The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services met to consider the following bills: HB 284 Perez | et al. | SP: Powell – Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that…
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The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services met to consider the following (selected bills): HB 10 Thompson, Senfronia | et al. SP: Kolkhorst, Relating to the creation of the…
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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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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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The Committee on public health met to consider:
HB 10 Thompson, Senfronia | et al Relating to grants and programs for researching and treating behavioral health and psychiatric issues. Also considered was HJR5, proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Public Finance Authority to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
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Welcome and introductions: The meeting was convened by Helen Baker, Vice Chair of the Texas Council on Consumer Direction (CDS). Review and approve December 4, 2018, meeting minutes: Minutes from…
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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 will help 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. Members appear below.
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The House Appropriations Committee met to hear testimony on the following:
S.B. 1507, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015, directed DSHS to reconvene the advisory panel established by H.B. 3793, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013. The charge of the advisory panel is to…
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The Behavioral Health Advisory Committee provides customer/consumer and stakeholder input by making recommendations regarding the allocation and adequacy of behavioral health services and programs within the state of Texas. The…
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