The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between December 5 and December 25.
12/8/2015
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
December 8, 2015 – 10:00 AM
200 River Pointe Dr., Suite 200, Training Room, Conroe
Correctional Managed Health Case Committee I.Call to Order II.Recognitions and Introductions III.Consent Items 1. Approval of Excused Absences 2. Approval of CMHCC Meeting Minutes, September 22, 2015 3. TDCJ Health Services Monitoring Reports -Operational Review Summary Data -Grievance and Patient Liaison Statistics -Preventive Medicine Statistics -Utilization Review Monitoring -Capital Assets Monitoring -Accreditation Activity Summary -Active Biomedical Research Project Listing -Administrative Segregation Mental Health Monitoring 4.University Medical Directors Reports -The University of Texas Medical Branch -Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 5.Summary of CMHCC Joint Committee / Work Group Activities IV.Update on Financial Reports V.Summary of Critical Correctional Health Care Personnel Vacancies 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VI.Medical Directors Updates 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice -Health Services Division FY 2015 Fourth Quarter Report 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VII.Hepatitis C in TDCJ: A Status Update Jessica S. Khan, MD, Director of Virology, UTMB Correctional Managed Care VIII.Public Comments IX.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marsha Brumley, 936/437-3542
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 8, 2015 – 01:30 PM
4601 South First St., (South First Training Center, Rooms K101-K103), Abilene
Texas Health and Human Services System Transformation Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Texas Health and Human Services System Transformation Presentation 3. Public comment 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Penny Larkin, 512/428-1961
Texas Board of Nursing
December 8, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee I.CALL TO ORDER-8:30 A.M. II.Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: November 10, 2015, Committee Meeting; November 6, 2015, Emergency Meeting; November 20, 2015, Emergency Meeting IV. Staff recommendations V. The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the board will meet to consider and take action on the following: A. Petitioners for eligibility B. Petitioners for an exception to a previous board order C. Motions for rehearing D. Agreed orders E.Reinstatement agreed orders F. Eligibility agreed orders G. Default revocation orders H.Deferred disciplinary action agreed orders I. Agreed order – KSTAR pilot program. Additional Information Contact: Kathy Hoffman, 512/305-8657
12/9/2015
Department of State Health Services
December 9, 2015 – 09:30 AM
Mission Capitol (formerly Greenlights for Nonprofit Success) 8303 N. MoPac Expressway, Suite A201, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order 1. Approval of October 7, 2015 and October 19, 2015 Meeting Minutes* 2. Office of the Assistant Commissioner Update 3. Health Emergency and Response Section (HEPRS) Update 4. Texas Public Health Inventory and Action Plan Update 5. Future Direction and Focus of Public Health Funding and Policy Committee * 6. Establish 1115A Waiver Project for Chronic Disease Discussion* 7. Timeline for 3rd & 4th Annual Public Health Funding & Policy Committee Reports * 8. General Public Comment 9. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* 10. Future Meeting Dates/Locations* Adjourn *Denotes possible action items The committee accepts public testimony at meetings. Persons wishing to address the committee must complete a registration form at the reception desk before the start of the meeting. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Chair. Additional Information Contact: Glenna Laughlin, 512/776-7770
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 9, 2015 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks. a. Member introductions b. Adopt meeting minutes from September 2, 2015. 2. STAR Kids implementation updates–Brian Dees. 3. Discussion of STAR Kids Outreach Plans–Marisa Luera. 4. STAR Kids Screening and Assessment Instrument Update–Brian Dees and Darcy McMaughan. 5. Pharmacy costs for the STAR Kids population–Brian Dees. 6. Committee Member Discussion 7. Public Comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Brian Dees, 512/424-6266
Texas Medical Board
December 9, 2015 – 11:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 400A, Austin
Medical Physicists Licensure Advisory Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Executive Director's Report. 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 160, 160.1- 160.30. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Department of Family and Protective Services
December 9, 2015 – 10:00 AM
701 W. 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 125-E, Austin
Public Hearing regarding proposed 40 TAC s748.7 Agenda: 1. Call to Order. 2. Opening Remarks. 3. Public Testimony regarding proposed 40 TAC s748.7. 4. Adjourn at 2:00 PM. On November 13, 2015, DFPS published a proposed new rule related to the licensing of family residential centers as general residential operations (GROs) at 40 TexReg 8009. Subsequent to publication of the proposed rule, DFPS received a request from more than 25 individuals requesting a public hearing prior to the adoption of a final rule. DFPS is conducting this open meeting in order to obtain feedback from the public regarding the proposed rule. In order to allow the maximum number of individual comments, DFPS limits individual public testimony to 3 minutes per person. Written comments regarding the proposed rule may be submitted in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony through the expiration of the public comment period, which DFPS calculates as December 14th to allow for an additional business day of public comment. Written comments may be submitted to audrey.carmical@dfps.state.tx.us. Additional Information Contact: Lesley Guthrie, 512/438-4308
12/10/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 10, 2015 – 01:30 PM
5000 Hollywood Rd. (Trinity Fellowship Ministries, Student Ministries Center Auditorium), Amarillo
Texas Health and Human Services System Transformation Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Texas Health and Human Services System Transformation Presentation 3. Public comment 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Penny Larkin, 512/428-1961
Texas Medical Board
December 10, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Room 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of J. Antonio Aldrete pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
12/14/2015
Department of State Health Services
December 14, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council, 7500 US Hwy 90 – West, Ste. 200, San Antonio
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review the entirety of DSHS EMS rules at Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157, and provide input and suggestions to GETAC on the EMS Committee's proposed revisions or amendments, to include the following sections: 157.2, entitled: Definitions; 157.3, entitled: Processing EMS Provider Licenses and Applications for EMS Personnel Certification and Licensure; 157.11, entitled: Requirements for an EMS Provider License; 157.12, entitled: Rotor-wing Air Ambulance Operations; 157.13, entitled: Fixed-wing Air Ambulance Operations; 157.14, entitled: Requirements for a First Responder Organization License; 157.16, entitled: Emergency Suspension, Suspension, Probation, Revocation or Denial of a Provider License; 157.32, entitled: EMS Education Program and Course Approval; 157.33, entitled: Certification; 157.34, entitled: Recertification; 157.36, entitled: Criteria for Denial and Disciplinary Actions for EMS Personnel and Applicants and Voluntary Surrender of a Certificate; 157.37, entitled: Certification or Licensure of Persons With Criminal Backgrounds; 157.38, entitled: Continuing Education; 157.39, entitled: Comprehensive Clinical Management Program Approval; 157.40, entitled: Paramedic Licensure; 157.43, entitled: Course Coordinator Certification; and 157.44, entitled: Emergency Medical Service Instructor Certification General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Health Professions Council
December 14, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-220, Austin
i Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements – Introduction of new TBCE Executive Director A. Consideration of Minutes from September 21, 2015 B. Budget and Planning Report – 1st Quarter Review C. Technology Report – Report on ITSS Agencies – Report on Website Progress D. Agency Roundtable – Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinated Council E. Public Comment – Next Meeting Monday, March 14, 2016 F. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
12/15/2015
House Committee on Human Services
December 15, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Texas Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to consider Interim Charge 1: Study the ten year anticipated growth, the geographic distribution, and the projected economic impact of aging Texans. Review state services and programs available to seniors, including independent living services, and determine the capacity and effectiveness of the programs. Determine if Texas is prepared for the increased demands of aging Texans. Invited and public testimony will be taken. The committee will also receive an update on Governor Greg Abbott's directive to Health and Human Services Commission Executive Commissioner Chris Traylor and Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw regarding Syrian Refugee resettlement. Invited testimony only.
12/18/2015
Texas Medical Board
December 18, 2015 – 11:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Room 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Julio Jimenez, DC, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
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