Public Health Funding and Policy Committee
1. Call to Order/Welcome. The meeting was convened by Stephen Williams, Chair and a quorum was present. 2. August 11, 2021, Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved as written. 3.…
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Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Statewide Health Coordinating Council ensures health care services and facilities are available to all Texans through health planning activities. 2021-2022 Update to the Texas State Health Plan Members: Ayeez A. Lalji,…
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House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations
The House Appropriations Committee met to consider the following bills: HB 160 Wilson Relating to making supplemental appropriations for education initiatives, institutions, and related agencies and giving direction regarding appropriations.…
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Long-term Care Facilities Council
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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Public Hearing in Senate Finance Committee for SB 8
Chair Nelson stated that the Committee will only receive testimony on SB8 since SB2 is included in its entirety in SB8. The Chair laid out the Bill. SB 8 appropriates…
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SB2 and SB8 Set for Public Hearing in Senate Finance Committee
Texas State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, today filed SB 8, which allocates federal funds designated for Texas in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Senator stated that “COVID-19…
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Proposed APR-DRG Grouper 38 Implementation for Reimbursement of Medicaid Hospital Inpatient Services
Hearing. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed APR-DRG Grouper 38 implementation on September 28, 2021, at 10:00 am. HHSC…
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STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee
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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Texas Council on Consumer Direction
Texas Council on Consumer Direction advises on the development, implementation, expansion, and delivery of services through consumer direction, in all programs offering long-term services and supports that enhance a consumer’s ability…
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Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response
Call to Order & Welcome Remarks – DSHS Commissioner John Hellerstedt, M.D. A quorum was present. Approval of Meeting Minutes from June 29, 2021 – Task Force Members. The minutes…
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