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International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10 CM)
The ICD-10 CM is produced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) (see encyclopedic entry: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)) and the National Center for Health Statistics…
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Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program Waiver (1115 Waiver)
These demonstration waivers, named after section 1115 of the Social Security Act, are designed to do any of the following: expand Medicaid or CHIP eligibility or services or utilize innovation in service…
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Transformation of Health and Human Services Commission: 2015-2018
The Health and Human Services Commission is in the process of reorganizing of the commission and its agencies. Agencies affected in Texas will be: The Texas Department of Aging and…
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Sickle Cell Task Force
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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Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council
Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council develops, updates and oversees implementation of the Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan, which outlines a coordinated effort to address behavioral health gaps in services and…
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Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee
Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee provides a forum to promote public-private, multi-stakeholder collaboration in support of quality improvement and value-based payment initiatives for Medicaid, other publicly funded health services…
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Medical Care Advisory Committee
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: • Doug…
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Public Health Funding and Policy Committee
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee defines what core public health services a local health entity should provide in a county or municipality; evaluates public health in the state and identifies…
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