The Texas Autism Council advises and makes recommendations to state agencies and the state Legislature to ensure that the needs of persons of all ages with autism and other pervasive…
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Hearing [here]. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing on September 28, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed interim per…
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The State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee provides recommendations and ongoing input to HHSC on the statewide implementation and operation of Medicaid managed care. The committee looks at a range…
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The Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force studies maternal mortality and morbidity by studying and reviewing cases of pregnancy-related deaths and trends in severe maternal morbidity, determining the feasibility of…
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Meeting Summary
The STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee advises on the establishment and implementation of the STAR Kids Medicaid managed care program which provide services for children with disabilities who have Medicaid coverage to improve coordination and customization of care, access to care, health outcomes, cost containment and quality of care.
Introduction
The meeting was convened by the Chair, Elizabeth Tucker. The minutes from the meetings on March 19, 2018, and June 25, 2018, were approved as written.
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Meeting Summary. The Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee advises the HHSC Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services on development and implementation of policies that constitute the statewide ECI system. ECI Background…
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Meeting Summary. The Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke conducts health education, public awareness and community outreach; improves access to treatment; coordinates activities among state agencies; develops a database of recommendations for treatment and care. During the 76th session of the Texas Legislature, lawmakers passed House Bill 2085, which included the creation of the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
Activities of the Council include the following:
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Meeting Summary. The Newborn Screening Advisory Committee advises the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to newborn screening and additional newborn screening…
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Meeting Summary. The Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council consults with and advises on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation and outcome evaluation of the statewide palliative care consumer and professional…
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The meeting was convened by the Acting Executive Director, Cecile Young.
Hurricane season preparedness. Dr. Hellerstedt stated that DSHS is conducting preparedness activities to prepare for the next hurricane. Operation Lone Star was conducted involving all levels of state, federal and local governments to test hurricane preparedness. Lessons-learned continue to inform DSHS preparedness activities. The after-action report confirmed the need for training exercises and identified success from the learning from previous hurricanes. Mutual Aid operations continue to work together from all over the state. Shelter operations worked smoothly. An improvement plan is being developed and the initial recommendations are already being implemented.
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