DADS released an information letter to Primary Home Care program providers, which supercedes Information Letter 07-102, Supervisory Visit Requirements, and serves as clarification to the requirements for providers to conduct supervisory visits within the PHC program: An excerpt: Question 1: What are the requirements for a supervisory visit? Answer: As outlined in Title 40, Texas Administrative Code §47.65(a), a supervisor must conduct in-person supervisory visits at least annually to assess … [Read more...] about Information Letter: PHC Program Supervisory Visits
Texas Register: TX State Plan Amendments, Nursing
The following information was obtained from the October 1 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC intends to submit Transmittal Number 10-052, Amendment Number 945 to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would update the service description of targeted case management provided to infants and toddlers with developmental delays to ensure compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, §440.169 and §441.18. HHSC intends to submit to CMS a waiver amendment … [Read more...] about Texas Register: TX State Plan Amendments, Nursing
DADS News Alerts: HSC Handbook, jRAVEN
The latest DADS news alerts: HCS Handbook Revisions: DADS recently revised sections of the HCS Handbook. See the revision notice for more information. Minimum Data Set (MDS) -- jRAVEN 1.0 Settings and Tips: DADS provided instructions for setting up the Medicaid RUG Groupers and CMI set in jRAVEN. See this page for more information. … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: HSC Handbook, jRAVEN
Matching Funds For Electronic Health Record Incentives Program
CMS recently announced that that certain state Medicaid programs will receive federal matching funds for efforts to implement the electronic health record incentive program. A list of states and funding amounts: Connecticut: $695,000 Delaware: $247,000 District of Columbia: $817,000 Hawaii: 836,000 Indiana: $2.31 million New Hampshire: $335,000 North Dakota: $226,000 Ohio: $2.29 million Rhode Island: $401,000 West Virginia: $945,000 … [Read more...] about Matching Funds For Electronic Health Record Incentives Program
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Agreement Signed by Nursing Home Resident’s Daughter
In April of this year, the Alabama Supreme Court, in Tennessee Health Management, Inc. v. Carol J. Rousseau Johnson, as personal representative of the estate of Dolores J. Rousseau, deceased (CV-08-900469) held that a nursing home resident “passively permitted” her daughter to sign an pre-admission arbitration agreement on her behalf. As a result, the woman’s estate was forced to settle its dispute with the nursing home through arbitration. Dolores J. Rousseau was admitted to Millennium … [Read more...] about Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Agreement Signed by Nursing Home Resident’s Daughter
Texas Register Updates: Hearings, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the September 24 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing and Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing on October 12, 2010, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed rates for Hospice routine home, continuous home, inpatient respite, and general inpatient care. The hearing will take place in the Lone Star Conference Room of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Hearings, Medical Board Changes
CMS Releases Final Rule Supporting “Meaningful Use” of Electronic Health Records
On July 28, 2010, CMS’ final rule was published in the Federal Register regarding incentive payments to eligible professionals and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs that adopt and successfully demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health record (“EHR”) technology. The rule makes final a proposed rule issued in January 2010. The final rule differs from January’s proposed rule in allowing professionals and hospitals more flexibility in choosing which … [Read more...] about CMS Releases Final Rule Supporting “Meaningful Use” of Electronic Health Records
GOP Proposes Health Care Law Repeal in ‘Pledge to America’
In the lead-up to the November midterm elections, House Republicans have issued a "Pledge to America," which proposes changes in spending, foreign policy, national security, and other areas. Republicans also propose to repeal the health care reform law. An excerpt from the 21-page PDF document: Our Plan to Repeal the Job Killing Health Care Law and Put in Place Real Reform Repeal the Costly Health Care Takeover of 2010: Because the new health care law kills jobs, raises taxes, … [Read more...] about GOP Proposes Health Care Law Repeal in ‘Pledge to America’
Information Letter and Alerts: DADS Edit, Webinars
DADS released an information letter and news alerts: CLASS and DBMD providers: DADS will implement an edit that won't allow providers to be paid for more than 24 hours of service in 24-hour day, effective September 1. (Letter) DADS alerted MRAs and HSC program providers of the revised Form 8665, Person Directed Plan. Registration for DADS 2010 ICF/MR Provider and Surveyor Conference is now open. For more information, click here. The conference will be held on November 3-4 at the … [Read more...] about Information Letter and Alerts: DADS Edit, Webinars
TX Register Updates: Hearing, Texas Medical Board Rule Changes
The following information was obtained from the September 17 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC announced a contract award (529-09-0062-00001) to IBG Management Consulting to assist HHSC with implementation, operational, and strategic planning support with the MEHIS project. Total contract value is $2,634,084. HHSC will renew the Consultant Contract for Information Technology Negotiation Support Services to continue the services of a single, qualified vendor to provide … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Hearing, Texas Medical Board Rule Changes
