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MCO NMDOH Learning Collaborative October 2026: VBPQIAC Updates, Food is Medicine Impact Fund, HB 1575 Implementation, and more

MCO NMDOH Learning Collaborative October 2026: VBPQIAC Updates, Food is Medicine Impact Fund, HB 1575 Implementation, and more

On October 16, 2026, the Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) Non-Medical Drivers of Health (NMDOH) Learning Collaborative convened to discuss multiple topics. The Learning Collaborative meets in-person twice a year and holds webinars throughout the year. The Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) will continue to fund the project into 2027 – our 8th year of the Learning Collaborative. 

The meeting included representatives from Learning Collaborative partner organizations (EHF, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), the Texas Association of Health Plans, Treaty Oak Strategies, the Texas Association
of Community Health Plans, and the Texas Health and Human Services Foundation), health plans, provider associations, philanthropic organizations, community-based organizations and other important stakeholders.