The following information was obtained from December 28 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearing and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on Friday, January 11, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment methodology for cost sharing payments for Medicare services provided to dual eligibles. The hearing will be held in the Lone Star Conference Room. HHSC intends to submit Transmittal Number 13-001 to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 1/11/13 Hearing, Medical Board Changes
House and Senate Bills: Medical Board, Elderly/Disabled
The following long term care-related bills were recently introduced in the 83rd Legislative Session: HB 305: Relating to the release of complaint information by the Texas Medical Board to the legislature. SB 152: Relating to the protection and care of persons who are elderly or disabled or who are children. SB 153: Relating to the amounts of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain health facilities. … [Read more...] about House and Senate Bills: Medical Board, Elderly/Disabled
TX Register Update: CNM/LM, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the December 14 issue of the Texas Register: Adopted Rules HHSC adopted amendments to §354.1252, Certified Nurse-midwives, and new §354.1253, Licensed Midwives. Among other things, the changes clarify that the section applies only to CNMs and updates terms and agency names. See the Texas Register for more information. The Texas Medical Board adopted amendments to several sections of the code. Licensure – Among other things, "amends the … [Read more...] about TX Register Update: CNM/LM, Medical Board Changes
TX Register Updates: New Medical Board Rules
The following information was obtained from the October 12 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notice HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to renew the Youth Empowerment Services waiver for the period beginning April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2018. See the Texas Register for more information. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed new Chapter 352, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Provider Enrollment—§§352.1, 352.3, 352.5, 352.7, 352.9, 352.11, 352.13, 352.15, … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: New Medical Board Rules
TX Register Updates: Texas Medical Board Changes
***Providers and others can search issues of the Texas Register going back to 1976.*** The following information was obtained from the September 21 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC adopted new per diem reimbursement rates for FY 2013, effective September 1, 2012: Pediatric Care Facility Special Reimbursement: $226.66 Large State-Operated ICF/IID Services, Large State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities - Medicaid Only clients: Adopted interim daily rate: $656.00 Large … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Texas Medical Board Changes
TX Register Updates: August Hearings, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the July 27 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearings and Notice The Council on Children and Families will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 9, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to hear testimony about its ongoing work. The hearing will be held in the Public Hearing Room of the Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 N. Lamar Boulevard in Austin. HHSC will hold a public hearing on August 15, 2012, at 1 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: August Hearings, Medical Board Changes
TX Register Updates: Continuing Ed for Tick-borne Disease Treatment
The following information was obtained from the July 13 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices The Texas Medical Board adopted new 22 TAC §§198.1 - 198.3 in the June 29, 2012, issue of the Texas Register (37 TexReg 4929). On page 4929, the name of the chapter, "Unlicensed Practice," is incorrect and reflects the old topic of Chapter 198 rules. The correct name of the new chapter is "Standards for Use of Investigational Agents." HHSC intends to submit transmittal number 12-028 to the … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Continuing Ed for Tick-borne Disease Treatment
TX Register Updates: July 18 Hearings, DAHS Changes
The following information was obtained from the July 29 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearings HHSC will hold a public hearing on July 18, 2012, at 1 p.m. to receive comment on proposed payment rates DAHS in the CBA and MDCP waiver programs. At 2 p.m., HHSC will hear public comment on proposed rates under foster care redesign for Single Source Continuum Contractors that provide services in the 24-Hour Residential Child Care program. The hearings will be held in the Lone Star … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: July 18 Hearings, DAHS Changes
TX Register Updates: Hearings, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the May 11 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the regional healthcare partnership, on May 17, 2012, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard in Austin. HHSC will hold a second public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to the administrative rule codified in 1 TAC §355.8065, Disproportionate Share … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Hearings, Medical Board Changes
TX Register Updates: Dental Homes, Medical Board Licensure
The following information was obtained from the May 4 issue of the Texas Register. Emergency Rules For 60 days, HHSC is renewing the effectiveness of the adoption of new §355.8201 and §355.8202. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to amend §353.2, definitions; and §353.403, enrollment and disenrollment; and proposes new Subchapter K, consisting of §353.1001 and §353.1003, Children's Medicaid Dental Services, in Chapter 353, Medicaid Managed Care. The changes would describe the default … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Dental Homes, Medical Board Licensure
