Texas Hospital Data Shows Millions Spent in Care for Non-U.S. Citizens
A state employee testified Monday that tens of thousands of people in the U.S. unlawfully were treated, but it was unclear how long the data had been collected.
More State Employees fired After Accessing Texans’ Private Information
Two more employees from the state Health and Human Services Commission have been fired for accessing the private information of Texans seeking public assistance in the state’s Medicaid, food stamps and other programs, the agency confirmed Monday.
Texas Lawmakers Eye Sharing Health Care Workers with Other States
Advocates say interstate compacts, which allow professionals to use their work licenses in multiple states, can solve Texas’ workforce shortage.
Records Reveal Medicaid’s limits for disabled Texans
Staffing shortages and mismanaged care can delay when Texans on some Medicaid programs are discharged from hospitals. This can cost the state more and take a toll on patients and caregivers.
Uninsured Texans Dropped to the Lowest in a Decade
Texas is still the state with the highest percentage of uninsured residents, at nearly 17 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau survey released.
Grand Opening of $200 Million Rusk State Hospital
The new two-story administration building is 18,900 square feet and accommodates the administration department and IT staff.
Why Health Care is Hard to Access in Rural Towns
Bigger cities can unintentionally suck health care resources and professionals from smaller towns.