Medicaid Advisory Committee formerly known as the Medical Care Advisory Committee, is federally mandated to review and make recommendations to the state Medicaid director on proposed rules that involve Medicaid policy or affect Medicaid-funded programs.
HHSC has established a Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) as required by CFR § 431.12 and operates as a standing subcommittee of the MAC. As outlined in 42 CFR 431.12(f)(1) BAC members are not required to include their names in a BAC membership list and meeting minutes.
Members:
| Doug Svien, MAC Chair ProviderMary Helen Tieken, RN, BSN, MAC Vice Chair Registered Nurse Salil Deshpande, M.D. Lou Driver Lisa Wright Robert Hilliard, Jr., M.D.
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Sandy Crisp LPC Private Practice Licensed Professional Mental Health TherapistDonna S. Smith Physical Therapist Christina Paz Joseph Modesto Carol Daulton
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- Call to order, opening remarks, introductions, and roll call. The meeting was convened by Doug Svien, MAC Chair. A quorum was present.
- Consideration of November 13, 2025, draft meeting minutes.
The minutes were approved as drafted.
- Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) activities update.
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