Welcome and opening remarks. Call to order, roll call, Explanation of proceedings using Microsoft Teams meeting, Executive commissioner’s welcome and remarks; Chief officers’ remarks; Department of State Health Services commissioner’s…
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Children and Youth with Medical, Behavioral, and Developmental Complexity Subcommittee focuses on improvements in the care of children and youth with medical, behavioral, or developmental complexity within Medicaid managed care.…
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Texas School Health Advisory Committee provides active leadership in identifying and disseminating school health best practices and resources for school policymakers. The Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) assists the Department…
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Bills have been slow to pass both houses this session. Below are the Health and Human Service related bills that have passed both houses and sent to the Governor as…
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Below is the Issue Docket comparing the amounts funded for each issue identified in both the Senate and House. Following that is the strategy comparison which roles the issue amounts…
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Texas Diabetes Council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education…
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Department of State Health Services Funding recommendations for the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the 2026–27 biennium total $2.3 billion in All Funds, including $765.3 million in General…
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Summary/Charge: Focuses on more effectively leveraging complaints data to identify potential problems in the Medicaid program, opportunities for improved MCO contract oversight and increasing program transparency. Also focuses on appeals and…
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Summary/Charge: Focuses on improvements related to service and care coordination within managed care. Objectives include assessing best practices for care coordination, addressing state-level barriers hindering MCO deliver of care coordination services,…
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Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council advises HHSC and the legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. The Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council is…
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