Publications

Projects

• Food Bank-Healthcare Partnerships in Texas: Cultivating Sustainable Partnerships with Population Health Impact. The Texas Health Improvement Network launched this project in January 2021 to document the current status of Texas food bank-healthcare partnerships and develop recommendations to support such partnerships in the state.
  • Download evaluation guide
• The Potential for a Rural Community Health System (RCHS) to Improve Health Care Access and Value in Texas
  This white paper summarizes findings from a project of the Texas Health Improvement Network (THIN) that considered the potential for an RCHS in the present era.
• Addressing Social Determinants of Health through Primary Care and Social Service Integration in Texas 
  The Texas Health Improvement Network (THIN) conducted a 15-month project, funded by the Episcopal Health Foundation, to explore the current practice of healthcare and social care integration in Texas, identify key issues impacting adoption and sustainability, and develop recommendations to advance this work in Texas. Videos of the sessions from the two-day meeting are viewable on YouTube.
• Facilitating Use of Data to Drive Population Health in Texas
  This report highlights issues and provides recommendations for policy makers and others committed to the responsible use of data resources for health improvement in Texas.
• Catalyzing Adoption of Telemedicine for Population Health and Health Equity in Texas
  This report summarizes key issues identified through from a 2 day stakeholder meeting and provides a set of recommendations for policy makers and others committed to increasing adoption of telemedicine in Texas.
• Partnering on a Joint Community Health Needs Assessment in Williamson County: Process and Lessons Learned
  This report documents the coordinated effort of a local health department and three non-profit hospitals serving the same region to conduct a joint Community Health Needs Assessment.

Reports to the Legislature

THIN was created by the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas through statute and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2015. As part of its mandate THIN provides biennial reports to the Legislature.  

• 2019-2020 Report
• 2017-2018 Report

Interim Charge Recommendations 

With guidance from its Advisory Council, THIN develops interim charges recommendations for the Texas Legislature.

• Texas Health Improvement Network Interim Charge Suggestions for the 89th Legislature
• Texas Health Improvement Network Interim Charge Suggestions for the 88^th Legislature
• Texas Health Improvement Network Interim Charge Suggestions for 87th Legislature
• Texas Health Improvement Network Interim Charge Suggestions for 86th Legislature