The following list represents state agency healthcare hearings scheduled between December 7 and December 27.
12/9/2013
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
December 9, 2013 – 12:00 PM
1430 Collier St., Austin
Austin Travis County Integral Care Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting Integral Care's mission is to improve the lives of people affected by behavioral health and developmental and/or intellectual challenges. Agenda I. Citizens Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes) II. Approval of Minutes for October 28, 2013 III. Recommendation for Acceptance of Financial Statements and Amendments for the Period Ending October 31, 2013 (Subject to Audit) (Harrison, Thompson) IV. Recommendation for Acceptance of Cash & Investment Report – October, 2013 (Harrison) V. Recommendation for Approval to Award Contract for Real Estate Brokerage Services (Spencer) VI. Informational Update on Transformation 1115 Waiver (Widmer) – Verbal Report VII. Announcements VIII. Unfinished Business IX. New Business Identify Consent/Non-Consent Agenda Items X. Citizens Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes). Additional Information Contact: Libby Worsham, 512/447-4141
Health Professions Council
December 9, 2013 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St. Tower 2-225, Austin
Health Professions Council 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-220 Austin, TX 78701 Council Meeting December 9, 2013 9:00 a.m. Agenda The following items many not necessarily be considered in the order they appear and HPC may act on any agenda item. i Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements A. Consideration of Minutes from September 9, 2013 Action B. Technology Report – – DIR Update – Mr. Allan Martin – – Regulatory Database Project Update – – ITSS Update Briefing C. Budget and Planning Report – 1st Quarter Review Briefing D. Training Committee – Business Continuity Planning and Training Briefing E. Agency Leadership Elections – Nominations for positions – Vote Vote F. Public Comment – Next Meeting Monday, March 10, 2014 G. Adjourn Action. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, jmonk@hpc.texas.gov
12/10/2013
Texas Medical Board
December 10, 2013 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 400A, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s164.059, of the license Judson Somerville, M.D., License Number H-6622. 4. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Board of Nursing
December 10, 2013 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste. 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting Agenda December 10, 2013 I. Call to order – 8:30 a.m. II. Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: November 12, 2013, Committee Meeting; November 5, 2013, 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 an exception to a previous board order: G. Deferred disciplinary action agreed orders: Abraham, Jais RN# 728241 Trinh, Khanh Trang RN# 748311 November 26, 2013 (4:13pm). Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-6869
12/11/2013
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
December 11, 2013 – 09:00 AM
Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Conf. Room #1, Dallas
I.Call to Order II.Recognitions and Introductions III.Consent Items 1.Approval of Excused Absences 2.Approval of CMHCC Meeting Minutes, September 26, 2013 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 FY2013 Fourth Quarter Report 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VII.Novel Therapies for Cancer Treatment – Avi Markowitz, MD, UTMB, Chair Hematology Oncology Department of Internal Medicine Olugbenga Ojo, MD, UTMB Chief Medical Officer, UTMB/TDCJ Hospital VIII.Hepatitis C Pilot Update – Owen Murray, DO, MBA IX.Public Comments X.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marsha Brumley, 936/437-3542
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
December 11, 2013 – 11:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Committee on Academic and Workforce Success Note: Time of meeting will be 11:00am or upon adjournment of the committee on affordability, accountability and planning meeting whichever occurs later. Public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public-testimony I. Welcome and Committee Chair's meeting overview II. Consideration of approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2013, Committee meeting III. Consideration of approval of the Consent Calendar IV. Public Testimony on Agenda Items V. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to additional funding for the TransitionTX Project B. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to awards for Teacher Quality Grants Projects for the 2014-2015 grant year C. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to additional funding for regional teams for the Vertical Alignment Training Project D. Update on the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Diagnostic Profile of the TSI Assessment and the development of the ABE Operational Plan for serving identified students E. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of a Request for Applications regarding a regional professional development program addressing Adult Basic Education policies and programming F. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the reallocation of Work-Study Mentorship Program funding G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee related to the issuance of federally-funded Texas Workforce Commission grant awards to two additional Accelerate Texas colleges H. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to a request from the University of North Texas for a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree, each with a major in Biomedical Engineering I. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the allocation of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act funds to colleges for Basic grants for 2014-2015 J. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act funds to colleges for Leadership grants for 2014-2015 K. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to awarding Carl D. Perkins Reserve Grants L. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of the grants for the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program M. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of the grants for the Engineering Recruitment Program – Engineering Summer Program (ERP-ESP) N. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to a request from Texas State Technical College – Marshall to operate an extension center in the city of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas O. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee to authorize the Commissioner of Higher Education to submit the Seventh Report on the Timely Graduation Incentive Pilot Project to the Legislature by December 31, 2013 (S.B. 30, 79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session) P. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee to authorize the Commissioner of Higher Education to submit the 2013 report on the National Research University Fund to the Comptroller and Legislature Q. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 5, Rules Applying to Public Universities, Health-Related Institutions, and/or Selected Public Colleges of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter G, Strategic Planning and Grant Programs Related to Emerging Research and/or Research Universities, Sections 5.121 and 5.122 of Board rules, concerning submission of strategic research plans (S.B. 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 9, Program Development in Public Two-Year Colleges, Subchapter J, Academic Associate Degree and Certificate Programs, Sections 9.182, 9.183, and 9.184 of Board rules, concerning the number of semester credit hours required to earn an associate's degree at a public institution of higher education (S.B. 497, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) R. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the appointment and re-appointment of members to the Advisory Committee on Research Programs (ACORP) S. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee regarding institutions' plans for closure and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
December 11, 2013 – 09:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning Public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public-testimony I. Welcome and Committee Chair's meeting overview II. Consideration of approval of the minutes from September 25, 2013, Committee meeting III. Consideration of approval of the Consent Calendar IV. Public Testimony on Agenda Items V. Matters relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning A. Report on facilities projects that were submitted to the Coordinating Board B. Discussion of recommendations for membership of the Higher Education Strategic Planning Committee C. Update on RAND Community Colleges Baccalaureate Study in addressing the state's projected workforce needs for training and education (S.B. 1414 and H.B 1296 Texas Legislature, Regular Session) D. Results of the GenTX Campaign Evaluation Analytic Data Analysis E. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 13, Subchapter F, Section 13.107 of Board rules concerning Formula Funding and Tuition Charges for Repeated and Excess Hours of Undergraduate Students (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 13, Subchapter C, Sections 13.43 and 13.44 of Board rules concerning distribution of budgets (3) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter P, Sections 21.500 – 21.511 of Board rules, concerning the Professional Nurses' Student Loan Repayment Program (4) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter Q, Sections 21.530 – 21.540 of Board rules, concerning the Licensed Vocational Nurses' Student Loan Repayment Program (5) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter R, Sections 21.560 – 21.566 of Board rules, concerning the Dental Education Loan Repayment Program (6) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to Chapter 21, new Subchapter X, concerning the Loan Repayment Program for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (Senate Bill 620, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (7) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to Chapter 21, new Subchapter Y, concerning the Student Loan Default Prevention and Financial Aid Literacy Pilot Program(Senate Bill 680, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (8) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter Z, Sections 21.800 – 21.811 of Board rules, concerning the Graduate Nurses' Education Loan Repayment Program (9) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter FF, Sections 21.1010 – 21.1017 of Board rules, concerning the Law Education Loan Repayment Program (10) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter HH, Sections 21.1052 – 21.1068 of Board rules, concerning the Exemption Program for Texas Air and Army National Guard/ROTC Students (11) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 21, Subchapter JJ, Sections 21.004 – 21.005 of Board rules, concerning the Kenneth H. Ashworth Fellowship Program (12) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter KK, Sections 21.020 – 21.026 of Board rules, concerning the Classroom Teacher Repayment Assistance Program (13) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter MM, Sections 21.080 – 21.089 of Board rules, concerning the Doctoral Incentive Loan Repayment Program (14) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter OO, Sections 21.2200 – 21.2207 of Board rules, concerning the Children's Medicaid Loan Repayment Program (15) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 21, Subchapter TT, Sections 21.2271 and 21.2273 as well as new Section 21.2276 of Board rules, concerning the Exemption Program for Dependent Children of Persons Who are Members of Armed Forces Deployed on Combat Duty(Senate Bill 1210, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (16) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 22, Subchapter F, Sections 22.101 – 22.111 of Board rules, concerning the Provisions for the Scholarship Programs for Vocational Nursing Students (17) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 22, Subchapter G, Sections 22.121 – 22.131 of Board rules, concerning the Provisions for the Scholarship Programs for Professional Nursing Students (18) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter L, Sections 22.225 – 22.231, 22.234 – 22.236, 22.239 and 22.241 of Board rules, concerning the Toward EXcellence Access & Success Grant (Texas) Grant Program (Senate Bill 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (19) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter M, Sections 22.254, 22.256, and 22.260 of Board rules, concerning the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG) (Senate Bill 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (20) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter O, Sections 22.293 and 22.295, as well as new Section 22.298 of Board rules, concerning the Exemption Program for Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff(Senate Bill 1210, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (21) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 22, Subchapter Q, Sections 22.312 – 22.318 of Board rules, concerning the Engineering Scholarship Program (22) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 21, Subchapter SS, Sections 21.2261 and 21.2264 of Board rules, concerning Waiver Programs for Certain Nonresident Persons (Senate Bill 1210, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) F. Lunch G. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Ms. Susan Brown, 512/427-6130
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 11, 2013 – 01:00 PM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm 1410, Austin
Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee (BHIAC) Dec. 11, 2013 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meeting Site: Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 1410 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of the BHIAC Charge, Including discussion of: Statement of purpose and task Responsibility of the Chair and Vice-Chair Review of bylaws Frequency of meetings 3. Presentation by Health and Human Services Staff: Project Implementation and Timeline 4. Public Comment 5. Discussion of next meetings and possible Agenda Items for BHIAC, March 2014 and June 2014 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Monica Thyssen, 512/462-6217
12/12/2013
Department of State Health Services
December 12, 2013 – 01:30 PM
RBJ, Rebekah Baines Johnson, Bldg, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 15 Waller Street, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee Revised filing to accommodate a change of location for this meeting: from: Austin Animal Center, Multipurpose Room, 7201 Levander Loop, Austin, Texas to: RBJ (Rebekah Baines Johnson) Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 15 Waller Street, Austin, Texas 78702 all other information reflected in the original posting of this meeting under trd 2013008070 remains unchanged. The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order 1. Approval of October 10, 2013 Meeting Minutes* 2. Update on Contract Management Performance System (CMPS)* 3. SB 127 Process Discussion/Update* 4. Public Health Syndromic Surveillance Workgroup Update* 5. Local Health Department Survey Policy Implications* 6. Annual Report* 7. General Public Comment 8. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* 9. Future Meeting Dates/Locations* Adjourn *Denotes 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: 512/463-5561
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 12, 2013 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Room), Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee Dec. 12, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meeting Site: John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks a) Introduction of chair b) Review of committee charge c) Member introductions 2. Project Overview a) Medicaid managed care overview b) Senate Bill 7 STAR Kids overview c) Demographic overview d) Project milestones e) Program core components f) Member questions and answers 3. Committee Open Discussion a) Establish priority topics b) Feedback methods 4. Committee Operations a) Establish operating guidelines 5. Discussion of Schedule for Future Meetings and Topics 6. Public Comment 7. Next Steps 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kate Volti, 512/462-6275
12/13/2013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 13, 2013 – 12:30 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm 1410, 1420, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Agenda: Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Dec. 13, 2013 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1410, 1420 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin 1. Call to order and determination of quorum 2. Welcome and introduction of new members 3. Approval of July 19, 2013 Minutes (vote required) 4. Report of the Interim Chair 5. Member activity reports and announcements 6. Break (Recess) 7. Report of the Office of Acquired Brain Injury, Bettie Beckworth, Director 8. Committee Reports and Assignments: Nominations Committee: Election of Officers for 2014 (vote required) Education Committee Identification Committee Legislative Policy Committee Resources Committee Acceptance of Committee Reports (vote required) 9. Public Comment 10. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 13, 2013 – 11:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4105, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Agenda: Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Legislative & Policy Committee Dec. 13, 2013 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4105 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Status of Medicaid Waiver Amendment for Cognitive Rehabilitation 3. Discussion of House Bill 2929: Insurance Coverage for Post-Acute Brain Injury Rehabilitation 4. Develop a TBIAC Brain Injury Legislative Plan 5. Discussion of Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Report to the Governor 6. Public Comment* 7. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 13, 2013 – 08:30 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Nomination Committee Dec. 13, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of Candidate Applications and Nominations 3. Discussion and Preparation of recommendations for TBIAC membership approval 4. Preparation of ballots and voting instructions 5. Public Comment* 6. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 13, 2013 – 08:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg, Room 4530, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Identification Committee Agenda: Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Identification Committee Dec. 13, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discuss trauma center list questionnaire 3. Call for committee member roundup 4. Discuss definition and action plan for the Identification Committee 5. Public Comment* 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 13, 2013 – 08:30 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4105, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Resources Committee Dec. 13, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4105 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Discuss ways to promote the visibility and emphasize the importance of resource facilitation as well as case management to the Texas Legislature. 3. Discuss potential grant funding ideas (such as rural outreach in Texas) and collaborations for the TBIAC to fulfill Resources Committee's strategic priority for securing additional funding for TBI in Texas. 4. Set date and time for conference call. 5. Public Comment.* 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 13, 2013 – 09:45 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4530, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Education Committee Dec. 13, 2013 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4530 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Outline committee 2014 strategic plan a. Statewide brain injury outreach b. Education c. Prevention d. Updates to brochures, education and communication materials 3. Assign tasks and timeline 4. Public Comment* 5. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item.
Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Medical Board
December 13, 2013 – 10:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Dale Blair Haufrect, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 13, 2013 – 11:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Antonio Giovanni Paletta pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 13, 2013 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Joseph Andrew Diruzzo pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
12/17/2013
Department of State Health Services
December 17, 2013 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to order and welcome visitors 2. Approval of minutes from the September meeting 3. Presentation by Timothy D. Phillips, MS, PhD, ATS, Faculty Fellow, University Distinguished Professor, Reed Endowed Chair in Toxicology, Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4458, "Ancient medicine" for aflatoxicosis in humans and animals. 4. Subcommittee reports: a. Harmful Algal Bloom workgroup meeting update b. Fish Sampling Subcommittee meeting update c. The Human Health Workgroup update 5. Agency updates 6. Upcoming 2014 scheduled meetings to be held at the Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, at 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: March 18, 2014 June 17, 2014 September 16, 2014 December 16, 2014 7. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 17, 2013 – 09:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conference Center, Rm. 2.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Agenda Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Work Group A: Measurement and Analytics Dec. 17, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Meeting Site: The University of Texas at Austin Thompson Conference Center Room 2.102 2405 Robert Dedman Dr. Austin 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Discuss approaches to streamline and improve the use of Medicaid data and related analytics a. Improving quality metrics including identifying core measures b. Improving data collection, analysis, and reporting c. Improving data sharing 3. Update on HHSC administrative simplification in the Medicaid program 4. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 17, 2013 – 11:45 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr., UT Thompson Conference Center, Rm 2.102, Austin
Work Group C: Innovative Delivery and Payment Systems Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Agenda: Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Work Group C: Innovative Delivery and Payment Systems Dec. 17, 2013 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The University of Texas at Austin Thompson Conference Center Room 2.102 2405 Robert Dedman Dr. Austin 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Discuss IHCQE strategies to support the development of innovative delivery and payment models. a. Background, including relevant charges of Chapter 1002, Texas Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency-Texas Health and Safety Code. b. Update on Chapter 848, Health Care Collaboratives-Texas Insurance Code. c. Promising examples for promoting innovation in health care delivery and payment. d. Methods for evaluating collaborative care entities. e. Approaches to improve consumer literacy. 3. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items. 4. Public Comment. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
12/18/2013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 18, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Permian Basin, Auditorium, 800 W. 4th St., Odessa
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The morning session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. The afternoon session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Both sessions will begin with a managed care overview. 1. Providers 9 a.m. to noon. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers 2. Consumers, families, and other stakeholders 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have IDD, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
12/19/13
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 19, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Hendrick Medical Center, Shelton Building, Auxiliary Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 2000 Pine St., Abilene
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The morning session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. The afternoon session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Both sessions will begin with a managed care overview. 1. Providers 9 a.m. to noon. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers 2. Consumers, families, and other stakeholders 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have IDD, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Department of State Health Services
December 19, 2013 – 10:00 AM
Austin State Hospital Campus, West Auditorium, Bldg 582, 4110 Guadalupe, Austin
House Bill 3793 Advisory Panel. The Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda. (Note: Panel members have the option to call into the meeting utilizing the teleconference procedure) 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Opening Remarks 3. Member Introduction 4. Meeting Overview 5. Approval of the Minutes from the November 14, 2013 meeting 6. Final Review of Initial Plan Lunch Break 7. Development of Work Plan for 2014 8. Public Comment 9. Open Discussion Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
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