Houston Matters
Will Heath Care Merger Lower Costs for Texas Patients?
Posted on · Health economist Dr. Vivian Ho of Rice University discusses the potential merger of Memorial Hermann Health System and Baylor Scott & White Health.
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Houston Matters
Should Politics Belong Solely to the Politicians?
Posted on · We discuss whether artists, musicians, and other celebrities should leave the political talk to actual policy makers.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Border Patrol Agent Arrested, and Changes to Texas Social Studies Curriculum (Sept. 17, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn about the arrest of a Border Patrol agent in connection with four murders. We learn about changes to social studies curriculum in Texas schools. We examine a recent study about liver cancer. Local veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your questions. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
Politics
Sylvia Garcia Calls for Protecting, Expanding Affordable Health Care
Posted on · The Democratic State Senator is running to succeed retiring Congressman Gene Green. Her Republican opponent is businessman Phillip Aronoff.
News
Small Towns All Over Texas Look For Solutions To Survive
Posted on · As Texas cities reap the benefits of the state’s strong economy, many rural communities are lagging behind. An upcoming statewide conference will focus on ideas that could help those small towns thrive.
News
Texas Supreme Court Rules Xerox Responsible For Fraudulent Medicaid Dental Payments
Posted on · The decision comes years after the state found that Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership, a subsidiary of Xerox, allowed workers with limited expertise to approve dental claims for the state's Medicaid program.
Health & Science
What Do Texans Want? Medicaid, According To This Survey
Posted on · Maternal mortality and mental health are also top concerns
Houston Matters
Should Politics Belong Solely To The Politicians?
Posted on · Should artists, musicians, and celebrities leave the political talk to actual policy makers?
News
Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties
Posted on · The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019.
Full Show
Full Show: Winter Blast, And New Symphony CEO (Jan. 16, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We get the latest on freezing conditions in the area. Then, we meet the new CEO of the Houston Symphony. And we learn how Harvey affected sea life in the Gulf of Mexico.
Houston Matters
Houston To Get New Public Mental Health Hospital — The First In 30 Years
Posted on · The new facility will allow more patients needing long-term mental health care to be treated close to home.
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.
News
Harvey Victims Have Extra Time To Sign-Up For Federal Health Options
Posted on · Open enrollment is extended to Dec. 31 for those who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey
News
Robust Health Insurance Sign-Ups Surprise Supporters And Opponents
Posted on · Despite an enrollment period that was half as long, nearly 9 million people have signed up for Affordable Care Act insurance for 2018 so far, about the same as last year.
News
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