New Texas patient advocacy group fighting unfair health insurance claim denials
The Texas Coalition for Patients is fighting for patients rights in health insurance coverage.
This Fort Worth zip code has one of the highest infant mortality rates
A south Fort Worth community has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. That’s why Baylor Scott and White is partnering with the city to address the problem.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
States report Medicaid outage amid federal funding drama
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.
UnitedHealthcare names new CEO following Brian Thompson killing
UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.
Recognizing signs of coronary artery disease likely saved Corsicana man's life
A medical assistant who is also an amputee found himself at the center of a health crisis after being diagnosed with coronary artery disease. He had successful triple bypass surgery and is now sharing his survival story.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
Feds target Ozempic, Wegovy for lower Medicare prices
The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.
Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling
A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Poll finds insurance profits, killer are to blame
A new poll shows most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, not as much responsibility as the person who shot him, a new poll shows.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder, terror charges
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday on murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.
FDA approves Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, has become the first FDA-approved prescription medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
Tarrant County mom’s lies led to daughter getting feeding tube, report says
A Tarrant County mom was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing her daughter by falsely claiming she had medical conditions, leading to treatments she didn’t really need.
Court rejects Texas doctors' lawsuit against Biden admin over transgender discrimination policies
A federal court said a pair of Texas doctors did not have standing to sue the Biden administration over its transgender policies.
Doctors replace part of McKinney teen's skull after car crash that nearly killed him
A McKinney teenager is thankful to be back to living a normal life after a head injury nearly killed him in a car crash over spring break.
North Texas’ supply of O- and B- blood is critically low
Carter BloodCare is urging people to donate blood, adding that some blood types are in very short supply right now.
FBI says tip from San Francisco police helped identify UnitedHealth CEO shooting suspect
The San Francisco Police Department provided a tip to the FBI that helped identify the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson.
UnitedHealthcare lawsuit: Physicians allege delay, deny, underpay practices
UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.