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Senate Committee on Health Services
NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 76th Legislative Session.

Committee Information

CHAIR
Jane Nelson

VICE-CHAIR
Mike Moncrief

MEMBERS
Jon Lindsay
Frank L. Madla

 

Video/Audio Archives

76th Session

Hearing Documents and Press Items

Press Room

  • October 4, 2000 – Health Services Committee Calls for Tougher Privacy Laws as Part of Interim Recommendations

Reports

The following reports are available for download:

Interim Charges

  • Evaluate the changes in the Medicaid system since the beginning of Medicaid reform. The Committee shall assess reform efforts in light of the original goals for implementation of Medicaid managed care, as well as the impact of Medicaid managed care on patient outcomes, cost implications to the state, and the impact on traditional providers of indigent care. The Committee shall also specifically evaluate the ability of Medicaid managed care organizations and the state to manage chronic illnesses and develop specific strategies for disease management for certain populations.
  • Inventory and analyze the amount and type of research related to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and genetics currently occurring in Texas to maximize the benefits to Texans in these fields. The Committee shall also examine the ethical implications associated with pharmaceuticals, genetic and biotechnology research.
  • Review the type, amount, availability, and use of patient-specific medical information, including prescription data, and current statutory and regulatory provisions governing its availability. The report shall explore if statutory and regulatory provisions are consistent and adequately enforced.
  • Study impacts of the degree of choice granted physicians to administer immunizations to children under the Vaccinations For Children (VFC) Program. The Committee shall focus on the health and fiscal implications to the public and private sectors of granting choices to physicians where more than one manufacturer produces the same vaccine at an equivalent price.
  • Assess the preparedness of the Texas health care workforce to meet the health care needs of Texans beyond the year 2000, including methods to retain Texas-trained medical personnel. The Committee shall evaluate the availability of health care providers in rural and urban areas. The Committee shall also review the oversight of medical procedures performed by medical residents and disclosure provided to patients prior to treatment.
  • Monitor the implementation of SB 445, 76th Legislature, Regular Session relating to the Children's Health Insurance Program.