Policy nerd just trying to make the world a bit better. Chaos coordinator to two wonderful offspring. Camping and paddle boarding enthusiast. Accidental Texan.
Austin, TX
Joined February 2022
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Too many Texas moms wait to get prenatal care. Pregnancy doesn't pause while paperwork moves through the system.
My latest op-ed in the @ExpressNews looks at how Texas can improve access to timely prenatal care for moms and babies.
#txlege #Medicaid #MaternalHealth
Our op-ed in the San Antonio Express-News today. #TXlege
ALT Photo of an op-ed in the San Antonio Express-News with the headline "Too many Texas mothers wait months for prenatal care. Lawmakers can change that."
Nothing better than a room full of partners and leaders focused on one question: how can we make programs work better for families? Enjoyed a great day of brainstorming and collaboration. @putkids1st @TexasHHS
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Yes! @Christian4Texas and @LaceyHullTx passed #HB1201 to improve access to doulas!
Great step to support healthy moms and babies! #TXlege
Here we go! After a change in schedule, the Texas Legislature is voting on HB 1201 today.
This bill will improve access to doulas — a fantastic way to support healthy moms and babies! #txlege
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Many thanks to Senator Alvarado for carrying the lactation bill in the senate , and Senator Kolkhorst for a wonderful hearing this morning. @CarolforTexas @LoisKolkhorst #HB136
The Texas Legislature took another step forward to improve support for breastfeeding!
The Senate held a hearing on #HB136 by @LaceyHullTx & @CarolforTexas.
We appreciate the lactation consultants who got up early to support the bill & advocate for healthy moms & babies! #TXlege
The Texas Legislature is voting on HB 1201 today!
This is a great step forward to improve access to doulas and support healthy moms and babies! #txlege
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THANK YOU @RepTonyGonzales & @RepMonicaDLC for speaking against proposed Medicaid cuts in Congress!
Medicaid provides critical health insurance to low-income kids, seniors, people with disabilities & pregnant women.
Pres. Trump said it won't be touched!
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When Texans are eligible for Medicaid or SNAP, they should be able to sign up without running into delays and glitches in the technology.
We're proud to sign this letter urging the Texas Legislature to fix the state's outdated enrollment system. #txlege bit.ly/4iUM8nB
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Congressional leaders are considering Medicaid cuts that could be a disaster for our health care.
But they will have a razor thin majority in the House — so we can stop them if we raise our voices and stick together!
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The number of states pursuing doula access via Medicaid has doubled from 2022-2024!
"Research has shown that doulas help reduce the risk of adverse birth outcomes, reduce infant mortality rates and help improve perinatal mental health."
Next session, the TX Legislature should improve access to doulas!
More from @GeorgetownCCF:
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We posted ANOTHER position!
As we grow our team, this is an opportunity to work alongside our current policy staff and advocate for state policies that support Texas kids and families.
Visit bit.ly/TCFCjobs to learn more! #TXlege
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A year of postpartum health coverage for moms was one of the recommendations of the Texas School Readiness Dashboard.
Excited to see this starting up in Texas! Good work, @RepToniRoseTX. #TXlege
It's the ACA's 14th anniversary!
Let's celebrate our progress reducing the uninsured rate, protecting folks with pre-existing conditions, & more.
And let's finish the job by passing Medicaid expansion for Texas & other holdout states!
#ACA14 #txlege bit.ly/3ZgKl1o
Of 852,000 Texas kids with no health insurance, about 400,000 are eligible for coverage thru Medicaid or CHIP.
The Legislature should ensure that parents of currently eligible kids are able to sign them up for health coverage.
Our blog post: bit.ly/3HK33Yo #TXlege
The uninsured rate for kids in Houston — and in other Texas communities from Abilene to Longview to McAllen — is DOUBLE the national average.
Children's health coverage must be a priority for the next legislative session! bit.ly/3SG8qy9
Kudos to @RepToniRoseTX, @LoisKolkhorst, and HHSC staff for taking this big step to support postpartum health care for Texas moms! #txlege
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Great news!
There's been a big increase in people signing up for ACA health plans in Texas and across the US since Congress invested in outreach and bigger subsidies for consumers - including my family.
Tuesday is the last day to sign up for a 2024 plan! bit.ly/48rfOTq
My two favorite things: birth equity and health measurement. BEAM is a cool new initiative to develop health measures to assess maternal and child health outcomes and disparities. #ncqa ncqa.org/blog/what-beam-is-l…
Exciting news: @CMSgov introduces an innovative care model to enhance maternal health outcomes, expanding access to crucial services. This is a pivotal step towards better maternal care: cms.gov/newsroom/press-relea…… #MaternalHealth #Healthcare
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Eye-opening insights from @Texas2036 highlighting the challenges of the uninsured Texans. Their latest report provides a comprehensive look at the issue and potential paths for a healthier future. Dive into the details: texas2036.org/uninsured/ #Healthcare #Txlege #Uninsured
