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July 29, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List Update Coming Aug. 8

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July 29, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Provider Resource - H.B. 12 Postpartum Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Extension

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July 26, 2024 at 9:03 PM

EVV Reminder Related to EVV System Outages

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July 22, 2024 at 11:07 PM

Clarification Update: EVV Policy Reminder for Severe Weather

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July 22, 2024 at 1:32 PM

April 2024 Preferred Drug List Decisions Now Available

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July 20, 2024 at 11:41 PM

Texas HHS Systems Impacted by Global CrowdStrike Outage

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July 20, 2024 at 10:24 PM

Update to July 19 Notice: Texas HHS and TMHP Systems Impacted by Global CrowdStrike Outage

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July 19, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Texas HHS Systems Impacted by Global CrowdStrike Outage

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July 18, 2024 at 8:23 PM

EVV Policy Reminder for Severe Weather

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July 11, 2024 at 9:26 PM

Pharmacy Claims Guidance For Refill Too Soon Rejections Related To Hurricane Beryl

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July 11, 2024 at 3:44 PM

News Release: Acting Governor, HHSC Announce SNAP, WIC Replacement Benefits for Counties Impacted by Hurricane Beryl

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July 10, 2024 at 8:12 PM

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July 1, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Agenda for July 2024 Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available

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June 24, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Semi-annual Medicaid Preferred Drug List Update Coming July 25

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June 21, 2024 at 6:01 PM

EVV Compliance Grace Period Extended for PCS to Dec. 31, 2024

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June 17, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Deadline for Draft Adult Vaccines As A Pharmacy Benefit Policy Review Due July 1, 2024

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June 10, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Reminder about EVV Home Phone Landline Requirements

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June 10, 2024 at 1:32 PM

Updated Clinical Prior Authorization Assistance Chart Now Available

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June 7, 2024 at 9:56 PM

News Release: HHSC Launches ‘Healthy Texan Week’ to Connect Communities Through Nutrition Education

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May 31, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Calendar Year 2024 EVV Proprietary System Request Form Submission Deadline 7/15/2024

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May 30, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Reminder to Register for the EVV HHAeXchange Town Hall Webinar

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May 28, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Information For Medicaid Providers: Upcoming Changes to STAR+PLUS

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May 20, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Deadline for Draft Network Adequacy Requirement Policy Review Due May 31, 2024

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May 17, 2024 at 1:04 PM

EVV Compliance Grace Period Extended for Personal Care Services to Dec. 31, 2024

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May 17, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Register for the Upcoming HHAeXchange EVV Town Hall Webinar

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May 15, 2024 at 9:46 PM

Update to the EVV Visit Maintenance Process Hold for PSOs

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May 15, 2024 at 5:34 PM

News Release: HHSC Celebrates Grand Opening of $305 Million Austin State Hospital

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May 14, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Media Advisory: HHSC to Host Grand Opening Ceremony at Austin State Hospital May 15

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May 14, 2024 at 7:03 PM

EVV Visit Maintenance Unlock Request Resources Available

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May 14, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Reminder - EVV Alternative Device Phase-Out Schedule for Public Comment – Due by May 15

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May 13, 2024 at 2:05 PM

EVV PSO 2024 Onboarding Schedule and Enrollment Available on TMHP EVV Proprietary Systems Webpage

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May 13, 2024 at 1:04 PM

Summary of April 2024 Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available

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May 9, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Media Advisory: HHSC to Host Grand Opening Ceremony at Austin State Hospital May 15

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May 8, 2024 at 9:51 PM

Reminder - EVV Alternative Device Phase-Out Schedule for Public Comment – Due by May 15

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May 6, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Prescriber Survey Opportunity About Texas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Ends May 14

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May 3, 2024 at 8:21 PM

EVV PSO 2024 Onboarding Schedule and Enrollment Available on TMHP EVV Proprietary Systems Webpage

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May 1, 2024 at 9:38 PM

Media Advisory: HHSC Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month

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April 30, 2024 at 8:26 PM

Reminder - EVV Alternative Device Phase-Out Schedule for Public Comment – Due by May 15

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April 29, 2024 at 1:03 PM

2024 Promoting Independence Plan Stakeholder Summit

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April 29, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Change in Preferred Drug List Status for Antihyperuricemics Drug Class

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April 25, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Program and Service Requirements Schedules Available in EVV System

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April 24, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Reminder to Register for the EVV HHAeXchange Town Hall Webinar

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April 23, 2024 at 4:31 PM

EVV Alternative Device Phase-Out Schedule for Public Comment – Due by May 15

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April 22, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Updates to the EVV Visit Maintenance Processes Hold for HHAeXchange System Users for Dates of Service Prior to Go-Live Date

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April 19, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Jan. 2024 Preferred Drug List Decisions Now Available

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April 17, 2024 at 4:03 PM

May 14 Forum on Healthy Texas Women 1115 Demonstration

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April 17, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Register for Upcoming HHAeXchange EVV Town Hall Webinar

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April 17, 2024 at 2:03 PM

May 14 Forum on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program 1115 Demonstration

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April 15, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Register for Upcoming HHAeXchange EVV Town Hall Webinar

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April 12, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Agenda for April Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting Now Available

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