Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing on July 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., to receive public comments on the proposed use of unweighted potentially…
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Hearings. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing on July 12, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., to receive public comments on the proposed payment rates for…
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Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee advises on the implementation of the acute care services and long-term services and supports system redesign for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…
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Perinatal Advisory Council develops and recommends criteria for designating levels of neonatal and maternal care. The Perinatal Advisory Council, created by House Bill 15 of the 83rd Texas Legislature (Regular Session),…
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1. Welcome and Opening Remarks Call to order—The meeting was called to order by the Executive Commissioner Young Roll call. A quorum was established Explanation of proceedings using Microsoft Teams…
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e-Health Advisory Committee advises the HHS executive commissioner and HHS agencies on strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to the use of health information technology, health information exchange systems, telemedicine,…
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Long-term Care Facilities Council shall study and make recommendations regarding a more consistent survey and informal dispute resolution process for long-term care facilities, the Medicaid quality-based payment systems for these facilities,…
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State Preventive Health Advisory Committee (link is external)works with HHS to develop and implement the state plan for the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. Call to order, welcome,…
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1. Welcome and introductions HHSC convened the meeting. 2. Overview of application Texas has implemented initiatives to improve managed care organization’s accountability for quality of care Medical Pay-for-Quality program Dental…
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Upcoming Deadlines June 20, 2021: Post-session 20-day deadline for Governor to sign or veto Texas Constitution, Article IV, Section 14 August 30, 2021: Effective date (91st day after adjournment) Texas Constitution, Article…
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