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What if we had a Texas solution to Medicaid?

With a Texas solution to Medicaid the state could generate an extra $1.2 billion in state revenues that could be used for our schools and highways. There could be an estimated 60,000 jobs generated in 2014. Learn More >

The Potential Primary Care Crisis in Texas

Providing efficient and effective health care largely relies on the availability of primary care physicians and other clinicians at the front lines of care. But Texas has among the lowest availability of primary care and other providers across the states. Read Full Report >

Why Texas Should Extend Medicaid to Low-Income Adults

The 2013 Texas Legislature must decide whether to accept $100 billion in federal funding over 10 years to provide additional Medicaid health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for our state’s neediest citizens. Read Full Report >

Estimates of the Impact of the ACA on Texas Counties

As of 2010, an estimated 5.9 million people had no health insurance coverage. The ACA is designed to expand health insurance coverage so that more people have access to health care. This report provides an overview of the estimated impacts of the ACA. Read Full Report >

Methodist Healthcare Ministries

Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) is a private, faith-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing medical, dental and health-related human services to low-income families and the uninsured in South Texas. The mission of the organization is "Serving Humanity to Honor God" by improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of those least served in the Southwest Texas Conference area of The United Methodist Church. MHM is one-half owner of the Methodist Healthcare System - the largest healthcare system in South Texas.

These services include primary care medical and dental clinics, support services like counseling, case management and social services, family wellness and parenting programs, and church-based community nursing programs.

MHM also works with similarly-focused organizations and state government in developing more socially conscious public policy. The purpose is to change legislative perspectives and policies so that the root of the problems of the underserved are addressed for the long-term. In addition, MHM provides financial support to established organizations that are already effectively fulfilling the needs of the underserved in local communities through programs and services that they already operate.