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Our new, national survey explores how patients and doctors believe we can work together to improve the nation's health care system. RSVP for our FREE discussion of the results Nov. 12 at the @TXMedCenter https://t.co/CPE6Li96NV #healthpolicy

Our new, national survey explores how patients and doctors believe we can work together to improve the nation's health care system. RSVP for our FREE discussion of the results Nov. 12 at the Texas Medical Center. https://t.co/PxrBf6RsR6 #healthpolicy https://t.co/2iezf0KXUT

What do consumers think of Medicare-for-all? How much do doctors want to get paid? And how can we REALLY fix U.S. health care for good? Hear the results of our annual survey Nov. 12 in Houston #healthpolicy https://t.co/CPE6Li96NV https://t.co/43OdNIyoKj

We'll be speaking with @KPRC2Khambrel at 10:30 a.m. this morning on @KPRC2 in Houston. Can't wait to share findings from our new book, "Exposing the Medical Myths: Why Everything You Know about Health Care Is Wrong and How We Can Make It Right." #healthpolicy

Thanks for hosting us, @KPRC2Khambrel ! Be sure to watch Houston Newsmakers on @KPRC2 at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. We'll discuss our brand new book, "Exposing the Medical Myths: Why Everything You Know about Health Care Is Wrong and How We Can Make It Right." #healthpolicy https://t.co/VMQOadhvIL

The big day is here! Join us TONIGHT in Houston at the @TXMedCenter for a discussion of our institute’s brand new book that busts myths about US health care. More info and free registration at https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe #healthpolicy

Thanks for hosting us, @KOAColorado. Learn more about the book at https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/ga25VzsPQa

An American MRI costs 14 times an Australian one. An American hip replacement costs 80% more than a British one. Why the big difference? Join us Oct. 15 in Houston to discuss: https://t.co/MRV3NsoYnM https://t.co/iwk3drB6dl

Our brand new book highlights 20 big, pervasive myths about U.S. health care policy. What would you include on the list? Tell us using #healthcaremyths and join us at our book event in Houston Oct. 15 https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/7vtyoXZVUq

One of the big myths about US health care is that if you have a job, you can get insurance. What do you think are other myths and misunderstandings about US health care? Join us and discuss Oct. 15 in Houston https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe #healthcaremyths https://t.co/2t8JeWGA9T

Our new book’s title is a mouthful because we want you to know exactly what it's about. Learn more about “Exposing the Twenty Medical Myths: Why Everything You Know about Health Care Is Wrong and How to Make It Right” and RSVP for our talk in Houston. https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/qcgOblvad9

If you think the market can fix health care, think again. Without perfect information & perfect competition, this will be a challenge. Learn more in our new book published by @RLPGBooks https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe #healthpolicy https://t.co/uDc2gqVNWM

How much of US health care spending is wasteful? 10 percent? 25 percent? Try nearly a THIRD. We’ll discuss why it's so much at a discussion of our new book in Houston Oct. 15 https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/PulyEJeeZz

“The best way to increase the physician supply is to decrease retirement,” says Tim Garson, director of the @TXMedCenter Health Policy Institute. Hear the rest of our discussion with @HoustonPubMedia about the looming doctor shortage: https://t.co/uEtgi1KokE #healthpolicy https://t.co/aYfvW7cwtt

If you think the uninsured get adequate health care through the ER, think again. We bust that myth — and many more — in our new book “Exposing the Twenty Medical Myths.” Join us Oct. 15 in Houston to learn more: https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/wGxkThYxxZ

This morning, our director Dr. Tim Garson discusses with @HoustonMatters what he's hoping to hear from the candidates about health care during tonight's debates in Houston. Listen live at 9 a.m. Central on @HoustonPubMedia https://t.co/liWgjOsRag #healthpolicy @TXMedCenter https://t.co/ERK6OuTaCV

Tomorrow night - just 2 miles from the largest medical center on Earth - presidential candidates will debate the future of health care. We spoke with @BenjaminEW of the @HoustonChron about what candidates and voters are saying https://t.co/tbnSp9b9CN #healthpolicy

When physicians integrate with hospitals, the cost of health care rises - even though there’s no evidence patients get better treatment, according to new research by experts at @BakerInstitute and @BCBSTX https://t.co/ijgnyw7Ac2 #healthpolicy

Exciting news: our team has published a new book that explores the answers to every question you’ve ever had about health policy! Learn more at our @TXMedCenter author talk on Oct. 15. More info at https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe https://t.co/vSQC5AaPQI

"How do we build on what’s working, cover everyone, simplify administration & find a path that limits cost increases? Maybe its 'Medicare Advantage for All.'" View the latest op-ed in @thehill from our friends @HealthEconTX Ho and @KenJanda https://t.co/gnmubEOJt4 #MedicareForAll https://t.co/1MHUFCLL9j

Join us Oct. 15 in Houston as we discuss our new book, "Exposing the Twenty Medical Myths: Why Everything You Know About Health Care Is Wrong and How to Make It Right." Free registration at: https://t.co/MRV3Ns7nwe #healthpolicy https://t.co/iXibD8qw7Z

Important new work from @KFF reveals that health costs for families covered by large employers have risen an astonishing 67 percent over the last decade. https://t.co/KSSSuCDmqr #healthpolicy

"'Medicare for all' is the wrong goal and we need a new system." Our director Dr. Arthur Garson offers his take in @thehill about the best way to provide health care for all Americans. https://t.co/8MSRMiaU2N https://t.co/LA7WXcmZ8K

As voters watch the debates this week, they should pay close attention to the candidates’ answers (and non-answers) to these three key health care questions -- our latest in @statnews #DemDebate https://t.co/0kXCP0EZW0 https://t.co/7mT1OMfV6B

During tomorrow's debates, you'll hear a lot of discussion about Medicare for All. But here are ways we can start reducing the cost of health care — right now. https://t.co/h4sLjTHzjl https://t.co/cOwZuWNxjp

In our latest @HoustonChron @ChronOpinion piece, we weigh in on proposals to increase transparency in medical pricing. "Transparency needs context. Just publishing the numbers isn’t good enough for patients." https://t.co/uifpiJvCCr https://t.co/WutNCQZ9fT

A study of children covered by public insurance found that more than 70 percent had a parent employed at a large business. As health care costs rise, private insurance is often out of reach -- even for those who work. More info via @Health_Affairs https://t.co/0dCOJ0dM2T https://t.co/oJuI8CXYWW

More people die in drunk driving crashes in July than in any other month. Would reducing the legal BAC from .08 to .05 improve safety? Our take, published in @GOVERNING https://t.co/t1WU3q1BDq https://t.co/fXi4yFPbmF

Candidates in last night's presidential debate spent a lot of time discussing the rising cost of health care, including prescription drugs. Here's our take on how to bring down drug prices #healthpolicy #democratic debate https://t.co/Jb5WCzJLnR @PhillyInquirer https://t.co/rvQ5eypJnV

We spoke with @NPR about ways to protect consumers from surprise, out-of-network medical bills. "You're sweating, sick as you can be, and they hand you a piece of paper and they say, 'Sign here.' Maybe we ought to think of some better way to do it." "https://t.co/C8mcK5e6Gb https://t.co/xJy5hXHJx1

Even though it's summer, you can still keep learning. If you missed our 13-week @TXMedCenter Health Policy Course earlier this year, you can watch the whole thing -- for free -- online and at your own pace. #healthpolicy https://t.co/6NaNddhiYe https://t.co/eunwIhIadj

Our frequent collaborator @SMorain joined @HoustonMatters @HoustonPubMedia yesterday to discuss new legislation in #Texas that raises the legal age for purchasing tobacco products to 21. Listen here: https://t.co/R39DVwyNHx #Tobacco21 @BCMEthics @bcmhouston https://t.co/t8ePyPXZZ1

New, important research from our frequent collaborator @HealthEconTX of @RiceUniversity @BakerInstitute sheds light on the role of freestanding ERs. "Study: Freestanding ERs have not helped ease wait times at traditional nearby hospitals." https://t.co/IM35dbAiex https://t.co/F8Ji1K98EW

When a parent goes to jail, the impact on a child can be lifechanging. Read about the groundbreaking research being done by @bcmhouston & @BCMEthics, which partnered with us on this important work https://t.co/XwkmotZMbN https://t.co/EFhHdbwjRP

Both chambers of the Texas legislature have passed bills that ban the sale of cigarettes to those under 21. The move should be extremely popular with Texans, according to our poll. Details at https://t.co/Djxi95qWVW #Tobacco21 @TXMedCenter https://t.co/oHm1NPege4

ICYMI: @Walmart last week said it plans to increase the minimum age for buying tobacco products in its stores to 21. Read our @USATODAY oped about why believe it's imperative for states to pass laws that increase the smoking age https://t.co/xv96EnO0fu https://t.co/l8LkQpVOqa

A recent @NPR piece notes that health insurance deductibles have quadrupled over the last 12 years. https://t.co/8AQLMlpx6T How can we reverse that trend and reduce health care costs? Read our solutions here https://t.co/n1hVq1597z https://t.co/TPLpTLv8pw

Here’s a simple way to reduce the price of prescription drugs: pay more for what works, and less for what doesn't. Read our latest column in @phillydotcom https://t.co/tcoZMfZwuX https://t.co/QVAfCQmoI1

National polling from @TXMedCenter and @HealthPolicyTMC shows that 82% of Americans support preventing the sale of all tobacco products to people under the age of 21. #Tobacco21 #mcconnell https://t.co/jTaxMkwzz2

Struggling to make sense of all the competing proposals for reforming our nation's health care system? We'll help you sort it all out. Join us in Houston TONIGHT at the @TXMedCenter for a special, interactive conversation. More info at https://t.co/ytGtBaLwoK https://t.co/vDzhLaMRcM

Our latest interview with @jenny_deam of the @HoustonChron: "How people get health insurance —whether it’s public or private or through your employer— is up for debate. What is not for debate is that everybody has got to have health insurance https://t.co/gk9Gx46L6D @TXMedCenter https://t.co/HCMPbIXdDj

It's unlikely Medicare for All will become law any time soon. So let's instead focus on ways we can start fixing health care right now: Our latest op-ed in @usatodayopinion https://t.co/h4sLjTHzjl https://t.co/NuKSbdU1O2

Confused by all the different Medicare for All proposals? Join us April 16 at the @TXMedCenter for a free discussion about the past, present and future of health reform. https://t.co/FoPkBGen1n https://t.co/eGDn8vEZCD

Maryland lawmakers just voted to raise the legal smoking age to 21. Read the op-ed we wrote earlier this year with @BCMEthics @bcmhouston about the importance of #Tobacco21 https://t.co/xv96EnO0fu https://t.co/0yUxc8Jkz9

Despite the uncertainty around the ACA, a new report from @Health4Texas finds that more than 1 million Texans signed up for Obamacare in 2019 https://t.co/Ji5Gp1xgLO https://t.co/8ic0GeQe0I

If you have questions for our panel about ways to fight obesity and encourage healthy eating, tweet them to us using hashtag #TMCHealthyEating https://t.co/CkaQw7Ny7g

Great turnout tonight at our #TMCHealthyEating event. We are discussing ways of making healthy food choices (and tasting great, healthy food from @ThirdCoastHOU) https://t.co/VaplDsGjcv

Don't let the dreary weather deter you. Join us at 5:30 pm tonight to discuss the @TXMedCenter's Healthy Eating Initiatives, our effort to promote healthy food choices in our own backyard -- and beyond. Free registration at https://t.co/lILNBQB7jf #TMChealthyeating https://t.co/bLMtk69eiB