The following was obtained from the February 12 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules HHSC proposes on behalf of DADS to amend Subchapter L, §2.553, concerning definitions; §2.554, concerning eligibility; §2.556, concerning MRA's responsibilities; §2.559, concerning minimum qualifications; §2.562 concerning review process; new §2.555 concerning funding service coordination; and the repeal of §2.555 concerning assessing an individual's need for service coordination, in Chapter 2, … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: HCS, Medicaid MCOs, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: HCS, TxHmL, Board of Nursing
The following information was obtained from the February 5 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing and Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing on February 23, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., to receive public comment on proposed requisition fees that will provide payments to providers for the cost of acquiring dental services for consumers in the HCS and TxHmL waiver programs. Through an amendment, HHSC will extend a consultant services contract to assist Texas in providing on-site instruction in HL7 … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: HCS, TxHmL, Board of Nursing
Congressional Democrats Now Wary of Health Care Reform
In light of Republican Scott Brown's defeat of Democrat Martha Coakley for the late Ted Kennedy's U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts, Democrats in both houses of Congress are considering trying to pass health care reform in smaller bills rather than one large bill. During his campaign, Brown publicly opposed President Barack Obama's health care reform plan. Democrats interpreted his win as a consensus against reform as offered by Congress. Kaiser Health News has a round-up of stories from … [Read more...] about Congressional Democrats Now Wary of Health Care Reform
Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates
The following information was obtained from the January 22 issue of the Texas Register: HHSC will hold a public hearing on February 16, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., in the Lone Star Conference Room of HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas, to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the following: Augmentative Communication Devices Vagal Nerve Stimulators 2010 Annual Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Updates Bath and … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medicaid Payment Rates
Information Letters: LVN/RN Form 3050, Etc.
DADS released three information letters: Hospice providers: DADS sent a corrected letter that notifies these providers that they can bill for ventilator services provided to residents in nursing facilities. In the attached letter, the corrections are indicated in red. (Letter) Day Activity Health Services providers: DADS determined that either an LVN or an RN can complete and sign the Form 3050 (DAHS Health Assessment/Individual Service Plan) when it is used for assessment in a Day Activity … [Read more...] about Information Letters: LVN/RN Form 3050, Etc.
Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing Penalties, Sanctions, and Fines
The following information was obtained from the December 4 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC intends to submit amendments, effective January 1, 2010, that will modify the reimbursement methodologies in the Texas Medicaid State Plan as a result of Medicaid fee changes for Physicians and Certain Other Practitioners and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies. HHSC also will submit amendments, effective February 1, 2010, that will modify the … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing Penalties, Sanctions, and Fines
Texas Register Updates: Contract Award, Nursing and Medical Boards
The following information was obtained from the November 27 Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC awarded contact #529-10-0021-00001 to Software Contract Solutions, Inc., to provide a resource for investigating all facets of information technology software issues that impact price, cost savings measures, risk exposure, and overall total cost of ownership. The total value of the contract will not exceed $900,000. HHSC intends to submit an amendment that will extend the rate for Mental … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Contract Award, Nursing and Medical Boards
Texas Register Updates: Hearing, Effective Date Change, Etc.
The following information was obtained in the November 6 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing November 17, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Anesthesia. The hearing's location is the Lone Star Conference Room of HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for details. HHSC intends to submit to CMS an … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Hearing, Effective Date Change, Etc.
Information Letters: ICF/MR, HCS, TxHmL, MRAs, and CDSAs
DADS released two information letters: ICF/MR, HCS, TxHmL, MRAs, and CDSAs: DADS notified these providers about the addition of an advance practice nurse's or a physician assistant's ability to attest to items #48-51 on the Mental Retardation/Related Condition (MR/RC) Assessment related to the Physician's Evaluation and Recommendation and to sign the MR/RC Assessment instead of the physician if delegated by the physician. Instructions are on Form 8578, Mental Retardation/Related … [Read more...] about Information Letters: ICF/MR, HCS, TxHmL, MRAs, and CDSAs
Information and Provider Letters: H1N1, Indv. on Temp Discharge
DADS issued one provider and three information letters: To All Adult Day Care Facilities, ALs, CSSAs, ICFs/MR, and NFs: DADS created a web page with links to H1N1 and seasonal influenza information provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the CDC: DSHS main page for flu CDC main page for flu The letter contains links to specific pages on the site. (Letter) To HCS and TxHmL program providers: Effective immediately, a DADS Program Enrollment/Enrollment, … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: H1N1, Indv. on Temp Discharge