Since the passage of sweeping medical lawsuit reforms in 2003, liability insurance rates have plummeted, doctors have flocked to our state in record numbers and nursing homes and hospitals are again operational. That’s good for patients — and good for Texas.
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Pharmacies Feeling Pressure of Reduced Medicaid Fees
Some independent pharmacies may have to lay off workers and cut services because of looming lower dispensing fees. Beginning in March, a new managed-care plan will reduce the amount pharmacies receive for Medicaid prescriptions.
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2011 Texas Tribune Festival Keynote: Neera Tanden
Full video of the keynote speech by former Obama health reform adviser Neera Tanden in the Health and Human Services track at the 2011 Texas Tribune Festival.
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As Costs Rise, Texas Doctors Experiment With Care, Payment Models
As the U.S. grapples with rising health care costs and a system that rewards doctors and hospitals for how sick their patients get, not how healthy they become, Texas providers are experimenting with new payment and care delivery models.
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Liveblog: Health and Human Services at The Texas Tribune Festival
We’ll be liveblogging throughout the weekend from The Texas Tribune Festival’s health and human services track — which includes panels on the fight over federal health reform, whether Texas can cure cancer and what effect tort reform has had statewide.
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Thousands of Texans With Disabilities Face Cutbacks
Specialty services for thousands of Texans with disabilities are on the chopping block, yet another casualty of the significant budget cuts state lawmakers passed in May.
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Over the Years, Perry’s Anti-Abortion Position Has Grown More Insistent
In his nearly 11 years as governor, Rick Perry has helped make Texas one of the most restrictive states for women seeking abortions. With every legislative session, and every election, his opposition has grown increasingly emphatic.
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31 Days, 31 Ways: State Underfunds HIV Medication Program
DAY 27 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: Lawmakers didn’t cut spending for the Texas HIV Medication Program, but it remains nearly $20 million short.
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31 Days, 31 Ways: Budget Cuts Force Downgrade of Trauma Center
DAY 7 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: The East Texas Medical Center will downgrade its trauma center in Athens from Level III to Level IV.
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31 Days, 31 Ways: Intellectual Disability Funds Avoid Worst Cuts, Mental Health Services Preserved
DAY 6 of our 31-day series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: Mental health funding was spared draconian cuts, but some who rely on the state for intellectual disability aid will lose services.
