In 2021, Texas lawmakers took an important step toward empowering Texans to make informed decisions about their health care by requiring hospitals to publish prices in a public, accessible format. Since then, hospitals across Texas have made more pricing data available than ever before. But price is only part of the equation when it comes…
It’s open enrollment season, a time when many Texans are choosing health insurance plans offered by their employers for the year ahead. For many families, this comes with tough decisions about balancing coverage options with affordability. While one of the biggest drivers of rising premiums and out of pocket expenses is hospital prices, those prices…
At Texas 2036, we believe all Texans should have access to quality, affordable health care. That’s why we’ve worked diligently over the past few years to educate stakeholders about policy options that expand coverage and affordability. One of the Legislature’s key successes was passing Senate Bill 1296 in 2021. SB 1296 directed the Texas Department…