Posted on · All across Houston, local health groups are gearing up for Tuesday. That's when uninsured Texans can start enrolling in new insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act. One of the biggest players is Harris Health, the county's publicly funded health system.
Posted on · This coming Tuesday will mark the start of the sign-up period for uninsured Houstonians to receive coverage through a new health exchange. In the final installment of our recurring Affordable Care Act series, we offer you a chance to get your questions answered and myths debunked. We are joined once again by KUHF Health and […]
Posted on · You know that one thing that just sticks in your craw...that makes your otherwise wonderful life here in Houston just a little tiny bit less than it could be? "Oh, if ONLY it weren't for THAT!” Well, today is your day to vent – to share with the rest of Greater Houston that one thing […]
Posted on · The insurance marketplaces that are a key part of Obamacare don't go on-line until Tuesday. But the federal government gave the public a sneak peek of what the insurance plans could actually cost. The average premiums in Texas are slightly less than in other states, but that doesn't mean uninsured people will actually enroll.
Posted on · In the past few years, the federal government has cracked down on the sale and advertising of cigarettes. But it doesn't have the same control over so-called electronic cigarettes. Their use is booming.
Posted on · KUHF, along with KHOU and Rice University just concluded a poll seeking votersâ opinions on a variety of issues heading into the November election. Poll questions ranged from opinions about the Houston mayorâs race to bond initiatives to renovate the Astrodome and build an inmate processing center, to problems facing the city of Houston. On […]
Posted on · In a letter Thursday, state Sen.Kirk Watson, D-Austin, says Gov. Rick Perry's move to establish strict rules for so-called health insurance navigators defies the intent of a law legislators passed this year.
Posted on · A new report on uninsured Texans reveals that 2.6 million of them will be able to buy subsidized health plans under Obamacare. Proponents of the law are still enthusiastic about the final phase, despite some negative messages from Texas politicians.
Posted on · In our fourth installment of the Affordable Care Act implementation, as the October 1st enrollment time nears, Craig Cohen spoke with Texas’ Health and Human Services Director Marjorie Petty. He was also joined by KUHF”S Health and Science Reporter Carrie Feibel. Our previous installments: http://www.houstonmatters.org/segments/segment-c/2013/08/29/demystifying-the-affordable-care-act-for-houstonians http://www.houstonmatters.org/segments/segment-c/2013/09/05/the-affordable-care-act-for-those-houstonians-who-are-self-employed-and-unemployed http://www.houstonmatters.org/segments/segment-c/2013/09/12/navigating-health-care-options-for-the-affordable-care-act-in-houston
Posted on · Weâve explored Houstonâs diversity many times on this program. Weâve also examined how the Montrose neighborhood in Houston, in particular, has long had a reputation for being gay-friendly. Many Houstonians also point to one of our political leaders as a demonstration of how weâre ahead of the curve, as the only major city with a […]
Posted on · Houston Methodist Hospital is absorbing two catholic hospitals into its system — a CHRISTUS hospital in the Clear Lake area and another one in Katy.
Posted on · The Texas Heart Institute has resolved its disagreements with the new owners of St. Luke's Hospital, dropping a lawsuit that sought to unwind the historic partnership. The new agreement means more money for the Texas Heart Institute.
Posted on · The Texas Heart Institute in the Medical Center is now partnering with the veterinarian school at Texas A&M. The two institutions will share a $3 million dollar award from Governor Rick Perry’s emerging technology fund. The research will benefit both humans and animals.
Posted on · We continue our weekly series of conversations designed to help prepare you for the rollout of the final phase of the Affordable Care Act, in which uninsured Americans can seek out health care benefits through a "marketplace." Today, we learned about resources available to help you navigate that marketplace. KUHF's Health and Science reporter Carrie […]
Posted on · The federal government is pouring more than $10 million dollars into the state of Texas to get uninsured people to participate in the affordable care act, also called Obamacare. Look at where the money went and how the grassroots effort will play out across Houston.