LaMantia: Texas employers can’t afford not to support legislation prohibiting healthcare anti-competitive practices – Rio Grande Guardian

Joe LaMantia III for the Rio Grande Guardian – April 12, 2023 – Texans enjoy living in a state that supports a free-market economy and the laws of…

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Texas Employers for Affordable Healthcare Shines Light on High Hospital Prices with New Transparency Dashboard

HOUSTON – May 1, 2023 – The median price Texas employers pay for hospital care is 315% of what Medicare pays for the exact same procedure at the…

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Texas lawmakers take on rising health care costs with HB 711

Frank drafted the bill in an effort to open up the health care marketplace by eliminating anti-competitive clauses in health insurance contracts. “You know, one of the things…

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Texas Small Businesses: Control Healthcare Prices and Regulate Hospital Consolidation

A survey of small business owners found that an overwhelming majority say hospital consolidation leads to higher prices and lower quality. Texas entrepreneurs are feeling the pressure of…

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By Vivian Ho: HB711 is the single most effective action that the Texas legislature can take to restrain rising healthcare costs in Texas.

 HB711 is the single most effective action that the Texas legislature can take to restrain rising healthcare costs in Texas. Numerous research studies have documented the massive consolidation…

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Help from the Lege? Texas employers band together to combat high health costs

Since 1999, workers’ contributions for family health premiums have increased 300%, nearly triple the gain in pay. If you can’t beat ‘em, join together. That’s the approach adopted…

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The Texas Bill Hoping to Make Healthcare a Market Again

Representative James Frank wants to make health insurance contracts more competitive and transparent in Texas. The Wichita Falls legislator has introduced HB 711 to end some practices he says increase…

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Texas Employers for Affordable Healthcare Applauds Introduction of Bill to Address Anti-Competitive Healthcare Market

Rep. James Frank sponsored HB711 to encourage market competition and help employersand other healthcare purchasers combat unsustainable and rising costs. AUSTIN, TX – December 1, 2022 – Texas…

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Texas Employers’ Mission to End Anti-Competitive Healthcare Practices

The Texas Employers for Affordable Healthcare Coalition want to make in impact through legislative advocacy and uniting for negotiation power. When it comes to negotiating for lower healthcare…

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Texas groups hope legislators can help slow rising health costs

Several nonprofit groups representing Texas healthcare employers have formed a coalition — Texas Employers for Affordable Healthcare — in hopes they can help slow rising healthcare costs, The Dallas…

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