The following was obtained from the September 9 issue of the Texas Register:
Public Notices
HHSC adopted new per diem payment rates for the non-state operated ICF/MR, which can be found here. HHSC also intends to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance to modify the reimbursement methodologies as a result of Medicaid fee adjustments for: Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies; Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment; Physicians and Other Practitioners; and Tuberculosis Clinic Services.
See the Texas Register for more information.
Withdrawn Rule
HHSC withdraws the proposed amendments to 1 TAC §355.503 and §355.507, which appeared in the July 1, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 4005).
The Texas Medical Board withdraws the emergency amendment to §187.83, which appeared in the April 29, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 2639), upon the effective date of the permanent adoption to §187.83.
Adopted Rules
The Texas Medical Board adopted amendments to §175.1, Application and Administrative Fees, and §175.2, Registration and Renewal Fees. An excerpt:
The amendment to §175.1 raises the fees for initial registration to be a non-certified radiologic technician (NCT) to $115.50 to be consistent for the fees for renewals of NCT certificates. The amendment to §175.1 also increases the application fees $10 each for initial physician in training permits, physician in training permits for program transfer, and physician in training permits for applicants performing rotations in Texas.
The amendment to §175.2 increases the fees for initial and subsequent biennial permits for physician registration by $13 each.
The board also adopted amendments to §187.83, Proceedings for Cease and Desist Orders, which sets out the requirements for conducting a cease and desist hearing related to the unlicensed practice of medicine.
