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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HB 4990 established the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative to provide cost-effective access to prescription drugs and other medical supplies to individuals receiving health benefits paid for by the state through higher…
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Texas Council on Consumer Direction The purpose of the Council is to advise HHSC on the development, implementation, expansion, and delivery of services through consumer direction, in all programs offering…
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1. Welcome, call to order and roll call. Chad Wooten convened the meeting and a quorum was present. 2. Discussion of subcommittee workplan for potential projects. The following were offered.:…
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Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council develops, updates and oversees the implementation of the Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan which outlines a coordinated effort to address behavioral health gaps in services…
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State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee provides recommendations and ongoing input on the statewide implementation and operation of Medicaid managed care. Xavier Bañales Long-term services and supports providers El Paso, TX…
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Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee provides a forum to promote public-private, multi-stakeholder collaboration in support of quality improvement and value-based payment initiatives for Medicaid, other publicly funded health services…
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