The Texas Tribune will host a free, open-to-the-public conversation with policymakers on health care and the 84th Legislature at 11:30 a.m. on June 24 at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. This event is the first in a new three-part conversation series on the future of health care in Texas.
At a time when American health care is undergoing massive, systematic changes, Texas leads the nation in the percentage of people without health insurance. State policymakers must figure out how to balance their obligations to the health care needs of a growing population with the constraints of a tight budget.
The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A session. A light lunch will be provided. The conversation will be livestreamed at texastribune.org/livestream, and the video will be available for viewing afterward. For media RSVP, contact Natalie Choate at nchoate@texastribune.org. General registration is open at texastribune.org/events.
WHAT: Texas Tribune conversation on health care and the 84th Legislature
WHO: Evan Smith, The Texas Tribune’s CEO and editor-in-chief
State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, a former critical care nurse
State Rep. Susan King, R-Abilene, a practicing surgical nurse
State Rep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville, a practicing medical doctor
WHERE: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine; Pestana Lecture Hall; 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229. Complimentary parking will be available in Visitor Lot 8.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, June 24. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Conversation begins promptly at noon.
This series of conversations on health care is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. This first conversation in the series is also presented in partnership with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Tribune events are additionally supported through contributions from members and donors.
The Texas Tribune is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Learn more at texastribune.org.