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Beginning September 1, 2012, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), federally qualified look-alikes (FQLs), federally qualified satellites (FQSs), and rural health clinics (RHCs) can begin to enroll as providers for the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program. This edition of Radio TMHP features a conversation about changes, and what they mean for FQHC and RHC providers enrolled in the CSHCN Services Program, and their reimbursement amounts compared to Texas Medicaid. (Posted 8/29/2012)

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Texas Medicaid/CHIP and VDP-Enrolled Pharmacies
A discussion of options for pharmacies enrolled in the Texas Medicaid programs, including enrollment options, durable medical equipment (DME) and Comprehensive Care Program (CCP) claim processes, and other questions a Vendor Drug Program (VDP)-enrolled pharmacy may have about TMHP. (Posted 8/26/2011)

CSHCN Administrative Review Process
A conversation about the administrative review process with the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program. The administrative review process is discussed along with some common pitfalls that result in claim denials and appeals. (Posted 7/8/11)

Policy Changes for OB Ultrasounds
Dr. Rachel Pryzbyla, Medical Director for Policy Development at TMHP, describes policy changes requiring prior authorization for OB Ultrasounds under Texas Medicaid. (Originally posted 8/18/2010)

PA for PET and Cardiac Nuclear Imaging
Effective for dates of service on or after February 1, 2010, MedSolutions will administer the prior authorizations for all radiology procedures including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), positron emission tomography (PET) scan, and cardiac nuclear imaging services. This edition of Radio TMHP features answers to questions that providers may have regarding the upcoming changes. (Originally posted 12/17/09)

Case Management for Children and Pregnant Woman
This edition of Radio TMHP features a conversation with Cossy Hough, Case Management Branch Manager from DSHS, about the Case Management for Children and Pregnant Woman (CPW) program. Cossy offers some background on the benefit, its eligibility requirements, and the requirements for enrolling as a provider. She also offers examples of what services can be provided to clients under this benefit. (Originally posted 6/25/09)

CSHCN Services Program
This edition features a conversation about Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program clients at federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics. It outlines the steps that providers at those clinics need to take to enroll in the CSHCN Services Program in order to be reimbursed for the care they give our clients. (Originally posted 1/25/09)