Healthcare

Fraud, Funding and Politics Collide in Ongoing Medicaid Debate

A federal crackdown on alleged Medicaid fraud is intensifying scrutiny of state programs, with members of Congress divided over both…

1 month ago

AstraZeneca to Pay Nearly $34 Million to Texas Over Alleged Medicaid Kickback Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) announced Sunday that his office reached a nearly $34 million settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, resolving…

1 month ago

August Pfluger Moves for Transparency on Health Insurance Costs

Congressman August Pfluger (R) has introduced legislation that would require health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans to publicly disclose how…

2 months ago

Brandon Gill's Pointed Questions Steal the Show at SNAP Fraud Hearing

Billions of dollars meant to feed struggling Americans are disappearing, and Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) had plenty of questions about…

2 months ago

Eight Issues Texas GOP Will Prioritize in 90th Legislative Session

Following the Republican Party state convention, the Texas GOP announced eight legislative priorities likely to be of focus in the…

2 months ago

Texas SNAP Error Rate Exceeds Federal Threshold, Could Trigger Penalties

Texas recorded a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate of 9.34% in fiscal year 2025, well above the…

2 months ago

Lizzie Fletcher Forces Vote to Secure the Right to Contraception Protections

The House of Representatives will reconvene this week for a sprint to advance pending legislation before the next recess. Among…

2 months ago

Ken Paxton Says He Supports IVF Procedures, Unlike Rest of Texas GOP

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday he is a "strong supporter" of in-vitro fertilization, which was demonized in the…

2 months ago

Ken Paxton Joins Lawsuit Against WPATH Over Pediatric Gender Transition Treatments

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has joined the Federal Trade Commission and several states in a lawsuit against the…

2 months ago

The Hidden Hand in Healthcare: Marc Veasey Seeks Transparency on Private Equity Ownership

As cuts to public healthcare programs continue to reduce resources and drive up costs, Representative Marc Veasey (D-TX) is calling…

2 months ago