Tex.
Gov't Code Section 526.0301
Strategic Plan for Rural Hospital Services; Report
(a)
The commission shall develop and implement a strategic plan to ensure that the citizens in this state residing in rural areas have access to hospital services.(b)
The strategic plan must include:(1)
a proposal for using at least one of the following methods to ensure access to hospital services in the rural areas of this state:(A)
an enhanced cost reimbursement methodology for the payment of rural hospitals participating in the Medicaid managed care program in conjunction with a supplemental payment program for rural hospitals to cover costs incurred in providing services to recipients;(B)
a hospital rate enhancement program applicable only to rural hospitals;(C)
a reduction of punitive actions under Medicaid that require reimbursement for Medicaid payments made to a rural hospital provider, a reduction of the frequency of payment reductions under Medicaid made to rural hospitals, and an enhancement of payments made under merit-based programs or similar programs for rural hospitals;(D)
a reduction of state regulatory-related costs related to the commission’s review of rural hospitals; or(E)
in accordance with rules the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services adopts, the establishment of a minimum fee schedule that applies to payments made to rural hospitals by Medicaid managed care organizations; and(2)
target dates for achieving goals related to the proposal described by Subdivision (1).(c)
Not later than November 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall submit a report regarding the commission’s development and implementation of the strategic plan to:(1)
the legislature;(2)
the governor; and(3)
the Legislative Budget Board.
Source:
Section 526.0301 — Strategic Plan for Rural Hospital Services; Report, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.526.htm#526.0301 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
