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Two lawyers filed a petition Tuesday that asks the board to clarify what counts as a medical exception to the state’s abortion laws.
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Dr. Ximena Lopez, a pediatric endocrinologist in Dallas, has been at the forefront of gender-affirming medical care for trans youth in Texas for the past 10 years. Now, as the state prepares to ban this care for minors, Lopez announced she’s closing her practice and moving to California.
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The Cherokee Nation is stepping in to make sure their tribal citizens don't lose Medicaid coverage as the public health emergency expires.
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The state has been in a nursing shortage for years, and there haven't been enough slots for nursing students. Universities are working to change that.
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A group of anti-abortion organizations is suing the Federal Drug Administration over their initial approval of Mifepristone over two decades ago. If the lawsuit succeeds, pregnant people nationwide could lose access to medication abortions.
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A deal between the state's largest insurer and one of the Austin area's largest hospital networks would mean thousands can keep their plans.
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A project started by employers in Indiana who wanted to compare costs among hospitals has grown to include 49 states. Hospitals dispute their findings.
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States have tried for years to tackle the skyrocketing price of air ambulances, but courts have previously ruled that federal law blocks them from doing that.
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A major air ambulance company that commonly charges tens of thousands of dollars now says it never intended to make a Pittsburg family pay so much.
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The doctor deserves to get paid. Still, experts recommend taking a close look at the charges. Sometimes a bill that looks too high is too high.