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Memorial Hermann, Ken Paxton reach agreement over access to medical records

Posted on November 17, 2023 · While Memorial Hermann denies the state Attorney General’s claims of wrongdoing, it will transition to a new online medical records system.

Health & Science

Texas attorney general sues Pfizer, claiming vaccines didn’t end pandemic quickly enough

Posted on December 1, 2023 · Experts argue other assertions made in the lawsuit filing are completely unsubstantiated, such as one claiming that vaccinated people were more likely to die from COVID-19, which Texas health data disputes.

Texas

Ken Paxton announces investigation of media group following Elon Musk’s lawsuit

Posted on November 21, 2023 · After a report from Media Matters showed advertisements from major brands appeared next to antisemitic posts on X, the company sued the media watchdog group and its reporter. The Texas Attorney General’s Office plans to investigate the nonprofit for potential fraud.

Medicine & Wellness

Memorial Hermann at ‘impasse in negotiations’ with Humana as their network contract is set to expire Jan. 1

Posted on November 1, 2023 · Memorial Hermann patients with Humana insurance plans could be forced to pay out-of-network costs, or find new doctors in order to continue paying in-network prices for medical services, if the two companies cannot reach a new agreement.

Politics

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial set for April 15

Posted on October 30, 2023 · The charges stem from accusations that in 2011 Paxton tried to solicit investors in a McKinney technology company without disclosing that it was paying him to promote its stock. The attorney general has pleaded not guilty.

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Memorial Hermann, Ken Paxton reach agreement over access to medical records

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