State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee

The State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee provides recommendations and ongoing input to the Health and Human Services Commission 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 serve as the central source for stakeholder input on the implementation and operation of Medicaid managed care. Members include: David Weden, Chair Community Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Centers Buda, TX Xavier Bañales Aging and Disability Resource Centers El Paso, TX Anthony Brocato Rural Providers Wolfforth, TX Esmeralda Cazares-Baig