Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
House Bill 1225 (also known as the Glenda Dawson Act), 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, created Health and Safety Code, Chapter 83, reestablishing the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. The…
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Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders shall: Advise the department and recommend needed action for the benefit of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and for their…
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The e-Health Advisory Committee (eHac) was established in July 2016 to advise the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) and HHS system executive commissioner on strategic planning, policy, rules…
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The Statewide Interagency Aging Services Coordinating Council (SIASCC) was established with H.B. 728 of the 88th legislature . A representative of HHSC ASC serves as the presiding office with voting…
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The Senate Finance Committee met Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 9:00 AM to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges: Mental Health Services and Inpatient Facilities: Monitor the…
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The Committee on Insurance met for a public hearing to hear from invited testimony only on the following subjects: Examine and evaluate the effects of current regulations on the contractual…
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Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Board, which governs the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative, was created to provide greater and more cost-effective access to prescription drugs and essential medical supplies. The goal of the…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted an online public hearing on August 28, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. CST, to review and receive public comment on the Texas…
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Policy Council for Children and Families works to improve the coordination, quality, efficiency, and outcomes of services provided to children with disabilities and their families through the state’s health, education, and…
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Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council develops, updates and oversees the implementation of the Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan which outlines a coordinated effort to address behavioral health gaps in services…
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