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.