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 Carlton – Deputy 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 Ehrlich – MD, 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 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