Summary/Charge: Seeks to strengthen the oversight of utilization management practices to include prior authorization policies and processes used by manage care organizations (MCOs). Focuses on reducing Medicaid provider burden through administrative…
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Summary/Charge: Supports a comprehensive monitoring strategy to ensure members have timely access to the services they need. Objectives include accuracy of provider directories, incentivizing use of telehealth, telemedicine and telemonitoring services,…
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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 School Health and Related Services (SHARS) reimbursement methodology.…
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Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee advises on the implementation of the acute care services and long-term services and supports system redesign for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…
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1. Welcome, call to order, introductions, and roll call. The meeting was convened by Carla Hughes. Present were: Patricia Allen, Gilda Gil, Carla Hughes, Amy Litzinger, Carole Smith. A quorum…
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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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Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services develops recommendations for the bed day allocation methodology, the bed day utilization review protocol including a peer review process and advises on a comprehensive…
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The Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative (TPI) was established through House Bill 4990 (88R). The goal of the Initiative is to provide greater, and more cost-effective access to prescription drugs and essential medical…
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The Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council is established in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 119A. Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome is a medical condition where a child…
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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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