Tuesday, September 15, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

901 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 7801

TO RSVP: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and enter the password “TPPF” when prompted, select from the in-person or livestream option

In this symposium, TPPF and guest speakers will explore how to build a more patient-centered healthcare system, identify the barriers standing in the way, and highlight practical reforms that can improve affordability, access, and quality. From national vision to on-the-ground implementation and state-level solutions, attendees will hear from the pathfinders, practitioners, and policymakers casting the vision for healthcare reform.

A complimentary lunch will be provided for in-person attendees, or you are also welcome to register for a livestream ticket and tune in online.

Agenda

10:00-10:30AM – Guest Check-In

10:30-11:30AM – Keynote Speaker (Livestreamed)

11:45AM-12:45PM – Lunch + Panel 1 “Texas Challenges”

1:00-2:15PM – Panel 2 “Texas Solutions” (Livestreamed)

2:15-2:30PM – Closing Remarks (Livestreamed)

2:30-3:00PM – Closing Reception

Speakers

Keynote Speaker (Livestreamed)

Stephanie CarltonDeputy Administrator and Chief of Staff, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Texas Challenges” Panel

Brooke Garner (moderator) – Healthcare Policy Scholar, Texas Public Policy Foundation

Dr. Lisa EhrlichMD, FACP, Kirby Oaks Medical Group

Kevin Host Senior Vice President of Pharmacy, Walmart

Texas Solutions” Panel (Livestreamed)

Dr. Cliff Porter (moderator) – Senior Fellow, Healthcare Policy, Texas Public Policy Foundation

Senator Lois KolkhorstTexas Senate (TX-18)

Representative James FrankTexas House of Representatives (TX-69)

Casey MulliganChief Economist and Chief Regulatory Officer,

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Closing Remarks (Livestreamed)

Dr. Cliff Porter – Senior Fellow, Healthcare Policy, Texas Public Policy Foundation

Parking

Please see the parking options below and click here for a parking map:

  • Metered parking – pay per minute/hour Congress Avenue – 9th Street and surrounding streets
  • Peak Parking LLC – pay for first 30 minutes then for each additional 30 minutes -176 E 9th St, Austin, TX 78701
  • Capitol Tower – pay per hour – 206 E 9th Street, Austin, TX 78701

TO RSVP: Enter the password “TPPF” when prompted