Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB123

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.

Impact

The bill, as proposed, amends the Education Code by introducing new criteria for funding that reflects the health outcomes and service delivery performance of medical schools. A structured plan will define geographic service areas, ensuring that health services are more equitably distributed across regions. This is designed to incentivize medical schools to focus on specific community health issues and outcomes, potentially leading to improved overall public health across Texas.

Summary

House Bill 123 focuses on the establishment of performance incentive funding for medical schools in Texas based on their public health impact. It aims to provide financial incentives to specific medical schools that demonstrate effectiveness in improving health services and conditions within their designated service regions. Those institutions included are affiliated with major university systems and aim to enhance healthcare delivery across various communities in Texas.

Conclusion

In summary, HB123 represents a significant shift toward performance-based funding in medical education, which could trigger broad implications on how public health metrics are prioritized in state funding decisions. The careful definition of geographic and performance parameters will be critical to its successful implementation and acceptance among educators and healthcare providers.

Contention

While the bill presents an innovative way to fund medical schools, there may be concerns about how performance metrics are defined and applied. Discussions could arise regarding the fairness of evaluating medical schools based on outcomes that may vary greatly across diverse regions. Additionally, transparency in the allocation of funds and the criteria for establishing service regions will be critical in addressing any potential debate among stakeholders about equity and access to care.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB13

Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and emergencies in public schools.

TX HB4611

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the health and human services laws governing the Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid, and other social services.

TX HB1416

Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX SB1261

Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX SB11

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX SB2295

Relating to accelerated instruction provided for public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments, indicators under the public school accountability system, and performance standards in public schools.

TX HB16

Relating to the adjudication and disposition of cases involving delinquent conduct, certain juvenile court proceedings, and planning and funding for services for children in the juvenile justice system.

TX HB681

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.