Texas NMDOH Consortium

??Upcoming Webinar We are so excited to announce that the Texas Consortium for Non-Medical Drivers of Health in collaboration with UT Health Houston School of Public Health, will be co-hosting a webinar, “Non-Medical Drivers of Health: Policy Options to Improve Healthcare Quality”. Join us while we explore innovative strategies to enhance the value of healthcare spending by addressing non-medical needs in Texas. Speakers: Elena Marks, JD, MPH?– Senior Fellow in Health Policy, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy & Senior Advisor and Founder, TX NMDOH Consortium Charles Mathias, Ph.D.,?– Director, TX NMDOH Consortium, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Moderator: Alexandra van den Berg, PhD, MPH?– Professor, UTHealth School of Public Health & Associate Director, Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living ?? Date: Thu, Nov. 21, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ?? Register Here:?https://lnkd.in/gRa_9dHk #healthpolicy #healthcare #SDOH

?? 2024 Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference Session Spotlight Working With MCOs to Integrate NMDOH Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) play a significant role in integrating screening and services for non-medical needs for Medicaid beneficiaries. In this session, MCO leaders will share how they make decisions about non-medical?services integration, as well as the opportunities and challenges to advancing?this work. ???When:?December 6, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM ???Where:?BRC Auditorium, Rice University Bioscience Research Collaborative ???Speakers: Moderator:?Laurie Vanhoose, Treaty Oak Strategies Panelists: - Arnita Burton, DHA, United HealthCare - Angie Hochhalter, Aetna Health Plan - Jessica Rios, Community First Health Plan ?? Don’t miss this important conversation shaping the future of health care in Texas! Register for the conference here:?https://lnkd.in/gswyjycC

?? 2024 Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference Session Spotlight The Role of Health Information Exchanges in Advancing the Integration of NMDOH Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) are building data sharing infrastructure to support the sharing of NMDOH data. HIE executives will discuss what they are doing and describe how health care organizations can work with HIEs to advance the integration of NMDOH into health care delivery. ???When:?December 6, 2024, 2:00 PM – 2:55 AM ???Where:?BRC Auditorium, Rice University Bioscience Research Collaborative ???Speakers: Moderator:?Dr. Robert Morrow, UT Health Houston Panelists: - Emily Francis Hartmann, PHIX, El Paso’s HIE - Junaid Husain, Greater Houston Healthconnect - Eliel Oliveira, Connxus ?? Don’t miss this important conversation shaping the future of health care in Texas! Register for the conference here:?https://lnkd.in/gswyjycC

?? 2024 Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference Session Spotlight Financing the Integration of NMDOH Services into Health Care Delivery As Texas gains momentum and interest in expanding patient access to non-medical services, opening pathways to finance this work is critical. This panel will explore innovative mechanisms and sources of funding for this work. ???When:?December 6, 2024, 1:00 PM – 1:55 PM ???Where:?BRC Auditorium, Rice University Bioscience Research Collaborative ???Speakers: Moderator:?Elena Marks, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Rice Panelists: - Hanna Jamal, Social Finance - Ken Janda, Wild Blue Health Solutions - Dr. Maninder Kahlon, Dell Medical School ?? Don’t miss this important conversation shaping the future of health care in Texas! Register for the conference here:?https://lnkd.in/gswyjycC

?? 2024 Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference Session Spotlight Philanthropy’s View of NMDOH Philanthropy has an important role to play in advancing the integration of non-medical services into health care delivery. Foundation leaders will share examples of their work and provide insight into their strategies for advancing NMDOH integration. ???When:?December 6, 2024, 10:50 AM – 11:45 AM ???Where:?BRC Auditorium, Rice University Bioscience Research Collaborative ???Speakers: Moderator:?Dr. Shao Chee Sim, Episcopal Health Foundation Panelists: - Ashley Allison, Waco Foundation - Judy Quisenberry, Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation - Dr. Dimple Sureka, Communities Foundation of Texas ?? Don’t miss this important conversation shaping the future of health care in Texas! Register for the conference here:?https://lnkd.in/gswyjycC

?? 2024 Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference Session Spotlight What to Expect for the 89th?Legislative Session As the 89th Texas Legislative session approaches, this?session will explore opportunities to advance the?integration of NMDOH services into health care delivery in Texas. ???When:?December 5, 2024, 2:35 PM – 3:30 PM ???Where:?BRC Auditorium, Rice University Bioscience Research Collaborative ???Speakers: Moderator:?Christine Yanas, Methodist Healthcare Ministries Panelists: - Dr. Carol A. Huber, DrPH, MBA, University Health, Chair VBPQIAC - Rosie Valadez-McStay, RVM Strategies - Janet Walker, Texas Association of Community Health Plans ?? Don’t miss this important conversation shaping the future of health care in Texas! Register for the conference here:?https://lnkd.in/gswyjycC

?? 2024 Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference Session Spotlight HB1575: Addressing the Non-Medical Needs of Pregnant and Post-Partum Patients HB 1575 was passed in the 88th Legislation alongside?the passage of 12 months post-partum coverage in?Medicaid. As a result, Medicaid has the potential to provide significant medical and non-medical supports?to pregnant women and new mothers. This panel will?discuss the implementation and potential impact of?the program for this priority population. ???When:?December 5, 2024, 1:35 PM – 2:30 PM ???Where:?BRC Auditorium, Rice University Bioscience Research Collaborative ???Speakers: Moderator:?Dr.?Charles Mathias, Ph.D., Texas?NMDOH Consortium Panelists: - Dr. Rakhi Dimino, MD CPE MMM, Houston Methodist - Michelle Erwin, Texas HHSC - Dr. Jason Rosenfeld, DrPH, MPH, CHW-I, UT Health San Antonio - Lisa Wright, Community Health Choice ?? Don’t miss this important conversation shaping the future of health care in Texas! Register for the conference here:?https://lnkd.in/gswyjycC

?? 2024 Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference Session Spotlight Sustaining Food is Medicine Programs in Texas The evidence base for Food Is Medicine is growing exponentially, as is its momentum for adoption in Texas. This panel brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and policy experts to discuss how to sustain this work including reimbursement and other critical steps. ???When:?December 5, 2024, 11:20 AM – 12:15 PM ???Where:?BRC Auditorium, Rice University Bioscience Research Collaborative ???Speakers: Moderator:?Dr. Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD, UT Health Houston Panelists: - Joshua Fernelius, MPH, CPHQ, CLSSBB, Community Health Choice - Dr. Kelseanna Hollis-Hansen, UT Southwestern - Elena Marks, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy ?? Don’t miss this important conversation shaping the future of Food Is Medicine in Texas! Register for the conference here:?https://lnkd.in/gswyjycC

?? Exciting News! ? Elena Marks and Charles Mathias, Ph.D. were invited to present recommendations from their recent policy report to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee. This committee, established by Texas Government Code §531.012, provides a forum to promote public-private, multi-stakeholder collaboration in support of quality improvement and value-based payment initiatives for Medicaid, other publicly funded health services, and the wider healthcare system. Check out the report here!: https://lnkd.in/gvKkBy4D #healthpolicy #healthcare #SDOH

???Annual Conference Alert!??? The full agenda for our 2024 Annual Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference is now available online! This year’s lineup includes insightful discussions and expert panels designed to share insights, inspire action, and advance our mission of improving health quality in Texas. Join us December 5-6, 2024 at Rice University Bioscience Research Collaborative. Check out the agenda here:?https://lnkd.in/ghQcn6Ff Register for our conference here:?https://lnkd.in/gswyjycC We are excited to see you there!