Information Letter No. 17-16 - Effective August 1, 2017, The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has listed its new and approved payment rate changes (decrease in payment rates) for the following providers as identified in the below list. HHSC has exempted the rates for the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) option from these rate reductions. All providers should share with any CDS employers to whom they provide any HCS or TxHmL services that the CDS option is specifically exempted … [Read more...] about Approved Rate Reductions in the HCS and TxHmL Waiver Programs (Effective August 1, 2017)
Nursing Facility Providers Must Allow (DADS) surveyors complete access to their records
Provider Letter No. 17-20 – Electronic Health RecordsNursing Facilities may use the system of medical records that best suits their needs whether it is paper or an electronic system. As directed in the DADS released provider letter, a provider must grant access to any EHR when requested by the surveyor. During the entrance conference, surveyors will verify with the provider the process they will follow in order to have unrestricted access to a resident’s medical records. Please note that … [Read more...] about Nursing Facility Providers Must Allow (DADS) surveyors complete access to their records
Upcoming DADS region 4/5 meetings
DADS issued the following Two Provider Alerts or Bulletins: Region 4/5 HCSSA Provider Meeting in Lufkin THIS MEETING IS LIMITED TO PROVIDERS LOCATED IN REGION 4/5 The meeting for Region 4/5 is on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m at: Angelina College. Room 104. 3500 South 1st Street. Lufkin, TX 75902 To register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014LufkinHCSSA Region 4/5 HCSSA Provider Meeting in Tyler THIS MEETING IS LIMITED TO PROVIDERS LOCATED IN REGION 4/5 … [Read more...] about Upcoming DADS region 4/5 meetings
