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Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on September 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m, to receive public comments on proposed rule amendments to 1 Texas Administrative Code Section 355.8058, concerning Inpatient Direct Graduate Medical Education (GME) Reimbursement.
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/1970273600922759008
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 §355.8058, concerning Inpatient Direct Graduate Medical Education (GME) Reimbursement, are proposed to be effective January 2025.
Interested parties may obtain a copy of the proposed preamble and rule amendments in the August 16, 2024 Issue of the Texas Register at https://www.sos.texas.gov/texreg/index.shtml.
Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed rule amendments may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 11:59 p.m. on September 16, 2024.
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 §355.8058" in the subject line of any email and send to PFD_hospitals@hhsc.state.tx.us
Contact. Questions regarding the hearing or meeting arrangements should be directed to PFD_hospitals@hhsc.state.tx.us.
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.