CONCERNED TEXANS
dr. Douglas curran
“One of the hardest things going on in our state right now is the terrible access to care in rural communities.”
“The percentage of populations that lack health care coverage are higher in rural parts of the state than in urban areas. This has resulted in the closure of more than 20 rural hospitals throughout Texas in the past 10 years.”
“As I have said before, it is essential that the Texas House makes meaningful progress this year on better supporting mothers and children in the state — and that starts with extending health coverage for new moms to a full year,” Phelan said in a statement.
fORMER REP. LYLE LARSON
HOUSE SPEAKER DADE PHELAN
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER
“In Texas alone, rural hospitals serve over three million residents and due to long distances, and other barriers that exist in rural areas, these hospitals are often the only healthcare these Texans have the ability to access. And a closed hospital can spell disaster for a community.”
“we’re missing out on a real opportunity to do what’s right for the state of Texas economically, morally and in human terms”