Medicaid payments under the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment category in El Paso rose 5.9% in 2024, reflecting adjustments in patient usage and reimbursement approaches.
There were three companies in cities associated with El Paso County that received three FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Food and Drug Administration conducted an inspection at Frutimex, LLC in El Paso on Feb. 3 focused on foodborne biological hazards, issuing one citation, according to information published on the FDA’s website.
On Feb. 25, the FDA conducted an inspection of Norma’s Cake House, LLC in Horizon City for potential foodborne biological hazards, the agency’s website shows.
The Food and Drug Administration conducted an inspection at San Eli Feed Store in San Elizario on March 13 to review animal drugs, feed and devices, the agency’s website shows.
On March 16, the FDA conducted an inspection of Animal Health International Inc. in El Paso to assess compliance with regulations governing animal drugs, feed and devices, according to FDA website data.
Horizon City experienced a 108.6% jump in Medicaid payments tied to the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies classification in 2024, indicating shifts in healthcare service use and reimbursement trends.
Medicaid spending connected to Evaluation and Management services in Clint surged by 417% during 2024, a shift tied to evolving utilization and reimbursement trends in the region.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Fabens billed $2,815 for Medicine Services and Procedures, marking a 113.7% rise compared to the prior year.
Horizon City saw Medicaid payments for the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) category climb by 17.5% in 2024, indicating shifts in both health care service use and reimbursement trends.