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August 30, 2023 at 8:02 PM

EVV: HHAeXchange Users Must Register and Complete System User Training

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August 29, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Correction to Qualifications to Purchase an EVV Alternative Device

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August 29, 2023 at 1:16 PM

EVV Compliance Grace Period Overview for Cures Act Personal Care Services and Home Health Care Services

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August 29, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Qualifications to Purchase an EVV Alternative Device Policy

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August 25, 2023 at 1:16 PM

EVV Reminder: Onboard with HHAeXchange by Aug. 31

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August 24, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Draft Specialty Drug List Available for Comment; Responses Due Sept. 15

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August 23, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Register Now: HHSC Non-Suicidal Self Injury Prevention and Child Psychiatry Access Network Webinar

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August 22, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Register Now: HHSC Suicide Prevention and Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) Webinar

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August 18, 2023 at 8:47 PM

EVV Reminder: Onboard with HHAeXchange by Aug. 31

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August 17, 2023 at 8:16 PM

Update: EVV Alternative Device Policy

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August 9, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Final Reminder: ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report - Deadline August 9th

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August 3, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Summary of July 2023 Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available

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August 3, 2023 at 1:02 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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August 2, 2023 at 10:01 PM

EVV: Begin the Onboarding Process with HHAeXchange

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August 1, 2023 at 9:16 PM

CORRECTION: EVV System Integration to HHAeXchange

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August 1, 2023 at 12:32 PM

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July 31, 2023 at 1:16 PM

EVV Updates Now Available for Policy, Reason Codes, Visit Maintenance Unlock Request and EVV Policy Training

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July 27, 2023 at 1:32 PM

Agenda Available for Upcoming July Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting

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July 27, 2023 at 1:02 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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July 26, 2023 at 6:26 PM

News Release: Texas WIC Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month

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July 25, 2023 at 1:31 PM

FMSAs Must Notify CDS Employers of EVV System Selection by Aug. 1

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July 25, 2023 at 1:02 PM

EVV Portal and Training Updates for the EVV Proprietary System Request Form

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July 20, 2023 at 1:02 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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July 14, 2023 at 8:46 PM

EVV Compliance Grace Period for EVV Usage and Home Phone Landline

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July 14, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Upcoming EVV Alternative Device Policy

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July 14, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Register for Initial EVV Policy Training Webinar for Program Providers and FMSAs

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July 13, 2023 at 1:02 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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July 6, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Agenda Available for July Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting

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July 6, 2023 at 1:02 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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July 5, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Clarification Update: EVV Proprietary System Operator Waitlist

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June 30, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Register for HHAeXchange Information Sessions for New EVV System

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June 29, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Register for EVV Policy Training for CDS Employers

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June 23, 2023 at 10:21 PM

EVV Proprietary System Operator Waitlist Is Full, Ensure Required Information is Submitted if Participating in Expedited Path

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June 23, 2023 at 1:28 PM

MEDIA ADVISORY: HHSC Recognizes Deafblind Awareness Week with Art Show

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June 22, 2023 at 1:03 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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June 15, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List Update Coming July 27

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June 13, 2023 at 9:46 PM

Next Steps and Timeline for Transition to New Electronic Visit Verification Vendor System

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June 13, 2023 at 9:31 PM

EVV Contract Notice for Program Providers and FMSAs to Provide to Their Members, Service Providers and CDS Employers

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June 8, 2023 at 1:02 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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June 7, 2023 at 3:31 PM

HHSC Celebrates Grand Opening of $200 Million Rusk State Hospital

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June 2, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Upcoming Forum on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program 1115 Demonstration - June 8

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June 1, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Zalkovsky Named HHSC Medicaid Director

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June 1, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Draft of Private Duty Nursing (PDN) Services – CCP Policy Available for Comment

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June 1, 2023 at 1:32 PM

Registration Available for HHSC EVV Policy Training Webinars for Program Providers, FMSAs and CDS Employers

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June 1, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Removal of Quantity Limits for Hepatitis C Medications, Including Mavyret Preferred Hepatitis C Treatment

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May 31, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Press Release: HHSC Announces Federal Approval to Replace Stolen SNAP Benefits

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May 25, 2023 at 5:54 PM

NEWS RELEASE: HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Before Hurricane Season

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May 25, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Vendor Drug Program News

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May 25, 2023 at 1:03 PM

ARPA HCBS Provider Retention Payments – Attestation, Initial Report, and Final Report Compliance List Available

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May 22, 2023 at 6:23 PM

NEWS RELEASE: HHSC Recognizes Innovators in Aging

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