Medicare dollars built."
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Medicine Brawl
Sure, Rick Perry doesn't want to expand Medicaid. But can he afford not to?
Health
January 20, 2013
State of the Heart
Bypass surgery with almost no pain, and you get to go home three days later? Don’t have a coronary: It’s happening right now, in Texas.
Politics & Policy
August 31, 2012
Greg Abbott’s War
The state attorney general on Obamacare, secession, and challenges to Texas sovereignty.
Business
July 6, 2012
The Week in Business: Health Care in Texas Lags Behind Other States
Texas came in last place for health care delivery in a new federal study.
Politics & Policy
April 12, 2011
On the Lege video: Brandon Creighton
We spoke with Conroe Representative Brandon Creighton, the chair of the Select Committee of State Sovereignty, about the committee’s mission, its relationship with the federal government, and its response to federal health care mandates.
Health
May 31, 1998
Rx for Scandal
The poor quality of health care in the state’s penal system is enough to make you sick. Plus: Inside Tex Moncrief’s IRS mess; a River Oaks bookie is tried for murder; UT’s writing program achieves Texas-size success; and things get woolly for thestate’s mohair producers.
Politics & Policy
December 1, 1995
The Fund’s Over
Budget cuts are coming. Are teaching hositals DOA? Plus: Are white Democrats MIA?
Health
November 1, 1995
The Real Medical Crisis
For reformers of the nations health-care system, ground zero may be Dallas’ Parkland Memorial Hospital, where the crush of uninsured patients with non-urgent complaints is affecting everyone’s care.
Politics & Policy
July 31, 1995
Bad Medicine
By vetoing the Patient Protection Act, Gearge W. Bush put cost before care.
Health
February 1, 1975
A Matter of Life and Death
If you have to be critically injured in Texas, be sure to pick the right place.