LBB Fiscal Note Summary. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. Bill Summary. The bill addresses the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice…
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Texas Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Survey Update[1] – Maria Cooper, DSHS. The statewide assessment of diabetes status in Texas shows that the prevalence of diabetes has increased 44 percent over…
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SB 1765 by Bettencourt – Relating to the administration and oversight of investigational adult stem cell treatments administered to certain patients. ~ LBB Fiscal Note Summary. No significant fiscal implication…
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SB 438 Nelson | et al. Relating to the repeal of certain time limitations on the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee.…
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SB 2150 Kolkhorst Relating to the reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services. ~ LBB Fiscal Note Summary. No significant fiscal implication to…
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Telemedicine and telehealth legislative update: HHSC is tracking and monitoring the following bills. HB 870/SB 670 would make changes to Medicaid telemedicine and telehealth benefits. HB 871 is a DSHS…
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Texas Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Project follow-up – Andy Vasquez, Associate Commissioner, Quality and Program Improvement, Health and Human Services Commission: Mr. Vasquez presented a short PowerPoint summarizing next steps…
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Texas Comptroller, Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE). The Comptroller stated that there is a total of $119.12 billion available for general purpose spending which represents an increase of 8.1 percent. During…
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Department of Family and Protective Services. Legislative Budget Board Staff. Department of Family and Protective Services Summary of Recommendations – Senate The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works…
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Medicaid. Legislative Budget Office Staff: Medicaid is a jointly-funded State/Federal program providing health insurance primarily to low-income parents, non-disabled children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. As a…
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