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HHSC LTCR Publishes Guidance for Providers Related to the Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC)
Texas Medicaid·TX·General
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Jul 7, 2026
Summary
HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation has published Provider Letter 2026-10 informing Texas providers of the implementation of Senate Bill 1849, which established the Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC). This new interagency platform allows authorized users to search for individuals with reportable conduct across multiple state agencies. Providers must understand their responsibilities related to SEMARC compliance and reporting obligations.
Action Required
Billing and compliance teams must: (1) Review Provider Letter 2026-10 from HHSC LTCR to understand SEMARC implementation requirements and provider responsibilities; (2) Identify internal staff who may need authorized access to SEMARC for background screening and compliance verification; (3) Update credentialing and compliance procedures to incorporate SEMARC search protocols for staff and provider screening; (4) Ensure all relevant personnel understand reportable conduct definitions under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 810; (5) Coordinate with HR and compliance departments to integrate SEMARC checks into hiring and credentialing workflows. Contact HHSC LTCR for specific implementation timelines and access authorization procedures.