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The Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative (TPI) was established through House Bill 4990 (88R). The goal of the Initiative is to provide greater, and more cost-effective access to prescription drugs and essential medical…
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The Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council is established in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 119A. Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome is a medical condition where a child…
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Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council addresses strategic planning, policy, rules and services related to the prevention of brain injury, rehabilitation and the provision of long term services and supports for persons…
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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed payment rates updates for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS).…
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Welcome, call to order, introductions and roll call. The meeting was convened by Susan Murphrey, Co-chair. In attendance were Sue Beruk, Minerva Coronado, Susan Garnett, Amy Litzinger, Susan Murphrey, Carole…
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1. Welcome, call to order, introductions and roll call. The meeting was convened by Carole Smith, Chair. In attendance were: Sue Burek, Jennifer Caruso, Amy Litzinger, Susan Murphrey, Sherry Talbot.…
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The 76th Texas Legislature established the Direct Care Staff Enhancement program for nursing facilities and Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement Program for community care providers (Rate Enhancement). The 81st Texas Legislature…
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Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee studies maternal mortality and morbidity by studying and reviewing cases of pregnancy-related deaths and trends in severe maternal morbidity, determining the feasibility of the task…
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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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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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