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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.
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Why Some Patients Getting Drugmakers’ Help Are Paying More
Posted on · Some health plans are refusing to count the copayment assistance offered by drugmakers as part of a patient's deductible. That means some patients are paying thousands of dollars more out-of-pocket.
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Why Your Health Insurer Doesn’t Care About Your Big Bills
Posted on · Patients may think their insurers are fighting on their behalf for the best prices. But saving patients money is often not their top priority. Just ask Michael Frank about his hip surgery.
Houston Matters
Concierge Medicine: Better Patient Care Or Privilege Of The Elite?
Posted on · We learn about the practice of direct primary care, which bypasses health insurance entirely. Doctors don’t accept any insurance and charge patients directly for whatever care they need.
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Child Welfare, Health Insurance And Abortion Dominate Texas News In 2017
Posted on · Texas tackled a child welfare crisis, sought to address the opioid epidemic and looked at how to help more people in the state access mental health care. Here’s a look at this year's top Texas health and human services stories.
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As Deadline Approach, Harvey Victims Have Extra Time To Sing-Up For ACA Insurance
Posted on · Open enrollment is extended to Dec. 31 for those who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey
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5 Ways Congressional Tax Legislation Would Transform Health Care
Posted on · Even though congressional Republicans formally set aside their Obamacare repeal-and-replace efforts this summer, there are big policy changes that could become law under pending tax proposals.
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If Congress Doesn’t Fund CHIP, Thousands Of Pregnant Texans Will Lose Health Insurance Too
Posted on · Texas already has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country
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Austin Groups Report Surge In Obamacare Sign-Ups During First Week Of Enrollment
Posted on · Last day to enroll in or change plans for 2018 coverage is Dec. 15
Houston Matters
An Astros Championship, And Building In A Flood Plain: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week’s News
Posted on · From the Astros winning it all, to building in a flood plain, to health care open enrollment beginning -- our panel of non-experts discusses The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of this week’s news.
Affordable Care Act
Open Enrollment For Obamacare Coverage Begins Wednesday
Posted on · The Trump Administration has cut the registration window to 45 days, down from 90 days last year
Houston Matters
Full Show: Harvey Creates An Obstacle For Local DREAMers, And Halloween In Houston (Oct. 31, 2017)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters, we learn how Harvey left many so-called DREAMers in limbo. We meet a Houstonian trying to improve the trick-or-treating experience for kids displaced by flooding. We learn how a local married couple started their own commercial haunted house. And a local professor conducts scientific research into near-death experiences.
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5 Points To Keep In Mind When Shopping For Health Insurance This Year
Posted on · Open enrollment on the exchanges for health insurance created by the Affordable Care Act will be different this time around. Here are some tips on how to make the most of it
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Premiums Rising 34 Percent For Most Popular Health Plan
Posted on · Consumers eligible for income-based tax credits will be protected from rising premiums but those who pay full-cost face a second consecutive year of sharp premium increases
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Trump Warns Against ‘Bailouts’ For Insurance Companies In Bipartisan Health Care Deal
Posted on · The deal from the Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate health committee is aimed at stabilizing insurance markets. The president had encouraged the short-term fix on Tuesday.