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May 5, 2025
Texas HHSC has approved a new process for the authorization of digital signatures for Hospice Form 3071, Individual Election, Cancellation, or Update and Form 3074, Physician Certification of Terminal Illness. The new rules outline acceptable methods of technology...
Apr 9, 2025
Texas Health and Human Services updated the FAQ document for Texas Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs). The most current version is dated April 2025. Updates include emergency communication system sign up requirements (AlertMedia) and use of the...
Jan 9, 2025
On January 7, 2025, Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued Provider Letter 2025-01 New Emergency Communication Tool – AlertMedia. The provider letter is applicable to all providers in the Long-Term Care division including hospices, home and community...
Jan 3, 2025
Big changes are coming on January 6, 2025, for our Licensed Prosthetist/Orthotist licensees when it comes to reporting continuing education (CE) requirements: TDLR will no longer confirm your CE credits BEFORE you renew your license. Instead, you could be selected for...
Dec 23, 2024
On December 18, 2024, Texas HHS issued two new Tech Memos (TM 2024-01 and TM 2024-02) for ALF providers. These memos provide guidance regarding resident room doors and single-action latches, locks or other fastening devices on a door.