5 Things We’re Watching is our regularly distributed market and policy intelligence newsletter. Each newsletter includes five items of relevance specific to your market. Enjoy links to original source documentation, thoughtful coverage from other outlets, and independent reporting from State of Reform.
5 Things Texas: Amazon and health care | Jose Camacho | Hurricane Harvey
DJ Wilson | Sep 12, 2017 | Texas
Southeastern Texas has been in our thoughts and prayers these past few weeks. The New York Times has a good list of places to donate to relief efforts if you're able to do so. If you need some good news, check out some of the stories of heroism from first responders, reporters,
5 Things Texas: Molina & Centene, Special session, Marjorie Petty
DJ Wilson | Aug 3, 2017 | Texas
I think we're all suffering from a little bit of whiplash following events in DC the last few weeks. Luckily, health policy in Austin seems to be moving a little slower, at least in the House. From the special session to the individual market, here's what we're watching for Texas
5 Things TX: Sen. Cruz, Memorial Hermann, Hon. Carl Islett
DJ Wilson | Jul 13, 2017 | Texas
"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman." That quote comes from Thomas Paine a few
5 Things TX: Anthony Haley, patient costs, AHCA
DJ Wilson | Jun 7, 2017 | Texas
Just when you thought you could enjoy summer, it looks like we're heading for both a special Texas legislative session and a US Senate vote on the AHCA in the weeks ahead. The sands are shifting under our feet. Those two things and a few others are What We're Watching
Legislative run down, #stopunderpayments, Rep. Burrows
DJ Wilson | May 15, 2017 | Texas
We are down to our last two weeks of the regular session, and with no session next year, the foundation of state policy is about to be finalized for the next 18 months. That doesn't mean the messaging or the markets will stop however. So, we're watching all three: policy,
Freestanding ERs | Geronimo Rodriguez | Mental health
DJ Wilson | Apr 4, 2017 | Texas
I'm taking over for Eric this month as your loyal scribe. So, go easy on me! Setting aside the Republicans' health reform bill in DC has diminished predictability rather than added to it. In Austin, most of the attention is on closing the remaining gaps in the state budget between
DaVita's misdeeds | Anne Rote | Why the GOP is struggling with "Replace"
Eric Earling | Mar 9, 2017 | Texas
For those of us that experienced the ACA debate in 2009, the current "repeal and replace" debate is oddly familiar. But, what's next is anyone's guess as the long-awaited Republican alternative is quickly taking on water from all sides. Meanwhile in Austin, the Legislature is focused on the budget -- with
Rep. Garnet Coleman | Providers v. health plans | The broken individual market
Eric Earling | Jan 10, 2017 | Texas
The holiday season is over and the work of health policy already looks to be fast and furious in the New Year. The new Congress assembled last week, with the ACA immediately in the crosshairs. The Texas Legislature is now convened. And President-elect Trump will be inaugurated on the 20th. Already, there
Texas & Medicaid | James Capretta | The ACA's poisoned politics
Eric Earling | Dec 20, 2016 | Texas
While the holidays mean work life for many is slowing down, big challenges and opportunities are on the horizon for health care. So, here are 5 Things We're Watching in Texas health care as we head into the heart of the holiday season. 1. Texas' Medicaid Opportunity The selection of Seema
