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The Health Facility Program is within the Division for Regulatory Services.
Health Facility Licensing
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services(CMS) Information
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Healthcare facilities may be certified to participate in the federal Medicare program. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) directs state health agencies or other appropriate agencies to determine if health care entities meet federal standards through surveys and complaint investigations. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)works closely with the CMS Dallas Regional Office regarding certification matters.
DSHS divides the state into 5 geographic areas or zones; view the City-Region-Zone List to find your appropriate zone office. Additional Medicare information and CMS contact information can be found at the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services' web site; topics of interest include Medicare initial surveys, outpatient facilities, and observation patients. See the Statutes and Rules link for applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Initial Surveys for New Medicare Providers Letter | PDF File 172KB |
Medicare Initial Surveys Briefing Document Letter | PDF File 30KB |
FY 2006 End of Year CloseOut Award Process & Award of FY 2006 Supplements Letter |
PDF File 54KB |
CMS DSHS 2007 Initials Letter | PDF File 58KB |
Approved 855 Pending Initial Survey Letter | PDF File 34KB |
Initial Surveys of Rural Health Clinics (RHC) and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) Raised to Tier 3 Priority | PDF File 65KB |
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Texas Department of State Health Services, Health Facillity Licensing Program
1100 West 49th Street - Austin, Texas 78756 - (512) 834-6646
Last Updated August 18, 2008
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