Texas boasts many of the nation’s leading medical and research facilities. Baylor College of Medicine is one of the leading medical schools in the nation and ranked 6th in the nation in research. University of Texas Health Science Center researchers received the Nobel Prize for their work linking cholesterol to heart attacks, the Texas Emerging Technology Fund attracts top researchers to the state, and the state, overall, invests millions of dollars in medical research. Despite all of these medical advancements, the 21st century cost of healthcare has risen a great deal, which can make healthcare unaffordable for many Texans. In addition, Texas will need to address the healthcare needs of a growing senior population of citizens during the 21st century.
