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HHSC: Texas School Health Advisory Committee

Texas School Health Advisory Committee provides active leadership in the identification and dissemination of school health best practices and resources for school policy makers. View the committee membership roster. 1.Welcome/Call to Order/Introductions of members and staff. The meeting was called to order by John Chacon, HHSC, pending the arrival of the Chair, Josette Saxton. 2. Election of the Presiding Officer and Assistant Presiding Officer of the TSHAC. The Committee adopted the election procedure. A role call vote is required. Dr. Michael Kelly was the sole nominee and was elected presiding officer. Mandy Tyler was nominated for vice chair and was elected vice chair.
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HHSC: Policy Council for Children and Families

The Policy Council for Children and Families works to improve the coordination, quality, efficiency and outcomes of services provided to children with disabilities and their families through the state's health, education and human services systems. The council produces a biennial report with recommendations to the executive Commissioner of HHSC and the Texas Legislature. The council includes family members of children with special health care needs and representatives of community, faith, business and other organizations.
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HHSC: Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council

The Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council consults with and advises on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation and outcome evaluation of the statewide palliative care consumer and professional information and…
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HHSC: Health and Human Services System Coordinated Strategic Plan 2021–2025 – Public Hearing

Welcome. The hearing was convened by Jordan Dixon, HHSC, and Lara Lamprecht. Overview of Health and Human Services System Strategic Planning Elements.

Comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on September 1, 2020. Email comments should be sent to strategicplancomments@hhsc.state.tx.us. Include your name and whether you’re representing an organization or if you’re commenting as a private citizen. Health and Human Services Commission

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HHSC: Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee

The Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee advises the HHSC Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services on development and implementation of policies that constitute the statewide ECI system. The Early Childhood Intervention…
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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…
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HHSC: Nursing Facility Payment Methodology Advisory Committee

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.

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