Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
Texas School Health Advisory Committee provides active leadership in identifying and disseminating school health best practices and resources for school policymakers. The Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) assists the Department…
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Sickle Cell Task Force raises public awareness of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 52, directs the Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) Executive…
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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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Texas Diabetes Council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education services for…
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Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee advises the HHSC Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services program on developing and implementing policies that constitute the statewide ECI system. The Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee,…
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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 Medical Disclosure Panel determines which risks and hazards related to medical care and surgical procedures must be disclosed by health care providers or physicians to their patients or persons authorized…
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The Texas Legislature added Health and Safety Code, Chapter 119B, to establish the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee (TNAC) in 2025. Statute tasks TNAC with: Examining the impact of nutrition on human…
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Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee advises in the development of procedures and guidelines for the Texas HIV Medication Program, reviews program’s goals and aims, evaluates ongoing efforts, and recommends short- and…
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Welcome and opening remarks Call to order and Roll call; Explanation of proceedings using Microsoft Teams meeting; Executive commissioner’s welcome and remarks. The meeting was convened by Stephanie Muth, Executive…
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