Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
Medical Care Advisory Committee is federally mandated to review and make recommendations to the state Medicaid director on proposed rules that involve Medicaid policy or affect Medicaid-funded programs. Members: • Doug…
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Public Health Funding and Policy Committee defines what core public health services a local health entity should provide in a county or municipality; evaluates public health in the state and identifies…
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Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke conducts health education, public awareness and community outreach; improves access to treatment; coordinates activities among state agencies; and develops a database of recommendations for…
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Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee advises in the development of procedures and guidelines for the Texas HIV Medication Program, reviews program’s goals and aims, evaluates ongoing efforts, and recommends short- and…
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Hospital Payment Advisory Committee, a subcommittee of the Medical Care Advisory Committee, advises that committee and HHS about hospital reimbursement methodologies for inpatient hospital prospective payment and on adjustments for…
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The Rural Hospital Advisory Committee (RHAC) is a subcommittee of HPAC mandated by Senate Bill 1621, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, to advise HHSC of issues relating specifically to rural…
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The Children and Youth with Medical, Behavioral and Developmental Complexity (CYC) Subcommittee focuses on improvements in the care of children and youth with medical, behavioral, or developmental complexity within Medicaid…
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The Clinical Oversight and Administrative Simplification Subcommittee Seeks to strengthen the oversight of utilization management practices to include prior authorization policies and processes used by managed care organizations (MCOs). Focuses…
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Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council advises HHSC and the Texas Legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. The Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) Advisory…
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The Complaints, Appeals, and Fair Hearings (CAFH) Subcommittee focuses on more effectively leveraging complaints data to identify potential problems in the Medicaid program, opportunities for improved MCO contract oversight and…
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