HB 3218 Testimony Before the Texas House Public Health Committee

April 3, 2023

David Balat

David Balat is the director of the Right on Healthcare initiative at the Texas public Policy Foundation. He has broad experience across the healthcare spectrum with special expertise in healthcare finance. He is a former congressional candidate in Texas’ 2nd Congressional District and a seasoned hospital executive with more than 20 years of healthcare industry leadership and executive management experience.

My name is David Balat, director of the Right on Healthcare initiative with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and I am in support of HB 3218. I am a former hospital executive and CEO of nearly 20 years and rely on my experience and expertise in this matter.

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