About the Institute

Rooted in Collaboration, Built for Impact

Based in Fort Worth, we bring together Texas A&M experts in health law, policy and ethics. Backed by the Health Science Center, College of Medicine, and School of Law, we’re leading efforts to overcome barriers to care through research, education, service, and connection.

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Our Four Focus Areas

Collaborative Research

Collaborating across Texas to improve access to health care through innovative research to transform health, health law and policy.

Interdisciplinary and Interprofessional Education

Equipping students and professionals to bridge health and law through integrated coursework, certificate programs, and collaborative initiatives.

Place-Based Clinical and Community Service

Bringing health care to the heart of Texas—partnering with communities to meet unmet needs through innovative, locally-anchored care models.

Convening & Communicating

Discover how we bring people together across disciplines to share insights, amplify solutions and improve access to health care.

What We Mean by Access

Expanding access to health and health care means more people in more communities can get the support they need, often at lower cost. When care is within reach, people are healthier, families thrive, education grows stronger and communities gain opportunity. Better access opens the door to healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives for everyone.

Our Mission

Driving critical health conversations at the community, state and national levels to shed more light, generate less heat and bring people together in the pursuit of the common good.