HHSC: Executive Council
The executive Commissioner convened the meeting providing an update on:
The 1115 waiver which has been approved by CMS
The receipt of $27.4 million for opioid programs
Progress in addressing the cost containment initiatives of the Legislature
$300 million appropriation for expansion and renovation of hospitals
Influenza where there have been a total of 4,153 pneumonia/influenza-related deaths; nine of which were children.
The panel then received information and provided opportunity for public comment on:
Certificate of Authority for Retailers of Pseudoephedrine, Ephedrine and Norpseudoephedrine Products
Health Workforce Planning and Development
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Policies in Schools
Prophylaxis against Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Texas Health Steps – Mental Health Screenings
Mental Health Targeted Case Management and Mental Health Rehabilitation.
Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program Demonstration Years 7-8
Medicai