Name: Candid Conversation: Soaring Health Care Costs
Start: 2026-02-18T07:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-18T09:00:00-06:00
Location: Texas Wesleyan University Nick and Lou Martin University Center (2nd Floor)

Join us for Candid Conversation: Soaring Health Care Costs, where our panelists examine the question: How do we rise to meet this challenge?
About this Event

A key goal for Fort Worth's quality of life: affordable health care costs.

Rising health care costs are not a unique Fort Worth phenomenon — communities throughout the country are struggling to support each other through this crisis. Nevertheless, the responsibility of finding a solution has been left on the shoulders of local organizations, nonprofits and medical practices to best serve their patients amid rising prices. On Feb. 18, our panel of leaders will discuss what they see as the best solutions to rising costs of medical tests, surgeries and prescriptions for all Tarrant County residents.

Moderator:

Ismael M. Belkoura, health reporter, Fort Worth Report

Panelists information to come.

Breakfast and beverages will be served starting at 7:30 a.m. while supplies last, and the discussion will begin promptly at 8 a.m. in the Texas Wesleyan University Martin Ballroom. RSVP today or contact us with any questions.

💬 We’re collecting questions for the panel. Please send yours to [email protected], and the moderator will select from them.

Directions to the Martin Ballroom: Upon entering the Nick and Lou Martin University Center, proceed to the stairs or elevator across the Starbucks Cafe to the second floor. Once on the second floor enter the Martin Ballroom straight across the stairs and elevator. Check in upon arrival.

This event is made possible thanks to our sponsors:

Series Food Sponsor: North Texas Community Foundation

Series Supporting Sponsors: Mental Health Connection and United Way of Tarrant County

As a nonprofit newsroom, the Fort Worth Report relies on community support to keep local journalism thriving. Tickets are $5 for the general public, $2.50 for subscribers and free for current members. A donation ticket is available for any extra donations to help make events like this possible. If you have questions or concerns, email us at [email protected].