The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 1566: Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails. HB 1567: Relating to the authority of certain counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails HB 1653: Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, … [Read more...] about House and Senate Bills: Week of 2/21
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House and Senate Bills: More Week of 2/14
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 1468: Relating to the child health plan program. HB 1512: Relating to an electronic record of eligibility for Medicaid benefits. SB 7: Relating to strategies for and improvements in quality of health care provided through and care management in the child health plan and medical assistance programs designed to achieve healthy outcomes and efficiency. SB 8: … [Read more...] about House and Senate Bills: More Week of 2/14
House and Senate Bills Filed Week of 2/14
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 1320: Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the child health plan program. HB 1332: Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of criminal Medicaid fraud and certain other offenses related to Medicaid fraud; providing penalties. HB 1333: Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physicians by managed care plans. HB 1380: … [Read more...] about House and Senate Bills Filed Week of 2/14
House and Senate Bills
The following bills (which may affect long term care providers) were recently introduced in the 82nd Legislative Session: HB 1034: Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program. SB 494: Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital. SB 521: Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers. SB 544: Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal … [Read more...] about House and Senate Bills
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
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 297: Relating to certain federal health care legislation; imposing penalties. HB 309: Relating to the establishment of the supportive living facility pilot program. SB 204: Relating to insurance coverage for certain devices used in the treatment of diabetes. SB 190: Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and … [Read more...] about 82nd Legislative Session: New House and Senate Bills
Legislative Summary of Select House and Senate Bills, 77th Legislative Session
HB 154 Raises the personal needs allowance under Medicaid to not less than $60 a month. Directs TDHS to set rates for reimbursement to allow for this as well as set up an early warning system for fraud in handling personal needs allowance funds for residents. Directs HHSC to ensure that rules governing the determination of rates paid for nursing home services provide for the including liability insurance costs only for those homes that purchase liability insurance acceptable to the … [Read more...] about Legislative Summary of Select House and Senate Bills, 77th Legislative Session
Proposals for Marijuans Banking and CBD Bills Floated
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is advocating future model state policies to resolve issues regarding banking issues for marijuana and for legalization of hemp and CBD: "Tasks forces of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a nonprofit that brings together conservative lawmakers and private sector stakeholders to draft and distribute model policies for consideration by state legislatures, discussed banking issues in the marijuana industry … [Read more...] about Proposals for Marijuans Banking and CBD Bills Floated
Multiple Bipartisan Healthcare Bills Head to Congress
The series of bipartisan healthcare bills are being considered expedited rules that require two-third votes for approval. One bill H.R. 3635, amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the process by which Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) issue and reconsider local coverage determinations (LCDs) that: (1) are new, (2) restrict or substantively revise existing LCDs, or (3) are otherwise specified in regulation. According to reports, it would provide … [Read more...] about Multiple Bipartisan Healthcare Bills Head to Congress
CMS News and Texas Bills
-- CMS "could take a variety of steps to make audits less burdensome, healthcare providers stated in white papers submitted to members of the Senate Finance Committee. The committee released a report Thursday, summarizing stakeholders' input and recommendations for improving the audit process." – McKnight's -- CMS "has revised the provider certification manual for hospitals, giving more in-depth guidelines around discharge planning. The goal is for hospitals to reduce readmissions by … [Read more...] about CMS News and Texas Bills