Low-Cost Mental Health Services in Austin

Overwhelmed? Finding help doesn't have to be hard.

"...area. Some entities accept many forms of insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, while others don't accept any insurance. As..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan

Lakeway Hospital Investors Settle With DOJ, HUD

Fraud settlements backed by whistleblower complaint

"...“to resolve allegations LRMC submitted false claims to the Medicare and Medicaid programs.”..."

Sept. 30, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Nursing-Home Families Want Answers as COVID Comes Back

Still seeking safety as the data remains unclear

"...data, first posted June 4 by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), shows that just three Austin..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

A Destructive Sham

"...an organization she helped establish, has tried to reduce Medicare, has increased pollution through Executive Orders – favoring corporations..."

June 10, 2020 Postmarks

U.S. Senate Debate Closes Upbeat Texas Dem Convention

M.J. Hegar and Royce West seize the center

"...On health care: Rather than “Medicare for All,” both candidates support expanding and “fixing” the..."

June 8, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Austin at Large: Everything’s Different Now

The new normal requires a lot of willpower, but also the chance to do things better

"...last month, we've seen plenty of crisis-jacking to boost Medicare for All and the Green New Deal, and also..."

April 3, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fragmented Senate Contest Becomes a Fight Between Royce West and MJ Hegar

Winner will challenge long-term GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

"...field of Democrats in the race, as neither embraced Medicare for All or the Green New Deal – the..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Rick Kennedy and Pete Sessions Lead In Run-Off for Texas' 17th Congressional District

Both sides of ballot in contest for radically gerrymandered seat

"...Care Act, while Jaramillo advocates for what he calls "Medicare for All with safety nets," based on his experience..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Race for Congressional District 31 Is Down to Two Dem Candidates

Either Christine Eady Mann or Donna Imam will challenge GOP incumbent Rep. John Carter

"...Care for All," has in her TV ads adopted "Medicare for All," which she would "accelerate" by incentivizing medical..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

New Health Clinic Opens to Serve Travis County's "Eastern Crescent"

CommUnityCare brings care closer to thousands at Hornsby Bend site

"...half of whom are either uninsured or covered by Medicare or Medicaid, says CommUnityCare Chief Operating Officer Yvonne Camarena...."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Anticipating the March 3 Election, a Few Numbers to Note

An update on Travis turnout, and the congressional money wars

"...from her self-styled “Healthcare for All” to a Sanders-orthodox “Medicare for All.” Presumably City Council Member Young ($18,000) and..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Democratic Frontrunner Bernie Sanders Energizes Crowd at Austin Rally

Sanders voices “absolute confidence” his campaign will win Texas

"...also stressed the importance – and popularity – of Medicare For All, his single-payer health care plan that promises..."

Feb. 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...Electrical Workers, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, Brady PAC, United Steelworkers, Off the Sidelines PAC, Black..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...to do things he was already doing (e.g., supporting Medicare-for-All and the Green New Deal). "And as usual," reads..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

AFSCME Local Fires Up for 2020 Campaigns

Nina Turner, Greg Casar, MJ Hegar headline VOTE event

"...major issue in rural communities), Sanders’ signature issue of Medicare for All, housing affordability, and immigration...."

Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Nancy Pelosi Brings Down the House at TribFest

Speaker talks impeachment, turning Texas blue in 2020

"...outside) when she described the Green New Deal and Medicare for All as “aspirational.” She is, in many ways,..."

Sept. 29, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Trio of Candidates Vie to Take on Rep. Michael McCaul

Three for TX-10

"...as it is) on signature Democratic issues: he endorsed Medicare for All and the Green New Deal, while Hutcheson..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Wendy Davis Hits the Campaign Trail

Candidate begins with “Listening Tour” of TX-21

"...compromises: the lack of a patient “buy-in” to a Medicare-style, single-payer option, and the continuing inability of the government..."

July 25, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Wendy Davis Enters Congressional Race

Big names, money in local Congress races

"...in emphasis among the three candidates. (Siegel firmly supports Medicare for All; the others are less absolute about how..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Local Leaders “Encouraged” By SCOTUS Citizenship Question Ruling

Question jeopardized federal funds that flow to Texas

"...and Travis County, residents could lose funding for Medicaid, Medicare, the state’s Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP), Section 8 Housing,..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

SXSW: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the New Left

AOC: Democratic Socialism is about prioritizing people, not profits

"...Her support for the Green New Deal, Medicare For All, tightening campaign finance rules, abolishing U.S. Immigration..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...a Green New Deal to combat climate change and Medicare for All. "I'm running for president because it's time..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

TX-25: Julie Oliver vs. Roger Williams

"A huge commitment"

"..."payroll taxes" by half – not mentioning that means Medicare and Social Security. "That would also mean cutting services..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Sendero’s Path Forward

Community health plan gets one-year budget reprieve

"...the members themselves were amplified by Democratic Socialists for Medicare for All activists and critics of Central Health's financial..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Luv Doc: An Octogenarian Don Draper

Why is the Luv Doc looking at 60-year-old penises?

"...The reverse vampire on the other hand, still thinks..."

June 29, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...the Joint Commission (which accredits hospitals), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Texas Department of State..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

CD 31: Austin’s Sixth District

It runs through Williamson County

"...in Texas, and prioritizes public education, immigration reform, and "Medicare for everyone." Mary Jennings "MJ" Hegar is an executive..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Flu Season Spike

Texas is getting sick more than most

"...uninsured children six months and older, and uninsured / Medicare recipient adults can get free flu shots at Austin..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...got a lifeline from the feds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is giving Texas $135 million to..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature

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