Children's hospital in Texas ranks No. 3 in country

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/18 5:19A Sara Samora

The Houston hospital once again made the top five on U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospital nationwide list, and it even moved up one spot this year.

Tenet to sell five South Florida hospitals to Steward

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/17 7:32A Brian Bandell

The two Dallas-based health care companies are expected to close a deal on five south Florida hospitals in the third quarter.

Survey finds Texans are burdened by medical debt and lack of insurance

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/16 9:51A Spencer Brewer

The rate of uninsured Texans is almost double the national average, and almost 40 percent of Texans carry some form of medical debt.

Tenet Healthcare continues expansion with new 'micro' hospital

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/14 4:25P Michael McDaniel

Dallas-based Tenet has built two other "micro" hospitals in the Phoenix area.

North Texas rehab company to build new facility in Kansas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/14 4:24P Thomas Friestad

The construction process is underway on a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Overland Park. The hospital will bring 100 jobs to the area.

Check out the new Southwest Transplant Alliance organ donation destination, HQ in Dallas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/11 4:31A Bill Hethcock

The first-of-its-kind facility includes a state-of-the-art organ and tissue recovery center and is loaded with high-tech medical equipment.

Texas will slightly expand medical cannabis program

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/3 4:12P Brent Wistrom

Texas' medical cannabis laws were already some of the most highly regulated in the nation. And, for the most part, they'll stay that way following the Texas Legislature's recently completed session, despite strong support for a significant...

CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on future Las Colinas headquarters

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/2 8:10A Ryan Salchert

The new facility will be able to accommodate 2,200 employees.

Mental wellness in the workplace: A local perspective

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/27 7:06P

Over the last year, mental health has become one of the most talked-about challenges for American workers and their employers. As we look forward to a post-pandemic world, how employers deal with this issue will become highly significant....

Bill to expand Texas medical cannabis program referred to Senate committee after delay

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/21 3:01A Brent Wistrom

A University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll in February found 60% of respondents supported legalization for at least small amounts of marijuana for both medical and recreational use. The Texas Legislature is still weighing whether to expand the...

Fort Worth telehealth provider forms partnership to aid mental health of college students

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/19 8:50A Bill Hethcock

Fort Worth-based telehealth provider TimelyMD struck a partnership with EVERFI education technology company to enhance and combine resources to address the mental health and well-being of millions of college students. By connecting Washington,...

With new funding, Chicago health tech startup plans relocation to Dallas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/19 7:24A Kevin Cummings

The company is also eyeing a $1.5 million to $2 million seed round over the summer.

The most interesting man in Dallas private equity

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/15 2:14A Catherine Leffert

Some businessmen are former doctors, boast a deep network of heavy hitters or have a sense of responsibility to diversify their industry. Kneeland Youngblood is all those, and then some.

How companies can incentivize the Covid-19 vaccine without running afoul of employment law

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/6 3:59P Ty West

Employment law attorneys say there are some pitfalls to keep in mind for businesses looking to incentivize the vaccine.

How North Carolina beat out Dallas for 200 high-paying jobs

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/29 4:01A Lauren Ohnesorge

The company, which still has its corporate headquarters in Dallas, chose the Triangle area in North Carolina for a manufacturing facility that will pay employees an average of $120,000.