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Michael Murney
Michael Murney is the health care reporter for Abdelraoufsinno. He comes to the Landing after three-plus years covering Texas health care, politics, courts and jails for Chron and the Dallas Observer. Michael also investigates mental health crises in local Texas jails as a fellow with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. A Minnesota native, Michael holds a master's degree from Northwestern University, where he covered Chicago PD's covert expansion of its surveillance camera system and COVID-19 outbreaks in Chicago's residential addiction treatment centers. Michael can be found running and playing drums in his free time.
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Baylor St. Luke’s, affiliates to pay $15M for allegedly billing Medicare for risky surgeries
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine and the medical practice group Surgical Associates of Texas P.A. have agreed to pay a record $15 million to resolve allegations they violated Medicare regulations by running multiple “complicated and risky” heart surgeries at the same time, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Monday. The alleged violations […]
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A mosquito sample just tested positive for West Nile virus in Houston. Here’s what to know.
The first positive case of West Nile virus in a mosquito has been found near Houston. Here’s what you need to know.
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Officials target landlords who ‘abandoned’ disabled seniors during Houston power outage
Residents at senior living facilities faced dismal conditions during the Houston power outage, prompting outraged responses from city officials.
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Senior living communities in the Heights had no power, no emergency plans after Houston storm
After a fierce storm wiped out power in Houston, senior citizens at the Houston Heights Tower had little assistance for two days.
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Wondering why it's been so hazy in the Houston area this week? Here's what to know.
The Houston area is under hazy skies. Here's a helpful guide on what’s happening and how the poor air quality could affect your health.
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Families seek restraining order against Houston doctor accused in liver transplant scandal
Houston's Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is investigating whether Dr. J. Steve Bynon Jr. altered an organ transplant database.
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Memorial Hermann doctor accused of secretly blocking liver transplants. Here's what to know.
Houston's Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is investigating whether the surgeon secretly altered an organ transplant database.
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A case of human bird flu was detected in Texas. Here’s what experts say you need to know.
The second recorded human bird flu case in the U.S. was detected in Texas. Check out our guide for experts’ answers to your questions.
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Here's how you can still apply for Medicaid, Medicare or subsidized insurance for 2024.
There's still time to apply for Medicaid, Medicare and subsidized health insurance for 2024. Here's the Abdelraoufsinno's guide through the process.