The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between January 28 and February 10.
1/30/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
January 30, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Interagency Prescription Monitoring Program Work Group Meeting A G E N D A I. Call to Order II. Review of Meeting Minutes Held October 3, 2016 III. Update on Program a.) Statistics b.) Threshold reporting IV. Open Discussion V. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 30, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee January 30, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review subcommittee guidelines 3. Define and describe subcommittee's name 4. Discuss and identify subcommittee's 2017 goals 5. Public comment 6. Discuss February agenda and action items 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
1/31/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
January 31, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Task Force on Implementation of Rules relating to USP General Chapter 800 – Hazardous Drugs AGENDA I. Call to Order and Welcome (9:00 a.m.) II. Announcements – Restrooms – Lunch III. Review of Board's Responsibilities and Task Force Charge IV. Introductions V. Discussion VI. Adjourn (no later than 3:00 p.m.) The Task Force is charged with: (1) reviewing the current laws and standards for pharmacies handling hazardous drugs; and (2) recommending rules to implement the chapter.
Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
2/1/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 1, 2017 – 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 AGENDA: Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee February 1, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 Call-in: 877-226-9790 Access Code: 1321075 1. Welcome and opening remarks: Dr. Michele Saunders, Committee Chair 2. Review and approve November 2, 2016 meeting minutes 3. Special topics a. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Office of Veteran Services: Suzanna Hupp, HHSC b. Gerontology Resources and the Aging Community in Education (GRACE) Program: Sarah Swords, University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work 4. Division reports a. Medicaid/CHIP Services Department: Juliet Charron, Senior Advisor b. Quality Monitoring Program: Jennifer Carrillo, Nurse IV c. State Long-term Care Ombudsman: Alexa Schoeman, Ombudsman Policy Liaison d. Access and Eligibility Services i. Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Community Access and Grants: Leigh Schroeder, Manager ii. Area Agencies on Aging: Sue Fielder, Director e. Aging Services Coordination: Holly Riley, Manager 5. Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee (ATWAC) updates and operations a. Outline for Aging Texas Well Plan: Dr. Michele Saunders, Committee Chair, and Cody Rothschild, ATWAC Liaison b. ATWAC member application status: Dr. Saunders and Cody Rothschild 6. Roundtable: ATWAC member updates on relevant news from entities represented on ATWAC 7. Wrap-up and next step. Additional Information Contact: Cody Rothschild, 512/438-4641
Border Region MHMR Community Center
February 1, 2017 – 11:00 AM
1500 Pappas, Laredo
Board of Trustees BOARD OF TRUSTEES BORDER REGION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER COUNTIES OF JIM HOGG, STARR, WEBB, ZAPATA PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, the Board of Trustees of Border Region MHMR Community Center dba Border Region Behavioral Health Center will hold a special called meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the Border Region Behavioral Health Center – Meeting Room B', located at 1500 Pappas St. in Laredo, Texas. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY CHOOSE TO MEET IN A CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) AS PERMITTED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.101, ET.SEQ., ON ANY ITEM OF THIS AGENDA AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATIONS REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, A PROSPECTIVE GIFT, PERSONNEL MATTERS, TO CONFERENCE WITH AN EMPLOYEE, AND/OR DELIBERATIONS REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES. If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend this meeting, please call (956) 794-3009 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of this meeting. Agenda 02.01.17 Call to Order 02.02.17 Roll Call; Establish Quorum 02.03.17 Discussion and possible action to approve the Independent Audit for Fiscal Year 2016 02.04.17 Discussion and possible action to update the LVN and RN Salary Schedule 02.05.17 Discussion and possible action to update the LPHA /LPC Salary Schedule 02.06.17 Discussion and possible action to enter into a Contract/Business Associates Agreement with Health Trax RX to provide Laboratory Testing Services to clients of Border Region based on medical necessity 02.07.17 Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code s551.071 and s551.074 regarding Hire of New Medical Director for Border Region BHC 02.08.17 Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code s551.071 and s551.074 Conduct Interviews of Executive Director Candidates 02.09.17 Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code s551.071 and s551.074 regarding Discussion, Including Consultation with Legal Counsel, Regarding Executive Director Candidates, Employment Contract and Matters Related Thereto 02.10.17 Action Regarding Naming of Executive Director and Approval of Employment Contract; and/or Approval of Finalist for Executive Director Position and Authorization for Contract Negotiation; and/or Approval of Other Candidates to Interview; and/or Approval to Conduct Further Search for Executive Director; and Matters Related Thereto 02.11.17 Chairman's Report 02.12.17 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Esmeralda Pompa, 956/794-3009
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 1, 2017 – 2:00pm
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin
Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on proposed new §353.1301, concerning General Provisions; and §353.1305, concerning Regional Uniform Rate Increases for Hospital Services. The proposed new rules were published in the Jan. 20, 2017, issue of the Texas Register. See 42 TexReg 169 and 42 TexReg 177. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed amendments to the rules may be submitted at the public hearing or to Monica Leo, Staff Counsel, Brown Heatly Building, Mail Code: 1100, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78714-9030; by fax to 512-424-6586; or by email to Monica.Leo@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 1, 2017 – 3:15pm
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed new §353.1301, concerning General Provisions; and §353.1303, concerning Quality Incentive Payment Program for Nursing Facilities. The proposed new rules were published in the Jan. 20, 2017, issue of the Texas Register. See 42 TexReg 169 and 42 TexReg 172. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed new §353.1301 may be submitted at the public hearing or to Monica Leo, Staff Counsel, Brown Heatly Building, Mail Code: 1100, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78714-9030; by fax to 512-424-6586; or by email to Monica.Leo@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register. Written comments on the proposed new §353.1303 may be submitted at the public hearing or to Jennifer Carrillo, 11307 Roszell St., San Antonio, TX, 78217, Mail Code 279-4; by fax to 512-438-5768; or by email to Jennifer.Carrillo@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
2/2/2017
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
February 2, 2017 – 02:30 PM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
Education Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Approval of Minutes of November 3, 2016 Education Committee meeting 4. Discussion on acceptable and unacceptable continuing education and continuing education documentation 5. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments to Chapter 367, Continuing Education, to include changes to the definition of continuing education, acceptable and unacceptable continuing education activities, categories of continuing education, continuing education documentation, and the continuing education approval process 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. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
2/3/2017
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
February 3, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
1. Call to Order 2. Public comment 3. Approval of Minutes of November 4, 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, the current legislative session, and other agency business 5. Investigation Committee Report A. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders for Case #s: 16-163; 16-229; 16-254; 16-260; 17-005; 17-013; 17-018; 17-035; 17-041; and 17-042 B. Discussion and possible action on the Investigation Committee meeting of January 12, 2017 C. Discussion and possible action on investigative activities to date 6. Discussion and possible action on adopting changes to proposed s372.1, Provision of Services; and proposed new s374.5, Licensure of Persons with Criminal Convictions 7. Discussion and possible action on proposing changes to s373.3, Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant, to include those related to changes to or the removal of requirements regarding the Occupational Therapy Assistant Supervision form 8. Education Committee Report Discussion and possible action on recommendations from the Education Committee including the following items: A. Discussion on acceptable and unacceptable continuing education and continuing education documentation B. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments to Chapter 367, Continuing Education, to include changes to the definition of continuing education, acceptable and unacceptable continuing education activities, categories of continuing education, continuing education documentation, and the continuing education approval process C. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to continuing education 9. Discussion on adopted Sunset Commission recommendation regarding occupational therapy facilities 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
Department of State Health Services
February 3, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Tarrant County College, Northeast Campus, NHSC Health Science Center, 823 West Harwood Road, Hurst
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Coucil (GETAC) Education Committee Call to Order/Introductions Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review Education Objectives' from the GETAC Strategic Plan for Texas Emergency Healthcare System presented at GETAC in November 2016 and plan for implementation. 2. Review progress on Texas effort (based on the Hartford Consensus III and the Stop the Bleed projects) to develop a coalition relating to the empowering of the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass casualty and active shooter events, identify education stakeholders and Education Committee goals towards coalition implementation. 3. Discussion of continuing education requirements for all levels of EMS personnel. 4. Discuss the possibility of forming a workgroup with GETAC Education, EMS, and Medical Directors Committees to examine education availability of paramedic education in rural and frontier areas of Texas. Scheduling of future meetings. Announcements. General Public Comment. (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: emsinfo@dshs.state.tx.us
Department of State Health Services
February 3, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Moreton Building,
Room M-653, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas State Child Fatality Review Team Committee 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 November 4th, 2016 Meeting III. Child Protective Services Fatality Data Presentation – Yesenia Rodriguez, Office of Child Safety, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services IV. Discussion of Possible Recommendation for SCFRT biennial report: CPS hotline for ER staff V. Discussion of Injury Prevention Conference: speaker suggestions VI. SCFRT Coordinator updates a. Regional CFRT Trainings b. Distribution of updated operating procedures manual c. CFRT Coordinators (Children's Justice Act grant) d. Review of travel reimbursement rules Next Meeting: TBD Location: TBD. Additional Information Contact: Amy Bailey, 512/776-2311
Department of State Health Services
February 3, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Brown Heatly Building – Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin
Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call meeting to order and introduction of members, guests, and staff. 2. Approval of the agenda for the February 3, 2017 Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee. 3. Approval of the minutes from the October 28, 2016 Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee meeting. 4. Review of the Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee Recommendation Worksheet. 5. Discussion about development and possible action of committee recommendations related to: a. The number of epinephrine auto-injectors available at each campus; b. The process for each school district and open-enrollment charter school to check the inventory of epinephrine auto-injectors at regular intervals for expiration and replacement; c. The amount of training required for school personnel and school volunteers to administer an epinephrine auto-injector and by whom; and d. The number of school personnel members or school volunteers trained and available in the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector to be on each school campus. 6. Discussion and possible action regarding the rule process and the latest draft of the stock epinephrine rule language. 7. Update on the reporting method to the Department of State Health Services for the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding the next SEAC meeting date, including future agenda items. 9. Public comment. 10. Adjournment. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. The Presiding Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Anita Wheeler, 512/776-7279
2/6/2017
State Board of Dental Examiners
February 6, 2017 – 11:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Austin
Texas Board of Dental Examiners DHAC Texas State Board of Dental Examiners DENTAL HYGIENE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Convenes on February 6, 2017 – 11:00 a.m. to conclusion 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Room 500 Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER. II. ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS. IV. DISCUSSION a. 85th Legislative Session b. Licensing Division Update V. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON NEW BUSINESS a. Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS) i. Update on contract ii. Possible review of applications iii. Possible recommendations to TSBDE b. Use of lasers c. Screening surveys VI. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Amanda LaFuente, 512/305-9332
2/7/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
February 7, 2017 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 400A, Tower II, Austin
Executive Committee Meeting A G E N D A A. Review of Responses to RFQ 515-17-001 Concerning Pharmacy Technician Examinations Review of Recommendations Discussion Committee Decision Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
February 7, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Health Professional Council Board A G E N D A A. Announcements ! Meeting Procedures ! Board Members ! Staff ! Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes ! TSBP Board Business Meeting Held November 1, 2016 ! Temporary Suspension Hearings C. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules C.1 Final Adoption of Rules C.1.1 Amendments to !i291.93 Concerning Labeling Requirements C.1.2 Amendments to !i291.106 Concerning Licensing Requirements for Class E-S Pharmacies C.1.3 Amendments to !i297.3 Concerning Pharmacy Technician Registration Requirements C.2 Proposal of Rules C.2.1 Amendments to !i281.61 Concerning the Definition of Discipline Authorized C.2.2 Amendments to !i291.3 Concerning Notification C.2.3 Amendments to !i291.52 Concerning the Definition of Full-Time Pharmacist C.2.4 Amendments to !i315.3 Concerning Earliest Fill Date for Schedule II Prescriptions C.3 Rule Reviews in Accordance with Government Code, Section !i2001.039 C.3.1 For Adoption: C.3.1.1 Chapter 297 Concerning Pharmacy Technicians (!i!i297.1 C 297.10) C.3.1.2 Chapter 291 Concerning Pharmacies (Services Provided by Pharmacies) (!i!i291.120-291.121, 291.123, 291.125, 291.127, 291.129, 291.131, 291.133) C.3.1.3 Chapter 291 Concerning Pharmacies (Other Classes of Pharmacy) (!i!i291.151, 291.153, 291.155) D. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning Reports of Committee/Task Forces D.1 Task Force on Pharmacy Technician Qualifications and Duties D.2 Task Force on Implementation of Rules Relating to USP General Chapter 800 C Hazardous Drugs E. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions E.1 Financial Update E.1.1 Review of FY2017 E.1.2 Review of Board Member Travel Budget E.1.3 Consideration of Material Changes to Contracts for Goods and Services Awarded Under Chapter 2155 of Texas Government Code E.1.4 Update on Legislative Appropriations Request for FY2018-2019 E.2 Update Concerning Program to Aid Impaired Pharmacist and Pharmacy Students E.2.1 Update on Number of Participating Individuals E.2.2 Professional Recovery Network (PRN) E.2.2.1 Presentation and Discussion Concerning PRN Expenditures and Activities by PRN Director Courtney Hulbert E.3 Decision on Recommendations for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Testing Request for Qualifications E.4 Report on the Prescription Monitoring Program Implementation E.5 Update on Legislation Filed During the 85th Texas Legislative Session that has an Impact on TSBP and/or the Practice of Pharmacy F. Disciplinary Orders F.1 Consideration of Proposal for Decision F.1.1 In the Matter of Lifechek Drug #52, Pharmacy License #28438 F.1.1.1 Executive Session Concerning the Proposal for Decision in the Matter if Lifechek Drug #52, Pharmacy License #28438 F.2 Report on Agreed Board Orders Entered by Executive Director F.3 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders and Default Orders F.4 Executive Session to Consider Confidential Agreed Board Orders F.5 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Remedial Plans G. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports G.1 Report on Complaints Closed and Dismissed During the Previous Quarter G.2 Report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints H. Miscellaneous H.1 Items to be Placed on Agenda for May 2017 Board Meeting H.2 Discussion of and Possible Action on Recent Conferences and Events THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY MAY ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER ANY AGENDA ITEM WHEN PERMITTED BY TEXAS LAW. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Department of Insurance
February 7, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Room 1250A, Austin
Texas Health Reinsurance System Board of Directors Annual Meeting 1. Call to Order. 2. Review and vote on minutes of the February 9, 2016, board meeting. 3. Discussion and possible action by the board related to the Texas Department of Insurance's recommendation in its Biennial Report to the 85th Texas Legislature to Deactivate or Dissolve the Texas Health Reinsurance System with option to reactivate depending on market conditions. Discussion to include possible recommendations to the 85th Texas Legislature for the best method to accomplish dissolution or deactivation. 4. Participation by the public (invitation for the public to address the board on any Texas Health Reinsurance System matter). 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action by the board on the system administrator's report. Administrator's presentation will specifically include each of the subjects listed in this agenda item below. This agenda item might also include discussion and any necessary action relating to any or all of the specific subject headings and described items within each subject and item that is part of the administrator's report, as follows: A. Reinsurance Activity–including a summary of number of ceding carriers, ceded lives, and coverage plans for the period of the report; B. Ceded Lives Comparison–across months, beginning with the first day of the current year through the last day of the period covered by the report; C. Premium and Claim Summary–including a comparison of both accepted premium amounts and accepted claim amounts for the period covered by the report, compared to that same period in the previous loss year, as well as a historical recap of premiums remitted and claims accepted; D. Carrier Issues–including questions posed by participating carriers about operation and administration of the system, and its processes and procedures; E. Assessment Activity–including an update on any activity relating to any assessment for which full collection has not been completed by the end of the period covered by the report; and F. Unaudited Financial Statements–including sources and uses of cash, other cash flow considerations or observations, income statements, and operating assets. 6. Discussion and possible action on rates and trends for reinsurance coverages, factors affecting reinsurance premium, benefit plan design, and communication programs. 7. Discussion of status and possible action on the auditor's report and audited financial statements for 2016. 8. Progress report and update, discussion, and possible action on existing or proposed system contracts, including the administrator contract with Pool Administrators, Inc. 9. Discussion and possible action on expenditures of the system, including directors' and officers' insurance coverage. 10. The board will take up for discussion and possible action on the following matters, as necessary, according to the annual meeting provisions of the Plan of Operation of the Texas Health Reinsurance System: A. Review the Plan of Operation and submit proposed amendments, if any, to the commissioner for approval; B. Review reports of the administrator, including audited financial reports on outstanding contracts and obligations, and all other material matters; C. Determine whether any technical corrections or amendments to the Small Employer Health Insurance Availability Act (Act), as amended, will be recommended to the commissioner; D. Review and give consideration to the performance of the system in support of the goals of the Act; E. Review the rates for reinsurance coverages, benefit plan design, and communication programs; F. Review the net reinsurance premiums, the system's administration expenses, and the incurred losses for the year–taking into account investment income and other appropriate gains and losses; G. Review and adjust, if needed, the initial level of benefits and maximum liability limit to be retained by reinsured carriers to reflect increases in costs and utilization for Small Employer Health Benefit Plans in Texas. Any adjustment will not be less than the annual change in the medical component of the "Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers" published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, unless the board proposes and the commissioner approves a lower adjustment factor; H. Review and determine the system's net loss, if any, for the previous calendar year-taking into account investment income and other appropriate gains and losses-and prepare the submission of the report to the commissioner, which is due not later than March 1, 2017; and I. Estimate the amount, if any, of the assessments needed to fund any losses incurred by the system in the previous calendar year and review the report to the commissioner which is due before March 1, 2017. If the estimate exceeds the 5 percent calculation specified in Insurance Code s1501.325(b), then perform the evaluation and prepare the additional report, as specified in s1501.325(b), to submit to the commissioner not later than April 1, 2017. 11. Discussion and possible action on assessment of reinsured carriers by the system. 12. Elect a chair, vice-chair, secretary, and treasurer for the 2017 board. 13. Discussion and possible action on membership of the board's committees. 14. Announcement of any business items for the next board meeting agenda that will require discussion and possible action. 15. Set the date for the next board meeting. 16. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Robert Rucker, 512/676-6954
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 7, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501), Austin
Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting February 7, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept December 13, 2016, minutes of the joint meeting of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee and Quality Subcommittee 3. Discuss issues related to medical and waiver transportation 4. Discuss IDD dental services 5. Discuss subcommittee goals for 2017 6. Health and Human Services Commission update 7. Public comment 8. Discuss future agenda and action items 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/730-7423
2/8/2017
The University of Texas System
February 8, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria, 2626 Sage Road, Houston
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council The JAMP Council will convene a meeting on February 8, 2017, according to the following agenda. I. Discussion and possible action regarding the following agenda items: Approval of minutes of December 6, 2016 and January 17, 2017 meeting Review of criteria guidelines and processes for entry into & continued participation in JAMP Committee assignments and responsibilities Evaluation & Accountability Committee Update Academic Affairs Committee Update Routine budgetary issues, including possible amendments to the current budget Early JAMP acceptance Medical school match process Students maturity assessment Issues raised by JAMP faculty directors related to above agenda items The date for next Council meeting II. Recess to convene Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Education Code, Section 51.8246(b) to discuss the education records or other personal information of individual students or the evaluation, eligibility, admission, or selection of individual students: Selection of 2017 JAMP applicants Review grades Student appeal(s) Student resignation(s) from JAMP Student dismissal(s) from JAMP III. Reconvene in open session to take action as appropriate on Executive Session items and adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Paul Hermesmeyer, 512/499-4352
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 8, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission,Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee February 8, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcoming remarks 3. Adoption of October 13, 2016, meeting minutes 4. Health and Human Services Commission Transformation update* 5. Senate Bill 760 update* 6. Enrollment as a Medicaid Provider discussion* 7. Managed care organization credentialing overview* 8. Value-Based Payment Quality Improvement Advisory Committee update* 9. Discussion of committee data requests 10. Closing discussion a. Action item report b. Utilization of subcommittees c. Future meeting times d. Action item requests 11. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 8, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room 4501), Austin
Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee Meeting February 8, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and adopt November 17, 2016, minutes 3. Review goals and priorities for 2017 4. Texas Workforce Commission Post-Transformation update 5. Break 6. Money Follows the Person update 7. Home and Community-based Services settings update 8. Member discussion of agenda items 9. Public comment 10. Review agenda and action items of next meeting 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/487-3458
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 8, 2017 – 01:00 PM
6330 East Highway 290, Suite 360 (Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities), Austin
Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee AGENDA: Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee February 8, 2017 1 p.m. Meeting Site: Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 360 Austin, Texas 78723 1. Call to order: Roll call of members/establish quorum 2. Greetings and introductions: Richard Garnett, Ph.D. 3. Approval of minutes from September 9, 2016 (Vote Required) 4. Update on the Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Transition (T.O.P.D.D): Janet Sharkis, Executive Director, T.O.P.D.D. 5. Quarterly update on T.O.P.D.D. Programs a. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Collaborative: Leah Davies, Associate Director, T.O.P.D.D. b. Child Safety and Injury Prevention Task Force: Ashley Givens, Executive Committee Member c. Supporting More Inclusion Needed In Disability and Development Collaborative: Apryl Rosas, Children's Services Coordinator, T.O.P.D.D. 6. Public comment 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angela Morales, 512/380-4332
2/9/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 9, 2017 – 11:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Conference Room, 2301), Austin
Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council AGENDA: Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council February 9, 2017 11 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Conference Room 2301 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be a telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend at the meeting site or via conference call at 1-877-820-7831, participant code 821494. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discussion and possible recommendations on durable power of attorney and agent, including concurrent power of attorney (vote may be taken)* 3. Discussion and possible recommendations on prescription drug monitoring and considerations for palliative care (vote may be taken)* 4. Action items for staff or member follow-up 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn * Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jimmy Blanton, Director, Health Quality Institute, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us. People who wish to submit written testimony for public comment may do so either by hardcopy or electronically. The address for hardcopy submission is: Jimmy Blanton, 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78751. The address for electronic submission is: jimmy.blanton@hhsc.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: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
