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.
When examining the 2026 ACA enrollment data, a clear line emerged between two groups of consumers: those who actively chose a plan during open enrollment, and those who were automatically renewed into their prior year coverage plan without taking any action. The difference in outcomes between those two groups is one of the most revealing findings in this…
Key Takeaways One in three adults (32%) have used AI for health information in the past year, with higher rates among younger adults (36%) and the uninsured (40%). For many younger adults, AI is becoming an alternative to a health care system they struggle to access or afford. Adults under 30 were six times more…
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…