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HHSC: Nursing Facility Payment Methodology Advisory Committee
July 14, 2020
Regulatory

The Nursing Facility Payment Methodology Advisory Committee studies and makes recommendations on the development of a nursing facility reimbursement methodology that incentivizes quality care for people served in a nursing facility, and is cost-effective, streamlined and transparent. 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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HHSC: State Preventative Health Advisory Committee
July 7, 2020
Regulatory

Welcome, Roll Call. A quorum was not present. No votes could be taken. Finalize Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Work Plan (see below for…
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HHSC: State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee
June 26, 2020
Regulatory

The State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee provides recommendations and ongoing input on the statewide implementation and operation of Medicaid managed care. The Advisory Committee provides recommendations and ongoing input…
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Health and Human Services Executive Council
June 25, 2020
Regulatory

Welcome and Opening Remarks. The meeting was convened by Victoria Ford. Ms. Ford stated that this is their first virtual meeting, and mentioned three initiatives: Last month, pilot program for…
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HHSC: STAR+PLUS Pilot Program Workgroup
June 17, 2020
Regulatory

The STAR+PLUS Pilot Program Workgroup is created by Section 534.1015, Texas Government Code, to advise the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on the development, operation and evaluation of…
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HHSC: The Sickle Cell Task Force
June 12, 2020
Regulatory

The Sickle Cell Task Force raises public awareness of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. House Bill 3405, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, directs the Executive Commissioner of the…
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HHSC: STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee
June 10, 2020
Regulatory

The STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee, created by Senate Bill 7 of the 83rd Texas Legislature (Regular Session), advises HHSC on the establishment and implementation of the STAR Kids Medicaid managed care program. The STAR Kids Medicaid managed care program is legislatively mandated to provide services for children with disabilities who have Medicaid coverage to improve coordination and customization of care, access to care, health outcomes, cost containment and quality of care. The STAR Kids model must require a health home, care management, and provide comprehensive coordination of acute care and long-term service benefits.
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HHSC: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee
June 8, 2020
Regulatory

The Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee, created by Government Code, Chapter 534 advise HHSC on the implementation of the acute care services and long-term services and supports (LTSS) system redesign for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Chapter 534 requires HHSC to design and implement an acute care services and LTSS system for people with IDD that supports the following goals:
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