Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee advises HHSC and makes recommendations to state leadership on implementation of the Aging Texas Well Initiative. Members include: Tammy Mermelstein, Chair Representing: Providers of Community Services…
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Newborn Screening Advisory Committee advises the Department of State Health Services regarding strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to newborn screening. 1. Welcome, introductions, and logistical announcements. The meeting was…
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Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee advises on the implementation of the acute care services and long-term services and supports system redesign for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…
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Policy Council for Children and Families works to improve the coordination, quality, efficiency, and outcomes of services provided to children with disabilities and their families through the state’s health, education, and…
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The Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council is established in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 119A. Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome is a medical condition where a child…
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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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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing on July 19, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, to receive public comments on proposed amendments to…
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House Bill 1225 (also known as the Glenda Dawson Act), 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, created Health and Safety Code, Chapter 83, reestablishing the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. The…
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Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee advises the HHSC Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services on development and implementation of policies that constitute the statewide ECI system. The published member list did…
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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Ambulance, Birth and Woman’s Health Services, Evaluation…
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