Texas Insight’s Recent Reports Medicaid Issues Facing the 86th Texas Legislature. This brief provides an overview of Texas Medicaid issues to be addressed in the upcoming legislative session. These include…
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This brief provides an overview of Texas Medicaid issues to be addressed in the upcoming legislative session. These include the Medicaid shortfall affecting the current biennium, a number of Medicaid Managed Care issues, Medicaid expansion to adults up to 138 of the federal poverty level (FPL), and the FY 2020-21 Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR) for Medicaid. Note that Health and Human Service agency Transformation has consolidated most of Medicaid programming into one agency - the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
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The State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee provides recommendations and ongoing input to HHSC on the statewide implementation and operation of Medicaid managed care. The committee looks at a range of issues, including program design and benefits, systemic concerns from consumers and providers, efficiency and quality of services delivered by Medicaid managed care organizations, contract requirements for Medicaid managed care, provider network adequacy, and trends in claims processing. The committee also helps HHSC with policies related to Medicaid managed care and serves as the central source for stakeholder input on the implementation and operation of Medicaid managed care.
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The e-Health Advisory Committee (eHAC) was established in July 2016 to advise the Texas Health and Human Services executive commissioner and HHS agencies on strategic planning, policy, rules and services…
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Welcome and opening remarks. This was Executive Commissioner Dr. Courtney Phillips' first Executive Council meeting. Dr. Courtney N. Phillips started as the new executive commissioner for the Health and Human Services system on Oct. 19. The executive commissioner convened the meeting.
Meeting dates: The meeting dates were established but not shared with the public.
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The State Child Fatality Review Team Committee is a multidisciplinary group comprised of members throughout Texas. Its mission is to reduce the number of preventable child deaths and its purpose is threefold:
Texas Insight’s Recent Reports Department of State Health Services: Fiscal Size-Up: DSHS works to improve the health, safety and well-being of Texans through good stewardship of public resources and a…
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Background [Fiscal Brief for the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF)]. (From the Texas Comptroller’s Office) The Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF) — commonly called the “Rainy Day Fund” — was created by…
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The 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 treatment and care. During the 76th session of the Texas Legislature, lawmakers passed House Bill 2085, which included the creation of the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
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The Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council addresses strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to the prevention of brain injury, rehabilitation and the provision of long-term services and supports for persons who have survived brain injuries to improve their quality of life and ability to function independently in the home and community. Members appear below.
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