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Providing Texas Health Steps Services in the Medical Home
Welcome to the training on Providing Texas Health Steps Services in the Medical Home provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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Goal
The goal of this course is to equip Texas Health Steps providers and staff members to schedule, conduct, and document Texas Health Steps medical checkups in accordance with current federal and state requirements.
Target Audience
Texas Health Steps providers and other interested health care professionals.
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