Reports and Presentations

Utilization, and cost savings for Healthy Texas Women, the Family Planning Program, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Services.

The 2022-2023 General Appropriations Act, Senate Bill 1, 87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021 (Article II, Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Rider 148) requires HHSC to submit a monthly report on “the total hours the state EVV system was unavailable, malfunctioning, or not accessible.”

Biennially, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) presents a report to the public about the provision of services at state supported living centers (SSLCs). Through this report, HHSC fulfills the mandate to develop a long-range plan containing information and recommendations regarding the most efficient long-term use and management of these facilities, operated by HHSC, as required in the Texas Health and Safety Code (HSC), Title 7, Section 533a.032(c), Long Range Planning.

This presentation covers COVID-19 federal funds provided to HHSC and to health care institutions and other providers in Texas. These funds include the FMAP increases for Medicaid and Home and Community Based Services, as well as funds appropriated by Senate Bill 8 during the 87th Legislature, 3rd Called session.

Monthly report on the total hours the state EVV systems were unavailable, malfunctioning, or not accessible.

The Texas Health and Human Services overview of COVID-19 response in state-owned facilities and regulatory oversight, including lessons learned.

The thirteenth report with analysis of selected data related to pediatric acute care therapy services (including physical, occupational, and speech therapies) and assessment of impact on access to care.

Update on the on the 1115 Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program and upcoming milestones.

Review of Rates related to Long Term Care facilities, Quality Metrics related to Nursing Facilities and overview of Workforce issues in Long Term Care facilities.

Monthly report on the total hours the state EVV systems were unavailable, malfunctioning, or not accessible.