Scope of Practice for Advanced Practice Nurses

A predictable—and uncaring—talking point for Medicaid expansion

Proponents of Medicaid expansion are predictable, though it’s not completely their fault. For more than a decade they’ve had to rely on a single talking point—one statistic—to make their case. Expanding eligibility for Medicaid would increase the number of Texans who have insurance. That’s it. That’s the whole argument. A million formerly uninsured Texans would...

The Politics Behind Gender Modification

The Texas Tribune began its coverage of the 88th Session this year with a news report screaming that “LGBTQ Texans Ready for Legislative Session as GOP lawmakers target them in dozens of bills.” The Tribune warns that many LGBTQ people say they are leaving Texas because of the GOP “assault” on their rights. If LGBTQ people are...

Physician Graduates are the Shortage Solution

In 2018, our state needed 6,218 more physicians to meet the demand caused by Texas’ booming population growth—and this shortage is expected to grow to 10,330 physicians by 2032 if we do not find a solution. In 2014, Missouri became the first state to propose a solution. It created a new role for medical school...