Rudy Koski for Fox 7 – March 23, 2023 – New legislation could help lower health care costs by giving consumers more control. The Texas House Select-Health Care Reform committee…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hospitals in Texas on average are charging employer-sponsored insurers more than triple the amount that Medicare would pay, raising health care costs for companies and their workers, according…

Employers offering health insurance coverage are closely analyzing hospital price data to get better prices for their employees, leading to tension with hospitals. Hospital spending made up the…

Employer group in Houston plans to use the numbers to pressure lawmakers for policy changes involving how hospitals and health plans price their services Clinical laboratory leaders will…

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…

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…

A Texas Sized Victory! Market-Driven, Business-Friendly Healthcare Reform Legislation has passed and has been sent to Governor Abbott for his signature. Read the press release here!

 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…

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…

New non-profit composed of numerous influential groups coalesces as a force multiplier to reign in healthcare costs HOUSTON – November 1, 2022 – A new non-profit organization tasked…