Texas Gov. Greg Abbott targets Medicaid in new fraud investigation order
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches
The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.
The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, millions of Americans now faced with steep health insurance hikes
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
Medical experts meet about childhood vaccines
Parents across the country are waiting to find out how the Trump administration will overhaul the children's vaccination schedule in 2026. Medical experts gathered at a meeting Monday to discuss vaccinations for the youngest Americans. FOX's Steve Harrigan has details.
Parents across the country are waiting to find out how the Trump administration will overhaul the children's vaccination schedule in 2026. Medical experts gathered at a meeting Monday to discuss vaccinations for the youngest Americans. FOX's Steve Harrigan has details.
Governor Abbott announces historic $1.4 billion investment for rural Texas hospitals
Texas is receiving a historic investment of $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to help rural health care throughout the state, according to an announcement by Governor Greg Abbott.
Texas is receiving a historic investment of $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to help rural health care throughout the state, according to an announcement by Governor Greg Abbott.
Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Here are the 4 Republicans that broke party lines to force health care subsidies vote
Four House Republicans crossed party lines to force a vote on extending health care tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to lower their insurance premiums.
Four House Republicans crossed party lines to force a vote on extending health care tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to lower their insurance premiums.
Texas doctors warn against using ChatGPT as a self-diagnostic tool
Texas physicians say a rising number of patients are turning to ChatGPT for healthcare advice, and depending on how they're using it, the technology can either help or hinder their care.
Texas physicians say a rising number of patients are turning to ChatGPT for healthcare advice, and depending on how they're using it, the technology can either help or hinder their care.
Two-thirds of Americans say government should ensure health care for all: poll
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
Senate blocks ACA subsidies extension: What this means for your health insurance
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Here's what we know.
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Here's what we know.
Paxton accuses Texas doctors in gender-affirming care cases of healthcare fraud
Two North Texas doctors at the center of a lawsuit from the state attorney general's office accusing them of violating the state's laws banning gender-affirming care are now accused of fraudulently billing the state's Medicaid to provide that care.
Two North Texas doctors at the center of a lawsuit from the state attorney general's office accusing them of violating the state's laws banning gender-affirming care are now accused of fraudulently billing the state's Medicaid to provide that care.
Obamacare support hits an all-time high, poll reveals
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
Controversial drug ivermectin now available without prescription in Texas
Easier access to the drug, most commonly used as an antiparasitic, has Texas medical professionals worried about the dangers of unchecked use and harmful side effects.
Easier access to the drug, most commonly used as an antiparasitic, has Texas medical professionals worried about the dangers of unchecked use and harmful side effects.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
New emergency room opens to address growing health needs in Manor
Manor is a city on the grow, now with a new emergency care clinic. Tuesday's ribbon-cutting represents one of several ongoing efforts to address the explosive growth around Manor.
Manor is a city on the grow, now with a new emergency care clinic. Tuesday's ribbon-cutting represents one of several ongoing efforts to address the explosive growth around Manor.
Minnesota study backs birth vaccine for hepatitis B
Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.
Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.