Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
1. Welcome, roll call, and introductions. The meeting was convened by Arron Dead. A quorum was present. Members present: Arron Head, Ramsey Long Bothom, Lindsey Vasquez, Jennifer Vincent. 2. Network…
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Newborn Screening Advisory Committee advises the Department of State Health Services regarding strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to newborn screening. The 81st Texas Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 1795 to create the…
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Texas School Health Advisory Committee provides active leadership in the identification and dissemination of school health best practices and resources for school policy makers. Members: 1. Welcome, call to order, and…
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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Calendar Fee Reviews, Medical Policy Reviews, and Healthcare…
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Hospital Payment Advisory Committee, a subcommittee of the Medical Care Advisory Committee, advises MCAC and HHS about hospital reimbursement methodologies for inpatient hospital prospective payment and on adjustments for disproportionate…
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The Rural Hospital Advisory Committee (RHAC) is a newly formed subcommittee of HPAC mandated by Senate Bill 1621, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, to advise HHSC of issues relating specifically…
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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 information and education…
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Drug Utilization Review Board develops and submits recommendations for the preferred drug list, suggests clinical prior authorizations on outpatient prescription drugs, recommends education interventions for Medicaid providers, and reviews drug usage…
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Texas Diabetes Council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education…
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HHSC has been providing numerous updates trying to stay ahead of the monumental task of ending Medicaid continuous coverage. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a…
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