Tomorrow's the deadline for ACA Marketplace enrollment and as of last week, Texas already surpassed its record enrollment numbers from last year. www.keranews.org/health-welln...

Last week, the CFPB announced a new rule that would remove medical debt from individuals' credit reports.

This week, I'm looking for North Texans who this rule change might affect. If that's you or someone you know, reach out! kbroussard@kera.org
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Today the U.S. Supreme Court takes up a landmark case re: state bans on gender-affirming care for minors. I discussed the impact an eventual decision could have on states like Texas, where AG Ken Paxton has sued 3 doctors for violating the state's ban. www.keranews.org/health-welln...

Saturday's the deadline for Medicare open enrollment. I chatted with leaders of the Dallas-based Senior Source about the confusion and scams that accompany the process -- and how older adults can get help. www.keranews.org/health-welln...

The Texas Legislature just shifted even further to the right. What that means for the LGBTQ community? www.kut.org/politics/202...

Another "preventable" death in Texas: "Hope’s youngest son didn’t understand that his mom was gone. Porsha’s long hair had been braided, and anytime the toddler saw a woman with braids from afar, he would take off after her, shouting, 'That’s mommy!'" www.propublica.org/article/pors...

Howdy Bluesky! I'm a daily news reporter at KERA (the NPR station of North Texas). I write a little bit of everything, but I especially love writing about North Texas, its past, and the people building its future.
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Children's Health reported a jump in RSV cases last week. I spoke to doctors about what that means and how to protect loved ones.
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Thanks to @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social for the chance to chat about my career and humble beginnings at UL Lafayette ✨

Folks with the Baker Institute, The Immunization Project and more described their concerns — and hopes — about the outlook of public health policy ahead of the Texas Lege and a second Trump administration.
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Telehealth providers say requests for the pills have spiked since the election. Patients and doctors worry what a Trump presidency could mean for medical abortion and emergency contraception.

If the new administration embraces proposals to cut the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's budget and its mission, the public health agency could look very different than it does today.

“Ultimately, the First Amendment protects the right of journalists to report, publish, and broadcast, but it can’t force citizens to read, listen, absorb or learn. In that sense, journalism didn’t fail us — we failed journalism.”

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Hi Bluesky! I cover all things health for KERA News in DFW. I want to hear what's on your mind, including:
🏥 Gaps in access to health care
📒 Insurance including Medicare, Medicaid
🧠 Mental health
🏳️‍⚧️ Gender-affirming care

And more! DM me or email kbroussard at kera dot org.

To the 3-4 other Kailey Broussards in the world: I beat you to this username, sorry