Coverage of health care and insurance in Texas -- Medicaid and HHSC rules, hospitals and rural care, health insurance and TDI regulation, public health, and the agencies that oversee care.
Texas dietitians will owe the state two hours of continuing education on metabolic health or ultra-processed foods to renew their licenses after Jan. 1, one hour less than regulators proposed in September, after licensees called the subjects vague and the deadline too tight.
A 40-year-old in Taylor County shopping on HealthCare.gov for 2027 coverage will find plans from just one company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed the state's first human case of West Nile virus illness for the 2026 season on May 19.
State Representative Lacey Hull (R-Houston) outlined her core legislative priorities for the upcoming cycle on The Arena podcast, emphasizing a focus on local public safety, preventative healthcare systems, and digital safety standards for children.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has launched its fiscal year 2026 Nursing Shortage Reduction Program (NSRP) grant cycle, including an estimated $23.4 million for 85 higher education institutions across the state.
A new number is keeping CEOs and policymakers awake at night as the Texas economy expands: $27,000.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued a health advisory on May 1 to increase laboratory testing for cyclosporiasis.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on May 5 that a $7.4 billion national settlement with Purdue Pharma Inc. and its owners, the Sackler family, has become effective.
A recent discussion on the Texas Talks podcast warned that employer-sponsored family healthcare coverage is reaching $27,000 annually, with out-of-pocket costs for Texas families averaging $10,000.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced on May 1 the availability of $56 million in federal funding for rural healthcare providers to modernize equipment and infrastructure.
In March, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) established the House Select Committee on Health Care Affordability, tasking a bipartisan group of lawmakers with identifying the market dynamics driving up medical costs for Texas families.
According to a new report released by Texas 2036 on April 27, 2026, Texas residents who actively searched for health insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace saved an average of $79 per month compared to those who were automatically reenrolled.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced Wednesday that $60 million in initial federal funding is available to rural hospital districts across Texas to create or expand community-based prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs targeting chronic disease conditions.
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of an investigation into Lululemon USA Inc. regarding the possible presence of toxic "forever chemicals" in its activewear products.