Category Regulatory 543 articles to read

HHSC: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee & Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Joint Meeting (BHAC SBHCC)
October 8, 2020
Regulatory

Background and Role of Advisory Committees. Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. The Health and Human Services Commission established the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee as the state mental health planning council in accordance with the state's obligations under 42 U.S.C. §300x-3. The purpose of the committee is to provide customer/consumer and stakeholder input to the Health and Human Services system in the form of recommendations regarding the allocation and adequacy of behavioral health services and programs within the State of Texas. The BHAC considers and makes recommendations to the HHS Executive Commissioner consistent with the committee’s purpose.
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HHSC: Texas Autism Council
October 6, 2020
Regulatory

The Texas Autism Council advises and makes recommendations to state agencies and the state Legislature to ensure that the needs of persons of all ages with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders and their families are addressed and that all available resources are coordinated to meet those needs.
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HHSC: Nursing Facility Payment Methodology Advisory Committee
September 24, 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 executive commissioner appointed members to the committee to serve a term expiring Aug. 31, 2022.
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HHSC: STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee
September 23, 2020
Regulatory

The STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee advises on the establishment and implementation of the STAR Kids Medicaid managed care program which provide services for children with disabilities who have Medicaid…
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HHSC: Long-term Care Facilities Council
September 22, 2020
Regulatory

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 these facilities, and the allocation of Medicaid beds in these facilities.
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HHSC: Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee
September 18, 2020
Regulatory

The Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee studies maternal mortality and morbidity by studying and reviewing cases of pregnancy-related deaths and trends in severe maternal morbidity, determining the feasibility of the…
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HHSC: Perinatal Advisory Council
September 15, 2020
Regulatory

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 Session),…
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HHSC: Texas School Health Advisory Committee
September 14, 2020
Regulatory

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
September 10, 2020
Regulatory

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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