Long-term Care Facilities Council 

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, and the allocation of Medicaid beds in these facilities. Members include: Ryan Harrington, Chairperson Assisted Living Services Provider Category Fort Worth Allison Levee State Agency Responsible for Informal Dispute Resolution Category Austin Byron Burris, II For-profit and Non-profit Nursing Facility Provider Category Victoria Linda Lothringer Survey Enforcement within The State Survey and Certification Agency Category San Antonio Dr. Michael Fischer Physician with Expertise in Infectious Disease or Public Health Category Austin Michael Gayle Expert in Medicaid Quality-based Payment Systems for Long-term Care Facilities Category Austin Michelle Dionne-Vahalik Survey and Certification Agency Category Austin