The following information was obtained from the June 20 issue of the Texas Register:
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission adopted the repeal of §355.454, concerning Frequency of Reporting Costs and an amendment to §355.457, concerning Fiscal Accountability, in its Reimbursement Rates Chapter.
The updates will “clarify and formalize requirements related to required documentation and allowable costs, add procedures for determining recoupments when a provider fails to submit a cost report, and formalize procedures for allowing providers with control of multiple component codes in the program to request to aggregate their reports for purposes of determining compliance with spending requirements.”
See the relevant section of the Texas Register for more information.
The Texas Board of Nursing has adopted an amendment to §213.12 (Witness Fees and Expenses), which will allow a subpoenaed witness to receive adequate mileage reimbursement. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for more information.
