Letter To Providers From Twogether Consulting: August 18th, 2026

August 18th, 2026

From Twogether Consulting

Hello Everyone!

Hoping everyone is well. It’s finally here: the AAIDD Texas Chapter 50th  Anniversary and Annual Convention is happening this week in Corpus Christi, TX.  Unfortunately, due to a family emergency, I was not able to attend this week, and I am so disappointed I will not get to visit with so many great providers and vendors attending. If you are attending the convention this week, please don’t forget to stop by the HHSC information tables and get your answers to your questions and help with issues on site.  I also recommend checking out the Person-Centered Training sessions presented by Rachel Hopkins from Molina Care, and there is also a last-minute additional session that was added,  “Answers To Frequently Asked Utilization Review Questions” presented by Rob Peak (previously from Utilization Review at HHSC).  For a complete copy of the agenda, don’t forget to stop by the registration desk when you get to the convention!

Featured  Upcoming September Disability & Inclusion Events Around Texas:

Just a few other reminders: 

PPAT (Private Providers of Texas) will hold their annual IDD provider conference, “The Power of We: Reaching Higher. Moving Forward. Together” on September 2nd-4th, 2026 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Austin, TX. For more details and registration, please click here 

For more information and the PPAT conference agenda at a glance, click here

PACSTX (Provider Alliance of Community Services of Texas) will hold their annual IDD provider conference, “Shaping The Future of Community Living” September 22nd-24th, 2026 at the Embassy Suites- San Marcos, TX.  Click here for  Registration

TWOGETHER CONSULTING TRAINING:

September 2026!  

Webinar: September 25th, 2026  (10:00 AM-11:30 AM) “Answers to Frequently Asked Utilization Review Questions:  Enquiring Minds Want To Know”  presented by Rob Peak 1.5 hrs Topics will include discussion about IPCs, IDRC Renewals & Revisions, LONs, CFC justification requirements, and more.   (HCS/TxHmL, some ICF)   Cost: $50/person

Webinar:  September 28th, 2026 (10:00 AM-11:30 AM) “Common Challenges in Justifying CFC (Community First Choice) Hours to Utilization Review”. Presented by Rob Peak 1.5 hrs  (HCS/TxHmL)  $50/person

Live In-Person Training:  “HCS Care Coordination/Case Management 2-day Training”  Location: Down Home Ranch (Elgin, TX)  Times:  Day 1 (9:30 AM-4:30 PM)  Day 2 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM)  Date: October 5th and 6th, 2026  Cost:  $300/person (includes manual)

All HCS providers are welcome, and there will be an opportunity to possibly book your lodging on-site in some of the DHR cabins if anyone is interested in staying on-site instead of staying at a hotel in town.

Details for all these sessions will be posted within the next week on our home page calendars at:  www.twogetherconsulting.com

You can also contact us at info@twogetherconsulting.com if you would like to register for any of the trainings before the info is posted on the site.

Note: Our hourly off-site consultation fee has increased to $90/hr.  We do offer discounted rates for current clients.  We have updated the website concerning this rate change. Feel free to contact us at info@twogetherconsulting.com to request an appointment for consultation, or you can email our administrative assistant, Meghan Jones, to make an appointment at: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com

Please continue to check our website for webinars and live trainings.  We will post them on the website “calendar” page

We have a variety of pre-recorded webinar trainings for program managers (HCS), administrators (ICF & ISS), case managers, QIDPs, nurses, and direct care,  so feel free to email us at info@twogetherconsulting.com to inquire. Let us know what areas of training you would like, to help us plan future sessions.

Here are just a few of the recent pre-recorded webinar trainings available for purchase:  “Admission, Post-Admission & Other Follow-Up Requirements-HCS Program”, ICAPs/LON’s/IDRC’s-ICF Program” (Also have for HCS program), “Development of The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment & Nursing Service Plan-HCS or ICF”, “Best Practices For HCS Providers: How To Remain In Compliance With TAC Ch 565”, “Role & Responsbilities of The Q”,  “Surrogate Decision Making Process, Rights Restrictions & Immediate Jeopardy-ICF Program”, “Licensed ISS Providers: What You Really Need To Know.”,

We also have a pre-recorded 5-part Care Coordination/Case Management series, a 4-part Nursing series for HCS, and a 3-part Nursing series for ICF available.  These trainings are epecially important for new providers.  All these sessions come with handouts as well as the link to the pre-recorded session

Please contact Meghan Jones at: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com.  Most of these pre-recorded sessions run $65-$75/person.  We can provide the handouts as well as a link to the recording, once you have paid.  Please notify Meghan Jones, for payment and to receive the link to registration for the training on “Gotowebinar” and handouts for the session.

Please see our “Updates” section of the website for the latest news for IDD providers.