Bill

SB 55

85(R) - 2017
Senate State Affairs
Senate State Affairs
Health
Healthcare

Companion Bill

HB 1976

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Judith Zaffirini

Bill Caption

Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees. 

Fiscal Notes

From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This bill would require the Teacher and Employees Retirement Systems of Texas to jointly conduct a study of the benefits and disadvantages of establishing a patient-reported outcomes registry for musculoskeletal care provided under their health care plans. These systems would be required to report whether establishing the registry would be beneficial and effective. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.