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ANNUAL 2024 Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference

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Driving Innovation in Healthcare – Highlights from the 2024 Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference

The 2024 Annual Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference, held on December 5–6, 2024, at Rice University’s Bioscience Research Collaborative in Houston, Texas, showcased cutting-edge approaches to integrating Non-Medical Drivers of Health (NMDOH) into healthcare systems. This two-day event brought together experts from healthcare, academia, and government agencies to collaborate on strategies that address social determinants of health.

Expanding the Conversation: Two Days of Insights and Collaboration

Building on the success of the inaugural 2023 event, the 2024 conference expanded to a two-day format, offering more opportunities to explore NMDOH topics in depth. Attendees from across Texas and beyond shared knowledge and best practices for addressing social factors like food insecurity, housing, and education in healthcare delivery.

Who Attended? A Multi-Sector Approach to NMDOH

The conference welcomed participants from:

Academic research institutes
Healthcare providers and systems
Government and public health agencies
Community-based organizations
Health information exchanges

Key Discussions and Presentations

1. Sustaining “Food is Medicine” Programs

Experts explored innovative funding and implementation strategies to sustain programs addressing nutrition as a core component of healthcare.

2. Partnering with Managed Care Organizations

Breakout sessions highlighted the role of managed care organizations in integrating NMDOH interventions, improving health equity, and reducing costs.

3. Screening and Resource Delivery for Complex Populations

Practical strategies for effective NMDOH screening and resource referrals were discussed, with a focus on addressing challenges in diverse communities.

Spotlight on Featured Speakers

Dr. Alexandra Jones Adesina, Chief Equity Officer at Waco Family Medicine, presented a compelling session on “Shared Medical Appointments: An Interdisciplinary Pathway to Reimbursement for NMDOH Services.”
Ashley Allison, Executive Director of Waco Foundation, shared philanthropic perspectives on “Philanthropy’s View of NMDOH,” emphasizing the critical role of funding in supporting NMDOH initiatives.

Why This Conference Matters

The Texas NMDOH Consortium Conference underscores the vital importance of addressing Non-Medical Drivers of Health to improve patient outcomes and advance health equity. By integrating social determinants of health into medical care, healthcare systems can achieve better outcomes while reducing disparities across communities.

Samerica Consulting Group Corp.’s Role

As an active participant in the conference, Samerica Consulting Group Corp. is proud to support initiatives that bridge the gap between medical care and social determinants of health. We remain committed to advancing healthcare solutions that prioritize holistic well-being.

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