Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review, Healthcare Common Procedural Coding…
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Behavioral Health Advisory Committee provides customer, consumer and stakeholder input by making recommendations regarding the allocation and adequacy of behavioral health services and programs within the state of Texas. The Health…
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Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee advises on implementing an acute care services and long-term services and supports system redesign for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Intellectual…
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Hospital Payment Advisory Committee, a subcommittee of the Medical Care Advisory Committee, advises that committee and HHS about hospital reimbursement methodologies for inpatient hospital prospective payment and on adjustments for…
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Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee advises HHSC and makes recommendations to state leadership on implementing the Aging Texas Well Initiative. Texas Gov. Rick Perry issued an executive order (PDF) in April 2005 creating…
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The Rural Hospital Advisory Committee (RHAC) is a subcommittee of HPAC mandated by Senate Bill 1621, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, to advise HHSC of issues relating specifically to rural…
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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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