TITLE: Honoring Texas 400 for its efforts in health care safety, transparency, and accountability.

SUMMARY: Honoring Texas 400 for its efforts in health care safety, transparency, and accountability.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The members of Texas 400 are dedicated to improving health care in the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, A grassroots, bipartisan organization of practicing and retired physicians, TX400 works to promote the right of every patient to be seen by a professional fully trained in medical school and medical residency programs; the group draws its membership from across the spectrum, including practicing and retired physicians, primary care doctors, medical and surgical specialists, residents, and medical students; and WHEREAS, Members of TX400 promote transparency in the furtherance of patient safety; through their endeavors, they strive to ensure that members of the public are always apprised of the credentials and training of those who are providing their medical care, so that patients know whether they are being seen by a nonphysician provider, or NPP; members support the right of every patient to choose physician-led care, and they warn against the confusion caused in a clinical setting when the title "doctor" is claimed by those who do not possess an MD, DO, or MBBS degree; and WHEREAS, Focusing on accountability, TX400 advocates for all health care facilities to clearly post the name of the responsible physician, along with notification as to whether that physician is on site; the organization cautions that patients cannot expect the same level of care from advanced practice nurses as from a physician, and that in the event of a legal dispute, courts do not hold nurses to the same standards as physicians; and WHEREAS, The members of TX400 are united in their commitment to the health and well-being of their fellow citizens, and it is indeed a pleasure to welcome them to the State Capitol; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby honor Texas 400 for its efforts in health care safety, transparency, and accountability and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Campos Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 885 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House