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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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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed updates to: Medicaid payment rates for proposed Medicaid payment SHARS reimbursement methodology,…
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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: Mark…
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Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council addresses strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to brain injury prevention, rehabilitation and the provision of long-term services and supports for persons who have survived…
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HEARING. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Title 1 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) amendments to implement the 2026-27…
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Drug Utilization Review Board develops and submits recommendations for the preferred drug list, suggests clinical prior authorizations on outpatient prescription drugs, recommends education interventions for Medicaid providers, and reviews drug usage…
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Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee advises on implementing an acute care services and long-term services and supports system redesign for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Intellectual…
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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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