Nursing-Related Bills
May 28, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Licensure Issues, Medicaid, Nurses, Nursing Homes, Physicans
The following nursing-related bills may affect certain providers:
HB 392 – Relating to the availability and use of automated external defibrillators in nursing homes and related institutions.
HB 703 – Relating to fall prevention awareness.
HB 1081 – Relating to requiring posting of certain information regarding nursing homes and related institutions on the Department of Aging and Disability [...]
Information and Provider Letters: License Renewal Late Fee Renewals, Etc.
May 28, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, ICF-MRs, Licensure Issues, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released one provider and two information letters:
License Renewal Late Fee
DADS reminded Adult Day Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons With Mental Retardation or a Related Condition, and Nursing Facilities (NF) licensees that license renewal applications received by [...]
Texas Register Updates: PAO for Contractors, Etc.
May 27, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, Medicaid
The following information was obtained from the May 22 issue of the Texas Register:
Public Notices
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services is making the Pre-Application Orientation (PAO) available online for those seeking to participate as a contractor in the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) or the Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Medicaid Waiver Programs or [...]
Provider and Information Letters: Nursing Services FAQs, Etc.
May 20, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Nursing Homes
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released a provider letter and an information letter:
Licensure Requirement for Whirlpool Tubs
DADS issued a letter to Nursing Facilities to provide guidance and clarification related to DADS rules at Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 19, §19.334(c)(1), requiring every nursing facility provide at least [...]
Texas Register Updates: Changes to Certified Nurse Midwife Services, Etc.
May 18, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under ICF-MRs, Medicaid, Nurses
The following information was obtained from the May 15 issue of the Texas Register:
Public Notices
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced its intent to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medicaid services delivered by Physician Assistants, and Advanced Practice Nurses, including Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Nurse Midwives [...]
State Medicaid News Round-Up
May 18, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Funding Issues, Medicaid
Lawmakers in Texas are trying to extend the State Children’s Insurance Program from six months of coverage to 12 months before the legislature ends session on June 1. Democratic representative Sylvester Turner said, “The bottom line is if this bill were to be passed and signed by the governor, approximately 250,000 more kids would have [...]
Publications
May 15, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Publications
News Flashes
The Texas Medical Foundation
Posted December 6, 2004
Employment Law Update: Job Protection for Returning Military; New DOL Forms Available; and the Flu Shots Shortage
Posted November 16, 2004
Don’t Forget To Shred, Burn, Smash and Otherwise Pulverize the Trash�
Posted June 1, 2005
Paying Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants Hourly? Then Be Ready To Pay Time-and-a-Half [...]
Texas Register Updates: Per Diem Rates, Consulting Contract
May 14, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, ICF-MRs, Licensure Issues, Medicaid, Medicare, Nurses
The following information was obtained from the May 8 issue of the Texas Register:
Public Notices
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted the following per diem reimbursement rates:
Per Diem Rates for Large, State-Operated ICF/MR Services Large State-Operated ICF/MR Facilities-Medicaid Only clients Adopted interim daily rate: $409.98
Large State-Operated ICF/MR Facilities-Dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare clients Adopted interim [...]
Provider and Information Letters: Continuing Education Clock Hours, Etc.
May 12, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, ICF-MRs, Medicaid, Nurses, Nursing Homes
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released one provider and four information letters:
Continuing Education Clock Hours — Nursing Facility Administrators (NFA)
In a letter to Nursing Facilities, DADS provided guidance and clarification about updated rules governing NFA continuing education. From the letter:
Effective June 1, 2009, under the amended NFA rule at Texas Administrative [...]
Medicaid-Related Bills, Part 3
May 12, 2009 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid
The following Medicaid-related bills may affect certain providers:
HB 165 – Relating to a career ladder for interveners who provide services under the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
HB 1138 – Relating to information required on pharmacy benefit cards.
HB 1240 – Relating to information required to be provided to parents of an infant.
HB 1574 – Relating [...]
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