TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing, PASRR Changes
May 20, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under ICF-MRs, Medicaid, Medicare, Nurses, Nursing Homes, Physicans, Texas Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the May 17 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice The Texas Board of Nursing proposed to amend 22 TAC §§213.27, 213.28, 213.29, 213.30, and 213.33, concerning Practice and Procedure: Disciplinary Guidelines for Criminal Conduct (PDF) Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to amend §355.8401, Case Management Reimbursement Methodology, which would update [...]
TX Register Updates: Comment Extension, Use of Restraint
May 16, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, Medicaid, Physicans, Texas Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the May 10 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices – Comment Extension Period HHSC proposed to amend §354.1281, Psychologists’ Services, which would add provisionally licensed psychologists as another type of provider who can perform psychological counseling and services under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist. HHSC also [...]
TX Register Updates: UPL, Medical Board Changes
May 6, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Licensure Issues, Medicaid, Medicare, Physicans, Texas Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the May 3 issue of the Texas Register. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to amend §355.105, General Reporting and Documentation Requirements, Methods, and Procedures, which would clarify limitations on reporting related-party compensation on Medicaid cost reports; incorporate changes to reflect person-first respectful language; and clarify the references in subsection (a). [...]
TX Register Updates: 5/15 Hearing, Administrative Penalties
The following information was obtained from the April 26 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearing and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on proposed Medicaid payment rates for anesthesiologist assistants on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. in the HHSC Brown Heatly Building on 4900 North Lamar, Austin. HHSC intends to submit [...]
TX Register Updates: 5/15 Hearing, Family Violence Program
April 23, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Hospitals, ICF-MRs, Medicaid, Physicans
The following information was obtained from the April 19 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearings and Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the following: physician-administered drug – Xolair, PASRR Level II Evaluation, Certified Respiratory Care Practitioners through the Comprehensive Care Program, Diabetic Equipment and Supplies, EPSDT – [...]
TX Register Updates: Medical and Nursing Board Changes
April 16, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Hospitals, Licensure Issues, Medicaid, Nurses, Nursing Homes, Physicans, Texas Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the April 12 issue of the Texas Register. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to amend §354.1281, Psychologists’ Services Benefits and Limitations. The change would add provisionally licensed psychologists as another type of provider who can perform psychological counseling and services under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist. HHSC also [...]
TX Register Updates: Fee Schedules and Rates
March 26, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid, Medicare, Physicans
The following information was obtained from the March 22 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance to update the fee schedules in the current state plan by including fees for new services and modifying fees for existing services: Dental Services; Durable [...]
Medicaid News: Expansion, Physician Shortage
March 20, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Physicans
“In the letter (PDF) [to the Texas congressional delegation ] Perry reaffirms his pledge not to expand Medicaid, an important — if optional — tenet of President Obama’s federal health care law. Medicaid serves the disabled and poor children; the Affordable Care Act aims to expand coverage to more impoverished adults.” – Texas Tribune “With extra federal money [...]
TX Register Updates: Waiver Renewals, Medical Board Changes
March 18, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Hospitals, ICF-MRs, Medicaid, Nurses, Physicans, Texas Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the March 15 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to renew the HCS waiver program and an amendment to the CBA waiver program. See the Texas Register for details. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to amend §355.8066, Hospital-Specific Limit Methodology, which [...]
Senate Bills: PPACA, Medicaid
March 12, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Assisted Living, Licensed Health Providers, Medicaid, Nurses, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Physicans, Texas Medical Board, Texas: 83rd Legislative Session
The following recently introduced Senate bills could affect long term care providers: SJR 61: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the reduction of amounts paid by Texans to provide health care to the uninsured if Medicaid eligibility is expanded in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; requiring hospital district tax rate reductions. [...]
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