The purpose of the meeting was to receive public comment on the DRAFT long-range planning report for State-Supported Living Centers (summary below). The meeting was convened by Scott Schalchlin, Associate Commissioner. Many participants did not provide public comment but sent in written comments.
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The Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders advises DSHS and recommends needed action for the benefit of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and for their caregivers.…
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The Long-term Care Facilities Council shall study and make recommendations regarding a more consistent survey and informal dispute resolution process for long-term care facilities, the Medicaid quality-based payment systems for…
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The 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…
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Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Quarterly Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Updates Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public…
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The Texas Respite Advisory Committee helps develop strategies to reduce barriers to access respite services, improves the quality of respite services, and provides training, education and support to family caregivers.…
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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing on April 21, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., to receive public comment on the interim Medicaid reimbursement rates…
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Hearing. On March 30th the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing (Teleconference) to receive comment on the proposed amendment to §355.112, concerning Attendant Compensation Rate…
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The Texas Home Living Program (TxHmL), first authorized March 1, 2004, provides essential community-based services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or a related condition living in…
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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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