Former Bottle Rocket CEO pursues AI in health care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/4 1:23A Sydney Asher

As major players in electronic health records announce ambitious AI plans, a Dallas startup unveils its own innovative offering tailored for mid-sized healthcare firms.

New technology makes life-saving progress against aneurysms in Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 9/3 3:30A Brian Scott

A Fort Worth man is among a handful in the country treated with a new medical device that he says saved his life when an aneurysm burst in his head.

Reference-based pricing (RBP): Transform your healthcare plan into a strategic asset

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/31 7:00P Kirk Johnson

In today’s healthcare landscape, we find ourselves in a paradox. On one hand, we have more tools, data, and innovative solutions than ever before. On the other, costs continue to rise, and affordability remains out of reach for many. As Charles...

Kleenex maker Kimberly-Clark agrees to $40 million settlement with feds

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/29 9:13A Noor Adatia

Surgical gowns sold in the U.S. are subject to FDA regulations. The Kleenex-maker admitted that in 2013 and 2014, it sold millions of adulterated MicroCool surgical gowns and bypassed federal safety regulations. Learn more about the settlement in...

DBJ to shine spotlight on burgeoning life science sector, $5 billion pediatric hospital campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/25 1:30A Will Anderson

Health care is a huge part of the Dallas-Fort Worth economy, but it's a sector being buffeted by major changes. That's why DBJ is hosting the Future of Healthcare event on Sept. 24 at SMU. Get the details in this story.

Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

Spectrum Local News Health 8/20 9:54A Valencia Jones

Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse.

Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

North Texas hospitals spent billions on uncompensated care in 2024

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/15 1:51A Davie Nguyen

Dallas-Fort Worth's strong and diverse health care sector is on full display in the new edition of our hospitals list — along with its caring nature. Dive into the data and learn more about this huge part of the local economy.

Sticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here's why.

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 8:43A Andy Medici

An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock.

Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

North Texas area's largest hospitals, 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/8 12:00A

ABOUT THE LIST: DBJ combined multiple data sources for this list, including hospital surveys; Texas Acute Care Hospital Utilization Reports from 2023 and 2024 from the Texas Department of State Health Services; and financial info from Centers for...

New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

UT Southwestern again named region's top hospital by US News

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/30 7:35A Paul Livengood

U.S. News has a new list of the best hospitals in North Texas and across the state. Hospitals are ranked overall and by specialty.

Dallas County reports 1st heat-related death of 2025

Spectrum Local News Health 7/25 8:39A Katharine Finnerty

Dallas County Health and Human Services on Thursday said the person who died was a man in his 60s with unknown pre-existing medical conditions.