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Treaty Oak Strategies Recaps the 89th Texas Legislative Session
Despite a slow start and a positive outlook for advancing health care and human services legislation, state and federal changes severely impacted funding and final passage of key legislation. Nonetheless, several critical pieces of healthcare and human services legislation made their way out of the Texas Capitol — some thanks to the efforts of the Treaty Oak Strategies team .

Madeleine Richter-Atkinson
Jun 23


October 2024 Texas MCO NMDOH Learning Collaborative: Innovative Projects and Health Literacy
This October, the MCO Non-Medical Drivers of Health Learning Collaborative convened for a second in-person meeting of the year.

Madeleine Richter-Atkinson
Nov 18, 2024


NFP Brightens the Future for Texas Mothers, Children, and Families
NFP is a proven solution for Texas families, and state spending on NFP services can save Texans millions.

Madeleine Richter-Atkinson
Jul 18, 2024


March 2024 Texas MCO NMDOH Learning Collaborative: Maternal Health and Data Sharing
On March 1, Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) Non-Medical Drivers of Health (NMDOH) Learning Collaborative kicked off our fifth year!

Laurie Vanhoose
Apr 2, 2024


Drive a Healthier Future
Addressing non-medical drivers of health (NMDOH) is important for improving health and reducing longstanding disparities in health and...

Madeleine Richter-Atkinson
Dec 6, 2023


Major Medicaid Legislation – 88th Legislative Session May 31, 2023
Below is a summary of major legislation passed during the 88th Texas Regular Legislative Session that impacts Texas’ Medicaid.

Laurie Vanhoose
Jun 9, 2023


Older Americans Month: The Impact of Social Isolation on HealthCare Outcomes and Costs
May is Older Americans Month (est. 1963) which prompts the conversation – what can we do to address social isolation for older Americans?

Treaty Oak Strategies
May 30, 2023


Using the Pathway Community HUB Institute Model to Improve the Health & Well-Being of TX Communities
The PCHI® Model helps communities come together to support their under-resourced residents and to improve health and well-being.

Laurie Vanhoose
Sep 9, 2022
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