Action on House and Senate Bills
April 12, 2011 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Licensed Health Providers, Texas: 82nd Legislative Session
On the Garlo Ward blog, we alert providers to recently introduced House and Senate bills. As you know, the legislative process tends to be slow; it may take months for the legislature to refer, debate, and vote on a bill. That’s why it’s important for providers to check on relevant bills periodically for status updates. [...]
House and Senate Bills
February 8, 2011 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid, Physicans, Texas: 82nd Legislative Session
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 1034: Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program. SB 494: Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital. SB 521: Relating to the [...]
House Bills, TX Register Updates
January 31, 2011 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, Medicaid, Physicans, Texas: 82nd Legislative Session
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 1008: Relating to the State of Texas entering into the Interstate Medicaid Reform Compact. HB 1013: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board. Be sure to check previous posts with legislative bills [...]
82nd Legislative Session: New House and Senate Bills
November 17, 2010 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Assisted Living, Licensed Health Providers, Nurses, Physicans, Texas: 82nd Legislative Session
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 297: Relating to certain federal health care legislation; imposing penalties. HB 309: Relating to the establishment of the supportive living facility pilot program. SB 204: Relating to insurance coverage for certain devices used in the treatment [...]
82nd Legislative Session: New Senate Bills
November 9, 2010 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid, Texas: 82nd Legislative Session
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: SB 30: Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive single point of entry for long-term services and supports provided to the aged and physically disabled individuals. SB 33: Relating to the period of continuous eligibility [...]
82nd Legislative Session: New House Bills
November 9, 2010 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid, Texas: 82nd Legislative Session
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 28: Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided at certain times to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program. HB 32: Relating to the prohibition of required health insurance coverage. HB 39: Relating to [...]
Proposed Budget Cuts: Time to Contact Your Legislator
May 20, 2010 by Elizabeth Raggio, J.D.
Filed under Hospice, ICF-MRs, Licensed Health Providers, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Texas: 82nd Legislative Session
State leaders are currently proposing budget cuts across all state agencies, which could result in a significant loss of Medicaid funding for long-term care providers. Governor Rick Perry, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, and Speaker of the House Joe Straus requested that all state agencies make 5 percent budget cuts given the fact that revenues have [...]
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