Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
Sunset is the regular assessment of the continuing need for a state agency or program to exist. The Sunset process works by setting an automatic termination (Sunset) date in state…
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Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee advises in the development of procedures and guidelines for the Texas HIV Medication Program, reviews program’s goals and aims, evaluates ongoing efforts, and recommends short- and…
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Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services develops recommendations for the bed day allocation methodology and the bed day utilization review protocol that includes a peer review process and advises on…
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Welcome and opening remarks Call to order, Roll call, Explanation of proceedings using Microsoft Teams meeting, Executive commissioner’s welcome and remarks Executive Commissioner Cecile Young convened the meeting. Rule proposals*…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive comments on the Rural Health Transformation Program. The hearing took place on October 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. CDT.…
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Welcome, call to order, introductions and roll call. Shari Talbot convened the meeting. Members present: Linda Bailey, Sue Burick, Amy Foxman, Kimberly Lile Dowty , Anna Yvette Moore-Simon, Mark Olson,…
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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 their caregivers. The Texas Legislature…
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Welcome, call to order, introductions and roll call. with Beren Duttra convened the meeting. Members present: Sue Burick; Ellen Fremion; Shari Talbot; Fredrick McCurdy. A quorum was present. Consideration of…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Provider Finance Department (PFD) conducted a provider engagement meeting on September 25, 2025, to receive comments on Medicaid payment rates that may…
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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. Members: Dr.…
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