The following recently introduced House and Senate bills could affect long term care providers:
HB 1406: Relating to the disclosure of the calculation of out-of-network payments by the issuers of preferred provider benefit plans and by health maintenance organizations.
HB 1389: Relating to clinical initiatives to improve the quality of care and cost-effectiveness of the Medicaid program.
HB 1389: Relating to clinical initiatives to improve the quality of care and cost-effectiveness of the Medicaid program.
HB 1381: Relating to prohibiting the delivery of prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid program through a managed care delivery model.
HB 1267: Relating to certain Medicaid home and community-based services waiver programs.
HB 1262: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board
HB 1159: Relating to a utilization review process for managed care organizations participating in the STAR + PLUS Medicaid managed care program.
SB 580: Relating to license examination attempt limits for physicians.
SB 505: Relating to an exemption from the licensing requirement for certain persons who measure or fit orthoses under the supervision of certain licensed health care practitioners.