Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Notice of a Data Security Incident

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 9, 2023
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As has been reported in the press, the MOVEit incident impacted state and federal government agencies, financial services firms, pension funds, and many other types of companies and not-for-profit organizations.

Key Points: 
  • As has been reported in the press, the MOVEit incident impacted state and federal government agencies, financial services firms, pension funds, and many other types of companies and not-for-profit organizations.
  • UMass Chan first learned about the MOVEit vulnerability on June 1, 2023, and has implemented all publicly available software fixes for the MOVEit application while taking extensive steps to monitor its vendors' data security practices more closely.
  • Notice of this incident was posted on www.umassmed.edu , and a dedicated, toll-free call center was established to answer questions.
  • If you believe your information was involved and you have any questions about this incident, please call 855-457-6006, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, excluding national holidays.

Lawsuit: Marshall Mom Blames Daycare for Infant's Second-Degree Burns

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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MARSHALL, Texas, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Marshall mom is furious that her 11-month-old daughter experienced second-degree burns on both feet while in the care of Ms. Anita's Academic Center in August 2023. Ashley McMullen is now suing the daycare center, claiming the facility and its caregivers were negligent when they took her infant daughter outside in 104-degree heat and allowed her to walk barefoot, causing burn injuries to the soles of her feet.

Key Points: 
  • "I am heartbroken because my daughter's severe burns could have easily been prevented by common sense," says McMullen.
  • "Everyone knows the Texas heat is dangerous in August, and these caregivers should know infants have particularly delicate skin.
  • I am beside myself that Ms. Anita's Academic Center took my baby outside without socks or shoes."
  • We hope this lawsuit serves as a reminder of the essential role child safety regulations play in protecting little ones, like our client's infant daughter, at daycare centers."

State of Texas Selects Conduent to Provide Medicaid Claims Solution on its Cloud-Native Modular Platform

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Under the multi-year contract, the company will provide claims processing and financial services via its innovative Conduent Medicaid Suite (CMdS) .

Key Points: 
  • Under the multi-year contract, the company will provide claims processing and financial services via its innovative Conduent Medicaid Suite (CMdS) .
  • The system will bring HHSC a seamless solution to manage Medicaid fee-for-service, long-term care and other special program claims for five million members in the state.
  • Texas is the third state in the last nine months to select Conduent to provide cloud-based, modular solutions to modernize their legacy Medicaid Management Information Systems.
  • In addition to supporting claims processing, Conduent provides a range of healthcare solutions including Medicaid enrollment, payments and constituent engagement.

Easter Seals Greater Houston is Serving the Whole Veteran

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Easter Seals Greater Houston (ESGH), a leading disability resource provider, saw the widespread need and began creating transformative, interconnected programs and a strong referral network to serve our military community.

Key Points: 
  • Easter Seals Greater Houston (ESGH), a leading disability resource provider, saw the widespread need and began creating transformative, interconnected programs and a strong referral network to serve our military community.
  • ESGH's goal is to provide an easy point of entry for Veterans, Service Members, and Military-Connected families to a range of behavioral health services.
  • The nonprofit is helping the military community build the lives they want during and after the military, meeting their needs around reintegration, stability, wellness, and growth.
  • At ESGH, we see the whole Veteran and create a roadmap to success, layering in cohesive services from our TVFA partners.

The Dallas Morning News Launches Transformative Series Examining Fentanyl’s Deadly Grip on North Texas

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 7, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) -

Key Points: 
  • The potent synthetic opioid has been responsible for the overdose deaths of over 1,100 North Texans since 2021.
  • More than two dozen News staffers spent months researching, reporting, writing, editing, photographing and designing a wide-ranging package about the deadly drug.
  • “Deadly Fake: 30 Days Inside Fentanyl’s Grip on North Texas,” tells in heart-breaking and stark detail the rapidly growing crisis unfolding across the nation and at home.
  • North Texas Behavioral Health Authority: 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-866-260-8000 or ntbha.org .

UnitedHealthcare Selected by Texas Health and Human Services Commission To Serve STAR+PLUS Beneficiaries

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas as one of the seven managed care organizations to administer the Medicaid managed care program STAR+PLUS.

Key Points: 
  • The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has selected UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas as one of the seven managed care organizations to administer the Medicaid managed care program STAR+PLUS.
  • UnitedHealthcare will serve members in eight service areas: Bexar, Central Texas, Dallas, Harris, Hidalgo, Northeast Texas, Tarrant and Travis.
  • The STAR+PLUS program combines acute care and long-term services and supports, such as assisting in a member's home with activities of daily living, home modifications, respite care and personal assistance services.
  • Currently, UnitedHealthcare, along with its parent company UnitedHealth Group, employs over 32,000 individuals in Texas.

New State-Funded EVV System Will Help Texas Providers Remain Compliant with State and Federal EVV Laws

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HHAeXchange, a leading provider of homecare management solutions for providers, managed care organizations (MCOs), and state Medicaid agencies, announced today the company has been selected to serve as the subcontractor in providing the state-funded Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system in Texas. HHAeXchange's EVV solution – serving both Agency and Consumer-Directed Services (CDS) providers – is scheduled to go live Oct. 1, 2023, at no cost to providers.

Key Points: 
  • HHAeXchange's EVV solution – serving both Agency and Consumer-Directed Services (CDS) providers – is scheduled to go live Oct. 1, 2023, at no cost to providers.
  • The HHAeXchange platform will enable homecare providers to easily meet Texas state requirements, offering a streamlined experience for both back-office staff and service providers.
  • As the state-funded EVV vendor, HHAeXchange will support approximately 235,000 homecare service providers and 18,000 Consumer Directed Services employers.
  • To learn more about the new state-funded EVV system for homecare providers throughout Texas, visit the Texas Health and Human Services website .

Superior HealthPlan Sponsors Back-to-School Fairs, Enabling Families to Prioritize Health and Wellness

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 4, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As millions of children in Texas prepare for another school year, Superior HealthPlan, a managed care company that delivers quality health care in Texas and a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, is enabling parents and caregivers to make health and wellness a priority ahead of the new school year. This includes sponsoring back-to-school fairs that facilitate access to vital resources, offering opportunities to renew Medicaid benefits, and connecting families with additional resources in their community.

Key Points: 
  • This includes sponsoring back-to-school fairs that facilitate access to vital resources, offering opportunities to renew Medicaid benefits, and connecting families with additional resources in their community.
  • Texans are encouraged to attend back-to-school fairs in their area, many of which offer wellness checkups, vaccinations, and school supplies at no cost.
  • Waco: August 5 – Superior is sponsoring Family Fest , held exclusively for Waco Independent School District students and their families.
  • Uvalde: August 11 – As a primary sponsor, Superior is joining the 22nd Annual Wellness Fair hosted by Community Health Development, Inc. Attendees can receive back-to-school supplies, health checkups, and other items.

Federman & Sherwood Investigates Managed Care of North America, Inc. for Data Breach

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Managed Care of North America, Inc. with respect to their recent data breach.

Key Points: 
  • The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Managed Care of North America, Inc. with respect to their recent data breach.
  • On May 26, 2023, Managed Care of North America, Inc. notified patients that the company experienced a data breach after an unauthorized party accessed sensitive consumer data entrusted to the company.
  • According to Managed Care of North America, Inc., they determined that information stored on their servers may have been subject to unauthorized access from February 26, 2023 through March 7, 2023.
  • Managed Care of North America, Inc. determined that the information exposed in the data breach includes: names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial information, medical information and health insurance information.

Lawsuit Filed Against Midland Baptist Daycare for Alleged Mistreatment of 3-Year-Old Boy

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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MIDLAND, Texas, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Midland mom is suing Greenwood Baptist Children's Learning Center, claiming caregivers caused her 3-year-old son physical, emotional, and psychological harm after leaving him in a kitchen pantry with the lights off, spraying him with toxic disinfectant, and forcing him to sit next to a trash can for an excessive amount of time. The lawsuit also claims that the daycare violated state laws by waiting several days to report the incidents to the boy's mother and the state of Texas.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit also claims that the daycare violated state laws by waiting several days to report the incidents to the boy's mother and the state of Texas.
  • The complaint continues that the church's board, director, and staff were aware of the wide mistreatment of children, including the boy in this case.
  • "We are committed to holding the daycare accountable and, hopefully, in the process of this lawsuit, protect other children in the Midland community from suffering similar traumatic experiences."
  • The case is Josefina Aguillon, Individually and as Parent and Next Friend of E.A., a minor child, vs. Greenwood Baptist Church of Midland, Texas, d/b/a Greenwood Baptist Children's Learning Center, Cause No.