Texas began distributing HIV medications in late 1987 as temporary pilot program; the THMP was officially established in 1989 in Senate Bill 959. The statute that created the HIV Medication…
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The Collaboration with Managed Care, formerly the Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee 1, Welcome, call to order, introductions and roll call. The meeting was convened by Susan Murphree, Co-Chair. A…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted an online public hearing on December 14, 2023, to review, and receive public comment on, proposed state fiscal year (SFY) 2025…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted an online public hearing on December 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. CST, to review and receive public comment on the Quality…
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Perinatal Advisory Council develops and recommends criteria for designating levels of neonatal and maternal care. The Perinatal Advisory Council, created by House Bill 15 of the 83rd Texas Legislature (Regular Session),…
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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…
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Texas Medical Disclosure Panel determines which risks and hazards related to medical care and surgical procedures must be disclosed by health care providers or physicians to their patients or persons authorized…
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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 for their caregivers. Members include:…
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e-Health Advisory Committee advises the HHS executive commissioner and HHS agencies on strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to the use of health information technology, health information exchange systems, telemedicine,…
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House Bill 1225 (also known as the Glenda Dawson Act), 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, created Health and Safety Code, Chapter 83, reestablishing the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. The…
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