Volume XXXI, Number 6
June 2016

 July 2016

11 – 14

THCA 2016 Summer Conference & Resource Fair – Cedar Creek, TX

14 – 17

National Governors Association (NGA) – Des Moines, IA

27 – 29

American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Annual Meeting – Indianapolis, IN

President’s Report

• President’s Report – June 2016

 Legislative Update

• THCA PAC Backed Candidates Roll In Runoffs

• Texans Descend on U.S. Capitol for Congressional Briefing

Commitment to Care

• This month’s Commitment to Care (C to C) THCA is highlighting Alternative Payment Models under Managed Care

• Member Alert:  PASRR – DADS regulatory is actively enforcing PASRR documentation requirements regarding IDT meetings and their entry into the Portal

• Provider Letter No. 16-17 — Supporting Physician Documentation

• Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes Series – Part 2 of a 13 part series

• Register Now for the 2016 Geriatric Symposium

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If you have any questions about the THCA Commitment to Care Initiative or would like to share your facilities successes please contact Gloria Bean-Williams by email or call (512) 458-1257.

State / THCA News

• URGENT: Action Required Today

• THCA Meets with Superior HealthPlan on Payment Issues

• New PEPPER Report Available

• THCA analysis of survey activity and deficiencies – 2nd quarter FY 2016

• DADS Issued a Provider Alert: Take These Precautions When Transporting People during Hot Weather

National / AHCA News

• Nursing Home Enforcement Information

• Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Goes Live on July 1

Announcements & Recognition

• Announcements/Recognition – June 2016

THCAPAC

• THCAPAC News – June 2016

Associate Business Member News

• Associate Business Member News – June 2016

 Region News

• Region News – June 2016

Education

• THCA Education Foundation News – June 2016

Calendar

• June 2016
• July 2016