Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Charles Miller talked Thursday with members of the House Select Committee on Health Care Reform on legislation that would have the state take over operation of the health insurance marketplace currently run by the federal government. Miller said that a state-based exchange contemplated by House Bill 700 “is a concept…
Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Charles Miller offered oral and written testimony on Thursday to the Texas House Select Committee on Health Care Reform in favor of House Bill 711, which offers one solution to anti-competitive contracting and conduct affecting health care provider networks. Here are highlights from his testimony: Key takeaways: HB 711 is the…
As we approach the halfway point in the legislative session, teachers have been at the center of many of the most important legislative debates. Headlines across Texas have highlighted the challenges many school districts have faced in hiring and retaining teachers. Lawmakers have zeroed in on proposals to increase teacher pay and improve teacher quality…
There’s been a lot of talk about transparency in health care lately, and sometimes it can get confusing with all the various laws and rules that have passed. Here I’d like to talk about what’s happened so far, and what is scheduled to happen in the near future. In a subsequent post, I’ll talk about…
The Houston-based Episcopal Health Foundation published earlier this month a survey of Texas adults tracking their views on state health care costs and policy. The topline finding, according to EHF, was that Texans think that state lawmakers should prioritize reducing health care costs, addressing maternal health and increasing funding for mental health programs as part…
Through the Affordable Care Act, Texans have access to federally subsidized health insurance plans. While the number of enrollees in this period has already doubled since 2020, the state has an opportunity to continue to expand access. By taking over operation of the individual health insurance marketplace from the federal government, Texas can realize the…