Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
Below is a comparison document (Senate/House) of the riders in the HHSC bill pattern. Certain across the board changes were made including, spelling out “section”, changing “Governor” to “Office of…
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The House and Senate have introduced each house’s version of the appropriations bill for the 88th Legislative Session. The appropriation numbers for both bills are identical for the Health and…
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HHSC has requested the following rider changes for Article II, Special Provisions. Riders for which HHSC did not request any changes are not included. This document will be updated as…
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At the beginning of each regular legislative session, the Texas Constitution requires the Comptroller of Public Accounts to provide an estimate of the revenue that the State of Texas expects…
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HHSC has requested the following rider changes. Riders for which HHSC did not request any changes are left blank. This document will be updated as recommendations and legislative action occurs.…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed quality metrics and associated performance requirements for the Quality Incentive Payment Program…
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Public Health Funding and Policy Committee defines core public health services a local health entity should provide in a county or municipality; evaluates public health in the state and identifies initiatives…
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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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STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee advises on the establishment and implementation of the STAR Kids Medicaid managed care program which provide services for children with disabilities who have Medicaid coverage…
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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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