e-Health Advisory Committee advises the HHS executive commissioner and HHS agencies on strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to the use of health information technology, health information exchange systems, telemedicine,…
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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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State Preventive Health Advisory Committee (link is external)works with HHS to develop and implement the state plan for the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. Call to order, welcome,…
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1. Welcome and introductions HHSC convened the meeting. 2. Overview of application Texas has implemented initiatives to improve managed care organization’s accountability for quality of care Medical Pay-for-Quality program Dental…
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Welcome, introductions, and opening remarks. The meeting was convened by The Chair, Colleen Horton. The Chair stated that in addition to rule review, the meeting was being used to provide…
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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates on May 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The hearing…
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The 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…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed quality metrics for the Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) for nursing facilities…
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The Committee gathered to discuss maintaining resource utilization groups (RUGs) with reduced levels; hear updates from the Economic Subcommittee and the Clinical Case Mix Subcommittee; and take public comment.
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted two public hearings on January 11, 2021 to receive public comments on proposed rules for the Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program…
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