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Policy Council for Children and Families

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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Behavioral Health Advisory Committee 

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 BHAC members…
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Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council

1. Welcome and opening remarks Executive commissioner’s welcome and remarks. The meeting was convened by Commissioner Young. The Executive Commissioner announced staff changes CMS has approved 12 months postpartum coverage…
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Newborn Screening Advisory Committee

Newborn Screening Advisory Committee advises the Department of State Health Services regarding strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to newborn screening. The 81st Texas Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 1795 to create the…
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Texas School Health Advisory Committee

Texas School Health Advisory Committee provides active leadership in the identification and dissemination of school health best practices and resources for school policy makers. Members: 1. Welcome, call to order, and…
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Hospital Payment Advisory Committee

Hospital Payment Advisory Committee, a subcommittee of the Medical Care Advisory Committee, advises MCAC and HHS about hospital reimbursement methodologies for inpatient hospital prospective payment and on adjustments for disproportionate…
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