HB 562 (by Thierry) relates to warning labels for opioid prescription drugs. (Public Health Committee, April 24th.) LBB Fiscal Note Summary. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. Bill…
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Texas Insight’s Recent Reports HB 1 Conference Committee: Department of State Health Services Issue Docket Department of Family and Protective Services Issue Docket Health and Human Services Issue Docket HHSC…
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Texas Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Survey Update[1] – Maria Cooper, DSHS. The statewide assessment of diabetes status in Texas shows that the prevalence of diabetes has increased 44 percent over…
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Call to order: A quorum is present. Mark Lacy is a new member. Approval of minutes from January 25, 2019 (vote required): minutes approved. New Business. Public comment on drug…
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Introductions and welcome: The meeting was convened by Dana Williamson who was filling in for Jenny Costilow, who was called away on legislative business.
Vice-chair election (Vote required): The election process was reviewed. Members of the committee nominate others or themselves, vote on provided ballots, and then votes are tallied. A tie is followed by discussion and a second vote. A second tie is settled by the flipping of a coin. If there is only one nominee, then that person can be elected by acclimation.
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Opening remarks and introductions. There was a quorum present. Introductions were made around the table. Approval of minutes from January 23, 2019, committee meeting. One correction to the address was…
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Texas Insight’s Recent Reports Texas Behavioral Health. The Behavioral Health Advisory Committee gathered to hear presentations on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Services; Sober Centers; Legislative Appropriation Requests…
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The Texas Diabetes Council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education services for all people with diabetes and health care professionals who offer diabetes treatment and education.
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Call to order. Elizabeth Tucker, presiding Chair, convened the meeting. Roll call. Roll was called. A quorum was present. Adoption of January 16, 2019, Meeting Minutes. The minutes were adopted.…
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Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions Dr. Wayne Young, Chair, opened the meeting. There was no quorum present. Dr. Young reviewed the purpose and charge of the committee. Approval of minutes…
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