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This bill requires the Texas Department of State Health Services to create a procedure for providing specific death information to hospitals, particularly those designated as Level I trauma facilities, to support their participation in the Medicaid managed care program. The death information to be shared includes the deceased person's county of residence, date of birth, and full name, and will be collected from death certificates filed with local registrars. While the primary focus is on Level I trauma facilities, the department may also share this information with other hospitals based on available resources. The bill defines "hospital" as a facility licensed under Chapter 241 and "trauma facility" as specified in Section 773.003. The implementation of this information-sharing procedure is set to begin on September 1, 2025, and the department may delay implementation if federal agency waivers or authorizations are required.

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