Bill Text: TX HR885 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 885 (Prior Session Legislation)

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

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-14 - Reported enrolled [HR885 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR885-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 885



	R E S O L U T I O N
	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