Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
The House Appropriations Committee met to consider the following bills: HB 160 Wilson Relating to making supplemental appropriations for education initiatives, institutions, and related agencies and giving direction regarding appropriations.…
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Long-term Care Facilities Council shall study and make recommendations regarding a more consistent survey and informal dispute resolution process for long-term care facilities, the Medicaid quality-based payment systems for these facilities,…
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Chair Nelson stated that the Committee will only receive testimony on SB8 since SB2 is included in its entirety in SB8. The Chair laid out the Bill. SB 8 appropriates…
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Texas State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, today filed SB 8, which allocates federal funds designated for Texas in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Senator stated that “COVID-19…
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Hearing. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed APR-DRG Grouper 38 implementation on September 28, 2021, at 10:00 am. HHSC…
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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 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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Call to Order & Welcome Remarks – DSHS Commissioner John Hellerstedt, M.D. A quorum was present. Approval of Meeting Minutes from June 29, 2021 – Task Force Members. The minutes…
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Upcoming Public Meetings and Events. From HHSC: While every effort has been made to offer an accurate and current listing of meeting agendas and events on this calendar, the information has…
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This meeting was joined 20 minutes in progress. Introductions and welcome. Consideration of July 8, 2021, SPPPW Quality Subcommittee draft meeting minutes The minutes were approved as written. Review of…
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