Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION |
PART 15. TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 354. MEDICAID HEALTH SERVICES |
SUBCHAPTER L. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROCESS FOR CLINICAL INITIATIVES |
SECTION 354.2505. Action on Approved Clinical Initiatives
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Action on approved clinical initiatives. After HHSC conducts an analysis of a clinical initiative:
(1) If the commission determines that the initiative is cost-effective and will improve the quality of care under the Medicaid program, HHSC may: (A) Implement the initiative if implementation of the initiative is not otherwise prohibited by law; or (B) If implementation requires a change in law, submit a copy of the final report together with recommendations relating to the initiative's implementation to the standing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives having jurisdiction over the Medicaid program; and (2) If the commission determines that the initiative is not cost-effective or will not improve quality of care under the Medicaid program, the commission may not implement the initiative. Source Note: The provisions of this §354.2505 adopted to be effective January 1, 2014, 38 TexReg 9467