Policy Advisor, Health and Economic Mobility
In his policy advisor role, Alec supports the development and execution of Texas 2036's healthcare policy strategy, driving efforts that foster market reforms and ensure Texans have access to high-quality, affordable care.
Travis County is staring down a projected $13 million budget shortfall, and the primary driver is not a new project or an unexpected emergency. It is health insurance. Last year, the county spent $2.6 million on health insurance premiums for its employees. This year, health care is estimated to cost somewhere between $14 million and…
For many Texas families, a routine doctor’s visit can lead to a startling discovery in the mailbox. When hospitals acquire physician practices, it may allow them to charge a new, separate facility fee alongside the professional fee for the physician’s services. These additional fees have tangible consequences for Texas families. In one instance, a routine…
For many Texas households, the state’s economic growth is being tempered by the rising price of health care. Recent longitudinal polling and market data indicate that health care affordability has transitioned from a secondary issue to the primary financial anxiety for a majority of the state and national population. According to the December 2025 Texas…
Final open enrollment figures show that close to 4.2 million Texans enrolled in an Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan for 2026. That total exceeds Texas’ 2025 enrollment of just under 4 million and represents an increase of more than 200,000 enrollees year-over-year. In a year defined by contraction elsewhere, Texas posted the largest numerical gain…
Newly released data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show that Texas ACA plan selections have already reached a new record, with 4,113,465 Texans selecting a plan. As of Jan. 3, selections for 2026 plans exceeded last year’s total by nearly 150,000 people, with 12 days still remaining in the open enrollment…
Recent findings from the KFF 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey show that the increasing price of health insurance is putting a strain on employers and employees. Premiums have climbed steadily, eroding gains from wage growth and threatening the affordability of employer-sponsored coverage. Increasing Prices, Shrinking Paychecks Nationally, the average annual employer-sponsored health insurance premiums in…