Not all prescription costs will be capped for people enrolled in Medicare, expert says
While Medicare customers can look forward to out of pocket caps on some prescription drugs, it doesn't apply to all medication.
Prescription costs for people enrolled in Medicare will soon be capped
Prescription costs will soon be capped for people on Medicare. There will be a new program, so you won't have to pay thousands of dollars up front.
Central Texas man raises concerns over cosmetic procedures in Texas
A Central Texas man is sharing concerns about how cosmetic procedures are regulated in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak sits down with him in this FOX 7 Focus.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Nationwide dropping pet insurance in some states amid high inflation
Nationwide says inflation and pet veterinary care are among the reasons for dropping pet insurance.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
Texan frustrated with Medicare Savings Program application process
Some people rely on Medicare savings programs to pay for all, or some, of their out-of-pocket Medicare expenses, such as premiums, deductibles or coinsurance. Those programs are managed by the state, using Medicaid funds, but one Central Texan describes a cumbersome and lengthy system of renewal.
Southwestern University, Houston Methodist Hospital partner to fill health care workforce shortage
The Mayo Clinic says hospitals across the country could see thousands of physician openings. To help close that gap, Southwestern University is sending students into hospitals now.
Veterans granted over 1M toxic exposure claims under PACT Act
U.S. veterans have received about $5.7 billion in benefits under a new law that broadened disability claims involving burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service.
Austin State Hospital unveils new $305M facility
On Wednesday, a ribbon cutting was held for the Austin State Hospital’s brand-new facility. The 80-plus acre campus will now feature fully modernized amenities.
1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
We Are Blood in need of O-positive donors
We Are Blood is in need of O-positive donors due to a recent high number of trauma-related patients.
25K Americans starting Wegovy weekly as supply increases and prices drop, drugmaker says
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
Hundreds of NICU families graduate at Q2 Stadium
Parents, children and hospital staff came together for a celebration of life and to walk across the stage in the second annual NICU Graduate Reunion.
WNBA signs partnership with Opill
The WNBA’s partnership with Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S., debuted this week at the draft.
How wages for state-funded caregivers are impacting those with disabilities
Many state-funded, licensed caregivers are leaving their jobs and leaving some Texans with disabilities helpless. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has more.
Memorial Hermann's Texas Medical Center liver transplant program inactivated
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center announced they have inactivated their liver transplant program due to irregularities in donor acceptance criteria.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program