Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted an online public hearing on December 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. CST, to review and receive public comment on the Quality…
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Perinatal Advisory Council develops and recommends criteria for designating levels of neonatal and maternal care. The Perinatal Advisory Council, created by House Bill 15 of the 83rd Texas Legislature (Regular Session),…
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STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee advises on the establishment and implementation of the STAR Kids Medicaid managed care program which provide services for children with disabilities who have Medicaid coverage…
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Texas Medical Disclosure Panel determines which risks and hazards related to medical care and surgical procedures must be disclosed by health care providers or physicians to their patients or persons authorized…
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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. Members include:…
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e-Health Advisory Committee advises the HHS executive commissioner and HHS agencies on strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to the use of health information technology, health information exchange systems, telemedicine,…
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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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Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council develops, updates and oversees the implementation of the Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan which outlines a coordinated effort to address behavioral health gaps in services…
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1. Welcome, call to order, introductions and roll call. The meeting was convened by Carol Smith. A quorum was established. 2. Consideration of September 19, 2023, draft meeting minutes. The…
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Proposed Rule Amendments for the Quality Incentive Payment Program, Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program, Texas Incentives for Physicians and Professional Services, Rural Access to Primary and Preventive Services Program, and…
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