TX Register Updates: TANF Changes

The following information was obtained from the February 3 issue of the Texas Register: HHSC proposed amendments to §355.101, Introduction, and §355.107, Notification of Exclusions and Adjustments. The changes would create a formal definition for the term “line item” and eliminate a reference to auditors. HHSC also proposed to amend §372.107, persons excluded from TANF [...]

TX Register Updates: Medical Board Changes

The following information was obtained from the September 16 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notice HHSC intends to submit transmittal number 11-045 to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would limit payments for Medicare Part B services provided to dual eligibles to no more than the Medicaid payment amount for the same [...]

TX Register Updates: Contract, TxHmL Changes

The following information was obtained from the August 12 issue of the Texas Register: HHSC awarded contract 529-06-0425-00046 RFQ 39 to Health Management Associates, which will produce documents and reports. Total contact value is $41,000. HHSC will hold a public hearing on August 18, 2011, at 1 p.m. to receive comment on payment rate adjustments [...]

Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Challenges PECOS

In August 2010, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (“AAPS”) filed an amended complaint asking the court to vacate HHS regulations requiring non-Medicare providers to enroll with Medicare, to appear in the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (“PECOS”), or to obtain a National Provider Identifier (“NPI”). A copy of AAPS’ full amended complaint is available here. AAPS argues [...]

GOP Proposes Health Care Law Repeal in ‘Pledge to America’

In the lead-up to the November midterm elections, House Republicans have issued a “Pledge to America,” which proposes changes in spending, foreign policy, national security, and other areas. Republicans also propose to repeal the health care reform law. An excerpt from the 21-page PDF document: Our Plan to Repeal the Job Killing Health Care Law [...]

Can Physicians Thrive Without Medicare and Insurance Plans?

Here is an interesting column about just that.  It is written by Dr. George Watson, president of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. I have previously interviewed the General Counsel for AAPS, Andy Schlafly, here.

Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates

The following information was obtained from the October 23 issue of the Texas Register: HHSC will hold a public hearing on November 3, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., in the Lone Star Conference Room of HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas, to discuss Medicaid payment rates for: Sleep Studies HHSC [...]

Texas Register Updates: Higher FY Expenditures

The following information was obtained from the September 25 Texas Register: HHSC will submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would modify reimbursement methodologies for Physicians and Certain Other Practitioners, and Durable Medical Equipment. The changes may result in an additional aggregate expenditure of $17,784,701 for FY 2010. HHSC will submit [...]

Proposed 2010-11 ICR/MR Rates – comment through 8/7/09

As a result HHSC’s delay in issuing the proposed rates, the public commet period has been extended through Friday, August 7, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Take advantage of this opportunity to have your voice heard by emailing Pam McDonald with HHSC at pam.mcdonald@hhsc.state.tx.us by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2009. • The proposed rates [...]

Annual Residential Visits

With more funding comes more visits…SB 643 requires ananual visits of all 3 and 4 person homes and foster/companion care (FCC) settings. A few Steps to Prepare: * Verify accuracy of address and contact information in CARE * Notify FCC pproviders and resdiential staff to expect visits * Maintain emergency plans, proof of emergency drills [...]

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