AAIDD: Texas Chapter Annual 50th Anniversary Convention-(August 18th-August 21st, 2026) REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

July 9th, 2026   REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! AAIDD – Texas Chapter 50th Annual Convention August 18th-August 21st, 2026 OMNI Hotel (Corpus Christi, Texas) Registration is now open for the 50th Annual Convention of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Texas Chapter!  Be sure to make your plans early.  With high demand for hotel rooms, they expect a sellout.  Click here for more information, including registration,...

Financial Compliance Report FAQ’s

July 3rd, 2026 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Provider Finance Department (PFD) has published a Financial Compliance Report Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the PFD Financial Compliance Report Information webpage. This resource provides information on the Financial Compliance Reporting requirements for Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) Medicaid and non-Medicaid programs. If you have any questions about this FAQ, please email...

Guidance for Providers Related to the Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC)

July 3rd, 2026 HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation has published Provider Letter 2026-10, LTCR Provider Responsibilities for the Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC). The letter informs providers of the implementation of Senate Bill 1849, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023. The bill created Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 810, Interagency Reportable Conduct Search Engine. The interagency search engine is formally named the Search Engine...

PPAT Fall Conference For September 2nd-4th, 2026

July 3rd, 2026 Information below is from PPAT for Registration and Info!   PPAT’s 29th Annual Fall Conference September 2-4, 2026   Session topics (Subject to change) -Legislative Panel: Preparing for the 90th Texas Legislative Session and Sunset Review of HHSC -Navigating Changes to the IDD Reimbursement Process & Cost Reports -PEMS: Overview of Improvements Coming, Status of OIG Backlog & More -Review of June, 2026 DOJ Opinion: Impetus and Impact on...