The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) submitted its interest in Medicare’s new Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) program in a letter dated September 17, 2019. The Centers […]
TEMSA Encourages Texas HHSC to Participate in Medicare’s ET3 Program
The Texas EMS Alliance (TEMSA) submitted a letter to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) encouraging it to participate in Medicare’s new Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport Model […]
Texas Work Group on Mental Health Releases Recommendations
The 2017 Texas Legislature passed legislation that directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to create a work group to study mental health access for first responders. Two […]
Over 50 Texas State Representatives Sign on EMS Letter
Fifty-two Texas state representatives signed on a letter to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) regarding proposed Medicaid proposed cuts to EMS service in Texas. Click here to […]
Stakeholder Groups Weigh in on Proposed Medicaid Cuts for Ambulances
The Texas EMS Alliance, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH), Texas Association of Counties, Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, and Texas Ambulance Association added […]
State Lawmakers Leading Letter on Proposed Medicaid Rates
State Rep. Trent Ashby and State Sen. Kel Seliger have agreed to lead a letter from state lawmakers to HHSC regarding the proposed Medicaid cuts for ambulance service in Texas. The letter will […]
Proposed Medicaid Cuts for Texas EMS Agencies
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has proposed significant Medicaid rate cuts for ground ambulance in Texas. HHSC will hold a stakeholder meeting on August 8, 2017 to […]