Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
Note: This document should be used in conjunction with the previous Issue Docket/Score Card sent which contains the Medicaid method of finance issues and the complete rider comparisons. *** This summary…
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Introductions and welcome: The meeting was convened by Dana Williamson who was filling in for Jenny Costilow, who was called away on legislative business.
Vice-chair election (Vote required): The election process was reviewed. Members of the committee nominate others or themselves, vote on provided ballots, and then votes are tallied. A tie is followed by discussion and a second vote. A second tie is settled by the flipping of a coin. If there is only one nominee, then that person can be elected by acclimation.
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Medicaid Issue Docket HHSC Rider Issue Docket CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM RIDERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RIDERS WOMEN’S HEALTH RIDERS OTHER CLIENT SERVICES RIDERS FACILITIES RIDERS OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL RIDERS TEXAS…
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Opening remarks and introductions. There was a quorum present. Introductions were made around the table. Approval of minutes from January 23, 2019, committee meeting. One correction to the address was…
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Texas Insight’s Recent Reports Texas Behavioral Health. The Behavioral Health Advisory Committee gathered to hear presentations on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Services; Sober Centers; Legislative Appropriation Requests…
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House and Senate Conferees met in an organizational meeting on HB 1, General Appropriations Act.
House Members: Zerwas (Chair) | Bonnen, Greg | Davis, Sarah | Longoria | Walle
Senate Members: Nelson (Chair) | Huffman | Kolkhorst | Nichols | Taylor
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The Texas Diabetes Council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education services for all people with diabetes and health care professionals who offer diabetes treatment and education.
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Call to order. Elizabeth Tucker, presiding Chair, convened the meeting. Roll call. Roll was called. A quorum was present. Adoption of January 16, 2019, Meeting Minutes. The minutes were adopted.…
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SB 1765 by Bettencourt – Relating to the administration and oversight of investigational adult stem cell treatments administered to certain patients. ~ LBB Fiscal Note Summary. No significant fiscal implication…
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Texas Insight’s Recent Reports House and Senate: HB1 and SCSHB1 Policy Comparison, Items of Appropriation, and Riders: Article II Items of Appropriation and Riders: DSHS House Insurance. Texas Insight was…
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