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Texas Health & Safety Code - Chapter 42 Kidney Health CareLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Health & Safety Code > Texas Health & Safety Code - Chapter 42 Kidney Health Care (a) This chapter may be cited as the Texas Kidney Health Care Act. (b) The state finds that one of the most serious and tragic ... In this chapter: (1) "Division" means the kidney health care division. (2) "Other benefit" means a benefit, other than one provided under this chapter, to ... (a) The kidney health care division is in the department to carry out this chapter. The board shall administer the division. (b) The division may ... (a) The division shall provide kidney care services directly or through public or private resources to persons determined by the board to be eligible for ... (a) Sections 483.041(a) and 483.042, Subtitle J, Title 3, Occupations Code, and other applicable laws establishing prohibitions do not apply to a dialysate, device, or ... (a) The board may establish and maintain standards for the accreditation of all facilities designed or intended to deliver care or treatment for persons with ... (a) The department shall select providers to furnish kidney health care services under the program according to the criteria and procedures adopted by the board. ... The board may determine the terms, conditions, and standards, including medical and financial standards, for the eligibility of persons with chronic kidney disease to receive ... (a) After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the department for cause may deny the application of or modify, suspend, or terminate services to ... (a) An applicant or recipient is not eligible to receive services provided by this chapter to the extent that the applicant or recipient, or another ... (a) The department may recover the costs of services provided under this chapter from a person who does not reimburse the department as required by ... (a) The division may receive and use gifts to carry out this chapter. (b) The board may comply with any requirements necessary to obtain federal ... (a) The division may enter into contracts and agreements with persons, colleges, universities, associations, corporations, municipalities, and other units of government as necessary to carry ... (a) The division may cooperate with private or public agencies to facilitate the availability of adequate care for all citizens with chronic kidney disease. (b) ... (a) The division may develop and administer scientific investigations into the cause, prevention, methods of treatment, and cure of kidney disease, including research into kidney ... (a) The division may institute, carry on, and supervise educational programs for the public and health providers, including physicians, hospitals, and public health departments, concerning ... The board shall report to the governor and the legislature not later than February 1 of each year concerning its findings, progress, and activities under ... The board may provide for payment of the premiums required to maintain coverage under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395 ... The freedom of an eligible person to select a treating physician, a treatment facility, or a treatment modality is not limited by Section 42.009 if ... Last modified: August 10, 2007 |