Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Supervised Living…
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The Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee assists in developing and implementing an ADRC program in Texas to include program and policy development, designing and operating ADRCs, and obtaining…
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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…
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The Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee, which is required by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, advises the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Division for Early…
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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 Department of State Health Services established the Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services in accordance with S.B. 1507, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015. 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 access to forensic services within the state of Texas. The JCAFS considers and makes recommendations to the Legislature consistent with the committee’s purpose.
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Notice and Rule Proposal: The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) held a public hearing on October 23rd in response to the requirements under SB1264, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, (2019). TDI proposes to amend 28 TAC §§21.5001 – 21.5003, 21.5010 – 21.5013, and 21.5030; repeal §21.5020 and §21.5031, and adopt new §§21.5020 – 21.5023, 21.5040, and 21.5050, concerning out-of-network claim dispute resolution. The amendments and repeals implement Senate Bill 1264. Proposed rules for Senate Bill 1264 can be found by following the link.
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The Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council addresses strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to the prevention of brain injury, rehabilitation and the provision of long-term services and supports for…
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Texas began distributing HIV medications in late 1987 as temporary pilot program; the THMP was officially established in 1989 in Senate Bill 959. The statute that created the HIV Medication Advisory Committee is found in Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 85, Sections 85.044 and 85.271-85.282. Rules related to this Committee may be found in Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 98, Subchapter C, Division 2, Rule 98.121. Committee members are appointed by the Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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The Blueprint for a Healthy Texas was presented in a public meeting. The plan identifies key areas of focus that will guide agencies’ work throughout this fiscal year. It provides…
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