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• Published July 17, 2017

  Texas Health & Human Services News

  Cyclospora on Rise in Texas; Testing, Reporting Key to Finding Source 

  A spike in illnesses caused by the parasite Cyclospora in June and July is prompting the Texas Department of State Health Services to ask health care providers to be on guard for the illness, pursue testing, and report cases to their local health department. Within the past month, 68 cases … Read More
• Published July 11, 2017

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  Community Baby Shower to Benefit Cadena de Madres Program

  The annual Community Baby Shower is this Friday! Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) and its partners are working to help end premature births and support prenatal education. CLICK HERE to hear Sam Caceres, an Outreach and Health Education Specialist with DHP, talk about the event. You can help donate baby … Read More
• Published April 25, 2017

  Texas Health & Human Services News

  Texas Medicaid Mosquito Repellent Benefit Aims To Protect Texans

  AUSTIN—Starting May 1, Texas will begin providing this year’s statewide Medicaid benefit for mosquito repellent to prevent Zika virus transmission. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is offering the repellent to more Medicaid clients to ensure additional Texans are protected from the virus that can be devastating to unborn … Read More
• Published April 6, 2017

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  Texas Medicaid Brings Back Mosquito Repellent Benefit

  AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced today that it is reinstating the Medicaid benefit for mosquito repellent due to the first reported case of Zika virus disease likely transmitted by a mosquito in Texas. Texas quickly made the decision to bring back the benefit, which had ended … Read More
• Published February 3, 2017

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  Noteworthy Pediatric Nephrologist, Fredrick A. McCurdy, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAP, FACPE, will be Featured in The Leading Physicians of the World

  The International Association of HealthCare Professionals is pleased to welcome Fredrick A. McCurdy, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAP, FACPE, Pediatric Nephrologist, to their prestigious organization with his upcoming publication in The Leading Physicians of the World. Dr. Fredrick A. McCurdy is a highly trained and qualified physician with an extensive expertise … Read More
• Published November 3, 2016

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  STAR Kids Program Launches in South Texas

  Driscoll Health Plan opens new offices in five cities to serve children with disabilities and their families LAREDO — Driscoll Health Plan is enrolling thousands of South Texas children into its STAR Kids program, a new Texas Medicaid managed care program for children and youth with special needs. The program launched … Read More
• Published October 18, 2016

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  DSHS Reminds Pregnant Women who Travel to Mexico about Zika Testing

  The Texas Department of State Health Services is reminding pregnant women who cross the border with Mexico that Zika testing is available to them and encourages them to discuss testing with their health care providers. Under current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, Zika testing is recommended for any … Read More
• Published October 18, 2016

  Texas Health & Human Services News

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission Update

  Medicaid clients can now view an electronic image of their Medicaid ID Card from their mobile device. All Medicaid offices must accept the electronic card if the client doesn’t have the Your Texas Benefits plastic card on hand. Medicaid always … Read More
• Published June 15, 2016

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  Medicaid Preferred Drug List

  Beginning July 21, 2016, Texas Medicaid will start using an updated list of the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL). Read More
• Published January 11, 2016

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  Four Driscoll Health System employees elected to leadership positions

  Four Driscoll Health System employees have been selected for leadership positions in the local association of case managers. Heather Pigott, senior director of Health Services, Driscoll Health Plan, was elected president of the Texas Riviera Association of Case Managers (TRACM), an organization which fosters quality case management through promotion and … Read More
• Published October 29, 2015

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  Driscoll physician receives Distinguished Service Award from Texas Pediatric Society

  CORPUS CHRISTI – Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, FACHE, President and CEO of Driscoll Health Plan, has been awarded the 2015 Texas Pediatric Society’s Distinguished Service Award. The award, which was presented on October 3 at the Texas Pediatric Society annual luncheon in Sugar Land, recognizes a non-member pediatrician, non-pediatric … Read More
• Published October 16, 2015

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  Driscoll Health Plan names Dr. Fred McCurdy as Medical Director for new STAR Kids program

  CORPUS CHRISTI — Pediatrician Fred McCurdy, MD, PhD, MBA, CPE, FAAP, FACPE, has been named as medical director for the Driscoll Health Plan’s STAR Kids program, which is the first Medicaid managed care program created specifically for children and youth with disabilities. As medical director, McCurdy will work with the … Read More
• Published October 15, 2015

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  Driscoll Health Plan wins contract to provide healthcare to children with disabilities through new STAR Kids Program

  CORPUS CHRISTI — The Driscoll Health Plan continues to build its reputation in South Texas with its recent selection by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as a Managed Care Organization (MCO) in the STAR Kids program, which is the first Medicaid managed care program for children and youth … Read More
• Published January 22, 2014

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  Crossroads Diabetes Expo offers education, information, resources for those affected

  CORPUS CHRISTI – Diabetes is an ongoing and growing cause for concern across South Texas. To help those affected by the disease, Driscoll Health Plan, the Texas Area Health Education Centers and the Victoria Regional Health Alliance have partnered to offer an educational event called the Crossroads Diabetes Expo. On … Read More
• Published November 5, 2013

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  Peterson re-elected by American Association of Anesthesiologists

  Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA CORPUS CHRISTI – Anesthesiologist Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, chief executive officer of Driscoll Health Plan, was recently re-elected assistant treasurer of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). The ASA is a 50,000-member, educational research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise … Read More
• Published October 30, 2013

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  Driscoll Health Plan, community partners bringing Crossroads Diabetes Expo to Victoria

  VICTORIA – Diabetes is an ongoing and growing cause for concern across South Texas. To help those affected by the disease, Driscoll Health Plan, the Victoria Regional Health Alliance and the Area Health Education Center are partnering to offer traveling Diabetes Expos. The kick-off event, the Crossroads Diabetes Expo, will … Read More
• Published August 9, 2013

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  Driscoll Health Plan bringing obstacle course, photo booth to health fair

  WHAT: At tomorrow’s 48th annual Nueces County Medical Society Health Fair, Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) will offer an obstacle course and photo booth for children to enjoy in the children’s area. DHP has been a friend of the family in Nueces County and surrounding counties since 1997. WHEN: 9 a.m. Read More
• Published July 31, 2013

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  Driscoll Health Plan joins community partners to sponsor free Back to School Fair in Laredo

  LAREDO – Just in time for the coming school year, Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) is sponsoring a free Back to School Fair for the general public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at Uni-Trade Stadium. Numerous organizations have joined to offer services, information and products to parents … Read More
• Published July 2, 2013

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  Driscoll Health Plan among sponsors of free baseball clinic in Brownsville

  WHAT: Driscoll Health Plan is joining the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings, the City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department and Healthy Communities of Brownsville to sponsor a free summer baseball clinic for children ages 5 through high school. The clinic will feature baseball instruction in all areas of offense, defense, … Read More
• Published June 21, 2013

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  Driscoll Health Plan presents ‘At the Ballpark’ for members

  EDINBURG – Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) is sponsoring “At the Ballpark,” a series of member appreciation nights, during the Edinburg Roadrunners games June 25, July 11 and Aug. 2 at Roadrunner Field. Perks for members include: Discounted tickets VIP suite First pitch honors “Our members are important to us and … Read More