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Health and Human services Commission Executive Council

Welcome and Opening Remarks. The meeting was convened by the Executive Commissioner and a quorum was present. The Executive Commissioner commented on efforts around the pandemic and is working for a challenging legislative session. The LAR reflects the required 5% reduction without impacting services.
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HHSC: State Preventive Health Advisory Committee

The State Preventive Health Advisory Committee works with HHS to develop and implement the state plan for the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. 1. Welcome, Roll Call, Introductions and…
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HHSC: Perinatal Advisory Council

The Perinatal Advisory Council develops and recommends criteria for designating levels of neonatal and maternal care. The Perinatal Advisory Council, created by House Bill 15 of the 83rd Texas Legislature (Regular…
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HHSC: Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke

The Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke conducts health education, public awareness and community outreach; improves access to treatment; coordinates activities among state agencies; and develops a database of recommendations for treatment and care. During the 76th session of the Texas Legislature, lawmakers passed House Bill 2085, which included the creation of the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
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HHSC: Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee

The Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee provides a forum to promote public-private, multi-stakeholder collaboration in support of quality improvement and value-based payment initiatives for Medicaid, other publicly funded health…
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HHSC: Nursing Facility Payment Methodology Advisory Committee (NF-PMAC)

The Nursing Facility Payment Methodology Advisory Committee (NF-PMAC) is established by Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code (1 TAC) §351.839. The committee:

  • Advises HHSC on the establishment and implementation of recommended improvements to the nursing facility (NF) reimbursement methodology and other NF payment topics.
  • Studies and makes recommendations on the development of an NF reimbursement methodology that incentivizes quality care for people served in an NF, and is cost-effective, streamlined and transparent.
  • Performs other tasks as requested by the executive commissioner.
The executive commissioner appointed members to the committee to serve a term expiring Aug. 31, 2022.
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