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From Safety Net to Moneymaker: How the 340B Program was Derailed, and How to Get it Back on Track
Congress should take the action necessary to address the four key flaws of the 340B program.

Tom Wolfe
Feb 27, 20252 min read


Health Insurance Mandates
Health insurance mandates drive up the cost of premiums. Filed bills by Sen. Bettencourt and Rep. Paul would require an analysis of new...

Tom Wolfe
Jan 23, 20251 min read


Healthcare & Human Services Task Force: 2023-2024 Final Report
Americans are paying more than ever for healthcare yet are sicker than they have been in decades. While the rest of the world’s average life expectancy has continued to increase, the U.S. numbers have decreased to levels not seen in 30 years. While the COVID-19 pandemic was certainly a contributing factor to this problem, the trend began before COVID and has continued to linger after the Public Health Emergency ended. Medical debt continues to be the leading cause of personal

TCCRI Staff
Jan 14, 20252 min read


Mental Health Care: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
The Texas legislature should view with skepticism claims that Texas is not spending enough money on this issue. Texas has taken...

Tori MacFarlan
Sep 18, 20242 min read


Current Issues in Health Insurance: House Committee on Insurance
TCCRI is pleased to release its written testimony to the House Committee on Insurance. It contains background information on a variety of...

Tom Wolfe
Sep 5, 20241 min read


Home and Community-Based Services: House Committee on Human Services
With little resources going to those taking care of developmentally disabled enrollees in the Medicaid system, the most vulnerable among...

TCCRI Staff
Aug 27, 20241 min read


Examining the Critical Need for a Rate Increase to IDD Community-Based Providers
The staffing shortages at IDD community-based group homes and the related closures have serious implications for the IDD population.

Tom Wolfe
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Medicaid Managed Care: House Committee on Human Services
The Texas House Committee on Human Services recently met in a public hearing to evaluate the appropriate role of the state in overseeing...

TCCRI Staff
Jun 6, 20241 min read


Pharmacists’ Authority to Administer Vaccines Must be Codified in State Law
With a proven record, it cannot be said that codification of expanded pharmacist authority will produce any significant uncertainties....

Gray Rutledge
May 15, 20243 min read


Cancer Prevention: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
The Senate Health & Human Service Committee met yesterday to discuss various healthcare issues facing the state. Among these topics was...

TCCRI Staff
May 15, 20241 min read
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