Tex. Gov't Code Section 545.0204
Participation of Diagnostic Laboratory Service Providers in Certain Programs

Notwithstanding any other law, a diagnostic laboratory may participate as an in-state provider under any program a health and human services agency or the commission administers that involves diagnostic laboratory services, regardless of the location where any specific service is performed or where the laboratory’s facilities are located, if:

(1)

the laboratory or an entity that is a parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the laboratory maintains diagnostic laboratory operations in this state;

(2)

the laboratory and each entity that is a parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the laboratory collectively employ at least 1,000 individuals at places of employment located in this state;

(3)

the laboratory is otherwise qualified to provide the services under the program; and

(4)

the laboratory is not prohibited from participating as a provider under any benefits program a health and human services agency or the commission administers based on conduct that constitutes fraud, waste, or abuse.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.

Source: Section 545.0204 — Participation of Diagnostic Laboratory Service Providers in Certain Programs, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­545.­htm#545.­0204 (accessed May 18, 2024).

545.0001
Definitions 545.0002
Development and Implementation of Integration Plan 545.0003
Methods to Address Fraud and Eligibility Error Rate 545.0004
Contract for Integration Plan Implementation 545.0005
Use of Other Agencies’ Staff and Resources 545.0006
Funding 545.0051
Consolidated Recipient Identification and Benefits Issuance Method 545.0052
Expansion of Billing Coordination and Information Collection Activities 545.0053
Service Delivery Area Alignment 545.0054
Program to Improve and Monitor Certain Outcomes of Medicaid Recipients and Child Health Plan Program Enrollees 545.0055
Minimum Collection Goal for Recovery of Certain Benefits 545.0056
Distribution of Earned Income Tax Credit Information 545.0057
Application Assistance for Financial Assistance Recipients Eligible for Federal Programs 545.0101
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Medicaid and Child Health Plan Program Eligibility Determinations for Certain Children 545.0102
Verification of Immigration Status of Certain Applicants for Public Assistance Benefits 545.0103
Verification of Sponsorship Information for Certain Benefits Recipients or Enrollees 545.0104
Call Centers 545.0151
Definition 545.0152
Electronic Recording of Hearing 545.0153
Administrative Review 545.0154
Judicial Review 545.0201
Compliance with Solicitation Prohibitions 545.0202
Marketing Activities by Medicaid or Child Health Plan Program Providers 545.0203
Reimbursement Claims for Certain Medicaid or Child Health Plan Services Involving Supervised Providers 545.0204
Participation of Diagnostic Laboratory Service Providers in Certain Programs
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Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 545.0204’s source at texas​.gov