Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
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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The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Work Plan.…
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The Board is tasked with developing a business plan to provide cost-effective drugs and other medical supplies for the public employee sector. Mike McKinney, M.D. of Bryan has over three decades…
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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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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 council…
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Texas House of Representatives : House Committee on Human Services Committee on Human Services Interim Charges: 1. Monitoring: Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the…
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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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1. Welcome, call to order, introductions, and roll call. The meeting was convened by Berengere Dutra, HHSC, in the absence of the co-chair. 2. Consideration of April 10, 2024, subcommittee…
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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 the…
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