The Office of Health Policy and Legislative Affairs advances the education and research mission of the University of Texas Medical Branch by strengthening research, innovation, decision-making, and relationships in all matters related to health policy.
Our team works to further UTMB’s knowledge and communication on health policy issues-- including workforce, access, reimbursement, reform, and community engagement-- through data management, research, decision-support, and leadership. The Office works to advance innovative models to improve access to health care that are effective in improving health and are cost efficient.
In The News
- Officials answer questions about hospital district
The Galveston County Daily News recently put together a collection of questions regarding the proposed county-wide hospital district. - Congressman congratulates UTMB
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess recently wrote a letter (PDF) congratulating UTMB on the reopening of its emergency room.