Texas
Texas is the second-largest US care market, with a vast hospital and physician network, the largest number of uninsured residents and significant cross-border health dynamics. The state has not expanded Medicaid and operates STAR managed care.
Key facts
The care landscape in Texas at a glance.
Key sectors in Texas
The care sectors most prominent in Texas. Each links to the national sector page for deeper context.
Regulatory context
The Texas Health & Human Services Commission licenses facilities and administers STAR Medicaid managed care. Federal HIPAA, CoPs, EMTALA, Stark, AKS and ASPR emergency-preparedness requirements apply alongside state licensing and Certificate of Need rules.
Federal frameworks such as HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation and EMTALA apply alongside state-specific licensing and programme rules. Requirements vary by provider type, programme and jurisdiction.
Supporting care in Texas
Manage compliance across HHSC licensing, CMS certification and STAR managed-care requirements
Track workforce credentials and staffing across a vast multi-site geography
Maintain emergency-preparedness and disaster-response documentation
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CareFocusIQ provides technology and intelligence to support care operations and compliance. It is not a medical device and does not provide legal advice. Regulatory requirements vary by provider type, program and jurisdiction, and remain the responsibility of each provider.