UT-Houston serves the entire State of Texas and not just a specific region or constituency such as most other health science centers in the state. UT-Houston has been very successful in producing large numbers of primary care providers. UT-Houston's ability to address escalating public health demands The School of Public Health has seen increased applicants in recent years. The School's two satellite programs have worked effectively using distance education technology. There is increasing demand for public health education as well as a growing need to educate all health professionals regarding public health issues, such as health promotion, health policy, environmental health issues, etc.
Public health can do much to supplement primary care.
Shift toward more community involvement Such a shift has been particularly evident in the mental health arena. In general, the university owes more to the community. UT-H should bring to legislators attention all that the university is doing to make its health services delivery more efficient and cost effective. UT-H Medical School is dependent on Medicaid patients This population of patients is critical to the medical teaching program. Medicaid reimbursement is now more appealing to hospitals than in the past.