health care
University Health System to Propose $390M Hospital Expansion
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University Health System has plans to build a $390 million Women and Children’s Tower to provide expanded care for women, children, and premature infants.
Commentary
Living Wills: Peace of Mind and Reduced Health Care Costs
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Having a living will ensures your health care wishes will be considered if you are not able to make decisions for yourself.
health care
New Health Center, Community Mosaic Commemorate Esteemed Physician
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University Health System selected Houston-based artist Reginald Adams to engage the community in creating a mosaic mural titled “Healing Hands.”
Health & Wellness
Staying Healthy During Summer Travel
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Before you hit the road or take to the skies, consider these tips to make sure your health, safety, and wallet are covered while you’re away.
health care
Men Wrote The Senate Health Care Bill. This Woman Could Stop It.
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Elizabeth MacDonough is the Senate’s parliamentarian, which involves advising senators on the chamber’s byzantine rules and procedures.
health care
Texas Sees Dramatic Spike in Maternal Mortality Rates
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The rate of pregnancy-related deaths in Texas has nearly doubled since 2010. Between 2011 and 2012, 189 Texas mothers died within one year of giving birth.
Commentary
Texas Legislature Expanded Help For Medical Surprise Bills, But It Must Do More
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Balance bills happen when an out-of-network provider bills a patient despite having delivered care at an in-network facility.
health care
Texas Hospitals Fear Losing $6.2B Medicaid Deal
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Texas hospitals are eager to keep the federal waiver in place as the turmoil in Congress over repealing and replacing Obamacare only increases their jitters.
health care
Ear To The Door: 5 Things Being Weighed In Secret Health Bill Also Weigh It Down
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Spoiler: No one knows what the final Senate bill will look like – not even those writing it.
Health & Wellness
Mental Health Panel Dissects Legislature’s Successes, Failures
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During the Texas Legislature’s 85th regular session lawmakers produced bills aimed at improving mental health throughout the state.