Reports and Presentations

Note: These files are in PDF format unless otherwise noted.

February 2, 2021

Procurement and Contracting Phase IV Evaluation Report

The Ernst & Young Phase IV Evaluation Report outlines the continuous improvement initiatives that have been implemented since 2018 in response to a significant increase in the number and complexity of procurements and contracts. The report also highlights a portfolio of 29 projects in which 22 were successfully completed, two are in progress and five that will require additional resources.

February 1, 2021

Report on Outcomes of the Non-Physician Mental Health Professionals

This report establishes Non-Physician Mental Health Professionals within the 20 regional ESCs to provide assistance to school districts and report on the outcomes of the activities of the Non-Physician Mental Health Professionals.

January 29, 2021

2020 Revised Texas Promoting Independence Plan

The Promoting Independence Plan reports on the status of the implementation of a plan to ensure appropriate care settings for persons with disabilities, and the provision of a system of services and supports that foster independence and productivity, including meaningful opportunities for a person with a disability to live in the most appropriate care setting.

January 27, 2021

Evaluation of Children's Hospital Reimbursement, December 2020

This report provides an evaluation of Medicaid and CHIP current and historical reimbursement methodologies. The evaluation includes analysis of current cost and payment data, program information and survey responses from children's hospital providers.

Feasibility and Cost Effectiveness of Cross-Agency Bulk Purchasing of Direct Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C

This report contemplates a bulk purchasing agreement between HHSC, TDCJ, ERS, and TRS for direct acting antiviral (DAA) Hepatitis C drugs.

January 21, 2021

Medicaid CHIP Data Analytics Unit Quarterly Report of Activities SFY 2021, Q1

The quarterly report reflects activities and findings of the Data Analytics Unit.

Long-Term Care Facilities Council Report January 2021

Section 260.003 required the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission 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.

January 20, 2021

Value-Based Enrollment Incentive Program Report - 2021

This report describes HHSC valued-based enrollment methodology as an incentive program that automatically enrolls a greater percentage of Medicaid recipients who have not selected a managed care plan into a plan based on quality of care, efficiency and effectiveness of service provision, and performance. The report includes metrics for the incentive program that are transparent to managed care plans and providers in three areas: cost, quality of care and Medicaid member satisfaction.

January 14, 2021

Behavioral Health Workforce Workgroup Report, 2020

The Strong Families, Supportive Communities: Moving Our Behavioral Health Workforce Forward Report summarizes the behavioral health workforce shortage in Texas. The report draws from six reports on the behavioral health workforce shortage from the past ten years and includes previous recommendations, progress toward implementation of those recommendations, factors contributing to non-implementation, and the next steps to implement those recommendations.

January 13, 2021

State Owned Housing Report, 2020

As required by the 86th Legislature, this report contains details on fair market rental values for state-owned housing and revenues collected for rental units on the campuses of state hospitals and state supported living centers.