A new statewide poll on health policy issues finds that a large majority of Texans support Medicaid expansion and say state government should play a role in making sure the health care system works well.
EHF’s Jennifer Meier writes that by implementing innovative telehealth policies and strengthening connectivity across the state beyond COVID-19, the state can move the needle toward better health outcomes for all Texans.
Background Given the growing recognition of how social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly influence health outcomes and healthcare use, policymakers and funders have examined various community-led approaches to address community health. However, SDOH approaches are hampered by a key set of challenges including funding streams being siloed and short-term in nature, individual organizations having competing … Read more
Half of Texans say they have suffered financially as a result of COVID-19 and more than one-third say they or someone in their household has skipped or postponed needed health care since the pandemic began. Those are just some of the findings from Episcopal Health Foundation’s statewide survey of Texans on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic across the state.
Survey Half of Texans have experienced financial hardship due to pandemic More than one-third of Texans have skipped/postponed medical care since March Black and Hispanic Texans much more likely to be concerned about another wave of COVID-19, things getting worse Likelihood to get potential COVID-19 vaccine differs greatly depending on political party, race Media … Read more
See the grants in your area that are a part of EHF’s $10 million overall response plan to the crisis.
Episcopal Health Foundation has awarded $5 million to the Episcopal Diocese of Texas (EDOT) and 55 nonprofit clinics and other organizations that are serving at-risk communities in Texas on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. EHF’s investment includes $2 million for EDOT and $3 million in grants. This funding is one part of EHF’s … Read more
Grants will help 23 clinics and organizations working on the front lines serving at-risk communities through medical care, benefit assistance, and other health services