Electronic Visit Verification (EVV). Alisha Brown[1] and Jordan Nichols made the presentation. We received some questions from last meeting, and I want to go over our responses. Regarding general updates, we’re…
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Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force Operational Updates. Jeremy Triplett, Maternal and Child Health Section Director, DSHS. AIM bundles are being implemented. June 4th marked one year since the orientation and…
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The 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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The Conference Committee for HB1 released their decisions for the Department of State Health Services. Some of the issues decided by the Conference Committee are presented below. Technical Adjustments and…
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Waiver Slots. The Committee adopted the (lower) Senate funding (and rider as amended) to reduce the interest lists. The funding is to support 60 Medically Dependent Children Program slots, 240…
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SB1130 as engrossed West | et al. , Relating to the establishment of a task force on father engagement in this state. LBB Fiscal Note Summary. No significant fiscal implication to the State…
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HB 10 as engrossed, Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute LBB Fiscal Note Summary. Depending on the amount of funding distributed by the…
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SB 355 West | et al., Relating to developing a strategic plan to ensure that the provision of prevention and early intervention services complies with federal law. LBB Fiscal Note Summary. No…
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HB 4610 Shaheen HB4610 as introduced. Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability. LBB Fiscal Note Summary. No significant fiscal implication to the State is…
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Review the Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services (JCAFS) data dashboard. Bill Manlove presented the updated dashboard. Under the Supply header, renovation beds will be available next time. Reduction…
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