House Committee on Human Services

Meeting Summary. The committee met to consider Interim Charge 2, a review of managed care in Texas. In particular, the committee focused on the following: Review the history of Medicaid Managed Care in Texas and determine the impact managed care has had on the quality and cost of care; Review initiatives that managed care organizations (MCOs) have implemented to improve quality of care and determine whether MCOs have improved coordination of care; Review the Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC) oversight of MCOs, and make recommendations for any needed improvement. The Chair stated that this charge is like a Sunset Review. He stated if we want to end managed care, we can certainly make that recommendation. Representative Rose stated that she did not appreciate getting the handouts late prior to the meeting. The Chair stated that there will be a final hearing on this matter in late summer. Health and Human Services Commission. Managed Care: Contract Oversight and Monitor