Liability Claim Filed Against Lakeway Hospital

Rawney McVaney's story continues

"...and federal standards. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services subsequently informed the hospital that a correction plan..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...of years later it booted Planned Parenthood from a Medicaid program (now called "Healthy Texas Women"), which left 50,000..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

HD 46: Ready for the Main Event

High stakes in Dukes' race

"...state Rep. Solo­mon Ortiz Jr. He advocates strongly for Medicaid expansion and tighter rules when it comes to letting..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...raising minimum wage to $15 per hour and expanding Medicaid. She's secured the endorsement of Texas AFL-CIO's political arm...."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abbott to Trump: Pay Us Money We Lost for Excluding Planned Parenthood

Texas guv sends a "pretty please" to the president

"...not hearing back from the Centers for Medi­care and Medicaid on his request to recoup millions that Texas lost..."

Jan. 25, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Premature Death of the WHAC

How Gov. Greg Abbott killed vital oversight for women’s health

"...the program since the state booted PP from the Medicaid program in 2012, dropping from 115,000 in 2011 to..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...year, on April 17. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which manages the Nursing Home Compare rating system,..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

What Happens When Texas Blocks Planned Parenthood? Abortions Rise.

Study: Lege's family planning cuts led to an increase in abortion

"...Texas women and families – from an increase in Medicaid births to maternal mortality – further highlighting the critical..."

July 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: What’s That Smell?

Our Austin-bashing governor knows how to spread manure

"...good medical care. A lot of them were on Medicaid – and in Texas, that means extreme poverty: Texas..."

June 9, 2017 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report: Where Does Inequality Come From?

By taking from the needy and giving to the rich

"...the Republicans' bill slashes $880 billion out of the Medicaid budget, which provides health care for the poor, the..."

June 2, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Nancy Pelosi Visits the New Seton

Dem leader and Lloyd Doggett lead roundtable on Obamacare

"...e.g., in Texas, where the state’s refusal to accept Medicaid expansion has left many patients in “the gap” between..."

April 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Coming Out in the Dark

Behind the creation of Friday's LGBTQ Human Rights Rally

"...currently trying to remove the health care clinic from Medicaid. Although life has improved greatly for the LGBTQ community..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sloane Smith

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...Con­gress have both made threatening moves toward Medicare and Medicaid, which could blow holes in budget calculations. Statewide, the..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...effort to remove the reproductive health care provider from Medicaid. More than a year after the initial threat, Texas..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature

Top 10 Reproductive Rights Stories

In 2016, the fight for reproductive rights went all the way to the Supreme Court

"...delivered their finalized plans to kick PP out of Medicaid enrollment right before the holidays, blocking access to life-saving..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...In 1981, Medicare and Medicaid accounted for 9.5% of all federal outlays. In 2001,..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

An Unforeseen Cost

After a near-fatal hit-and-run, Elizabeth English struggles to rebuild her life

"...had it through my job. While you wait for Medicaid, you can't really have insurance. Because if you have..."

July 8, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Dan Patrick, Still on Bathroom Patrol

Lt. Guv takes issue with Obama's trans-inclusive policy

"...for short-sighted state conservatives, who have proudly rejected a Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act and have sought..."

May 13, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Reports, Rappers and (Dis)Enfranchisement

Government may or may not be a farce

"...for long-acting, reversible contraceptives and a 27% increase in Medicaid births among some contraceptive users. Allgeyer was facing disciplinary..."

Feb. 22, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Grand Jury Clears Planned Parenthood, Indicts Anti-Abortion Activists

Center for Medical Progress members face second-degree felony charge

"...(including a threat to revoke its participation in the Medicaid program based in part on the discredited CMP videos),..."

Jan. 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Reproductive Rights Stories

"...the state would kick Planned Parenthood out of the Medicaid program via Twitter. Later that week, the state officials..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Storms, Season's Greetings, and Open Carry

Reminder: Open carry law takes effect Jan. 1

"...programs and recently threatened to kick the provider from Medicaid. “It is a truly sad moment for health care..."

Dec. 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Beside the Point: Abortion Debate Hits Home

The attacks against Planned Parenthood are not just political, they're about class and privilege

"...recent iteration by discredited undercover videos (see "State Cuts Medicaid Fund­ing for Planned Parenthood," Oct. 23) is being viciously..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Column by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: The New Inquisition

The assault on Planned Parenthood is an assault on health care

"...to access any health care at all through the Medicaid reimbursements that currently flow to Planned Parenthood. Women of..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Perry's Top 10 Worst Hits

Perry for Prez redux calls for a sojourn down memory lane

"...Unlike some flexible Republican governors, Perry’s refusal to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act prevented more than 1..."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week

Naishtat files bill to protect juvenile medical care

"...Currently, if a child on CHIP or Medicaid goes into a juvenile detention facility, their medical benefits..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Measuring the 'Miracle'

"...% of low-income population covered by Medicaid: tied 48th..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature

Lege Lines

Janek gets grilled, transportation moves, and more

"...an Austin-based IT firm that was supposed to detect Medicaid fraud, but ended up costing Texans $110 million for..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Defund Planned Parenthood ... Jeopardize Lives

Lege contemplates cutting funding for cancer screenings

"...her with cancer. Two weeks later she enrolled in Medicaid and began chemotherapy. Today, Norman is in remission, but..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Budget Breakdown

"...shifts in revenue sources, as both drafts struggle with Medicaid shortfalls, and children shifting from CHIP to Medicaid. The..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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