Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
Welcome, call to order, introductions and roll call. The meeting was convened by Susan Murphrey, Co-chair. In attendance were Sue Beruk, Minerva Coronado, Susan Garnett, Amy Litzinger, Susan Murphrey, Carole…
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1. Welcome, call to order, introductions and roll call. The meeting was convened by Carole Smith, Chair. In attendance were: Sue Burek, Jennifer Caruso, Amy Litzinger, Susan Murphrey, Sherry Talbot.…
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The 76th Texas Legislature established the Direct Care Staff Enhancement program for nursing facilities and Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement Program for community care providers (Rate Enhancement). The 81st Texas Legislature…
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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 task…
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The e-Health Advisory Committee (eHac) was established in July 2016 to advise the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) and HHS system executive commissioner on strategic planning, policy, rules…
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House Bill 1225 (also known as the Glenda Dawson Act), 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, created Health and Safety Code, Chapter 83, reestablishing the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. The…
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The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Work Plan.…
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The Board is tasked with developing a business plan to provide cost-effective drugs and other medical supplies for the public employee sector. Mike McKinney, M.D. of Bryan has over three decades…
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Texas Council on Consumer Direction advises on the development, implementation, expansion, and delivery of services through consumer direction, in all programs offering long-term services and supports that enhance a consumer’s ability…
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The Statewide Interagency Aging Services Coordinating Council (SIASCC) was established with H.B. 728 of the 88th legislature. A representative of HHSC ASC serves as the presiding office with voting council…
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