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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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Rural Hospital Advisory Committee

The Rural Hospital Advisory Committee (RHAC) is a newly formed subcommittee of HPAC mandated by Senate Bill 1621, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, to advise HHSC of issues relating specifically…
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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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Texas Diabetes Council

Texas Diabetes Council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education…
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Public Health Funding and Policy Committee

Public Health Funding and Policy Committee defines core public health services a local health entity should provide in a county or municipality; evaluates public health in the state and identifies initiatives…
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Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council

Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council addresses strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to the prevention of brain injury, rehabilitation and the provision of long term services and supports for persons…
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Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council 

Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council advises HHSC and the legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Joel B. Brock D.N.P., Researcher, Dallas Kara S.…
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Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council

Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council consults with and advises on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation and outcome evaluation of the statewide palliative care consumer and professional information and education…
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