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  • House Select Committee on Health Care Reform hears testimony on rising costs, price transparency

    Tags: health care reform, house select committee

    By Jonathan Nelson

    The House Select Committee on Health Care Reform wrapped up two days of hearings last week in pursuit of their interim charge to provide policy solutions before the January start of the next Texas Legislature. Committee chair Rep. Sam Harless, R-Spring, kicked off more than 15 hours of invited testimony by outlining the committee’s charge.

    “We are directed to look at the rising cost of health care and health care plans as well as transparency of health care plans, confusing and unequal pricing and more,” Harless said. “Our goal is to increase access and improve affordability for medical care for all Texans including the uninsured and the underinsured.”

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  • Is self-care selfish?

    Tags: anticipate joy, wellness, mental health

    By Anticipate Joy

    As a physician you may be struggling with caring for the needs of others, while prioritizing your personal needs and you may be asking, “Is self-care selfish?”

    It’s a common question.

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