Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
DSHS is organized in six programmatic areas covering Laboratory and Infectious Disease Services, Regional and Local Health Operations, Consumer Protection, Community Health Improvement, the Office of Chief State Epidemiologist, and…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) provides essential acute and long-term services and supports to more than 7.5 million people every month through its 200 programs, including Medicaid,…
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Texas Council on Consumer Direction advises 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…
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e-Health Advisory Committee advises the HHS executive commissioner and HHS agencies on strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to the use of health information technology, health information exchange systems, telemedicine,…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted stakeholder engagement meetings on September 14, 2022, to receive comments on Medicaid payment rates that may potentially be addressed at the…
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1. Call to order, roll call, and opening remarks. The meeting was convened by Jacob Ulczynski, Chair. 2. Consideration of May 26, 2022, draft meeting minutes.. The minutes were approved…
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House Bill (HB) 1874, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015 established the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council to assess the availability of patient-centered and family-focused palliative care in Texas. HB 1874 charges…
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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on the proposed Title 1, Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §354.1341, concerning Benefits and Limitations;…
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The Sickle Cell Task Force raises public awareness of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Task Force Members include: Welcome, introductions, and logistical announcements. The meeting was convened by Dr.…
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The Medical Care Advisory Committee is a federally mandated committee that reviews and makes recommendations to the state Medicaid director on proposed rules that involve Medicaid policy or affect Medicaid-funded…
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