SPECIAL REPORT: New Laws Reshape Texas Health Care Landscape
(WorldNews Health)

- Advertisement - Mega Doctor News The Bottom Line: Beginning Sept. 1 new state health care laws will go into effect. The 86th session of the Texas Legislature produced wins and losses for patients and physicians; but overall, doctors who fought for the legislation call it a success. New laws are about to transform health care in Texas, addressing long-term issues like surprise medical billing, raising the tobacco-use age, and improving Medicaid. The 2020-21 state budget also includes vital funding increases for women´s health programs, graduate medical education (GME), and community mental health services. Fort Worth-area pediatrician Jason Terk, MD, who chaired the Texas Medical...