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December 2, 2022 at 5:13 PM

December 1, 2022 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session

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November 23, 2022 at 9:43 PM

Teleservices Policy Analyst Position Open in Texas Medicaid

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November 23, 2022 at 9:25 PM

New HHSC Position Open: Program Specialist VI – SHARS Policy Analyst

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November 23, 2022 at 12:02 PM

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November 22, 2022 at 10:32 PM

Cures Act Home Health Care Services: EVV Services Updates and Service Bill Codes Table Now Available

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November 16, 2022 at 7:38 PM

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November 16, 2022 at 12:01 PM

HHSC Seeking Input on Proposed Medicaid, CHIP Formulary, PDL, and PA Management Transition Policy

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November 10, 2022 at 2:01 PM

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November 4, 2022 at 1:02 PM

November 3, 2022 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session

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November 3, 2022 at 8:10 PM

News Release: HHSC Launches Dedicated Spanish-Language Healthy Texas Kids Channel on YouTube

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November 3, 2022 at 7:54 PM

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November 2, 2022 at 8:38 PM

General Policy Analyst Position Open in Medicaid

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November 2, 2022 at 7:43 PM

Dental Policy Analyst Position Open in Medicaid

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November 2, 2022 at 7:29 PM

Comments and Responses on Draft SHARS Policy Now Available

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October 31, 2022 at 12:31 PM

October 2022 NDC-to-HCPCS Crosswalk Now Available

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October 26, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Deadline Extended: Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee Applications Due Nov. 3

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October 24, 2022 at 1:02 PM

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October 17, 2022 at 5:58 PM

Register Now: Advancing Palliative Care in Texas 2022 Webinar Event

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October 14, 2022 at 5:56 PM

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October 13, 2022 at 1:03 PM

RSV Season Changes Begin October 17

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October 7, 2022 at 1:04 PM

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October 6, 2022 at 1:03 PM

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October 1, 2022 at 11:39 AM

Quality Incentive Payment Program Reporting and Performance Requirements Published

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September 30, 2022 at 5:02 PM

News Release: HHSC Encourages Screenings During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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September 29, 2022 at 1:02 PM

July 2022 Preferred Drug List Updated

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September 27, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Comments and Responses on Draft Wound Care Management Services Policy Now Available

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September 23, 2022 at 12:35 PM

Extended VDP System Maintenance Scheduled for September 25

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September 21, 2022 at 1:02 PM

HHSC Requests Comments on YES Renewal Effective April 1, 2023

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September 20, 2022 at 4:19 PM

REMINDER: Drug Utilization Review Board Applications Due Sept. 30

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September 19, 2022 at 1:02 PM

A Psychiatrist Sought for the Drug Utilization Review Board

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September 8, 2022 at 7:31 PM

News Release: Shuford Named Interim Commissioner of State Health Department

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September 6, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Behavioral Health Policy Analyst Position Open in Medicaid

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September 2, 2022 at 1:02 PM

September 1, 2022 MCS COVID-19 Stakeholder Information Session

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September 1, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Draft Specialty Drug List Available for Comment

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August 23, 2022 at 12:51 PM

HHSC Seeking Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) Providers in West Texas, Nueces and Jefferson

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August 17, 2022 at 7:54 PM

Reminder: Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Amendments to Program Rules for School Health and Related Services

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August 15, 2022 at 4:55 PM

Comments and Responses on Draft Behavioral Health Services HB 4 Telecommunications Policy Available

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August 12, 2022 at 1:01 PM

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August 12, 2022 at 12:07 PM

REMINDER: Perinatal Advisory Council Applications Due Aug. 19

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August 11, 2022 at 1:01 PM

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August 10, 2022 at 8:10 PM

News Release: HHSC Receives Federal Grant to Expand Fraud Prevention Efforts

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August 10, 2022 at 1:48 PM

House Bill 4 Telecommunications Comments and Responses Available for Comment

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August 8, 2022 at 4:52 PM

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August 8, 2022 at 1:02 PM

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August 2, 2022 at 7:40 PM

New Information on CHIC Kids Pilot

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July 29, 2022 at 6:03 PM

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July 22, 2022 at 8:36 PM

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