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Here are the health care laws that Texas lawmakers …

(1 days ago) In the state budget, lawmakers have set aside about $4 billion for state behavioral health services over the next two years as they attempt to tackle a lingering mental health crisis. This is a substantial increase from the over $3 billion previously allocated to mental health. About a quarter of that money will go … See more

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/08/texas-legislature-health-bills/

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88th Texas Legislature: 2023 Healthcare legislative update

(1 days ago) WebOverlying the state budget issues is the Texas litigation challenging CMS' application of its Information Bulletin and Medicaid Managed Care proposed rules that seek to eliminate …

https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-us/knowledge/publications/772958a7/88th-texas-legislature-2023-healthcare-legislative-update

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2023-2028 Texas State Health Plan

(7 days ago) Webability of the state’s behavioral health care workforce to address these issues, and finally, the role that teleservices can play in addressing health disparities. Additionally, each …

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/legislative/2022-Reports/Statewide-Health-Coordinating-Council-2023-2028-Texas-State-Health-Plan.pdf

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Health care priorities: 2023 Texas Lege Agenda - Texas …

(4 days ago) WebTexas 2036 is hard at work drilling down into the policy issues that matter most to Texans. Here’s a look at our health care priorities for the upcoming 88th Legislative Session. Texas 2036 policy …

https://texas2036.org/posts/health-care-priorities-2023-texas-lege-agenda/

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2021-2022 Update to the Texas State Health Plan

(6 days ago) WebThe Legislature should ensure that Texas providers are fairly reimbursed for Medicaid services. In the 2017-2022 Texas State Health Plan, the SHCC identified an increase in …

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/legislative/2021-Reports/2021-2022-Update-Texas-State-Health-Plan.pdf

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How health care bills fared in the Texas Legislature

(3 days ago) WebThe regular legislative session ended Monday, and all this week, we’ll be taking a closer look how certain issues fared — what passed and what failed.. Here’s …

https://www.kut.org/texasstandard/2023-05-31/texas-legislature-2023-healthcare-issues-tampon-tax-nursing-shortage

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TEXAS RESIDENTS' VIEWS ON STATE HEALTH POLICY …

(2 days ago) Webthe 2020 Texas Health Policy survey, Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) and SSRS report Texans’ opinions on a variety of state health policy issues. The present report is the …

https://www.episcopalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Texas-Residents-Views-on-Health-Policy-2020-FINAL.pdf

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8 health care bills signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott

(4 days ago) WebTexas lawmakers filed over 11,800 bills during the 88th regular legislative session, including proposals tackling a variety of health-related issues. House Bill 6 by …

https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/texas-legislature/2023/06/14/8-health-care-bills-signed-into-law-by-gov-greg-abbott/

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Texas Residents' Views on State and National Health …

(3 days ago) WebTexas. Texans’ Views on Health Care as a Priority for the State Legislature Health care programs are one of many spending priorities Texas residents see for their state government. When asked

https://www.kff.org/report-section/texas-residents-views-on-state-and-national-health-policy-priorities-findings/

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Proposed Medicaid changes could shake up coverage - The …

(4 days ago) WebSome 1.8 million Texans who receive Medicaid coverage from six managed care organizations across the state would lose their current health plans and be shifted …

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/18/texas-medicaid-provider-contracts/

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HEALTH CARE AND THE 86TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE Outcomes …

(1 days ago) WebOther Key Issues Impacting Texas Hospitals 8 Behavioral Health 10 End-of-Life Care 11 Freestanding Emergency Centers 12 Health Care Pricing and Disclosure Health Care …

https://www.tha.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/THA_86th_Session_Summary_FINAL.pdf

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Tracking Health Policy Trends in Texas - Grantmakers In Health

(Just Now) WebThe Episcopal Health Foundation recently released the latest Texas Health Policy Poll Report, a statewide public opinion survey that gathers Texans’ opinions on a …

https://www.gih.org/views-from-the-field/tracking-health-policy-trends-in-texas/

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Everything’s bigger in Texas. That includes the health care system

(5 days ago) WebHOUSTON – (Oct. 18, 2022) – Texas’ health care industry is the most robust in the nation, but that hasn’t translated to better outcomes for its citizens, according to a new report …

https://news.rice.edu/news/2022/everythings-bigger-texas-includes-health-care-system-and-its-shortcomings

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Texans of All Ages Need Health Care Reform That Delivers More

(7 days ago) WebWhen Gallup asked Americans how much they worry about the availability and affordability of health care, over 80% of respondents said they were either fairly or …

https://news.utexas.edu/2023/05/23/texans-of-all-ages-need-health-care-reform-that-delivers-more-affordable-benefits/

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Racial disparities in health care persist in Texas, new study finds

(8 days ago) WebAccording to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund, Texas has more severe racial and ethnic health disparities than other states in the Southwest. Black and …

https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2024-04-18/racial-disparities-health-care-texas

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Government Affairs and Advocacy - Texas Health Resources

(5 days ago) WebAssessing the impact of potential legislative and regulatory changes on Texas Health and the communities we serve. Engaging our leaders, employees, clinicians, trustees and …

https://www.texashealth.org/responsibility-2021/Our-Communities/Government-Affairs-and-Advocacy

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Healthcare policy in Texas - Ballotpedia

(Just Now) WebHealthcare policy in Texas involves the creation and implementation of laws, rules, and regulations for managing the state's healthcare system. The healthcare system consists …

https://ballotpedia.org/Healthcare_policy_in_Texas

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2023 New Health Care Laws - Texas Hospital Association

(6 days ago) WebState lawmakers passed more than 1,000 bills during the 2023 regular legislative session, many of which impact hospitals and health systems. THA members are encouraged to …

https://www.tha.org/i-am-a/legal-professionals/publications/2023-new-health-care-laws/

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Policies and Rules Texas Health and Human Services

(2 days ago) WebPolicies and Rules. To be good stewards of the public trust, Health and Human Services employees and contracted providers must follow state and federal rules and statutes …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/regulations/policies-rules

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Issues - Texas Hospital Association - tha

(7 days ago) WebWorkforce. THA helps Texas hospitals serve their communities by identifying and addressing critical health care issues. Highlights Medicaid 1115 Waiver: THA has …

https://www.tha.org/issues/

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Texas Public Health Coalition

(2 days ago) WebThe Texas Public Health Coalition consists of more than 30 health professional organizations and health-focused organizations dedicated to disease …

https://www.txphc.org/

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Hispanic residents in Texas have poorer health than those in other

(9 days ago) WebTexas ranks 44th out of 47 states calculated in the report for health care system performance for Hispanic people. For Black residents, Texas ranks 32nd of 39 …

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2024/04/18/hispanic-residents-in-texas-have-poorer-health-than-those-in-other-states-study-finds/

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Issues - Page 1 - Texas Public Policy Foundation

(4 days ago) WebPhysician Graduates are the Shortage Solution. Health Care April 21, 2023. Load More. With reliable research, analysis and conservative commentary, TPPF helps to shape …

https://www.texaspolicy.com/issues/?issues=health-care

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Texas Removes 1.3 Million Children From Health Care Plan - MSN

(6 days ago) WebTexas dropped 1.3 million children from Medicaid, according to recent data from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). The numbers from this month reveal at least 19.6 million …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/texas-removes-1-3-million-children-from-health-care-plan/ar-BB1ltnf5

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Health care work begins as Congress returns - POLITICO

(5 days ago) WebPOLITICO Pulse. Delivered daily by 10 a.m., Pulse examines the latest news in health care politics and policy.

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2024/04/09/health-care-work-begins-as-congress-returns-00151093

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CMS Proposes New Policies to Support Underserved …

(7 days ago) WebSolutions aim to address well-documented concerns regarding maternal morbidity, mortality, disparities, and maternity care access in the United States without …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/10/cms-proposes-new-policies-support-underserved-communities-ease-drug-shortages-promote-patient-safety.html

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