News from the South - Texas News Feed

Texas hospitals prepare to gather data on treatment of non-citizens

Published

2 months ago

October 22, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-10-22 18:01:55

SUMMARY: Starting November 1, Texas hospitals will be required to ask patients about their citizenship status, as mandated by Governor Abbott’s executive order. This initiative aims to gather data on the costs of healthcare provided to uninsured undocumented immigrants, with reports to be submitted quarterly by March 2025. Currently, one in six Texans lacks health insurance, and hospitals in Texas have spent over $3 billion on uncompensated care. Despite this order, hospitals will still provide emergency care to all patients, regardless of citizenship. There remains strong support among hospital leaders for Medicaid expansion to address uninsured care issues.

Starting next month, hospitals across the state will be required to collect information about how much it costs to care for uninsured, undocumented immigrants. FOX 4’s Steven Dial takes a look at how that information will be used.

Subscribe to FOX 4: https://www.youtube.com/fox4news?sub_confirmation=1

Dallas news, weather, sports and traffic from KDFW FOX 4, serving Dallas-Fort Worth, North Texas and the state of Texas.

Download the FOX LOCAL app: fox4news.com/foxlocal

Watch FOX 4 Live: https://www.fox4news.com/live
Download the FOX 4 News App: https://www.fox4news.com/apps
Download the FOX 4 WAPP: https://www.fox4news.com/apps
Follow FOX 4 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fox4DFW/
Follow FOX 4 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOX4
Follow FOX 4 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox4news/
Subscribe to the FOX 4 newsletter: https://www.fox4news.com/newsletters

Source

Related Topics:billion Health healthcare leaders live Medicaid News News From The South patients provide Sports state support Texas Texas News Feed Video Videos

Up Next

New video shows moments before fatal helicopter crash in Houston’s East End

Don't Miss

Legal battle over Texas death row inmate's testimony continues

News from the South - Texas News Feed

Mother makes desperate plea after AMBER Alert issued for missing Katy teen

Published

5 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2024-12-21 18:26:50

SUMMARY: The family of missing 15-year-old Alexa Jones from Katy, Texas, is urgently seeking help after she disappeared over a week ago. An Amber Alert was issued after Alexa was last seen on December 13 around midnight. Her mother emotionally described the family’s distress, recalling a happy movie night before Alexa went missing. Alexa emailed her family, stating she was fine and needed time alone, but they haven’t heard from her since. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office, alongside Texas EquuSearch, has intensified efforts to locate her, with volunteers actively searching for clues. The family pleads for her safe return.

Alexa’s mother made a desperate plea for her daughter to come home.

Source

News from the South - Texas News Feed

Punishing rushing attack leads Texas to berth in Peach Bowl with 38-24 win over Clemson

Published

7 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Staff Editor

www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2024-12-21 17:12:00

SUMMARY: Texas defeated Clemson 38-24 in the College Football Playoff first round, rushing for 295 yards and four touchdowns. Jaydon Blue led with 146 yards, including two touchdown runs. Quintrevion Wisner added 110 yards and two scores. Texas outgained Clemson 292-76 on the ground, averaging 6.4 yards per carry. The defense delivered a crucial goal-line stand and totaled three sacks, seven tackles for loss, and eight pass breakups. Quarterback Quinn Ewers passed for 202 yards and a touchdown. Despite injuries to offensive linemen Cam Williams and Jake Majors, Texas advances to face Arizona State in the Peach Bowl.

Read the full article

The post Punishing rushing attack leads Texas to berth in Peach Bowl with 38-24 win over Clemson appeared first on www.kxan.com

News from the South - Texas News Feed

Texas woman turns home into magical Christmas village

Published

17 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Staff Editor

www.kxan.com – Kelsey Thompson – 2024-12-21 07:00:00

SUMMARY: Debbie Belt of Hutto, Texas, has spent over a decade building an expansive Christmas village in her home, starting with a Harley Davidson village shop inspired by her love of motorcycles. After purchasing a collection from the late Congressman Ken Gray, her village has grown with miniature replicas, including themed homes for Halloween and Christmas. Her son contributes by 3D printing figurines, adding extra charm. Setting up the display, which includes a train and light setups, takes weeks, and her grandson delights in turning it on. The village has become a cherished part of their holiday tradition.

Read the full article

The post Texas woman turns home into magical Christmas village appeared first on www.kxan.com