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Proposed Rule Amendments for the Quality Incentive Payment Program, Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program, Texas Incentives for Physicians and Professional Services, Rural Access to Primary and Preventive Services Program, and Directed Payment Program for Behavioral Health Services
Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on November 28, 2023, at 10:00a.m, to receive public comments on proposed rule amendments to 1 Texas Administrative Code Sections 353.1302 concerning the Quality Incentive Payment Program; 353.1306 concerning the Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program for program periods on or after September 1, 2021; 353.1307 concerning Quality Metrics for the Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program; 353.1309 concerning the Texas Incentives for Physicians and Professional Services, 353.1315 concerning Rural Access to Primary and Preventive Services Program, and 353.1320 concerning the Directed Payment Program for Behavioral Health Services.
This hearing will be conducted online only. There is not a physical location for this hearing.
To join the hearing from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, register for the hearing in advance using the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/34550388919841882
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing. You can also dial in using your phone by calling +1 (631) 992-3221.
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A recording of the hearing will be archived and can be accessed on-demand at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings.
Proposal. The rule amendments to 1 Texas Administrative Code Sections 353.1302 concerning the Quality Incentive Payment Program; 353.1306 concerning the Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program for program periods on or after September 1, 2021;, 353.1307 concerning Quality Metrics for the Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program; 353.1309 concerning the Texas Incentives for Physicians and Professional Services; §353.1315 concerning Rural Access to Primary and Preventive Services Program; and 353.1320 concerning the Directed Payment Program for Behavioral Health Services are proposed to be effective January 2024.
Interested parties may obtain a copy of the proposed preambles and rule amendments in the November 17, 2023, Issue of the Texas Register at https://www.sos.texas.gov/texreg/index.shtml.
Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 11:59 p.m. on December 18, 2023.
Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email:
U.S. Mail
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Provider Finance Department, Mail Code H-400
P.O. Box 149030
Austin, Texas 78714-9030
Overnight Mail or Special Delivery Mail
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Provider Finance Department, Mail Code H-400
North Austin Complex
4601 W. Guadalupe St.
Austin, Texas 78751
Phone number for package delivery: (512) 730-7401
Fax
Attention: Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475
Email
Please include “Comments on Proposed Rule §353.XXXX" in the subject line of any email.
PFD_hospitals@hhsc.state.tx.us
PFD_TIPPS@hhs.texas.gov
PFD-LTSS@hhs.texas.gov
Contact. Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to PFD_hospitals@hhsc.state.tx.us for CHIRP or RAPPS related questions, PFD_TIPPS@hhs.texas.gov for TIPPS and DPP BHS related questions, and PFD-LTSS@hhs.texas.gov for QIPP related questions.
Persons with disabilities who wish to participate in the hearing and require auxiliary aids or services should contact the HHSC Provider Finance Department at (512) 730-7401 at least 72 hours before the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.