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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Solar eclipse 2024: We Are Blood asking for donations boost ahead of influx of visitors
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to the Austin area for April's total solar eclipse. We Are Blood is asking for more blood donations in anticipation of the influx of visitors.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to the Austin area for April's total solar eclipse. We Are Blood is asking for more blood donations in anticipation of the influx of visitors.
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
FDA approves Wegovy to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change that expands the use of the drug in Wegovy. It was previously approved to treat obesity.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change that expands the use of the drug in Wegovy. It was previously approved to treat obesity.
Change Healthcare cyberattack cripples healthcare providers: What to know
Change Healthcare processes 14-15 billion transactions a year and touches one in every three patient records. A cyberattack has left healthcare providers reeling nationwide.
Change Healthcare processes 14-15 billion transactions a year and touches one in every three patient records. A cyberattack has left healthcare providers reeling nationwide.