/tags/health-care-workforce Health care workforce en-US Copyright Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:03:00 GMT /health-wellness/2026-04-06/health-check-up-federal-student-loan-limits-rule-affect-texas-health-disparities-nurses The U.S. Department of Education proposed a rule that could limit how much students can borrow for different degree programs. A �Ļ�ӰԺ listener wants to know how that could affect health disparities in Texas. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:03:00 GMT /health-wellness/2026-04-06/health-check-up-federal-student-loan-limits-rule-affect-texas-health-disparities-nurses Abigail Ruhman /health-wellness/2026-03-20/parkland-health-joins-national-academy-medicine-workforce-burnout-solution Parkland Health was one of just two Texas-based organizations chosen for a “prestigious” national program designed to address provider burnout and workforce well-being concerns. The National Academy of Medicine selected Dallas County’s safety net hospital to join the Change Maker Accelerators program. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:02:00 GMT /health-wellness/2026-03-20/parkland-health-joins-national-academy-medicine-workforce-burnout-solution Abigail Ruhman /health-wellness/2026-03-11/nonprofit-hospice-care-provider-partnership-expand-services-north-texas-nurse People over the age of 65 are the fastest growing age group in the state — which could mean a greater need for services like hospice and palliative care. A new partnership between two nonprofits could expand services in North Texas. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:27:46 GMT /health-wellness/2026-03-11/nonprofit-hospice-care-provider-partnership-expand-services-north-texas-nurse Abigail Ruhman /health-wellness/2026-02-27/texas-federal-changes-h1b-visa-skilled-workers-health-care-hospitals Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a freeze on H-1B visas for public universities and state agencies — just a few months after the Trump administration increased the application fee from $5,000 to $100,000. Texas health care leaders warn changes could have a negative impact on the state's health care workforce. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:05:00 GMT /health-wellness/2026-02-27/texas-federal-changes-h1b-visa-skilled-workers-health-care-hospitals Abigail Ruhman /health-wellness/2026-02-19/metrocare-ceo-john-burress-community-mental-health-texas-dallas-county Dr. John Burruss, CEO of Dallas County's largest behavioral health provider, is set to retire at the end of April after over a decade with the organization. He spoke with �Ļ�ӰԺ's Abigail Ruhman about his time with one of the busiest community mental health centers in Texas and the future of mental health care. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:01:00 GMT /health-wellness/2026-02-19/metrocare-ceo-john-burress-community-mental-health-texas-dallas-county Abigail Ruhman /health-wellness/2026-02-17/texas-legislature-children-behavioral-health-recommendations-statewide-coordinating-council The Texas Legislature at least partially implemented less than a third of recommendations from the state’s 2024 Children’s Behavioral Health Strategic Plan, according to a recent report. Many of the recommendations focus on increasing access to services that keep children in their homes or communities instead of institutional settings. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:03:00 GMT /health-wellness/2026-02-17/texas-legislature-children-behavioral-health-recommendations-statewide-coordinating-council Abigail Ruhman /health-wellness/2026-02-11/medicaid-reimbursement-rates-texas-ambulance-ems Texas proposed increases to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ambulance services. During a public rate hearing, providers said the higher rates could help maintain access to critical services, especially in rural areas. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:04:00 GMT /health-wellness/2026-02-11/medicaid-reimbursement-rates-texas-ambulance-ems Abigail Ruhman /health-wellness/2026-01-23/texas-state-committee-dietary-nutrition-guidelines-education-requirements-tnac Among other things, the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee is tasked with developing new dietary and nutrition guidelines and new educational requirements. The committee has less than a year to produce a report that could effect all levels of education — including Texas medical schools. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:06:00 GMT /health-wellness/2026-01-23/texas-state-committee-dietary-nutrition-guidelines-education-requirements-tnac Abigail Ruhman /health-wellness/2026-01-06/ut-arlington-study-sexual-assault-health-care-rural-nurses-sane There's a nationwide shortage of nurses who can provide sexual assault care. A recent UT Arlington study found rural nurses encounter unique challenges when trying to access training to fill that gap. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:04:23 GMT /health-wellness/2026-01-06/ut-arlington-study-sexual-assault-health-care-rural-nurses-sane Abigail Ruhman /health-wellness/2025-12-30/texas-rural-health-transformation-program-award-care-access-initiatives Texas is set to receive the largest award from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program — with federal officials awarding $1.4 billion to the state over five years. The state received millions more in funding that it asked for in its application. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:01:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-12-30/texas-rural-health-transformation-program-award-care-access-initiatives Abigail Ruhman