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Presentation to the Transition Legislative Oversight Committee on Transformation of the Health and Human Services System

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Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor's presentation for today's Transition Legislative Oversight Committee meeting has been posted on the HHS Transformation website. Major Provisions of HHS Transformation LegislationReorganizes the HHS System, consolidating client services, regulatory functions, and residential facility operations at HHSCFocuses DSHS on public health functions and DFPS on protective services functionsTransfers vocational rehabilitation … [Read more...] about Presentation to the Transition Legislative Oversight Committee on Transformation of the Health and Human Services System

New Billing Codes for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Custom Manual Wheelchair Assessments

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The purpose of this letter is to notify nursing facility providers that effective February 1, 2016, assessments, completed on or after February 1, 2016, to determine whether a Medicaid eligible, positive Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) resident with IDD would benefit from a Custom Manual Wheelchair (CMWC), must now be billed as a separate service using the information provided below. Providers should refer to the Long Term Care (LTC) Bill Code Crosswalk for complete details. … [Read more...] about New Billing Codes for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Custom Manual Wheelchair Assessments

New Payment Rate Billing Delay

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 The purpose of this information letter is to inform Medicaid Hospice providers of a billing delay for the new “high” routine home care (RHC) rate for days 1 through 60 of an individual’s initial hospice election and the service intensity add-on (SIA) rate for the individual’s last 7 days of life. Information letters (IL) 2015-79 and IL 2015-78 indicate the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services implemented the “high” RHC and the SIA rates on January 1, 2016, and include billing instructions … [Read more...] about New Payment Rate Billing Delay

OASIS

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OASIS is a data collection tool used by licensed and Medicare-certified home health (L&CHH) agencies. All L&CHH agencies must collect and transmit OASIS assessment data on all Medicare and Medicaid patients 18 years and older receiving skilled services, as required by Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Chapter IV, Subchapter G, Part 484, §484.20. HCSSAs that fail to comply with the OASIS requirements risk receiving a citation at the standard and condition levels as well as … [Read more...] about OASIS

?2015 Deficiencies in ICFs/IID and Licensed HCSSAs

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 FY 2015 DEFICIENCIES IN ICFs/IID & LICENSED HCSSAs The links below provide access to Computer-based Trainings related to the above-mentioned deficiencies.  ICF/IIDs10 Most Frequently Cited Deficiencies in ICFs/IID for Fiscal Year 2015, covers common citations and suggests areas where ICF/IID providers might implement quality assurance steps and performance improvement methods.10 Most Frequently Cited Deficiencies in ICFs/IID -  Life Safety Code for Fiscal Year 2015 covers common … [Read more...] about ?2015 Deficiencies in ICFs/IID and Licensed HCSSAs

ICF/IID Training

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 ICF/IID TRAINING  (Tyler, Texas - Texas Department of State and Health Services office)ICF/IID providers operating in or near Tyler are encouraged to register and attend the DADS training sessions listed below.  Providers can register on the DADS Joint Training webpage. March 22 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Active Treatment in ICF/IIDMarch 23 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Meeting Nursing Needs of Individuals with Intellectual DisabilitiesMarch 24 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Understanding the Survey Process in … [Read more...] about ICF/IID Training

After Three Decades of Public Service, DFPS Commissioner Specia Stepping Down from Top Job

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After Three Decades of Public Service, DFPS Commissioner Specia Stepping Down from Top Job AUSTIN – Judge John Specia Jr. today announced his intention to retire as Commissioner of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) effective May 31, 2016. “Judge Specia is a dynamic leader and has proven himself a true public servant for three decades,” Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor said. “His career will always be defined by his commitment to … [Read more...] about After Three Decades of Public Service, DFPS Commissioner Specia Stepping Down from Top Job

HHS Transformation

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Transition Plan Submitted, Public Hearing ScheduledA plan for restructuring the Texas Health and Human Services system has been posted and submitted to the Health and Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee. Health and Human Services System Transition Plan (PDF)Health and Human Services System Transition Plan - Spanish (PDF)The transition plan was developed with input from stakeholders through eight regional stakeholder meetings and an online stakeholder survey, from staff … [Read more...] about HHS Transformation

Texas HHSC – Upcoming Meetings & Events

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March 18, 2016 10 a.m. — Austin Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters March 23, 2016 10 a.m. — Austin Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee March 29, 2016 10:31 a.m. — Austin Perinatal Advisory Council March 31, 2016 9:30 a.m. — Austin Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Peer Support in the Home and Community-Based Services Adult Mental Health Program  Visit us at Garlo Ward, PC. … [Read more...] about Texas HHSC – Upcoming Meetings & Events