by Julie Blacklock | May 15, 2025
May 15th, 2025 National/International Conferences & Conventions: AAIDD Annual Meeting- The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) will hold its 149th annual meeting from June 23-25 in Washington D.C. This conference will focus on mentorship, access, equity, and collaboration in the IDD field. Texas State Chapter of AAIDD Convention- Takes place Sept. 29th-Oct. 2nd in Corpus Christi, Tx CR Unite Autism and IDD Care...
by Julie Blacklock | May 15, 2025
May 15th, 2025 Deadline for Informal Comments: May 30 Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is accepting comments from stakeholders on the following draft rules related to an interagency reportable conduct search engine. The comment period ends May 30, 2025. Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Chapter 550, Chapter 551, Chapter 553, Chapter 554, Chapter 555, Chapter 556, Chapter 557, Chapter 558, Chapter 559, Chapter 560, Chapter 565, (HCS) and Chapter...
by Julie Blacklock | May 15, 2025
May 15th, 2025 From Twogether Consulting! Hello Everyone! Super excited that warm weather is finally here! I know many of you may be taking summer vacations with family, so we wish safe travels to everyone. There will be no live webinars or training for June and most of July 2025. We will still be available for facility and 1 on 1 requests for webinars and live training in June and July. Postings for July sessions should be available by 1st week in June at the...
by Julie Blacklock | May 6, 2025
May 6th, 2025 Additional Cost Report Training for HCS/TxHmL and ICF/IID or Related Conditions The HHSC Provider Finance Department (PFD) has scheduled an additional 2024 Cost Report Training for Home and Community-based Services/Texas Home Living (HCS/TxHmL) and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. Register here for this training or visit the HHSC PFD Cost...
by Julie Blacklock | May 5, 2025
May 5th, 2025 Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) Monthly Provider Demonstrations Note: All Critical Incidents are entered into the CIMS system for HCS/TxHmL providers. FYI-ISS providers please report all critical incidents to CIIS in Tulip, not CIMS. FEI Systems will host a monthly provider demonstration webinar on May 13, 2025, from 10–11 a.m. Monthly provider demonstration webinars are offered to providers with access to the Critical Incident Management...
