Director of Public Affairs
Texas Medical Association
Austin, Texas
Ben Wright has served as Director of Public Affairs/Lobbyist at the Texas Medical Association since February 2022. Representing TMA before the Texas Legislature on all matters pertaining to commercial health insurance, Ben has led organized medicine to several legislative victories including efforts to pass bills to bolster the state’s network adequacy standards and reduce prior authorization burdens. In 2023, Ben and the TMA lobby team were named the top association lobby team in the state by Capitol Inside.
Prior to joining the TMA staff, Ben worked nearly ten years as a legislative staffer. Ben’s experience at the Texas Capitol included serving as Legislative Director for State Senator Beverly Powell (D - Fort Worth) handling insurance, energy, natural resources, and regulated industry related issues. Before that he served as Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager for State Representative Ryan Guillen (R - Rio Grande City) and as Committee Director for the House Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Health Policy in Emergency Medicine (HPEM) (Add-on Course)
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
1:00pm – 5:00pm CT
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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