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Into the Spotlight: mRNA Technology, after Decades of Development, Is Poised to Reshape Medicine
mRNA technology has the potential to combat infectious diseases, cancer, and rare genetic diseases by harnessing the body’s natural...
TCCRI Staff
Mar 101 min read


Filling the Void: How Texas’ Primary Care Shortage Can Be Eased by Allowing Pharmacists to Test & Treat
Allowing pharmacists to “test and treat” for common acute conditions can improve health care access in spite of the primary care shortage.
TCCRI Staff
Mar 104 min read


340B: From Safety Net to ProfitCenter – It’s Time for Reform
TCCRI is pleased to release its latest white paper on the need to reform the 340B Program. Below is a one-pager document outlining the...
TCCRI Staff
Feb 281 min read


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 272 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 231 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
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