Evelyn Delgado

Research and formulate association policy proposals on Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the uninsured and other safety-net programs, including initiatives to improve the availability and affordability of health care coverage and insurance in the public and private sectors; (2) identify and develop TMA regulatory, legislative and budget recommendations relating to Medicaid, CHIP and uninsured, including physician-led efforts to improve health outcomes and quality… Show more

Research and formulate association policy proposals on Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the uninsured and other safety-net programs, including initiatives to improve the availability and affordability of health care coverage and insurance in the public and private sectors; (2) identify and develop TMA regulatory, legislative and budget recommendations relating to Medicaid, CHIP and uninsured, including physician-led efforts to improve health outcomes and quality, enhance access to care, constrain costs, and reduce administrative complexity; (3) closely monitor and engage, as appropriate, on implementation of state and federal regulatory and legislative initiatives related to these programs; (4) actively work with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Medicaid managed care organizations in the design and implementation of physician-friendly value-based payment initiatives and population health measures to address social determinants of health; and (5) collaborate, as appropriate, with provider associations, consumer groups, and Medicaid and CHIP health plans to simplify program eligibility and enrollment, strengthen programmatic benefits and services, improve network adequacy and continuity of care, promote high quality, timely, and appropriate patient care, and eliminate unnecessary or redundant paperwork and administrative requirements. Show less

The Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition (TWHC) is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women, babies, and families by ensuring access to preventive care – including contraception – for all Texas women. Coalition members are made up of healthcare, faith, and community-based organizations that endorse TWHC Principles.

A collaborative effort led by Methodist Healthcare ministries to coordinate state legislative agendas of multiple Bexar County organizations.

The TTHC includes an impressive list of cross-sector organizations, including: public entities, community-based organizations, as well as faith-based and secular institutions. This collaborative group monitors teen birth rates for three age categories: 10-14, 15-17, and 15-19. Evidence-based programs are implemented to decrease teen and unplanned pregnancy.

The Collaborative evolved from the State's Texas Healthy Texas Babies initiative developed to help communities decrease infant mortality using evidence-based interventions. It involves community stakeholders, healthcare providers, and health plans. A reduction in infant mortality will improve the health of babies and mothers with the potential to save millions of dollars in healthcare costs.

ACOG's activities include producing practice guidelines for providers and educational materials for patients, providing practice management and career support, facilitating programs and initiatives aimed at improving women’s health, and advocating on behalf of members and patients.

The Improving Maternal Health initiative addresses the various and complex drivers of maternal mortality and other adverse outcomes through a comprehensive, long-term strategy. The initiative is funded with support from Houston Endowment, Episcopal Health Foundation, Cullen Trust for Health Care and others, and includes more than 100 area maternal medical leaders and community leaders committed to increasing maternal survival and improving women’s pre- and postpartum wellness by shifting… Show more

The Improving Maternal Health initiative addresses the various and complex drivers of maternal mortality and other adverse outcomes through a comprehensive, long-term strategy. The initiative is funded with support from Houston Endowment, Episcopal Health Foundation, Cullen Trust for Health Care and others, and includes more than 100 area maternal medical leaders and community leaders committed to increasing maternal survival and improving women’s pre- and postpartum wellness by shifting healthcare norms and societal attitudes. Show less

The Community Partner Advisory Board will be focusing on student advocacy and how we can best utilize resources on-campus and off-campus to better support our students and community.

The advisory panel assists the Board in making decisions that improve the lives and future prospects of children and families and to help ensure that children are born into stable, two-parent families who are committed to and ready for the demanding task of raising the next generation. Its strategy is to prevent teen pregnancy and unplanned pregnancy, especially among single, young adults; support a combination of responsible behavior by both men and women and responsible policies in both the… Show more

The advisory panel assists the Board in making decisions that improve the lives and future prospects of children and families and to help ensure that children are born into stable, two-parent families who are committed to and ready for the demanding task of raising the next generation. Its strategy is to prevent teen pregnancy and unplanned pregnancy, especially among single, young adults; support a combination of responsible behavior by both men and women and responsible policies in both the public and private sectors. Show less

The committee will establish a National Network of Perinatal Collaboratives (PQCs). March of Dimes is working in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Reproductive Health to increase capacity in states to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by strengthening existing PQCs, sharing best practices, and providing expertise on establishing a perinatal collaborative to encourage data-driven, quality improvement processes.

The task force, a 15 member multidisciplinary panel of experts studies all pregnancy-related deaths as well as trends in severe maternal morbidity in Texas and makes recommendations to help reduce the incidence of pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity in Texas.

The council coordinates the state's health, education, and human services systems to: ensure that children and families have access to needed services; improve coordination and efficiency on issues affecting children and local levels of service; prioritize and mobilize resources for children; and facilitate an integrated approach to providing services for children and youth.

The committee reviews laws, regulations, and activities that impact maternal and perinatal health in the state and fosters coordination on issues common to both areas.

Perinatal champions from five of the most populous states (CA, FL, IL, NY, TX), representing nearly 40% of the births in the U.S., work together to improve birth outcomes. Following the success of the early elective delivery pilot, (results published in Obstetrics and Gynecology) the Big 5 States are planning the launch of the next initiative, improving the utilization of antenatal corticosteroids to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality.

The task force unites agency leaders to improve the coordination, quality, and efficiency of services for children with special needs. The task force develops a five-year strategic plan addressing the needs of children with chronic illness, intellectual or other developmental disability, or serious mental illness.

The advisory committee provides input to March of Dimes' leadership promote healthy pregnancies and babies and work to prevent premature births and birth defects through programs and services across Texas.

The council studies the operation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and programs serving similar populations to determine how they may be improved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The council submits a report to the President and Congress recommending ways to improve operations.