How New Texas Laws May Improve Care For Pregnant Women Receiving Medicaid

Oct. 18, 2023
During the 88th Texas Legislative session two bills were passed that aim to improve care for pregnant women receiving Medicaid: HB12 and HB1575. During this webinar, co-hosted by the Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences and the Texas Healthy Start Alliance, we asked our panel of experts to explain the purpose of these bills, the policy implications, and the potential to improve health among perinatal Medicaid populations. The panelists each spoke from their own professional perspective regarding the potential impact for Texas populations.
Panelists
Rep. Toni Rose
State Representative, District 110
Valerie Mayes
Deputy state Medicaid director for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Dr. Carla Ortique
Houston-based obstetrician-gynecologist
Yenny James
A doula and maternal child health advocate
Moderator
McClain Sampson
Fellow in Maternal and Reproductive Health, Centre for Health and Biosciences
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