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Houston Matters

Bracing For Frigid Weather (Feb. 12, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 12, 2021 · On Friday's show: The latest on frigid weather rolling into Greater Houston, and why you should care what some COVID testing sites are charging your health insurance.

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Study: Freestanding ERs Don’t Relieve Hospital Crowding In Texas’ Biggest Cities

Catherine Fusillo, HPM Intern

Posted on May 27, 2019 · Texas' major cities still deal with congestion in hospitals.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Delays Controversial Change After Backlash

Allison Lee

Posted on June 4, 2018 · Some Texas medical societies say the insurer's pending review process change would scare patients into not seeking emergency care and could be deadly.

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Texas Medical Center Launches Health Policy Institute And Gives Out $750,000 For Research

Carrie Feibel

Posted on February 18, 2016 · Four research teams from TMC institutions will study freestanding ERs, mobile health clinics, the health of child migrants to the U.S., and preventing hospital readmissions

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