TMC Health Policy

The Texas Medical Center Health Policy Institute is driving innovative, evidence-based health policy initiatives across the TMC's 59 member institutions.

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Our new, national survey explores how patients and doctors believe we can work together to improve the nation's health care system. RSVP for our FREE discussion of the results Nov. 12 at the @TXMedCenter https://t.co/CPE6Li96NV
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Our new, national survey explores how patients and doctors believe we can work together to improve the nation's health care system. RSVP for our FREE discussion of the results Nov. 12 at the Texas Medical Center. https://t.co/PxrBf6RsR6 #healthpolicy

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What do consumers think of Medicare-for-all? How much do doctors want to get paid? And how can we REALLY fix U.S. health care for good? Hear the results of our annual survey Nov. 12 in Houston #healthpolicy https://t.co/CPE6Li96NV

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We'll be speaking with @KPRC2Khambrel at 10:30 a.m. this morning on @KPRC2 in Houston. Can't wait to share findings from our new book, "Exposing the Medical Myths: Why Everything You Know about Health Care Is Wrong and How We Can Make It Right." #healthpolicy

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Thanks for hosting us, @KPRC2Khambrel ! Be sure to watch Houston Newsmakers on @KPRC2 at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. We'll discuss our brand new book, "Exposing the Medical Myths: Why Everything You Know about Health Care Is Wrong and How We Can Make It Right." #healthpolicy

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The big day is here! Join us TONIGHT in Houston at the @TXMedCenter for a discussion of our institute’s brand new book that busts myths about US health care. More info and free registration at https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe #healthpolicy

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Thanks for hosting us, @KOAColorado. Learn more about the book at https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe

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Misconceptions about health care, the healthcare system, and industry are prevalent. Dr. Arthur Garson of @HealthPolicyTMC, author: "Exposing The 20 Medical Myths", joined @AprilZesbaugh and @ContactLenz_KOA on "Colorado's Mornings News".

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An American MRI costs 14 times an Australian one. An American hip replacement costs 80% more than a British one. Why the big difference? Join us Oct. 15 in Houston to discuss: https://t.co/MRV3NsoYnM

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Our brand new book highlights 20 big, pervasive myths about U.S. health care policy. What would you include on the list? Tell us using #healthcaremyths and join us at our book event in Houston Oct. 15 https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe

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One of the big myths about US health care is that if you have a job, you can get insurance. What do you think are other myths and misunderstandings about US health care? Join us and discuss Oct. 15 in Houston https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe #healthcaremyths

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Our new book’s title is a mouthful because we want you to know exactly what it's about. Learn more about “Exposing the Twenty Medical Myths: Why Everything You Know about Health Care Is Wrong and How to Make It Right” and RSVP for our talk in Houston. https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe

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If you think the market can fix health care, think again. Without perfect information & perfect competition, this will be a challenge. Learn more in our new book published by @RLPGBooks https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe #healthpolicy

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How much of US health care spending is wasteful? 10 percent? 25 percent? Try nearly a THIRD. We’ll discuss why it's so much at a discussion of our new book in Houston Oct. 15 https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe

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“The best way to increase the physician supply is to decrease retirement,” says Tim Garson, director of the @TXMedCenter Health Policy Institute. Hear the rest of our discussion with @HoustonPubMedia about the looming doctor shortage: https://t.co/uEtgi1KokE #healthpolicy

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If you think the uninsured get adequate health care through the ER, think again. We bust that myth — and many more — in our new book “Exposing the Twenty Medical Myths.” Join us Oct. 15 in Houston to learn more: https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe

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This morning, our director Dr. Tim Garson discusses with @HoustonMatters what he's hoping to hear from the candidates about health care during tonight's debates in Houston. Listen live at 9 a.m. Central on @HoustonPubMedia https://t.co/liWgjOsRag #healthpolicy @TXMedCenter

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Tomorrow night - just 2 miles from the largest medical center on Earth - presidential candidates will debate the future of health care. We spoke with @BenjaminEW of the @HoustonChron about what candidates and voters are saying https://t.co/tbnSp9b9CN #healthpolicy

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When physicians integrate with hospitals, the cost of health care rises - even though there’s no evidence patients get better treatment, according to new research by experts at @BakerInstitute and @BCBSTX https://t.co/ijgnyw7Ac2 #healthpolicy

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Exciting news: our team has published a new book that explores the answers to every question you’ve ever had about health policy! Learn more at our @TXMedCenter author talk on Oct. 15. More info at https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe

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"How do we build on what’s working, cover everyone, simplify administration & find a path that limits cost increases? Maybe its 'Medicare Advantage for All.'" View the latest op-ed in @thehill from our friends @HealthEconTX Ho and @KenJanda https://t.co/gnmubEOJt4 #MedicareForAll