Texans Accused of $375 Million Health Care Fraud
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid today announced the indictment of seven Texans who allegedly conspired to commit $375 million in health care fraud. Full Story
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Becca Aaronson
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Becca Aaronson was the first product manager at the Tribune, where she worked from 2010 to 2018. As product manager, Becca managed the Tribune's website redesign, coordinates cross-departmental projects and conducted user research to improve reader experience. She previously worked on the Tribune's data visuals team as a developer and project manager, contributing to several award-winning investigative projects. She covered health care from 2012 to 2014, making waves with her coverage of women's health and the Wendy Davis abortion filibuster. She has a bachelor’s degree in cultural theory from Scripps College in Claremont, Calif.
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Interactive: Mapping Women's Health Program Providers in Texas
The Women's Health Program is set to expire in March because the federal government won't allow Texas to exclude clinics like Planned Parenthood. This interactive map compares the locations of those clinics to the locations of other providers. Full Story
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Updated Interactive: Texas vs. the Federal Government
In the debate over state autonomy, Texas is the first state to come to mind: 17 active lawsuits now pit the state's interests against those of the feds. Use this interactive to learn more about the litany of litigation. Full Story
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The Rubber Meets the Road
Texas joined six other states and a handful of Catholic organizations in suing the federal government to block requirements that all employers include coverage for contraceptives in employees' health care benefits. Full Story
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Texas Joins Lawsuit to Fight Contraceptive Rule
Texas has joined six other states and a handful of Catholic organizations in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new health care rule approved by the federal government that would require all employers to include coverage for contraceptives in employees' health care benefits. Full Story
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Interactive: The Racial Makeup of Texas Cities
Using 2010 census data, this interactive shows which neighborhoods are clearly defined by a racial majority and where racial groups are moving in or out across Texas cities. Full Story
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Interactive: The Age Divide of Texas Cities
Use this interactive to check out the breakdown of the population by age group across Texas cities using updated information from the U.S. Census Bureau. Full Story
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After Reform, Violence Up Among Youth Offenders
Five years ago, lawmakers implemented reforms they hoped would make juvenile correctional facilities safe in Texas. The data shows youths are safer from staff, but often not from one another. Full Story
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Interactive: Enrollment in Health Care Programs
A multibillion-dollar bill for the unaccounted growth of Medicaid enrollment in the state budget will land on lawmakers' desks next legislative session. This interactive sheds light on the increasing number of Texans enrolled in state health programs. Full Story
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Interactive: Where Are the Uninsured in Texas?
Texas' largest cities — including Houston, Dallas and El Paso — have a greater percentage of uninsured people than the nation collectively. Use this interactive map to explore how many of the 5.7 million Texans without health insurance live in your town. Full Story
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