Houston Matters
Bracing For Frigid Weather (Feb. 12, 2021)
Posted on · 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.
Tag: freestanding emergency rooms
Health & Science
Study: Freestanding ERs Don’t Relieve Hospital Crowding In Texas’ Biggest Cities
Posted on · Texas' major cities still deal with congestion in hospitals.
News
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Delays Controversial Change After Backlash
Posted on · Some Texas medical societies say the insurer's pending review process change would scare patients into not seeking emergency care and could be deadly.
Health & Science
Texas Medical Center Launches Health Policy Institute And Gives Out $750,000 For Research
Posted on · 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