Reports and Presentations

 Provides an update on the 1115 Demonstration Waiver programs, including Uncompensated Care (UC) and Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program.

The Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman (Office) is independent within HHSC. Long-term care ombudsmen regularly visit assisted living facilities (ALFs) and advocate for residents. This report describes ombudsman services in ALFs in state fiscal year 2018, including recommendations to ensure the highest quality of life and care for residents.

The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman is independent within the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Long-term care ombudsmen regularly visit nursing and assisted living facilities to advocate for residents. This report describes ombudsman services in nursing and assisted living facilities in state fiscal years 2017-18, including recommendations to ensure the highest quality of life and care for residents.

This report contains information pertaining to our regulation of nursing facilities and other long-term care providers. This report is a requirement of Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 242, §242.005.

This is a presentation to the House Committees on Homeland Security & Public Safety and International Relations & Economic Development relating to state regulation of facilities serving unaccompanied minors.

This report summarizes EQRO activities for FY 2018, September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2018. EQRO activities include performance measurement, performance improvement project validation, encounter data validation, member and provider surveys, and focused studies.