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

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

Houston Tries to Slim Down with Food, Fitness By Laura Ungar and Jayne O’Donnell, for USA Today HOUSTON — This sprawling Southwesternmetropolis used to have a Texas-sized obesity problem, topping the scales as America’s fattest city. And no wonder — healthy food and safe places to exercise were hard to come by for many residents. But an initiative… Continue reading Houston Tries to Slim Down with Food, Fitness

Almost two million people over age 65, seniors, or nearly 6 percent of those Americans (excluding nursing home residents), rarely or never leave their homes ...

By Christine Vestal, Stateline, featured in Disability Scoop Finding care for children with medically complex or rare conditions can force parents to tap into networks of highly specialized physicians and hospitals scattered around the country. This is especially challenging when the children are covered by Medicaid, because each state-run program has a different benefit package,… Continue reading Lawmakers Look To Improve Care For Kids With Complex Needs

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