Drug Utilization Review Board develops and submits recommendations for the preferred drug list, suggests clinical prior authorizations on outpatient prescription drugs, recommends education interventions for Medicaid providers, and reviews drug usage…
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Texas Medical Disclosure Panel determines which risks and hazards related to medical care and surgical procedures must be disclosed by health care providers or physicians to their patients or persons authorized…
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The Texas Legislature added Health and Safety Code, Chapter 119B, to establish the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee (TNAC) in 2025. Statute tasks TNAC with: Examining the impact of nutrition on human…
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Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee advises in the development of procedures and guidelines for the Texas HIV Medication Program, reviews program’s goals and aims, evaluates ongoing efforts, and recommends short- and…
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Welcome and opening remarks Call to order and Roll call; Explanation of proceedings using Microsoft Teams meeting; Executive commissioner’s welcome and remarks. The meeting was convened by Stephanie Muth, Executive…
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Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services develops recommendations for the bed day allocation methodology and the bed day utilization review protocol that includes a peer review process and advises on…
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Texas Insight compiled a list of Medicaid related bills reported by HHSC to be in active implementation. The information provided is the most current available from reliable sources. STAR Health/Foster…
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The Rural Hospital Advisory Committee (RHAC) is a subcommittee of HPAC mandated by Senate Bill 1621, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, to advise HHSC of issues relating specifically to rural…
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Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council advises HHSC and the Texas Legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. The Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) Advisory…
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The Complaints, Appeals, and Fair Hearings (CAFH) Subcommittee focuses on more effectively leveraging complaints data to identify potential problems in the Medicaid program, opportunities for improved MCO contract oversight and…
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