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Friday, May 10, 2013  A federal agency is offering about $2 million to health clinics in New Mexico to help uninsured residents obtain medical coverage.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The American Association of University Women hosted an information session regarding Obamacare.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Healthcare industry is essential to the Amarillo economy, so Smith Ellis, the CEO of First Bank Southwest wanted to focus on the issue in its 6th luncheon in the Panhandle Economic Series.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Hispanic residents in Texas could benefit from Medicaid expansion more than any other racial group, according to a study from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A new study shows that Hispanics would benefit the most from expanding Medicaid in Texas.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Texas' top Republicans guns, Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, are teaming up to again oppose expanding Medicaid services in their state.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Gov. Mary Fallin's office plans to release thousands of documents connected to her decision to reject an expansion of Medicaid that would have provided health insurance to an estimated 200,000 working poor in Oklahoma.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  GOP-dominated House expected to pass budget plan promising slashing cuts, balance in 10 years

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  An Oklahoma Senate committee is set to consider a bill that calls for an investigation into the state's care of people who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Health professionals provide insight to the Affordable Care Act, and what it will mean for Americans.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  New Mexico is withholding some Medicaid payments to hospitals while the state tries to resolve a funding dispute with the federal government.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and a Dallas-area state senator plan a joint news conference to reveal two Medicaid reform bills. The pair will discuss Texas Senate Bills 7 and 8 on Wednesday morning.

Friday, December 14, 2012  A West Texas orthodontist has pleaded guilty to improperly billing the state Medicaid program for millions of dollars.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Baby boomers are becoming the fastest aging group in America, closing in on the heels of the world war two generation.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  A Texas dentist who also sees patients in Indiana has been indicted in an alleged $1.5 million Medicaid scheme.