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Policy
Methodist Hospital Shooting Inspires a Trio of Safety Bills From Dallas Rep. Rafael Anchia
The bills seek to increase the penalty for assaulting hospital workers and improve communication between healthcare facilities and law enforcement.
Policy
The Missing Piece to Expanding Texas’ Medicinal Marijuana Program
Making sure we know exactly where all the THC is in the supply chain could provide comfort to those wary of expanding its use.
Policy
Battling Texas’ Community Care Crisis
Texas with disabilities are struggling to hire attendants to help them remain independent. The state set the minimum wage for these positions at $8.11.
Health Systems
Parkland’s Hospital at Home Program Is Safe for Now
The public health emergency extension breathes life into a local program that is making an impact.
Events
Join Us for Our Next D CEO Healthcare Panel: Healthcare Policy
A U.S. Congressperson, pharmaceutical CEO, and benefits expert will dig into how policy impacts outcomes and business.
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Policy
Rep. Colin Allred on Insulin Bill: ‘A Good First Step’
The bill would help those without insurance, but would cap how much insured individuals pay at $35 per month.
Insurance & Benefits
Texas Physicians Win Battle Against Federal Surprise Billing Rule
The ruling removes the requirement that arbiters prioritize the median in-network rate to determine the price of a service.
Policy
The Push for Price Transparency in Texas
The Texas Public Policy Foundation is fighting to make sure local providers to publish their prices.
Politics & Government
Lynn McBee Will Oversee Dallas’ Effort to Transform Its Workforce
The mayor chooses the education CEO, philanthropist, and former mayoral candidate to be his “workforce development czar,” a key role for one of his inaugural priorities.
Dallas In 2022
Will Dallas Finally Fix Its Affordable Housing Problem in 2022?
The pandemic offered a stark reminder of how many Dallas residents are living on the edge. Does the city finally have the will—and tools—to fix that?