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

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

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

2:15-2:30PM – Closing Remarks

2:30-3:00PM – Closing Reception

Speakers

Keynote Speaker (Livestream link)

Gabrielle Kalisz Minarik – Program Manager, Paragon Health Institute

“Texas Challenges” Panel (Livestream link)

Brooke Garner (moderator) – Deputy Campaign Director, Texas Public Policy Foundation

Dr. Lisa Ehrlich – MD, FACP, Kirby Oaks Medical Group

Kevin Host – Senior Vice President of Pharmacy, Walmart

“Texas Solutions” Panel (Livestream link)

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

Senator Lois Kolkhorst – Texas Senate (TX-18)

Representative James Frank – Texas House of Representatives (TX-69)

Casey Mulligan – Chief 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