Barnes writes that addressing racial disparities in maternal mortality rates requires changes that fix both the health system and the non-medical factors that impact Black women’s health and well-being.

See how EHF is participating in the state’s groundbreaking plan that focuses on addressing food insecurity, housing, and transportation issues through Medicaid and CHIP programs.

As the Texas legislature gets to work in Austin this session, Texans say reducing health care costs, addressing maternal health, and increasing funding for mental health programs should be their top health care priorities. Those are just some of the results of EHF’s new statewide poll. 

Millions of Texans will soon have to re-enroll for Medicaid coverage, but researchers say state preparation, outreach, and navigation to other health insurance options could help minimize a dramatic rise in the state’s uninsured population.

Guidance gives Texas Medicaid official option to fund programs that addressing non-medical drivers of health. EHF research shows those programs can yield improved health outcomes AND financial savings.