Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public hearing on July 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. CDT to receive public comments on…
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The Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG), created in 1981, allocates funds to every state for their use toward any objective outlined in the nation’s public health blueprint…
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Texas Respite Advisory Committee helps develop strategies to reduce barriers to access respite services, improves the quality of respite services, and provides training, education and support to family caregivers. Did you…
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Sickle Cell Task Force raises public awareness of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 52, directs the Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) Executive…
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Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force studies and makes recommendations on developing and implementing a cost-effective state plan for prevention, early screening, diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease for the state’s…
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Long-Term Care Facilities Council studies and makes recommendations on a more consistent survey and informal dispute resolution process for long-term care facilities, the Medicaid quality-based payment systems for these facilities, and…
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Welcome and call to order. The meeting was convened by Ellen Fremion In attendance: Ellen Fremion, Sheri Talbot, Sue Burek, Frederick McCurdy, Linda Pemberton. A quorum was present. Also present:…
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Behavioral Health Advisory Committee provides customer, consumer and stakeholder input by making recommendations regarding the allocation and adequacy of behavioral health services and programs within the state of Texas. Members include:…
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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: Voting Members…
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In attendance (Bold are members): Shari Talbot, Sue Burek, Linda Baily; Kimberly Carr, Rene Lombardo, Kate Layman, Carol Smith, Erin Lawler, Michelle Thomas, Mark Olson. Amy Foxman, Anna Yvette Moore…
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