Bill
HB 1976
85(R) - 2017
House Public Health
House Public Health
Health & Human Services
Healthcare
Companion Bill
SB 55
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
J.D. Sheffield
Bill Caption
Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would require the Teacher and Employees Retirement Systems of Texas to jointly conduct a study of the benefits and disadvantages of establishing a patient-reported outcomes registry for musculoskeletal care provided under their health care plans. These systems would be required to report whether establishing the registry would be beneficial and effective.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
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