Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Medicaid Community Hospice and for Employment Readiness Required…
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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 Calendar Fee Reviews, Medical Policy Reviews, Special Review,…
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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 to…
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Drug Utilization Review Board develops and submits recommendations for the preferred drug list, suggests clinical prior authorizations on outpatient prescription drugs, recommends education interventions for Medicaid providers, and reviews drug usage across…
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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 nursing facility (NF) services. The proposed payment…
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Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Board, which governs the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative, was created to provide greater and more cost-effective access to prescription drugs and essential medical supplies. The goal of the…
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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed version updates to the All Patient Refined-Diagnosis Related Group (APR-DRG) Grouper 41.…
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Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Board, which governs the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative, was created to provide greater and more cost-effective access to prescription drugs and essential medical supplies. The goal of the…
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The 76th Texas Legislature established the Direct Care Staff Enhancement program for nursing facilities and Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement Program for community care providers (Rate Enhancement). The 81st Texas Legislature…
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Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (CHEPR) The Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response is dedicated to mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and…
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