The ICD-10 CM is produced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) (see encyclopedic entry: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)) and the National Center for Health Statistics…
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IMPACT is the primary computer system used by the Department of Family and Protective Services programs to record case information about children and adults under the agency’s protection. Documentation includes…
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A group of legislators, appointed by the presiding officer of the house or senate when the legislature is not in session, to study a particular issue or group of issues…
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The IDD System Redesign Committee was created by SB 7 of the 83rd Texas Legislature. Its function is to advise the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Department of…
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The County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) was established in 1985 by the Texas Legislature to provide health care to indigent Texans through county governments, including hospital and health services…
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Title IV is one of 20 in the Social Security Act and addresses grants to States for services and assistance for needy families with children, and child welfare services. Title…
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These demonstration waivers, named after section 1115 of the Social Security Act, are designed to do any of the following: expand Medicaid or CHIP eligibility or services or utilize innovation in service…
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