The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between August 1 and August 19.
8/1/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
August 1, 2016 – 08:15 AM
333 Guadalupe Street 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee 1. Call to order – 8:15 AM 2. Review of the agenda 3. The Texas Board of Nursing will meet to consider and take action on the consideration of temporary suspension of registered nurse license #785990, #802939, #223373 Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code Ann. s301.455, the Board is required to take immediate action based upon the above conduct. Additional Information Contact: Krystal Mendoza, 512/305-6869
Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
August 1, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe; Tower II; Suite #400-A, Austin
The Board will discuss and possibly take action regarding the following agenda items: 1. Roll Call 2. Reading and Adoption of the Minutes 3. President's report: Appointments 4. Executive Director's Report: 85th Session/2017 Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) 5. Licensing/Training/Education Committee: A) 03/07/2016, 7/18/2016, 10/17/2016 Examinations 6. Investigative committee: A) Enforcement Stats, B) FY 2016 CME Audits 7. Budget committee: FY 2016 Status Report 8. Public Comment 9. SB202-84th Session/2015, Radiology Technicians Updates 10. SB207-84th Session/2015, Texas Health & Human Services Commission – Office of Inspector General Memorandum of Understanding 11. SB195-84th Session/2015, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program 12. Adoption in the Texas Register Rule Changes to 22 TAC Section 371.3 Fees 13. Agreed Order vs. Jose Rivera, DPM; License No. 1937; TSBPME Case No. 14-037 14. Robert Angelier, DPM; License No. 0590; FY 2016 CME Audit Hardship Request; TSBPME Case No. 16-057 15. Harold Malofsky, DPM; License No. 0523; FY 2016 CME Audit Hardship Request; TSBPME Case No. 16-058 16. David Schwartz, DPM; License No. 1653; FY 2016 CME Audit Hardship Request; TSBPME Case No. 16-059 17. Russell Johnson, DPM; License Application Issues & Review 18. University General Hospital Podiatry Residency Program Status (Houston, TX) 19. Set time, date and place for next Board Meeting: Hobby Building (Austin, TX) The board may go into closed executive session regarding any item on the agenda if permitted under the open meetings act, Government Code chapter 551. note: items may be taken out of order. Additional Information Contact: Hemant Makan, 512/305-7000
8/2/2016
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
August 2, 2016 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Board Business Meeting Agenda A. Announcements Meeting Procedures Board Members Staff Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes TSBP Board Business Meeting Held May 3, 2016 Temporary Suspension Hearings C. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules C.1 Final Adoption of Rules C.1.1 Amendments to !i281.8 Concerning Grounds for Discipline for a Pharmacy License C.1.2 Amendments to !i281.31 Concerning Burden of Proof C.1.3 Amendments to !i281.66 Concerning Application for Reissuance or Removal of Restrictions of a License or Registration C.1.4 Amendments to !i283.12 Concerning Licensing Requirements C.1.5 Amendments to !i291.1 Concerning Licensing Requirements C.1.6 Amendments to !i291.17 Concerning Perpetual Inventory in Class A and Class A-S Pharmacies C.1.7 Amendments to !i291.33 Concerning Shipping of Prescription Medications C.1.8 Amendments to !i291.76 Concerning Floor Stock Documentation in Ambulatory Surgical Centers C.1.9 Amendments to !i291.104 C.1.10 Amendments to !i291.133 Concerning Sterile Compounding C.1.11 Amendments to !i291.151 Concerning Floor Stock Documentation in Class F Pharmacies (Tab 12) C.2 Proposal of Rules C.2.1 Amendments to !i281.65 Concerning Administrative Penalty for Failing to Operate a Pharmacy (Tab 13) C.2.2 Amendments to !i291.34 Concerning Schedule II Prescriptions from Out-of-State Practitioners (Tab 14) C.2.3 Amendments to !i291.74 Concerning Class C Pharmacies Operated by Management Companies (Tab 15) C.2.4 Amendments to !i291.155 Concerning Class H Pharmacies (Tab 16) C.2.5 New Rule !i295.14 Concerning Pharmacists Dispensing Opioid Antagonists (Tab 17) C.2.6 Amendments to !i295.16 Concerning the Definition of an Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Tab 18) C.3 Rule Reviews in Accordance with Government Code, Section !i2001.039 (Tab 19) C.3.1 For Adoption: C.3.1.1 Chapter 291 Concerning Pharmacies (Institutional Pharmacy (Class C)) (!i!i291.71 C 291.76) (Tab 20) C.3.1.2 Chapter 303 Concerning Destruction of Dangerous Drugs and Controlled Substances (!i!i303.1 C 303.3) (Tab 21) D. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning Reports of Committees/Task Forces D.1 Pilot Project D.1.1 Recommendation Regarding Petition for a Pilot Project from Baylor Scott & White Pharmacy #201 (The Scott & White Round Rock Pharmacy) Pharmacy License #29834, and Baylor Scott & White Pharmacy #104 (Baylor Medical Plaza Pharmacy at Carrollton) Pharmacy License #27871 (Tab 22) E. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions E.1 Financial Update E.1.1 Review of FY2016 Expenditures (Tab 23) E.1.2 Review of Board Member Travel Budget (Tab 24) E.1.3 Consideration of Material Changes to Contracts for Goods and Services Awarded Under Chapter 2155 of Texas Government Code (Tab 25) E.1.4 Review and Approval of FY2017 Operating Budget (Tab 26) E.1.5 Update on Legislative Appropriations Request (Tab 27) E.2 Update Concerning Program to Aid Impaired Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students E.2.1 Update on Number of Participating Individuals (Tab 28) E.2.2 Professional Recovery Network (PRN) E.2.2.1 Presentation and Discussion Concerning PRN Expenditures and Activities by PRN Director Courtney Hulbert (Tab 29) E.2.2.2 Review and Approval of Professional Recovery Network Financial Audit (Tab 30) E.3 Review and Approval of TSBP FY2017 Goals and Objectives (Tab 31) E.4 Discussion Concerning the Verification of Compounded Prescriptions (Tab 32) E.5 Discussion Concerning Pharmacy Technicians E.5.1 Review of the 2014 TSBP Task Force to Review Pharmacy Technician Practice Final Report (Tab 33) E.5.2 Discussion of Pharmacy Technician Certification Exams (Tab 34) E.6 Report on the Prescription Monitoring Program Implementation (Tab 35) E.7 Report on Appeals from State Office of Administrative Hearings Cases and Other Court Actions (Tab 36) E.8 Report on Sunset Review (Tab 37) E.9 Update on TSBP Office Move (Tab 38) E.10 Discussion of Possible Statutory Changes for Consideration During the 85th Session of the Texas Legislature (Tab 39) F. Disciplinary Orders F.1 Consideration of Proposals for Decision F.1.1 In the Matter of Cedric Martin Washington, Pharmacy Technician Registration #112624 (Tab 40) F.1.1.1 Executive Session Concerning the Proposal for Decision in the Matter of Cedric Martin Washington, Pharmacy Technician Registration #112624 F.1.2 In the Matter of Mastery Pharmacy South, Pharmacy License #23660 (Tab 41) F.1.2.1 Executive Session Concerning the Proposal for Decision in the Matter of Mastery Pharmacy South, Pharmacy License #23660 F.1.3 In the Matter of Shayna Kelly, Pharmacy Technician Registration #199025 (Tab 42) F.1.3.1 Executive Session Concerning the Proposal for Decision in the Matter of Shayna Kelly, Pharmacy Technician Registration #199025 F.2 Report on Agreed Board Orders Entered by Executive Director (Tab 43) F.3 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders and Default Orders (Tab 44) F.4 Executive Session to Consider Confidential Agreed Board Orders (Tab 45) F.5 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Remedial Plans (Tab 46) G. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports G.1 Report on Complaints Closed and Dismissed During the Previous Quarter (Tab 47) G.2 Report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints (Tab 48) H. Miscellaneous H.1 Items to be Placed on Agenda for November 2016 Board Meeting (Tab 49) H.2 Discussion of and Possible Action on Recent Conferences and Events ! National Association of Board of Pharmacy (NABP) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA May 14-17, 2016 ! Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) Conference & Expo, Austin, TX July 15-17, 2016 H.3 Discussion of and Possible Action on Upcoming Conferences and Events ! Technician Informal Conference, Austin, August 30, 2016 (Dembny) ! Informal Conference, Austin, September 6-8, 2016 (Waggener) ! National Association of Board of Pharmacy/ American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (NABP/AACP) District VI, VII, and VIII Annual Meeting – Portland, OR September 11-14, 2016 ! Technician Informal Conference, Austin, September 22, 2016 (Stine) ! Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Nexus National Harbor, MD October 3-6, 2016 ! Informal Conference, Austin, October 4-6, 2016 (Yoakum) ! National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Annual Convention – New Orleans, LA October 15-19, 2016 ! Technician Informal Conference, Austin, October 20, 2016 (Dembny) ! TSBP Board Business Meeting, Austin November 1-2, 2016 H.4 Election of Vice President and Treasurer (Tab 50) H.5 Consideration of Personnel Matters H.5.1 Executive Session to Conduct Evaluation of Executive Director (Tab 51). Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
8/3/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 3, 2016 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Department of Aging and Disability Services,
John H. Winters Building,Public, Hearing Room 125, Austin Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee
Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee Call-in: 877-226-9790 Access Code: 1321075 1. Welcome and opening remarks: Dr. Michele Saunders, Committee Chair 2. Review and approve May 2016 meeting minutes 3. Special topics a. Housing and legal issues: Cory Macdonald, Partner, Richards Rodriguez & Skeith b. Music & Memory Presentation: Anne Stacy, Texas Director of Student Programs, Music & Memory 4. Department of Aging and Disability Services reports a. Quality Monitoring Program: Michelle Dionne-Vahalik, Manager b. State Long-term Care Ombudsman: Jessica Conway, Ombudsman Policy Liaison c. Access and Intake Division i. Community Access and Grants Unit: Leigh Schroeder, Manager ii. Area Agencies on Aging: Sue Fielder, Director d. Volunteer and Community Engagement: Holly Riley, Manager 5. Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee (ATWAC) updates and operations a. Updates: Cody Rothschild, ATWAC Liaison and Dr. Michele Saunders, Committee Chair i. Bylaws ii. Committee priorities survey iii. Issue areas/specialization sign-up b. ATWAC operations: Dr. Saunders and Cody Rothschild i. Member roles and responsibilities ii. Member vacancies Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Cody Rothschild, Age Well Live Well Coordinator, Department of Aging and Disability Services, 512-438-4641, cody.rothschild@dads.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Jacqui Parker-Boyd, 512/438-3045
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
August 3, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2 Room 225, Austin
Pharmacies Compounding Sterile Preparations Stakeholders Meeting Agenda I. Call to Order and Welcome II. Announcements III. Discussion concerning CETA requirements in Board Rule 291.133 IV. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
8/4/2016
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
August 4, 2016 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
Education Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Approval of Minutes of February 20, 2016 Education Committee meeting 4. Discussion and possible action on acceptable and unacceptable continuing education activities, continuing education documentation, and proposing rule amendments to Chapter 367 5. Discussion and possible action on changes to the Jurisprudence Examination 6. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to continuing education 7. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates and agenda items 8. Adjournment The Committee may meet in closed session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
August 4, 2016 – 03:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
Rules Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Approval of Minutes of February 19-20, 2016 Rules Committee meeting 4. Discussion and possible action on proposing a rule amendment to s369.1, Display of Licenses 5. Discussion and possible action on proposing a new rule section regarding licensure of individuals with criminal convictions 6. Discussion and possible action on changes to the Jurisprudence Examination 7. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to the OT Practice Act and Board Rules 8. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates and agenda items 9. Adjournment The Committee may meet in closed session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
8/5/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Committee
August 5, 2016 – 08:00 AM
Brown Heatly Building, Room 5155 , 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Small and Large, State-Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Aug. 5, 2016, at 8 a.m. to receive public comment on the proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rates for small and large, state-operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID) operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. As the single state agency for the state Medicaid program, HHSC proposes the following interim per diem reimbursement rates for small and large, state-operated ICF/IIDs operated by DADS, to be effective Sept. 1, 2016: Small State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Proposed interim daily rate: $719.85; Large State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Medicaid Only clients – Proposed interim daily rate: $850.69; Large State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare clients – Proposed interim daily rate: $821.21. HHSC is proposing these interim rates so that adequate funds will be available to serve individuals residing in these facilities. The proposed interim rates account for actual and projected increases in costs to operate these facilities. Methodology and Justification. The proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified as 1 TAC Chapter 355, Subchapter D, §355.456(e), relating to Reimbursement Methodology. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available on July 22, 2016. Those interested may also obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751-2316. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
August 5, 2016 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
1. Call to Order 2. Public comment 3. Approval of Minutes of May 6, 2016 4. Discussion and possible action on the Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, the current Sunset Review, Executive Council activity, and other agency business 5. Investigation Committee Report A. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders for case numbers: 15-167; 16-007; 16-047; 16-122; 16-152; 16-158; 16-162; 16-164; 16-172; 16-175; 16-195; 16-196; 16-214; and 16-226 B. Discussion and possible action on the Investigation Committee Meeting of July 7, 2016 C. Discussion and possible action on investigative activities to date 6. Discussion and possible action on occupational therapy consultative services and the use of electronic information/communications technologies for the provision of occupational therapy services including services provided by telehealth 7. Discussion and possible action on case management regarding the provision of occupational therapy services and continuing education, including on a letter received regarding case management from the American Occupational Therapy Association 8. Rules Committee Report Discussion and possible action on recommendations from the Rules Committee including the following items: A. Discussion and possible action on proposing a rule amendment to s369.1, Display of Licenses B. Discussion and possible action on proposing a new rule section regarding licensure of individuals with criminal convictions C. Discussion and possible action on changes to the Jurisprudence Examination D. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to the OT Practice Act and Board Rules 9. Education Committee Report Discussion and possible action on recommendations from the Education Committee including the following items: A. Discussion and possible action on acceptable and unacceptable continuing education activities, continuing education documentation, and proposing rule amendments to Chapter 367 B. Discussion and possible action on changes to the Jurisprudence Examination C. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to continuing education 10. Discussion and possible action on the OT Coordinator's Report. The Coordinator's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 11. Discussion and possible action on the Presiding Officer's Report. The Presiding Officer's report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 12. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Board meeting dates and agenda items for future consideration 13. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
State Board of Dental Examiners
August 5, 2016 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Licensing Committee 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Discussion and review of applicable laws and rules. 4. Discussion of staff's recommended application for reinstatement 4.1. Application 2016Q4DEN1 4.2 Application 2016Q4DEN2 4.3 Application 2016Q4DEN3 5. Discussion on applications for special consideration or exception to board rules. 5.1. Larry Byrd, DDS, License No. 7652 6. Discussion of training programs 6.1 UT School of Dentistry at Houston – Coronal Polishing Course 6.2 Texas Women's University Dental Hygiene Program – Nitrous Course 7. Public comments. 8. Announcements. 9. Adjourn. *The member of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners presiding over the meeting noticed herein will be physically present at the meeting location. Other members of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners may participate in the meeting through videoconferencing technology, pursuant to Section 551.127(c) of the Texas Government Code, and other applicable laws. Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-7298
Department of State Health Services
August 5, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Moreton Bldg, Rm M-653, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
The State Child Fatality Review Team (SCFRT) Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum II. Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes from the May 5th, 2016 Meeting III. Case presentation – Human Trafficking, Angela Goodwin IV. Discussion of agenda and manual documents for Local CFRT Regional Trainings (Fall 2016) V. Discussion and vote on State Child Fatality Review Team operating procedures VI. Updates from CFRT coordinator – Amy Bailey a) Child Safety CoIIN b) Team member lists Next Meeting: Friday, November 4th, 2016 Location: DSHS Campus, Moreton Room 653. Additional Information Contact: Amy Bailey, 512/776-2311
Department of Aging and Disability Services
August 5, 2016 – 10:30 AM
John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm. 125 W&C, 701 West 51st Street, Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee (NFAAC) 1. Introduction of New Members 2. Approval of minutes of May 13, 2016 meeting 3. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 4. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics. The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 PM. Additional Information Contact: Lynette Sanders, 512/438-5305
State Board of Dental Examiners
August 5, 2016 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Anesthesia Committee I. Call to order. II. Roll call of committee members. III. Discussion: a. Anesthesia Work Group Submissions b. Office Anesthesia Evaluations i. Written emergency plans c. Pediatric Anesthesia i. Additional Pediatric Permit d. Review of Chapter 110 IV. Other V. Public comments VI. Adjourn *The member of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners presiding over the meeting noticed herein will be physically present at the meeting location. Other members of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners may participate in the meeting through videoconferencing technology, pursuant to Section 551.127(c) of the Texas Government Code, and other applicable laws. Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-7298
8/11/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 11, 2016 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Gynecological and Reproductive Health Services. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Gynecological and Reproductive Health Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Gynecological and Reproductive Health Services are proposed to be effective October 1, 2016. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8121, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Ambulatory Surgical Centers. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after July 28, 2016. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by e-mail at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or e-mail: U.S. Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. E-mail: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 11, 2016 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Additional Benefit Review of Remote Cardiovascular Telemetry (93229). Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Special Review of Remote Cardiovascular Telemetry (93229). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for the Additional Benefit Review of Remote Cardiovascular Telemetry (93229) are proposed to be effective July 1, 2016. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.7001, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for telemedicine, telehealth, and home telemonitoring services. §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners. §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after July 28, 2016. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by e-mail at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or e-mail: U.S. Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. E-mail: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 11, 2016 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review are proposed to be effective October 1, 2016, for the following services: Female Genital System Surgery, General and Integumentary System Surgery, Orthotic Procedures and Devices, Physician Administered Drugs, Vaccines, and Toxoids, Physician Administered Oncology Drugs, Respiratory Therapists. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners. §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). §355.8641, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Women's Health Program. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after July 28, 2016. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by e-mail at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or e-mail: U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or e-mail: U.S. Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. E-mail: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
8/12/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 12, 2016 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Blvd., Austin
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee 1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions 2. Approval of minutes – vote required a. January 15, 2016, meeting minutes b. April 22, 2016, meeting minutes 3. Approval of by-laws – vote required 4. Approval of Fiscal Year 2017 meeting dates – vote required 5. Overview and discussion of committee logistics a. Ethics overview b. Robert's Rules of Order overview c. Subcommittee survey results 6. Committee planning for Behavioral Health Advisory Committee – vote required 7. Legislative Appropriations Request update 8. Public comment 9. Committee reports a. Block Grant Subcommittee b. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee c. Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee 10. Peer support/Parent peer support as a Medicaid billable service update 11. Public comment 12. Planning for next meeting 13. Action items/Committee recommendations – vote required 14. Closing remarks. Additional Information Contact: 512/464-6631
8/15/2016
Department of State Health Services
August 15, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Williamson County EMS, 321 West Eighth Street, Georgetown
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Advanced Practice Paramedic Task Force The Task Force will have a joint meeting of the GETAC's Medical Directors Committee, Education Committee, and EMS Committee. Call to Order/Roll Call – Sharon Malone, MD, Task Force Chair Call to Order/Roll Call – Jeff Beeson, DO, Medical Director Committee Chair Call to Order/Roll Call – Jodie Harbert, Education Committee Chair Call to Order/Roll Call – Dudley Wait, EMS Committee Chair Discussion and possible action on the following items: – Task Force and Committees Members 1. Continue to identify elements required for the Community Health Paramedic program. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at discretion of Task Force and Committee Chairpersons) Summary for GETAC meeting report – Task Force and Committees Members Announcements – Sharon Malone, MD, Task Force Chair Review and list Agenda items for next meeting – Sharon Malone, MD, Task Force Chair Next Meeting Date – Sharon Malone, MD, Task Force Chair Adjournment – Task Force and Committee Chairpersons. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 15, 2016 – 01:00 PM
701 West 51st St., Department of Aging and Disability Services,
Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st, St., Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of July 18, 2016 meeting summary 3. Chair report on Employment First activities and related topics 4. Employment First Task Force report discussion 5. Member updates related to Employment First activities 6. Public comment 7. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Marc Mullins, Program Specialist, Employment Initiatives, Department of Aging and Disability Services, 512-438-3641, Marc.Mullins@dads.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
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