The following information was obtained from the January 9 and January 16 issues of the Texas Register: Public Hearing The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public hearing on January 30, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. to receive public comment on the proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rate for small, state-operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation operated by DADS. The hearing will be held in the Piney Woods Conference Room of … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Repeal of Fair Hearing Rules, Texas Medical Board Rule Changes
Information Letters: Special Purpose License Correction, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued two information letters and two memos from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC): Change in the DAHS and CBA Provider Manuals Relating to Physicians with a Special Purpose License In a letter to Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS), Community Based Alternatives (CBA), and Integrated Care Management (ICM) Waiver Services providers, DADS notified them of a correction to the DAHS provider manual under … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Special Purpose License Correction, Etc.
Information and Survey Letters: Impact of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued three information letters and three federal survey letters: Information Letters License Capacity in Adult Day Care (ADC) Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) Facilities – DADS reminds providers that all licensed ADC facilities participating in the DAHS program must not exceed their licensed capacity. Download the letter for more information. Waiver Survey and Certification (WS&C) Process to Initiate Alternative … [Read more...] about Information and Survey Letters: Impact of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: TANF Changes, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the September 19 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Medical Board has proposed amendments to nine sections of the rules, including Medical Records, Authority of Physicians to Buy Drugs, Complaints, and Investigations. Follow this link and scroll down to read each entry. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposed to amend §97.3, concerning license fees; §97.17, concerning application procedures for a … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: TANF Changes, Etc.
Impact of Criminal Convictions on Occupational Licenses–An update on Legislation
During the 80th Legislature, Regular Session, 2007, three bills involving criminal convictions and occupational licenses were introduced and none of them passed. The first would have limited a licensing authority's ability to suspend or revoke a license based only on criminal convictions that have occurred in the past 5 years. The second bill proposed provisional licenses and the third bill suggested standards for considering deferred adjudications as convictions. Will similar bills be filed … [Read more...] about Impact of Criminal Convictions on Occupational Licenses–An update on Legislation
Texas Public Information Act (PIA)–It could be your information
Texas PIA grants the public at large access to information held by governmental agencies and is more generous than its federal counterpart. Why should you care? Because it could be your business information the government is providing to the public. Any information shared with a governmental body (think state agencies HHSC or DADS) whether voluntarily or involuntarily is likely accessible by others--including your competitors. This means that you should (1) not provide more information and … [Read more...] about Texas Public Information Act (PIA)–It could be your information
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Hearing Aid Services, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the August 29 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to amend §354.1231, Benefits and Limitations; §354.1233, Requirements for Hearing Aid Services; and §354.1235, Requirements for Provider Participation, in Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 15, related to Medicaid hearing aid services. The amended rules would better align Medicaid rules with current … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Hearing Aid Services, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing Amendments, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the August 8 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on August 25, 2008, at 1:30 p.m., to receive public comment on 440 proposed Medicaid payment rates for physician-administered drugs and biologicals and 10 proposed Medicaid payment rates for durable medical equipment covering the Augmentive Communication Devices. See the relevant section of the Texas … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing Amendments, Etc.
Information Letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure, Etc.
On July 22, 30 and 31, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released six information letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) for Community Services Providers/Health Plan Organizations DADS informed Community Based Alternatives, Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Consolidated Waiver Programs, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, State of Texas Access Reform Plus, and Integrated Care Management that … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Verification of Nurse Licensure, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates, Texas Medical Board Amendments, Etc.
The following information was found in the May 9 issue of the Texas Register: Open Meetings and Notices The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued correction notices about proposed Medicaid payment rates for certain procedures associated with the 2008 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System. The notices contained an incorrect phone number, procedure code description, and HCPCS description. Click on the link for more information. The Texas Board of Nursing … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates, Texas Medical Board Amendments, Etc.