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Nursing Facility Payment Methodology Advisory Committee studies and makes recommendations on the development of a nursing facility reimbursement methodology that incentivizes quality care for people served in a nursing facility, and…
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Hearing. HHSC conducted a public hearing on January 13, 2022, beginning at 2:00 p.m. CST, to review proposed measures and reporting requirements for year 2 of the Texas Incentives for…
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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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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted two public hearings on January 11, 2022, , to review proposed measures and reporting requirements for year 2 of the Directed…
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Long-term Care Facilities Council shall study and make recommendations regarding a more consistent survey and informal dispute resolution process for long-term care facilities, the Medicaid quality-based payment systems for these facilities,…
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The Perinatal Advisory Council, created by House Bill 15 of the 83rd Texas Legislature (Regular Session), developed and recommended criteria for designating levels of neonatal and maternal care, including specifying…
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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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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…
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