From the February 25 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Medical Board proposes to amend §164.2, Definitions; §164.4, Board Certification; and §164.6, Required Disclosures on Websites, which would add definitions, establish the process for applicants to have certifying boards approved by the Medical Board for advertising purposes, and provide that this section applies only to licensees who bill for services provided via the web. The board proposes new §166.7, Report of … [Read more...] about TX Register Update: Medical and Nursing Board Changes
TX Register Updates: Correction, Rate Hearings
The following information was obtained from the January 7 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices and Hearings HHSC issued a correction for an error in the December 24, 2010, published under, "Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates." The correction: "Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will conduct a public hearing on January 7, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. to receive public comment on payment rate reductions for the non-state operated Intermediate Care … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Correction, Rate Hearings
Institute of Medicine to Conduct Year-Long Study in HIT Safety
Under the HITECH Act of 2009, the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record ("EHR") incentive programs provide a financial reward for the meaningful use of qualified, certified EHRs to achieve health and efficiency goals. In July, CMS announced regulations outlining the initial requirements that eligible health care providers must meet to demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology for the Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments program, which CMS will administer. Also in … [Read more...] about Institute of Medicine to Conduct Year-Long Study in HIT Safety
TX Register Updates: Medical Board, DBMD Changes,
The following information was obtained from the December 10 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules The Texas Medical Board proposes to amend §163.13, concerning Expedited Licensure Process, which would delete language that requires applicants for an expedited license to practice medicine to submit proof of eligibility for a visa immigration waiver. The board proposes to amend §171.2, concerning Construction, and §171.5, concerning Duties of PIT Holders to Report, which would remove … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Medical Board, DBMD Changes,
82nd Legislative Session: New House and Senate Bills
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 329: Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities. HB 335: Relating to implementation and requirements of certain health care reform laws. SB 219: Relating to health and mental health services for children in foster care and kinship … [Read more...] about 82nd Legislative Session: New House and Senate Bills
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
Texas Register Updates: STAR+PLUS Expansion Forums, Medical Board Updates
The following information was obtained from the September 10 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notice The Medicaid Managed Care Stakeholder Forum of the Expansion of STAR+PLUS (Dallas Service Area) will be held on September 21, 2010, from 2-5 p.m., at the Texas Health Resources Corporate Office, Executive Conference Hall, 7th Floor, 612 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX 76011. The Medicaid Managed Care Stakeholder Forum of the Expansion of STAR+PLUS (Tarrant Service Area) … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: STAR+PLUS Expansion Forums, Medical Board Updates
Texas Register: Boarding Home Facilities, ICFs/MR, HSSCAs, Etc.
The following information was obtained from the August 27 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC withdrew its intent to submit Amendment 944, Transmittal Number TX 10-051, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would have proposed to cover certain pharmacy supplies as part of the home health benefit provided by a licensed pharmacy provider. HHSC intends to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would require HHSC to rebase acute … [Read more...] about Texas Register: Boarding Home Facilities, ICFs/MR, HSSCAs, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: ICFs/MR and Nursing
The following information was obtained from the August 20 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC proposes new Medicaid per diem reimbursement rates for the Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center ($219.69 ) and DADS-operated/state-operated ICFs/MR (small $603.64; large Medicaid-only: $537.41; large dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare: $516.23). See the Texas Register for more information. HHSC intends to submit Transmittal Number 10-050, Amendment Number 943, to the Texas State … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: ICFs/MR and Nursing
Texas Register Updates: Texas Medical Board, Nursing Facilities
The following information was obtained from the July 16 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on August 2, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payments for Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women, to be held in the Lone Star Conference Room of HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Send written comments to the attention of Rate Analysis, HHSC, Rate Analysis, Mail … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Texas Medical Board, Nursing Facilities