TANF is a support system for Texas families. Its purpose is to provide medical and financial assistance to underprivileged children in need and their guardians—parents, grandparents, or other relatives. Households…
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MCAC is a federally mandated committee whose function is to review and make recommendations to the state Medicaid director concerning proposals that involve Medicaid policy or impact Medicaid-funded programs. The…
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The Mission of the Texas Health Care Association “…is to unite, represent, and support professionals who strive to improve the delivery, quality, and integrity of long-term healthcare services.” Quality Care:…
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PACE provides community-based services for frail and elderly Texas citizens who qualify for nursing facility placement. PACE offers a range of services for a capitated [1] monthly fee that is…
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Title IV is one of 20 in the Social Security Act and addresses grants to States for services and assistance for needy families with children, and child welfare services. Title…
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STAR+PLUS is a Texas Medicaid managed care program for people aged 65 or older, or who have disabilities. Enrollees in STAR+PLUS are able to choose a medical plan and get…
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MEHIS is a statewide system designed to improve the safety, efficiency, and quality of health services provided through Medicaid. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will use the system…
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Telemedicine (or telehealth) has definitions and provisions that can vary by state, but in Texas means: remote health care diagnoses and treatments from a provider or health care professional in…
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Texas State Hospitals are comprised of nine state-owned mental health facilities and one state-owned inpatient residential treatment facility managed by the Department of State Health Services [see map below]. They serve…
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The Texas Medical Association is a professional nonprofit organization founded in 1853 charged with finding solutions to challenges Texas physicians face in treating patients. Membership is composed of 50,000 practicing…
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