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Last year, North Texas hospitals provided more than $7 billion in uncompensated care, like charity care or bad medical debt. One health leaders said if federal lawmakers don't extend a subsidy that makes federal health insurance marketplace coverage more affordable, hospitals statewide could be responsible for more than $1 billion in additional uncompensated care — which could lead to a loss of services or closures.

As Texas develops its application for federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding, rural hospital leaders say stabilizing their facilities should be a top priority. "Without it, all the planning in the world will not matter because there will be no hospital left to transform," one said.

Dallas County commissioners voted to adjust and ensure fees collection for constable and sheriff services.

Norlan Guzman Fuentes, 37, was the detainee killed in a shooting at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas, according to the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office. At least one other victim remains hospitalized in "grave condition," according to his family.

This year, nearly 4 million Texans received an enhanced premium tax credit to make their ACA health plans more affordable. North Texas health and community leaders want people to reach out to their lawmakers about extending the credit.

Victoria Boldon detailed her experience in an interview with ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº.

The city council last week approved an agreement with a telehealth company that will enroll residents in a program for a monthly fee included on their utility bill.

A new study about potential cuts to Medicaid and SNAP found that Texas could see its gross domestic product shrink by $7 billion.

North Texas hospital officials say they have avoided canceling or delaying procedures after a crucial IV fluid manufacturing plant was damaged in Hurricane Helene.

Children's Health will open an expanded tower at Children's Medical Center Plano by the end of 2024.

The recent addition of Artificial Intelligence to a North Texas hospital has already saved the lives of potential stroke patients. But there are some concerns for healthcare professionals as well as patients.

The medical center said Dr. J. Steve Bynon had admitted to changing patient records.