Title: Advancing Non-Medical Drivers of Health Through Policy in Texas
Source: Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy
Authors: Jacquie Klotz, Charles W. Mathias, Elena M. Marks
The Texas Consortium for the Non-Medical Drivers of Health brought together over 100 health care stakeholders to generate policy ideas to advance the integration of non-medical drivers of health (NMDOH) into health care delivery systems. As the 89th Texas legislative session approaches, the need for new policies to support health care organizations in this work is critical and timely. This article outlines how policy change has advanced NMDOH nationally, Texas’ current policies on NMDOH, and identifies key areas for NMDOH policy progress based on the consortium stakeholders’ input. In September 2024, the Consortium will issue a policy brief based on these areas providing specific policy opportunities and offering policy recommendations for Texas HHSC and the Texas legislature to consider.
