Thousands of Houston-area patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) insurance may soon need to double-check whether their health plan will cover care at Memorial Hermann facilities, as negotiations continue on a new contract with a looming deadline.

Houston is launching its first mobile health center for expectant mothers and infants, led by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas in partnership with March of Dimes and Memorial Hermann Health System.

Beware of a new phone scam targeting Houston residents under the guise of fake insurance visits.

Beware of a new phone scam targeting Houston residents under the guise of fake insurance visits.

Memorial Hermann announced Friday that it has reached a four-year agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, restoring in-network access to hospitals, facilities, and providers in the Houston region.