The Texas Primary Care Consortium (TPCC) outlined its 2023 policy priorities during a virtual presentation on Thursday, placing legislative efforts around maternal healthcare, Medicaid modernization, and transition to value-based payments at the forefront.
Led by the Texas Medical Home Initiative and the Texas Health Institute (THI), TPCC is a statewide, collaborative initiative with a mission to advance equitable, comprehensive, and sustainable primary care for all Texans.
Referencing bills that sought to expand the scope of Medicaid, TPCC supports measures extending postpartum coverage to 12 months and addressing non-medical drivers of health.
A panel representing various parts of the state’s healthcare system—including providers, payers, purchasers, and patients—helped identify the legislative priorities this session and put forth a unified framework toward systemic change.
Organizations represented on the panel included the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Association of Health Plans, the Texas Association of Community Health Centers, and the Texas Nurses Association.