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Data Sharing Is the Missing Link in Addressing Non-Medical Drivers of Health in Texas
Through interviews with Texas MCOs, providers, and CBOs, Treaty Oak Strategies found ample opportunity for improving data-sharing systems and practices throughout the state to advance the goals of HB 1575.
Madeleine Richter-Atkinson
Jun 3


NMDOH Strategies: Findings from a 2026 Survey of Managed Care Organizations in Texas
Treaty Oak Strategies conducted a statewide survey this January to capture Medicaid managed care organizations' (MCOs') ongling activities to address non-medical drivers of health (NMDOH) and identify strategies for successful implementation and uptake of community health workers (CHWs) and doulas as case managers in the Medicaid program. This is the fourth survey of its kind. Prior Surveys In late 2018, the Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) partnered with the Texas Associati
Madeleine Richter-Atkinson
Apr 2


2025 in the Rearview
Treaty Oak Strategies reflects on year 6 of the MCO NMDOH Learning Collaborative.
Madeleine Richter-Atkinson
Dec 19, 2025


The PCHI Model in Texas
Through national certification, training, and advocacy, PCHI innovates with communities to build capacity to create accountable networks designed to identify risk factors, reduce costs, and advance health for all.
Laurie Vanhoose
Oct 8, 2025


Breaking Barriers to Therapy Access with TADA
TADA is a platform that streamlines how pediatric therapy waitlists are managed across Texas. By connecting directly with providers’ electronic health record systems, TADA automatically captures and updates referral and waitlist data in real time.
Treaty Oak Strategies
Oct 7, 2025


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, 2025


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
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