Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted stakeholder engagement meetings on September 14, 2022, to receive comments on Medicaid payment rates that may potentially be addressed at the…
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1. Call to order, roll call, and opening remarks. The meeting was convened by Jacob Ulczynski, Chair. 2. Consideration of May 26, 2022, draft meeting minutes.. The minutes were approved…
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House Bill (HB) 1874, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015 established the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council to assess the availability of patient-centered and family-focused palliative care in Texas. HB 1874 charges…
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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on the proposed Title 1, Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §354.1341, concerning Benefits and Limitations;…
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The Sickle Cell Task Force raises public awareness of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Task Force Members include: Welcome, introductions, and logistical announcements. The meeting was convened by Dr.…
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The Medical Care Advisory Committee is a federally mandated committee that reviews and makes recommendations to the state Medicaid director on proposed rules that involve Medicaid policy or affect Medicaid-funded…
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The Select Committee on Health Care Reform met to hear invited testimony only over the following interim charges. 1. Study the implications of excessive health care costs on the efficacy…
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2. Drug Prices and Accessibility Panel 1: Overview of Prescription Drug Coverage and Reimbursement Antonio Ciaccia, antonio@3axisadvisors.com Background: CEO, 46brooklyn; President, 3 Axis Advisors Robert Popovian Debbie Garza, dgarza@texaspharmacy.org Background:…
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Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee advises on the implementation of the acute care services and long-term services and supports system redesign for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…
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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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