Institute for Healthcare Access
Advocating for a healthier Texas and beyond
Too many Americans face barriers to timely, affordable and effective healthcare. At the Institute for Healthcare Access, we’re working to remove those barriers—turning research into action for healthier communities.
Howdy from the Directors
Shown in image on left: Bill Sage, MD, JD, Founding Faculty Director. Shown in image on right: Keegan Warren, JD, LLM, Executive Director.Howdy, and welcome to the Institute for Healthcare Access. We are proud to serve as the collaborative Texas A&M home where ideas take shape, partnerships thrive and solutions for expanded access to care are created. Our mission is rooted in the Aggie tradition of service: bringing people together to improve the health and well-being of communities across Texas, the nation and the world. Established in 2023 in Fort Worth by the Texas A&M Board of Regents, the institute represents a collaboration among Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health), the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine, and the School of Law. We serve as a hub—in North Texas and beyond—for expertise in health policy, law and ethics. Our work supports faculty, staff and students at Texas A&M University, as well as community and state partners, health systems and organizations, and health-law groups. Our work is guided by four core priorities: collaborative research, interdisciplinary and interprofessional education, clinical and community service, and convening. We champion innovation and teamwork to achieve better health outcomes. Through strategic partnerships, grants and cross-disciplinary projects, we seek to amplify the insights of those researching critical topics, help inform policies, unite individuals and groups and shape pathways toward stronger, healthier communities for generations to come. Thank you for visiting. We invite you to explore our site and discover how we can serve as a trusted partner and resource to you.
Four Initiatives Driving Impact
We collaborate across disciplines and professions to advance research, education and services that expand healthcare access.
Delivers evidence-based insights that shape transformative policies.
Prepares health and law professionals with the knowledge and tools to address complex healthcare challenges.
Creates tailored, local solutions to improve care for all, including underserved populations.
Connects experts and communities to inspire innovative ideas and shared solutions.
It’s Time to Rethink the Way We Talk About Healthcare
We’re restarting the conversation to drive real change—with communities, policymakers and leaders.
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