Reports and Presentations

This report examines the effectiveness of the medication therapy management (MTM) pilot program in reducing adverse drug events and related medical costs for a subset of high-risk Texas Medicaid clients with asthma or COPD.

This report details the Kidney Health Care (KHC) program findings, progress, and activities, as well as the state’s total need in the field of kidney health care.

Section 260.003 required the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to develop and publish model standards for the operation of a boarding home facility and specifies that these standards must address elements such as construction, fire safety, sanitary conditions, reporting and investigation of injuries and incidents, staff education, and assessment of residents.

This report presents quantitative and qualitative information regarding all tags cited at the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) level during Licensing surveys and Complaint or Incident investigations performed in Nursing Facilities during the fourth quarter of 2016 (10/01/2016 – 12/31/2016).

This is the first biennial report to the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) and the Governor regarding HHS agencies’ progress on interoperability regarding its information systems that exchange protected health information (PHI) within and across HHS agencies and between HHS agencies and healthcare providers.

This report details the effects of telemedicine, telehealth, and home telemonitoring services on the Texas Medicaid program.

This report represents the considered input and views of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council. The information contained in this document was discussed and voted upon at regularly scheduled meetings in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

This report evaluates the effectiveness of the Guardianship Services Program’s relationship with the courts responsible for probate and guardianship matters.

Cost Comparison Report - 2016 (PDF) includes data analyzing the costs of state and federally funded residential and non-residential services for persons with intellectual disabilities and related conditions. (As required by the 2016-17 General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015 (Article II, Department of Aging and Disability Services, Rider 21))

Texas Council on Long-Term Care Facility Surveys and Informal Dispute Resolution Report - 2016 (PDF) includes recommendations for achieving a more consistent and efficient survey and informal dispute resolution (IDR) process for nursing facilities (NFs), assisted living facilities (ALFs), and intermediate care facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability or related condition (ICFs/IID). (As Required by Senate Bill 914 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015)

This report includes recommendations to increase utilization of screening and treatment within the Medicaid program, increase the treatment of postpartum depression provided by the local mental health authorities, and increase continuity of care.

The Long-Term Care Plan for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Related Conditions reflects the legislative appropriations request (LAR) of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). The plan covers institutional and waiver services designed specifically for individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions(IDD). This plan reflects the LAR for state Fiscal Years (FY) 2018 and 2019.

Texas currently invests $6.7 billion biennially at the state level through General Revenue, Medicaid, and local and federal dollars to fund behavioral health services provided by various state agencies. In an effort to improve coordination between state agencies and to create a strategic approach to providing behavioral health services, lawmakers directed the creation of a statewide mental health coordinator position to through the 2014-15 General Appropriations Act, S.B. 1, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013 (Article II, Health and Human Services Commission, Rider 82).