By Abby Livingston for the Texas Tribune WASHINGTON – Republican leaders in the U.S. House officially conceded Thursday afternoon what most observers already knew: They did not have the votes to pass a major overhaul of President Obama’s 2010 health care law. House leaders pushed back a much-anticipated floor vote on the issue until Friday morning, in a high-stakes gamble… Continue reading Gohmert, Weber Among Holdouts as House Postpones Health Bill Vote

In this article originally published on DallasNews.com, read about how a spin class is doing some serious cancer fundraising for research.

Originally published on DallasNews.com, learn about what state officials say is the nation's largest effort to track brain injuries among young athletes.

By Emily Donaldson and Hannah Zedaker for Community Impact Newspaper In Texas’ fourth year with a market exchange, 4.3 million people are still without insurance. Here is what you need to know to enroll on the marketplace. Important Dates Nov. 1: Open enrollment begins. Dec. 1: This is the last day you can enroll for coverage… Continue reading How To: Enroll On the Healthcare Exchange In Texas

Find the slides that were used by the “STAR Kids Rollout – What You Need to Know” webinar here! For those who missed our webinar or want to review.

Join Shield HealthCare and CareStarter on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 for a free webinar: STAR Kids Rollout: Everything Families Need to Know

Beginning Nov. 1, 2016, STAR Kids is the new Texas Medicaid managed care program designed to meet the unique needs of youth and children with disabilities.

By Edgar Walters for The Texas Tribune While Texas lawmakers are studying ways to reduce costs in the state’s Medicaid program for the poor and disabled, health insurance companies are making a business pitch. Health plans could save the state roughly $100 million per year, they say, if Texas would give them more freedom to choose… Continue reading Insurers Want More Room for Generic Drugs in Medicaid

By Associated Press, originally published on Modern Healthcare. The country of Brazil and the University of Texas partner to control Zika.

Originally published on Tenet Healthcare.com DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Baylor Scott & White Health and Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:THC) have completed the previously announced joint venture to own five hospitals in North Texas. The facilities included are Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake in Dallas, Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, Texas Regional… Continue reading Baylor Scott & White Health and Tenet Complete Joint Venture to Own Five North Texas Hospitals