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February 19, 2022
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February 15, 2022
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Public Health Funding and Policy Committee
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee
February 9, 2022
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Hospital Payment Advisory Committee
Hospital Payment Advisory Committee
June 4, 2021
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Medicaid/CHIP Market Intelligence Data Workbook
Medicaid/CHIP Market Intelligence Data Workbook
May 30, 2021

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House Committee on Appropriations: Monitor the Ongoing Implementation of S.B. 20 (84R), S.B. 533 (85R), and S.B. 255 (85R)
April 21, 2018
Budget

Summary. This is a limited report on the testimony related to the Health and Human Services Commission on the following charge: Monitor the ongoing implementation of S.B. 20 (84R), S.B. 533 (85R), and S.B. 255 (85R). Study the processes by which state agencies award, execute, manage, and monitor state contracts, and make recommendations on whether any changes are necessary to safeguard the best interest of the public and state. Evaluate measures utilized to determine vendor performance, and make recommendations on how to improve vendor selection and performance. When reviewing the Health and Human Services Commission’s (HHSC) managed care contracts, determine if HHSC has adequate data, staff, and processes to provide appropriately rigorous contract oversight, including but not limited to the use of outcome metrics. Consider whether HHSC properly enforces contractual sanctions when managed care organizations (MCOs) are out of compliance, as well as how HHSC uses Medicaid participants' complaints regarding access to care to improve quality.
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An Update on the Texas Opioid Epidemic
April 21, 2018
Reporting & Analysis

This last week saw Texas health officials testifying to members of the House Committee on Opioids & Substance Abuse that the Texas opioid death rate is rising by 10 percent every year. The most recent year -2015- of data from the Texas Department of State Health Services reports that 1,174 Texans died from what is termed “accidental poisoning where opioids were involved”. US Centers for Disease Control attributes 1,375 2016 deaths in Texas to opioid-related overdoses. Physicians, pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, pharmacies, and Medicare and state Medicaid programs are some of the groups being blamed for the crisis, as are addicts themselves. Forthcoming 2017 data on opioid-related deaths reportedly will show even higher numbers of deaths. This posting provides an overview of the crisis and offers some policy solutions that will effectively reduce our reliance on these drugs, regardless of what parties may bear responsibility for the crisis.
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The Weekly Insight: April 16
April 16, 2018
Weekly Insights

Texas Insight’s Recent Reports DSHS: Investigational Stem Cell Treatment Rules – Stakeholder Meeting: The DSHS held a stakeholder meeting to accept comments as the agency develops rules to designate medical…
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HHSC: Council on Consumer Direction
April 13, 2018
Regulatory

Meeting Summary. The purpose of the Council on Consumer Direction is to advise HHSC on the development, implementation, expansion, and delivery of services through consumer direction, in all programs offering long-term services and supports that enhance a consumer's ability to have freedom and exercise control and authority over the consumer's choices, regardless of age or disability. Visit the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) homepage for more information about the CDS option. The adopted rules that outline the Council's statute authority, purpose, tasks, reporting requirements and membership are located at the Texas Register's website (link is external).
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HHSC: Texas Autism Council
April 11, 2018
Regulatory

Meeting Summary. TheTexas 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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The Weekly Insight: April 11
April 11, 2018
Weekly Insights

Texas Insight’s Recent Reports House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations: Article II Subcommittee – Part I: The subcommittee took up specific aspects of Interim Charge 4, including: When reviewing the HHSC’s managed…
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House Committee on Appropriations: Article II Subcommittee – Part I
April 6, 2018
Budget

Meeting Summary. The Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II met to hear invited and public testimony on the following:

Interim Charge 11: Monitor Congressional action on federal healthcare reform and CHIP reauthorization. Identify potential impacts of any proposed federal changes. Identify short- and long-term benefits and challenges related to converting Texas Medicaid funding to a block grant or per capita cap methodology. Determine how Texas should best prepare for federal changes, including statutory and regulatory revisions, as well as any new administrative functions that may be needed. Explore opportunities to increase the state's flexibility in administering its Medicaid program, including but not limited to the use of 1115 and 1332 waivers. Specific Issue Related to Interim Charge 18: Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 85th Legislature. In conducting this oversight, the Committee will also specifically monitor: g. Medicaid cost-containment efforts

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