August 30th, 2025

Victoria Grady, Provider Finance, HHSC, has confirmed her attendance at PPAT’s upcoming conference (September 24 through Noon, September 26).
She will conduct a session on the amendments to the reimbursement rules HHSC proposed mid July (which should be adopted before the conference).
If you have yet to register for the conference, please do so now or contact Jaim Kaysonphet if you need assistance. Ms. Kaysonphet may be reached at 512-452-8188 or Jaimppat@aol.com

August 29th, 2025

Information below is from PPAT for Registration and Info!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR & RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW!

PPAT’s 28th Annual Fall Conference

DoubleTree Hotel  *  Austin, Texas

September 24-26, 2025

 Preview of Sessions (The list is not inclusive and is subject to change)

·         –Office of Inspector General: Responsibilities & Interactions with IDD Services

·         All Things TMHP: Changes coming to PEMS, Claims Submission & Payment Overview, Etc.

·         Updates on HHSC Office of Disability & Coordinating Services Activities

·         LON Increases: Overview of Process & Requirements for Securing an Increase 

·         Status of Court Ruling on 2010 Class Action Lawsuit Re: Violation of the ADA (failure to integrate persons with disabilities into the community from nursing homes)

·         Building Collaborative Relationship with Your LIDDA

·         89th Legislative Session: What Happened & Next Steps and Sunset Review of HHSC 

·         Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation Investigative Processes for ICF/IID & HCS

·         Regulatory Year in Review & More: Joanalys B. Smith, Attorney at Law

·         Billing & Payment Audits: Overview of Process, What to Expect, Etc.

·         Implementation of HB 1041 (Turner, 89 R) re: insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with IDD.

·         Rider 23: Changes to Reimbursement Methodology & Cost Report Process

·         Change of Ownership (CHOW): Step-by-step review of process


Registration Information & Marketing Opportunities (please contact Jaim Kaysonphet)

·         Registration Form (one must be completed per person)

·         Sponsorship Forms (Levels and Event)

·         Marketing Forms (Ads, Goody Bag Donations, Silent Auction Donations)

·         Exhibitor Form (Discounted registration up to two additional attendees)

Forms can be completed through the online registration link below, emailed to PPAT100@aol.com, faxed to 512-458-3078 or mailed to the PPAT Office at 8711 Burnet Road, Ste. E-53, Austin, TX 78757. Questions? Call the PPAT Office at 512-452-8188 or email Jaim Kaysonphet, Administrative Assistant at jaimppat@aol.comEARLY Registrations ends on August 22!

 

Online Registration:   2025PPATConfREGISTRATION

 

Online Room Reservations:    2025PPATConfHotelReservations

Hotel Information:

DoubleTree Hotel North

6505 IH 35 North

Austin, TX 78752

You can also make reservations with the DoubleTree Hotel toll-free national reservation center line at 1.800.866.3126, by the August 22, 2025 designated cut-off date to receive the special rate of $175.00 Single/Double.  Identify yourself with the Private Providers Association of Texas (promotional code CDTPAT).  Reservations are subject to space and availability. All reservations must be guaranteed by credit card or advance deposit. Reservations must be canceled by 1:00 PM (noon) local time, 48 hours before the day of arrival or the first night of the stay will be charged.

Parking:

Covered self-parking for conference attendees is $10/day.  Parking based on availability. Valet parking is not available at this location.

We Look Forward to Seeing You!

Jaim Kaysonphet
Administrative Assistant,
PPAT
8711 Burnet Road, Ste. E-53
Austin, Texas 78757
512.452.8188 office
512.458.3078 fax