The following information was obtained from the August 9 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice and Hearing HHSC is accepting applications for representatives to serve on the Texas Nonprofit Council. An excerpt: Membership on the Council requires participation in Council meetings. At least three meetings of the Texas Nonprofit Council will be held in Austin, Texas each year, and may extend through August 2016. Members will not receive compensation for participation on the Texas … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: 8/20 Hearing, Nursing Changes
Nursing Facility News
-- "Hospice workers who provide care for residents of skilled nursing facilities will have to provide more detailed claim data starting next year, according to recently released requirements from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services." – McKnight's -- "A new House bill aims to improve the nursing home survey process, enhance whistleblower protections for surveyors and establish an advisory committee for CMS that would include skilled nursing facility administrators, directors of … [Read more...] about Nursing Facility News
DADS News Alerts: MDCP Manual, MG7101-03 Report Mailing
-- HHSC proposed to amend §48.8902, Provider Qualifications and §48.8903, Substitute Provider Qualifications; in Chapter 48, Community Care for Aged and Disabled. -- DADS will no longer produce or mail copies of the Loss of Medicaid Eligibility Report (MG7101-03) to long-term services and supports providers, effective September 1, 2013. Providers should use MESAV for this information. An excerpt: After 9-1-13, providers should: Access TexMedConnect for instructions on filing claims, … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: MDCP Manual, MG7101-03 Report Mailing
TX Register Updates: Fee Schedules, Supplemental Payments
The following information was obtained from the August 2 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance to update the fee schedules for the following existing services: Ambulance; Chemical Dependency Treatment Facilities; Physicians and Other Practitioners; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment; and Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy provided by Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Fee Schedules, Supplemental Payments
RUG Reviews: The Exit Conference
http://youtu.be/aZNMNvHJYgc At the conclusion of the onsite review, the HHSC-OIG nurse reviewer must hold an exit conference with the nursing staff. The Administrator, DON, charge nurse and other leadership of the facility should attend in order to gain a full understanding of the findings by the nurse reviewer. The nurse reviewer is mandated to provide “formal written notification of all MDS validation findings during the exit process.” You will receive a “List of … [Read more...] about RUG Reviews: The Exit Conference
DADS News Alerts: Culture Change Conference Registration
-- Registration for the 3rd Annual Culture Change Conference is open. Click here for additional event information Click here to register -- HHSC seeks proposals from ICF/IID providers and ICF/IID waiver program providers in a Money Follows the Person Employment Project. See the news alert page for more information. -- DADS will not publish a June 2013 issue of The MDS Mentor. -- From the news alert page: Urgent Heat Advisory Reminder With excessive heat expected to continue … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: Culture Change Conference Registration
ILs: FY13 Cutoff Notice, Service Limits Expiration
DADS released 12 information letters. CBA HCSSA: HCSSAs must follow the procedures listed in the letter when the DADS case manager notifies them that an applicant's initial medical necessity determination assessment has expired, effective August 1, 2013. (Letter) DADS reminded providers that the adopted rules that include limits on the amount of certain services an individual may receive and a process for DADS to grant an exception to those limits expire on August 31, 2013. … [Read more...] about ILs: FY13 Cutoff Notice, Service Limits Expiration
TX Register Updates: THTQIP, A/N/E Changes
The following information was obtained from the July 26 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program (THTQIP) to remove the policy that allows a managed care organization to request disenrollment for beneficiaries dependent on a ventilator or diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease. HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend the THTQIP to include the … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: THTQIP, A/N/E Changes
TX Register Updates: 8/20 Hearing, Nursing Rule Review
The following information was obtained from the July 19 issue of the Texas Register. HHSC will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Audiometric Services, rates for first and second quarter 2013 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System updates, Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review, Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, Physician-Administered Drug – Fluarix, Physician-Administered Drug - Hydroxyprogesterone … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 8/20 Hearing, Nursing Rule Review
DADS News Alerts: New Appendix, Stakeholder Meeting Documents
-- On July 8, 2013, DADS added a new appendix to several provider manuals, titled Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities. -- Documents from the June 21, 2013, HCSSA stakeholder meeting (in PDF): Agenda Draft of Information Letter: Notification when there are Service Delivery Plan Variances New Employment Services for Individuals Receiving DADS Services Draft Handbook Appendix -- Electronic Visit Verification -- DADS will host five regional conferences for IDD … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: New Appendix, Stakeholder Meeting Documents
