Posts tagged "HHSC"

HHSC: STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee
September 6, 2018
Regulatory

Meeting Summary The STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee advises on the establishment and implementation of the STAR Kids Medicaid managed care program which provide services for children with disabilities who have Medicaid coverage to improve coordination and customization of care, access to care, health outcomes, cost containment and quality of care. Introduction The meeting was convened by the Chair, Elizabeth Tucker. The minutes from the meetings on March 19, 2018, and June 25, 2018, were approved as written.
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DFPS Legislative Appropriations Request
September 5, 2018
Budget

The Department of Family and Protective Services’ (DFPS) mission is “promote safe and healthy families and protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.” More than 12,500 DFPS…
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HHSC: Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
August 27, 2018
Regulatory

Meeting Summary. 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; 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. Activities of the Council include the following:
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HHSC: Newborn Screening Advisory Committee
August 27, 2018
Regulatory

Meeting Summary. The Newborn Screening Advisory Committee advises the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to newborn screening and additional newborn screening…
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HHSC: Executive Council Meeting
August 23, 2018
Regulatory

The meeting was convened by the Acting Executive Director, Cecile Young. Hurricane season preparedness. Dr. Hellerstedt stated that DSHS is conducting preparedness activities to prepare for the next hurricane. Operation Lone Star was conducted involving all levels of state, federal and local governments to test hurricane preparedness. Lessons-learned continue to inform DSHS preparedness activities. The after-action report confirmed the need for training exercises and identified success from the learning from previous hurricanes. Mutual Aid operations continue to work together from all over the state. Shelter operations worked smoothly. An improvement plan is being developed and the initial recommendations are already being implemented.
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HHSC: Medical Care Advisory Committee
August 19, 2018
Regulatory

Meeting Summary. The Medical Care Advisory Committee is a federally mandated committee that reviews and makes recommendations to the state Medicaid director on proposed rules that involve Medicaid policy or affect Medicaid-funded programs. Introduction Initiate Formal Meeting: Gilbert Handal, M.D., Medical Care Advisory Committee Chair. The minutes from the meeting on May 17, 2018, were approved as written. Members:
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HHSC: Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee
August 16, 2018
Regulatory

Meeting Summary. 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 and the wider health care system. The Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee (Quality 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 and the wider health care system. It was established in accordance with Texas Government Code §531.012. The Quality Committee studies and makes recommendations regarding:
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HHSC: Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee
August 7, 2018
Regulatory

Meeting Summary. The Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee advises the department and makes recommendations to state leadership on the implementation of the Aging Texas Well Initiative. Texas Gov. Rick Perry issued…
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