AGENDA:
Public forum to discuss ways to strengthen Medicaid managed care provider networks, including online provider directories, provider access standards and expedited credentialing
June 6, 2016
1 p.m.
Meeting Site:
Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
Public Hearing Room
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751
Call-in: 1-877-226-9790
Access Code: 9642628
The 2015 Texas Legislature adopted Senate Bill (SB) 760, which relates to access and assignment requirements for, support and information regarding, and investigations of certain providers of health care and long-term services. At this forum, the Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC) representatives will take public comment on bill implementation as it relates to network adequacy initiatives in Medicaid managed care.
- Welcome and introductions
- Overview of SB 760.
- HHSC presentation on network adequacy.
- Texas Association of Health Plans presentation on provider networks.
- Texas Medical Association presentation on provider networks.
- Texas Dental Association presentation on provider networks.
- Discussion on provider access standards.
- Discussion on provider directories.
- Discussion on expedited credentialing.
- Public comment
- Adjourn
Written Comments: Written comments regarding SB 760 implementation may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony if sent before the meeting. Send to: joey.reed@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Joey Reed, Program Specialist, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Division, HHSC, 512-428-1912, or joey.reed@hhsc.state.tx.us.
This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting.
People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Charles Bredwell, Program Specialist, at 512-462-6337 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.