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Report reveals Texas ranks 3rd worst state for child healthcare
Analysts say despite having Medicaid and CHIP, those who don’t qualify for government assistance will still struggle, especially during inflation.
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Cyberattack impacting pharmacies leaves patients struggling to fill prescriptions
Pharmacies across the country reported trouble processing prescriptions to insurance companies for payment after a cyberattack.
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Pharmacies scrambling to serve patients after cyberattack
Pharmacies across the country reported issues starting Wednesday with processing prescriptions to insurance companies after a cyberattack on Change Healthcare. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has the story.
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Need for more Black doctors in the future increases
NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about why the need for Black doctors is increasing, and why it is so important for the health of patients of color.
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Dallas to get programs that lead to healthcare jobs for high school graduates
Big money is coming to Dallas to create two new programs that can lead to healthcare jobs straight out of high school. Here’s more from the system’s CEO.
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Shift in doctors' rounds could make difference in patient care
In a surprising healthcare revelation, some hospitals have found that life-saving solutions don’t always come from the latest technology or costly equipment. A simple shift in how doctors conduct their rounds is making a monumental difference in patient care and, more importantly, in saving lives.
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Family-centered rounding reduces medical mistakes
A simple shift in how doctors conduct their rounds is making a monumental difference in patient care and, more importantly, in saving lives.
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State senators sound the alarm on looming health care crisis in Texas
Hundreds of thousands of Texans stand to lose healthcare coverage after federal changes to Medicaid. State leaders joined faith leaders to call on federal leaders to reverse a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policy change.
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How Baylor Scott & White is using training to confront staffing issues
The healthcare industry has been grappling with chronic staffing shortages. The Dallas Morning News reporter Marin Wolf explains how Baylor Scott & White revamped its workforce development strategy.
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Walmart to Add Health Care Centers to 10 DFW Locations
Walmart plans to add more than two dozen healthcare centers to some of its stores next year, including 10 in North Texas.
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Texas Adds 570,000 to Affordable Health Care Plans, Leading All States in Newly Insured
Texas is cutting into its uninsured problem with nearly 570,000 new signups for affordable health plans for 2023 — a nation-leading growth rate for the third straight year.
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CVS and Walgreens Plan to Sell Abortion Pill Mifepristone at Pharmacies After FDA Rule Change
Mifepristone has become a central flashpoint in the political battle over abortion at the state level in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Want to Email Your Doctor? They May Start Charging You for That
The next time you message your doctor to ask about a pesky cough or an itchy rash, you may want to check your bank account first
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Want to Email Your Doctor? They May Start Charging You for That
The next time you message your doctor to ask about a pesky cough or an itchy rash, you may want to check your bank account first
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Why Is It So Hard to Find a Primary Care Doctor Right Now?
It’s important to find a primary care physician you can develop a relationship with, but a shortage of doctors means it can be a frustrating process.
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Sick Profit: Investigating Private Equity's Stealthy Takeover of Health Care Across Cities and Specialties
As private equity extends its reach into health care, evidence is mounting that the penetration has led to higher prices and diminished quality of care, a KHN investigation has found.
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‘Mission Act' Works to Improve Health Care Access for Veterans And Their Families
Before Veterans Day, NBC 5’s Noelle Walker spotlights Mission Act, which works to improve health care access for veterans and their families.
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Hospital Working to Improve Veterans' Access to Health Care for Organ Transplants
Before Veterans Day, NBC 5’s Noelle Walker spotlights Mission Act, which works to improve health care access for veterans and their families.
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Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace Starts Nov. 1. Here's What You Need to Know About 2023 Coverage
Whether you already get your insurance through the marketplace or are eligible to, be aware that the time to pick a plan for 2023 is from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15.