Town Square
The Challenges Facing America’s Health Care System
Posted on · Experts weigh in on health care in the U.S. and what solutions could help solve some of the issues.
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Houston Matters
How the debt ceiling battle could affect Texas health care (Feb. 3, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We get an update on the situation at the contaminated Jones Road Superfund Site and learn how the debt ceiling battle in Congress could lead to worse health care outcomes for Texans.
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Texas seniors to see lower Medicare drug costs
Posted on · The Inflation Reduction Act will cap out-of-pocket drug costs to $2,000 in the next few years.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Debate Countdown, Young People On Climate Change, And Medicare For All (Sept. 12, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Countdown to the Presidential debate at TSU, young people share their thoughts on climate change, the meaning of "Medicare for All," and a choral work based on Anne Frank's diary.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: A Discussion on Texas’ Healthcare System
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue."
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What Texans Really Think about Health Care, According to The 2018 Lyceum Poll
Posted on · 48 percent of Texans surveyed say American adults are “less healthy today” than they were 20 years ago; 61 percent of Texans surveyed say the same thing for American children.
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Genetic Tests Can Hurt Your Chances of Getting Some Types of Insurance
Posted on · Federal law keeps insurers from using genetic test results when pricing and issuing health insurance. But the tests might keep you from being able to get life insurance or a long-term-care policy.
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Trustees Report Warns Medicare Finances Worsening
Posted on · The report says Social Security will become insolvent in 2034 — no change from the projection last year
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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
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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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Central Texans Have More Options, But Less Time To Sign Up For Obamacare
Posted on · The fourth open enrollment period for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace is less than a month away. This time things will be...
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Visiting Houston, Medicare Chief Says Key Post-Harvey Priority Is ‘Safety Of Health Care Facilities’
Posted on · Seema Verma also highlights a waiver program for Medicare and Medicaid recipients that aims to maximize flexibility and coverage.
Houston Matters
Government Extension Revives Hopes of Keeping St. Joseph Medical Center Open
Posted on · St. Joseph Medical Center downtown staved off possible closure last week (Nov. 24, 2015), after receiving an extension on a deadline from the federal government. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid is giving St. Joseph until Jan. 15 to come up with a plan to correct some issues the agency says put patients in jeopardy. […]
Full Show
Traffic Stop Bias and Where to Eat Late: Wednesday’s Show (December 2, 2015)
Posted on · An analysis of Texas DPS data on traffic stops from 2003 to 2014 show black drivers in the Lone Star State are more likely to be searched than white drivers, and less likely to be let go with a warning. The Austin American-Statesman reported late last month (Nov. 22, 2015) researchers at the University of […]
Health & Science
Fighting Closure, St. Joseph Medical Center Will Submit ‘Improvement Plan’ To Feds
Posted on · Houston’s only downtown hospital will ask the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid to continue reimbursements beyond a Dec. 3 threatened cut-off. The hospital is finalizing a “system improvement plan” after a series of failed federal inspections and the Aug. 27 shooting of an unarmed, combative patient.