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Here are the health care laws that Texas lawmakers changed The …

(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 toward … 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) WEBThis law creates the mental health services district to operate, fund and maintain that facility and will help to address the need for mental health treatment in West Texas. HB 3191 Hospital district governing boards. Amends current law relating to the election process for a hospital district's board of directors.

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

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From the 88th Texas Legislature - tha.org

(9 days ago) WEBuring its 140-day regular legislative session in 2023, the 88th Texas Legislature passed more than 1,000 bills. Many of those impact hospitals and health systems. Written by THA's legal, advocacy and policy teams, this reference manual contains an overview of health care and hospital-related legislation passed during the 2023 regular session.

http://www.tha.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/THA-New-Health-Care-Laws-2023.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 Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth

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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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 download THA’s 2023 New Health Care Laws to stay up-to-date and comply with the new major health care laws from the 88th Texas Legislature. download the manual Contact: …

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

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Coming September 1: New Texas Health Care Laws

(8 days ago) WEBComing September 1: New Texas Health Care Laws. Download PDF. August 27, 2021. Alicia Pierce, Jamie Dudensing. The 87th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature began in the midst of a pandemic that made health care and health care policy a central part of almost every debate. Not only did we see creation policies responding …

https://news.tahp.org/coming-september-1-new-texas-health-care-laws/

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2023-2028 Texas State Health Plan

(7 days ago) WEBAdditionally, each section considers how COVID-19 has impacted health care in Texas. Based on the evidence contained within each chapter, the SHCC makes policy recommendations consistent with goals of improving health care services in the state and ensuring those services are cost-effective for Texans. These recommendations include:

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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New Health Care Laws, Explained - Texas Hospital Association

(6 days ago) WEBOnce the Texas Legislature finishes its business every odd-numbered year, hundreds of new state laws are on the books – and at minimum, dozens of them have implications for health care. Some directly impact the operations of Texas hospitals. THA’s latest health law manual, 2023 New Health Care Laws: From the 88th Texas Legislature, analyzes

https://www.tha.org/blog/new-health-care-laws-explained/

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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 how health and health care issues played out at the Capitol: Nursing workforce retention. Several successful bills this session focus on the shortage of nurses in Texas, a long …

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

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Texas Legislature: Bill targets nursing shortage through …

(Just Now) WEBMeanwhile, SB 26, also yet to be filed, is a place-setter for legislation looking to increase the number of mental health care beds available in the state, with an emphasis on rural Texas.

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2023/03/09/texas-legislature-nursing-shortage-physician-supervision-cesar-blanco/69958058007/

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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 the Medicaid reimbursement rate for physicians as a vital …

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

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Health care priorities: 2023 Texas Lege Agenda - Texas 2036

(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 focus: Our Health Care policy efforts: Affordability and transparency of care; Availability of medical care; Increasing health insurance …

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

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Texas 2020 Health Care Legislative Guide - United States of Care

(2 days ago) WEBTexas 2020 Health Care Legislative Guide. Published On August 10, 2020. Health care access and cost remains one of the most important problems facing America. The uninsured rate in Texas was 7% in 2018 (about 5 million people). Texas’s unemployment rate jumped from 5.1% in March to 13% in May on a seasonally adjusted …

https://unitedstatesofcare.org/texas-2020-health-care-legislative-guide/

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TMA State Advocacy - Texas Medical Association

(5 days ago) WEB2023 TMA Advocacy Wins. At the heart of the Texas Medical Association’s legislative agenda was protecting the practice of medicine and the patient-physician relationship, whether from interference from insurers and other nonmedical entities, laws that lower the standard of care, or public health threats. The House of Medicine stood fast in

https://www.texmed.org/Legislature/

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Health Care Reform, Select Committee - Texas House of …

(Just Now) WEBWebsite for the Texas House of Representatives. Provides information on legislation, committees, Texas house, and session.

https://house.texas.gov/committees/committee/?committee=C307

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Texas Health Care Laws - FindLaw

(7 days ago) WEBTexas has mandatory reporting requirements for gunshot wounds and certain communicable diseases, while state law permits the withholding of food or medical care for individuals suffering from a terminal illness and wishing to end their lives. Other state health care laws address matters such as access to reproductive health services …

https://www.findlaw.com/state/texas-law/texas-health-care-laws.html

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87th Texas Legislative Session - UTHealth School of Public Health

(Just Now) WEBMedicaid/Medicare Related Bills; Bill # Author: Status: Brief Description: Past Bills (2019) HB 4: State Rep. Four Price: PASSED - Signed by the Governor 6/15/21, Effective immediately. The executive commissioner by rule shall ensure that a federally qualified health center or a rural health clinic may be reimbursed for the originating site …

https://sph.uth.edu/research/centers/dell/87th-texas-legislative-session/healthcare-access

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Health Care Facilities Regulation Texas Health and Human Services

(9 days ago) WEBHealth Care Facilities Regulation. HHSC is required to regulate certain types of health care facilities to protect consumer and patient health and safety by ensuring compliance with state laws and rules. Regulatory activities include surveying facilities, reviewing complaints, investigating possible violations, evaluating evidence, reviewing

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/health-care-facilities-regulation

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Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition - Texas Nurses Association

(6 days ago) WEBNLAC meets twice during the Texas legislative interim Read current issue of Nursewatch. Nursewatch - March 2023 TPAPN Lunch and Learn: Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health in Nursing. 6/13/2024 Introduction to InvestHealth. Texas Nurses Association. Texas Affiliate of ANA 4807 Spicewood Springs Rd., Bldg 3, Suite …

https://www.texasnurses.org/general/custom.asp?page=NLAC

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Legislative Information Texas DSHS

(1 days ago) WEBDSHS Budget Information. Notice of Public Hearing on 2026-2027 Biennium LAR. If you have trouble viewing any of the documents below, please contact the HHS Accessibility Office, at [email protected]. Legislative Appropriations Request - FY 2024-25. Updated Legislative Appropriations Request – FY 2024-2025 (February 2023

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/about-dshs/legislative-information

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Telehealth Is Top of Mind for Congress - National Law Review

(Just Now) WEBThe National Law Review - National Law Forum LLC 3 Grant Square #141 Hinsdale, IL 60521 Telephone (708) 357-3317 or toll free (877) 357-3317. If you would ike to contact us via email please click

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/healthcare-preview-week-may-13-2024-podcast

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Legislature hears need for increase in Health Care Advocates

(8 days ago) WEBHe began by noting that HCA services were created by the Legislature in 2015 with 12 HCAs. “Currently, there are only 12 veteran Health Care Advocates covering the entire state of Texas in VA medical facilities. Since 2015, these 12 advocates have provided over 35,000 services to veterans. Almost 6,000 last year alone (2020),” said …

https://tvc.texas.gov/news/legislature-hears-need-for-increase-in-health-care-advocates/

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US Lawmakers Could Lift Restrictions on Doc-Owned Hospitals

(5 days ago) WEBThe proposed legislation (H.R. 977/S. 470), called the "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023," would repeal that provision. The bills remain in committee for now. The bills

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/lawmakers-weigh-lifting-national-restrictions-physician-2024a1000912

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On Mother's Day in Texas, Legal Battles Over Abortion Rights …

(2 days ago) WEBSource: Unsplash/ Amr Taha™. Mother's Day celebrations are tarnished for many in Texas, where recent legislative actions have profoundly altered access to reproductive healthcare. Former judge

https://hoodline.com/2024/05/on-mother-s-day-in-texas-legal-battles-over-abortion-rights-intensify-amid-healthcare-crises/

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Texas' gender-affirming care law: Austin City Council makes - MSN

(Just Now) WEBThe Austin City Council sent a message Thursday reaffirming its stance against the Republican-led Texas Legislature's passage last year of gender-affirming care restrictions on minors. With a near

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/texas-gender-affirming-care-law-austin-city-council-makes-enforcement-a-low-priority/ar-AA1o1TEM

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HEALTH CARE AND THE 86TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE Outcomes …

(1 days ago) WEBsummarizes new legislation that impacts Texas hospitals and provides insights into how hospitals will be affected. Available in August. For more information, call 512/465-1000 or visit www.tha.org. New Health Care Laws From the 86th Texas Legislature 2019 New Health Care Laws From the 86th Texas Legislature Coming in August

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

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Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy GBH

(5 days ago) WEBFinancially troubled Steward Health Care filed for bankruptcy Monday morning in a federal court in Texas, where it’s based, saying in a statement that “Steward does not expect any interruptions in its day-to-day operations” during the Chapter 11 protection process. The company, which operates several hospitals in Massachusetts, …

https://www.wgbh.org/news/health/2024-05-06/steward-health-care-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy

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26 Tex. Admin. Code § 52.1 - Casetext

(5 days ago) WEBCode § 52.1 Casetext Search + Citator. 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 52.1. Section 52.1 - Application. (E) FMSA-TxHmL. (2) the TxHmL Program. (c) Subchapter D of this chapter and § 49.523 of this chapter (relating to Referral Hold) do not apply to a contractor that has a contract for hospice. (3) SSPD - 24-hour shared attendant care.

https://casetext.com/regulation/texas-administrative-code/title-26-health-and-human-services/part-1-health-and-human-services-commission/chapter-52-contracting-for-community-services/subchapter-a-effective-4292024-application-and-definitions/section-521-application

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VA Texas Valley Health Care PACT Act Town Hall At The …

(7 days ago) WEBOn Wednesday May 22, 2024, VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend will host a VA health care enrollment event to inform Veterans, their families, and survivors about the PACT Act and encourage them to apply for the health care and benefits they have earned. The event comes after VA announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins or other …

https://www.va.gov/texas-valley-health-care/events/68660/

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Dallas-based Steward Health Care puts four Arizona hospitals up …

(1 days ago) WEBand last updated 8:57 AM, May 13, 2024. Four Arizona hospitals owned by Dallas-based Steward Health Care have been listed for sale following the company's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

https://www.abc15.com/news/business/dallas-based-steward-health-care-puts-four-arizona-hospitals-up-for-sale-amid-bankruptcy-filing

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Negotiating Repair Obligations in Health Care Leases - National …

(8 days ago) WEBThe National Law Review - National Law Forum LLC 3 Grant Square #141 Hinsdale, IL 60521 Telephone (708) 357-3317 or toll free (877) 357-3317. If you would ike to contact us via email please click

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/importance-negotiating-maintenance-repair-and-replacement-obligations-health-care

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California OHCA Releases Health Cost Cap - National Law Review

(9 days ago) WEBOn April 24, 2024, OHCA’s board (the “Board”) voted to implement its long anticipated statewide health care cost target, beginning with a 3.5% cap on spending growth in 2025 and decreasing

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/california-capping-health-care-cost-increases-starting-35-2025

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Katy ISD under investigation for gender identity policy - The Texas …

(6 days ago) WEBStudents Engaged in Advancing Texas, a student-led advocacy group, filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education in November regarding the policy. Katy ISD graduate and member of SEAT

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/08/katy-isd-lgbtq-policy-investigation/

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Missouri's GOP Gov. Parson signs bill to kick Planned Parenthood …

(3 days ago) WEBUpdated 8:38 AM PDT, May 9, 2024. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday signed legislation to once again try to kick Planned Parenthood out of the state’s Medicaid program. Parson’s signature could mean Missouri joins a small band of states — Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas, …

https://apnews.com/article/missouri-planned-parenthood-medicaid-defund-5049f0356a7c4ba09d8aea035d55ef6d

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NY State Senate Bill 2023-S9294

(3 days ago) WEB2023-S9294 (ACTIVE) - Summary. Expands the definition of mental health care provider to include mental health practitioners and any other mental health professional licensed or certified under title 8 of the education law, for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination. 2023

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S9294

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Rep. Roy leads fight to SAVE American elections

(6 days ago) WEBThe SAVE Act would thwart Democrat efforts to cement one-party rule by upholding and strengthening current law that permits only U.S. citizens to vote in Federal elections. Election Integrity Rep. Roy's Pledge to Texas 21. Washington DC Office. 103 Cannon HOB. Washington, DC 20515. Phone: (202) 225-4236. Austin District Office. …

https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-leads-fight-save-american-elections

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Governor Newsom Unveils Revised State Budget - California …

(7 days ago) WEBWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Governor’s revised budget proposal closes both this year’s remaining $27.6 billion budget shortfall and next year’s projected $28.4 billion deficit while preserving many key services that Californians rely on — including education, housing, health care, and food assistance.

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/10/revised-state-budget-may-2024-25/

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