Subject to the specifications, conditions, limitations, and
requirements established by the Health and Human Services Commission
or its designee (HHSC), a birthing center must:
(1) comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws and regulations;
(2) be licensed by the appropriate state licensing
authority to provide a level of service commensurate with the professional
skills of the physician (MD or DO), certified nurse-midwife (CNM),
or licensed midwife (LM) who acts as the birth attendant;
(3) meet and continue to meet the standards for birthing
centers established by the appropriate state licensing authority;
(4) be enrolled and approved for participation in the
Texas Medicaid Program;
(5) sign a written provider agreement with HHSC. By
signing the agreement, the birthing center agrees to comply with the
terms of the agreement and all requirements of the Texas Medicaid
Program, including regulations, rules, handbooks, standards, and guidelines
published by HHSC;
(6) submit to HHSC copies of all documents required
for licensure by the appropriate state licensing authority;
(7) notify HHSC, in writing, within two weeks of any
change in its licensure status or information required for licensure;
and
(8) bill for services covered under the Texas Medicaid
Program in the manner and format prescribed by HHSC.
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