Texas Healthcare Services Government Contracts

Texas invests $45+ billion in Medicaid spending annually through agencies like the Texas Department of State Health Services and Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Texas operates a managed care Medicaid model. Texas Medicaid uses managed care through STAR, STAR+PLUS, and STAR Kids programs. Second largest Medicaid program. Major healthcare programs include STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids. Professional licensing is managed by the Texas Medical Board.

• Valid Texas professional license from Texas Medical Board
• Enrollment with Texas Health and Human Services Commission
• Medicare provider enrollment (if applicable)
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance
• HIPAA compliance program and staff training
• Background checks for all patient-facing staff
• Required: Texas professional license, Medicaid provider enrollment

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  Register with Texas Health and Human Services Commission at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip
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  Obtain licenses through Texas Medical Board
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  Pursue certifications: NCQA accreditation, Managed care experience
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  Target key agencies: TX Health and Human Services Commission, TX Dept of State Health Services
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  Develop telehealth capabilities for expanded reach
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  Build relationships with state health department program managers
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  Consider subcontracting with established healthcare systems
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  Focus on STAR opportunities

• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Defense Health Agency (DHA)
• Indian Health Service (IHS)
• State Health Departments
• State Medicaid Agencies

These NAICS codes are commonly used for healthcare services government contracts: