Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
In accordance with TGC § 2177.008, the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Advisory Council (TPIAC) was established to advise the board on implementing TPI and carrying out the duties imposed on the…
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Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders advises DSHS and recommends needed action for the benefit of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and their caregivers. Council members, appointed…
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Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force studies and makes recommendations on developing and implementing a cost-effective state plan for prevention, early screening, diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease for the state’s…
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Welcome and opening remarks. Call to order, Meeting logistics and roll call, Welcome and remarks, Department of State Health Services commissioner’s update, Department of Family and Protective Services commissioner’s update,…
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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 Texas Legislature added Health and Safety Code, Chapter 119B, to establish the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee (TNAC) in 2025. Statute tasks TNAC with: Examining the impact of nutrition on human…
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Transforming Rural Healthcare in America The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program was authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Section 71401 of Public Law 119-21) and empowers states to…
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Statewide Interagency Aging Services Coordinating Council ensures a strategic statewide interagency approach to aging services. Core duties of the SIASCC include: Developing and monitoring the implementation of a recurring five-year statewide…
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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 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Updates. HHSC…
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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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