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Presentation to the House Committee on Public Health

Charles Smith, Executive Commissioner February 21, 2017

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Texas HHS Overview

 Mission: Improving the health, safety and well-

being of Texans with good stewardship of public resources

 Vision: Making a difference in the lives of people

we serve

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A Transformed HHSC

By September 1, 2017, the new HHSC will have grown by:

 More than 28,000 staff (includes client and administrative services)  Approximately 200 programs or programmatic functions

Programs moving to HHSC on September 1, 2017:

 Regulatory functions from DADS, DFPS, and DSHS  State supported living centers (SSLCs) from DADS

and state mental health hospitals from DSHS

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A Transformed HHSC

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HHSC’s Key Functions For Fiscal Years 2018-2019

 Provides oversight and administrative support for the HHS agencies  Administers the state’s Medicaid and other client services programs  Provides a comprehensive array of long-term services and supports

for people with disabilities and people age 60 and older

 Operates the state’s mental health hospitals and state supported

living centers

 Regulates healthcare providers, professions and facilities to protect

individuals’ health and safety

 Sets policies, defines covered benefits, and determines client

eligibility for client services programs

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