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“Texas Briefing” brings expert insight to the policy challenges shaping life in the Lone Star State. Through topical miniseries, scholars from Rice University’s Baker Institute and their guests untangle issues in health, the economy, climate resilience, and more to understand…
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When Non-Medical Needs Turn Into Emergency Care (opens the original)
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Emergency departments often serve as the primary healthcare facility and resource for people facing socioeconomic barriers, such as unstable housing, limited transportation, food insecurity, and unaffordable medications. Fellow Charles Mathias sits down with emergency physician and health policy leader Dr. Shamie Das to examine how these non-medical needs can not only become medical emergencies, contribute to clinician fatigue, and result in ethical challenges, but also reveal opportunities to m
Balancing Healthcare Innovation and Accountability in Medicaid Managed Care Programs (opens the original)
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Medicaid managed care offers states new opportunities to improve health outcomes by addressing non-medical drivers of health, such as food insecurity, housing instability, and limited access to community services. At the same time, the program also raises questions about cost, accountability, and the appropriate scope of coverage. Fellow Charles Mathias sits down with Chief Medical Officer of Mercy Care Dr. Charlton Wilson,, who oversees a nonprofit health plan serving Medicaid recipients in Ari
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