The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between January 6 and January 26.
1/8/2018
Texas Medical Board
January 8, 2018 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
1/9/2018
Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities
January 9, 2018 – 09:00 AM
1021 San Pedro Ave. – VIA Metropolitan Transit Board Rm, San Antonio
I. Call to Order / Roll Call / Introductions – Aaron Bangor, Chair II. Approval of October 24-25, 2017 Meeting Minutes (Discussion/Possible Action) III. Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per presentation) IV. Executive Director, Chairman and Staff Reports – Ron Lucey and Aaron Bangor (Discussion/Possible Action) Activities and Accomplishments, October – December, 2017 V. Reports from Invited Exofficio Agency Representatives (Discussion and Possible Action) – Department of Family and Protective Services – Health and Human Services Commission – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – Texas Education Agency – Texas State Independent Living Council – Texas Workforce Commission VI. Policy Development for 2019-2020 Biennium (Discussion/Possible Action) based on the Committee's ten issue areas of Access, Communications, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Health, Housing, Recreation, Transportation, Veterans and Workforce VII. Invited Speakers (Discussion/Possible Action) – Suzie Edrington, Office of Management and Budget Director, VIA Metropolitan Transit. "Paratransit Best Practices" – Jennifer Allen, Founder/CEO, Aspergers101 "Implementation of House Bill 1434 (85R) and Recommendation for Sharing Communication Impediment with Peace Officers Information with Texas Law Officers" – Deborah Scharven, Accessibility Compliance Manager, City of San Antonio Disability Access Office – Gordon Hartman, Founder, The Gordon Hartman Family Foundation. "Morgan's Wonderland" VIII. Member Reports on Community Outreach (Discussion/Possible Action) IX. Future Meetings (Discussion/Possible Action) Proposed: April 26, 2018 in conjunction with annual Barbara Jordan Media Awards X. Adjournment Notice of Assistance at Public Meetings. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as American Sign Language interpreter, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) or materials in an alternate format, contact the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities at least seven (7) working days prior to the meeting. 512-463-5739. Use the Relay Option of Your Choice. E-mail: gcpd@gov.texas.gov. Additional Information Contact: Nancy Van Loan, 512/463-5739
1/10/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 10, 2018 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee AGENDA: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee January 10, 2018 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Family experience presentation 3. Review of October 11, 2017, meeting minutes (Action) 4. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommendations and next steps 5. Orientation to Texas Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health (LAUNCH) project 6. Vote on Texas LAUNCH oversight (Action) 7. Texas Education Agency Texas System of Care (TxSOC) collaboration efforts 8. Lunch break 9. Children's Mental Health Awareness 2018 planning 10. TxSOC sustainability video 11. Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts 12. Project updates a. Alliance for Adolescent Recovery and Treatment in Texas b. TxSOC 13. Public comment 14. Next steps 15. Announcements 16. Next meeting – April 11, 2018 17. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Lillian Stengart, Project Director, Texas System of Care, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-487-3312, or Lillian.Stengart@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: Lillian Stengart, 512/487-3312
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 10, 2018 – 10:00 AM
1100 West 49th St., Health and Human Services Commission, Moreton Building, Room M100, Austin
Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee AGENDA: Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee January 10, 2018 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Moreton Building Room M100 1100 West 49th St. Austin, Texas 78756 Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and Human Services Commission is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes for November 1, 2017 3. Early Childhood Intervention program update 4. Annual Performance Report discussion 5. Presentation from the Office of Disability Prevention for Children 6. Program Director and committee member updates 7. Public comment (limited to five minutes per person) 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-4326
1/11/2018
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
January 11, 2018 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
Investigation Committee (1) Call to order (2) Public comment (3) Review and possible action on case #s (4) Discussion and possible action on the status of the finger print process for application/renewal (5) Discussion and possible action on disciplinary action matrix (6) Set next committee meeting date (7) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
Department of Family and Protective Services
January 11, 2018 – 11:00 AM
John H. Winters Building, Room 125W, 701 W 51st St., Austin
Committee on Advancing Residential Practices (CARP) Meeting Objective: Residential Child Care Contractors, Associations, and DFPS representatives meeting in an effort to strengthen our partnership, improve communication, and provide a venue for focusing on enhancements to the system that support enhanced safety, permanency and well-being for children. 11:00 – 11:15 : Welcome and Introductions (Beckie Flores) 11:15 – 11:45 : Foster Care Litigation Update (Audrey Carmical) 11:45 – 12:30 : Emergency Response Discussion, Challenges with schools during ARD Meetings, Capacity and Contracting Opportunities (Dan Johnson) 12:30 – 1:15 : Lunch 1:15 – 1:45 : " 3 in 30 " (Liz Kromrei) 1:45 – 2:00 : Regional Provider Meetings (Jenny Hinson) 2:00 – 2:30 : Contract Recertification Process and New Open Enrollments (Beckie Flores) 2:30 – 3:15 : Information Sharing Payments and Provider Statements Building Bridges Initiative Summer Internships (Jenny Hinson & Debra Emerson) 3:15 – 3:30 : Questions and Answers (All). Additional Information Contact: Casey Wilburn, 512/438-3127
State Board of Dental Examiners
January 11, 2018 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Licensing Committee TEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS LICENSING COMMITTEE MEETING January 11, 2018 – Convenes at 1:00 p.m. – Conclusion William B. Hobby Jr. Building 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF APPLICABLE LAWS AND RULES. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON STAFF'S RECOMMENDED APPLICATION DENIALS. 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OR EXCEPTION TO BOARD RULES. 6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON NITROUS MONITORING COURSE PROVIDER APPROVAL. 6.1 El Centro College. 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON DENTAL HYGIENE WREB EXAMINER APPLICATION. 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT COURSE PROVIDER APPLICATION. 8.1 Innovation Dental Training Center 9. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION. 9.1 Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) 9.2 Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS) 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION ON RULE. 11.1 Amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 101.2, Licensure by Examination 12. LICENSING DIVISION REPORT. 13. ADJOURN. *CLOSED MEETING: Pursuant to Tex. Occ. Code s263.001(b), the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners may enter a closed meeting to deliberate an application for licensure. 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 video conferencing technology, pursuant to Section 551.127(c) of the Texas Government Code, and other applicable laws. Additional Information Contact: www.tsbde.texas.gov
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 11, 2018 – 03:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rate for Levulan Kerastick (J7308). Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed Medicaid payment rate for Levulan Kerastick (J7308). 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 will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rate for Levulan Kerastick (J7308) is proposed to be effective January 1, 2018. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rate was calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Services (also known as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rate will be available at http://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or after December 28, 2017. 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 rate 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 Blvd., 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
January 11, 2018 – 03:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the 2018 Annual Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Updates. 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 2018 Annual Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Updates. 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 will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for the 2018 Annual HCPCS Updates are proposed to be effective January 1, 2018, for the following services: Physician Administered Drugs – Type of Service (TOS) 1 (Medical Services); Medical Services – TOS 1 (Medical Services); Surgery and Assistant Surgery Services – TOS 2 (Surgery Services) and 8 (Assistant Surgery); Nonclinical Laboratory Services – TOS 5 (Laboratory), I (Interpretation Component), and T (Technical Component); Clinical Laboratory Services – TOS 5 (Laboratory Services); Anesthesia Services – TOS 7 (Anesthesia Services); Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies – TOS 9 (Other Medical Items or Services) and J (DME Purchase – New); Ambulatory Surgical Center – TOS F (Ambulatory Surgical Center); and Dental Services – TOS W (Texas Health Steps Dental/Orthodontia). Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services; §355.8023, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS); §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8097, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services; §355.8121, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for ambulatory surgical centers; §355.8221, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologist assistants; §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Services (also known as Texas Health Steps); and §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for clinical laboratory services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or after December 28, 2017. 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 rate 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 Blvd., 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
State Board of Dental Examiners
January 11, 2018 – 03:30 PM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Anesthesia Committee TEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS ANESTHESIA COMMITTEE MEETING Convenes on January 11, 2018 – 3:30 p.m. – Conclusion 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE COMMITTEE ACTION: 4.1 New 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.16 Sedation/Anesthesia of High-Risk Patients. 4.2 New 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110. 17 Sedation/Anesthesia of Pediatric Patients. 4.3 New 22 Tex Admin. Code 110. 18 Anesthesia/Sedation Inspections. 5. OTHER 6. 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: www.tsbde.texas.gov
1/12/2018
State Board of Dental Examiners
January 12, 2018 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners BOARD MEETING Convenes on January 12, 2018 – 8:30 A.M. – Conclusion 333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225 Health Professions Council Conference Room Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 22, 2017, BOARD MEETING. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROPOSED CASE RESOLUTIONS. 4.1. Agreed Settlement Orders. 4.2. Remedial Plans. 4.3. Consent Orders. 4.4. Modification Orders. 4.5. Staff Recommendations of Dismissal. 4.6. Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 5. PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT. 6. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS. 6.1 Professional Recovery Network Report (PRN). 6.2 Western Regional Examining Board Report (WREB). 6.3 Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS). 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS. 7.1. Anesthesia Committee. 7.2. Dental Practice Review Committee. 7.3. Disciplinary Review Committee. 7.4. Licensing Committee. 7.4.1 ACTION ON APPLICATION DENIALS 7.4.2 ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OR EXCEPTION TO BOARD RULES 7.4.3 ACTION ON NITROUS MONITORING COURSE PROVIDER APPROVAL 7.4.3.1 El Centro College 7.4.4 ACTION ON DENTAL HYGIENE WREB EXAMINER APPLICATION 7.4.5 ACTION ON REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT COURSE PROVIDER APPLICATION 7.4.5.1 Innovation Dental Testing Service (CRDTS) 7.4.6 PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 7.4.6.1 Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) 7.4.6.2 Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS) 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 9. AGENCY ACTIVITY REPORTS. 9.1. Executive Division Report. 9.2. Finance & Administrations Division Report. 9.3. Licensing Division Report. 9.4. Dental Division Report. 9.5. Legal/Enforcement Report. 10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RULES. 10.1 Rules Concerning Committee Formation and Board Structure. 10.1.1. Adopt amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 100.12, Advisory Committee on Dental Anesthesia. 10.1.2. Adopt amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 100.9, Advisory Committees and Workgroups Established by the Board. 10.1.3. Adopt amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 100.3, Organization and Structure. 10.2 Rules Concerning Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements. 10.2.1. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 102.1, Fee Schedule. 10.2.2. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 101.2, Licensure by Examination. 10.2.3. Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 104.1, Requirements. 10.3 Rules Concerning the Investigation of Complaints. 10.3.1 Adopt amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 107.104, Official Investigation of a Complaint. 10.4 Rules Concerning Dental Assistants. 10.4.1. Adopt amended 22 Tex. Admin Code 114.1, Permitted Duties. 10.4.2. Adopt amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 114.3, Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate. 10.4.3. Adopt amended 22 Tex. Admin. Code 114.5, Coronal Polishing Certificate 10.5 Rules Concerning Anesthesia/Sedation. 10.5.1. Propose amendment or adoption of new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 100.13, Pre-Anesthesia/Sedation Checklist. 10.5.2. Propose amendment or adoption of new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.14, Emergency Preparedness Protocols. 10.5.3. Propose amendment or adoption of new 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.15, Prevention of Sedation/Anesthesia Emergencies. 10.5.4 Propose amendment of 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.7, Portability. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 12. ADJOURN. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The board reserves the right to enter executive session to discuss any posted agenda items as authorized by law. The board also reserves the right under Tex. Govt' Code Sec. 551.074 to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Additional Information Contact: www.tsbde.texas.gov
Department of Family and Protective Services
January 12, 2018 – 09:00 AM
DFPS Winters Bldg, 701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Public Private Partnership Agenda items: – Welcome and Introductions (Michael Redden, Co-Chair & Kristene Blackstone, Co-Chair) – Updates: Children's Rights Litigation (DFPS) – 3 in 30 Implementation (Liz Kromrei) – FCR Performance Data, Q1, FY 2018 (Claire Hall) – 3b Update (Wayne Carson) – Break – Community Based Care (Ellen Letts): – Implementation Update (PPP Sub-Workgroup Chairs) – PPP Sub-Workgroups – Suggestions for topics for next meeting (Michael Redden, Co-Chair & Trevor Woodruff, Co-Chair) – sub for Kristene Blackstone) – Wrap up and Adjourn *The Next Meeting is Friday, April 13, 2018. Additional Information Contact: Ellen.Letts@dfps.state.tx.us
1/16/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 16, 2018 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Workgroup AGENDA: Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Workgroup January 16, 2018 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 Conference line: 1-877-820-7831 Code: 941266 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome and opening remarks 2. Review and approve November 27, 2017, meeting minutes 3. Review and approve Bylaws 4. Review and approve meeting dates 5. Review subcommittee structure survey and approve subcommittees 6. Establish subcommittee membership and leadership 7. Public comment 8. Open Meetings Act Training 9. Health and Human Services Commission updates a. Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program b. Office of the Ombudsman 10. Texas Department of Insurance update 11. Subcommittee work sessions 12. Public comment 13. Planning for next meeting 14. Action items 15. Closing remarks Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Karissa Sanchez, Council and Committee Liaison, Office of Mental Health Coordination, 512-487-3337, Karissa.sanchez@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Jamie Mollenhauer, Administrative Assistant, at 512-424-6631 or bhac@hhsc.state.tx.us at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Karissa Sanchez, 512/424-6631
1/18/2018
Texas Board of Nursing
January 18, 2018 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Regular Meeting January 18-19, 2018 AGENDA Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. For full agenda, please see the Texas Board of Nursing here. Additional Information Contact: Patricia Cabrera, 512/305-6811
1/19/2018
Texas Board of Nursing
January 19, 2018 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Regular Meeting January 18-19, 2018 AGENDA Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. For full agenda, please see the Texas Board of Nursing here. Additional Information Contact: Patricia Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
January 19, 2018 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 400A, Austin
Temporary Suspension Hearing A G E N D A A. KA Consideration of Temporary Suspension A.1 Executive Session Concerning Temporary Suspension of the above-listed licensees Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Cathy Stella at (Voice) (512) 305-8000, (FAX) (512) 305-8075, or TDD (800) 735-2989. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be made five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Christine Pavalaski, 512/305-8060
1/22/2018
Department of State Health Services
January 22, 2018 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, Room T607, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call meeting to order and introduction of members, staff, and guests. 2. Approval of the minutes from the September 11, 2017 TSHAC meeting. 3. Presentation on school health advisory council research by guest speaker, Eric Ratliff, PhD. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding policy recommendations on e-cigarettes for local school health advisory councils (Senate Bill 489, 85th Texas Legislative Session). 5. Updates from the Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, and Texas Department of State Health Services. 6. Update from the Texas Department of State Health Services on the status of the epinephrine auto-injector in Kindergarten through 12th grade school rules. 7. Discussion and possible action regarding the update from the Texas Education Agency regarding Fitnessgram'. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations for coordinated school health related to Fitnessgram'. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding new Coordinated School Health data websites. 10. Discussion and possible action regarding possible agenda topics for local school health advisory council meetings. 11. Discussion and possible action regarding the revised TSHAC document revision schedule. 12. Discussion and possible action regarding the next TSHAC meeting on April 23, 2018 and future TSHAC meeting dates. 13. Discussion regarding future TSHAC agenda topics and priorities. 14. Public comment. 15. 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. Texas Penal Code, Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code, Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code, Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. Additional Information Contact: Crystal Beard, 512/776-7279
1/26/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 26, 2018 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board AGENDA: Drug Utilization Review Board January 26, 2018 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from November 3, 2017 (Vote required) 3. Old business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission decisions on acceptance of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board recommendations from the November 3, 2017, meeting 4. New business: Public comment on drug classes to be reviewed and clinical drug reviews to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL): a. Acne agents, oral b. Acne agents, topical c. Analgesics, narcotic long d. Analgesics, narcotic short e. Angiotensin modulator combinations f. Angiotensin modulators g. Antimigraine agents, other h. Antimigraine agents, triptans i. Bladder relaxant preparations j. H. pylori treatment k. Immunomodulators, atopic dermatitis l. Intranasal rhinitis agents m. Movement disorders n. Neuropathic pain o. Ophthalmics, anti-inflammatory/immunomodulator p. Phosphate binders q. Platelet aggregation inhibitors r. Progestins for cachexia s. Proton pump inhibitors t. Smoking cessation Public comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL: a. Gastrointestinal (GI) motility, chronic / Symproic b. Glucocorticoids, inhaled / Armonair Respiclick c. Glucocorticoids, inhaled / Trelegy Ellipta d. Glucocorticoids, oral / Zodex e. HAE treatments / Haegarda f. Hypoglycemics, insulin and related agents / Fiasp FlexTouch pen g. Hypoglycemics, insulin and related agents / Fiasp vial h. Hypoglycemics, insulin and related agents / Humalog Junior KwikPen i. Stimulants and related agents / Cotempla XR-ODT 5. Executive work session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 531.071, and in accordance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the DUR Board may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under new business as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 6. Lunch 7. Announcements of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL 8. Retrospective DUR: Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS, Conduent, LLC a. Report on recent retrospective DUR intervention sent for high dose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication management in youth b. Report on recent retrospective DUR intervention outcomes for GI management c. Retrospective DUR proposals: (Vote required) i. Hypertension management ii. Major depressive disorder management iii. Benzodiazepine anxiolytics and controlled sedative hypnotics 9. Prospective prior authorization proposals (clinical edits): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D., Health Information Designs, LLC (Vote required) a. Proton pump inhibitors b. Topical retinoids 10. Retrospective drug use, criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: Jennifer Seltzer, Pharm. D., University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (Vote required) a. Fentanyl (inhalation/oral/transdermal) b. Gabapentin c. Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Hydrocodone Polistirex d. Ivacaftor (Kalydeco') and Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor (Orkambi') e. Calcineurin Inhibitors – Pimecrolimus (Elidel'), Tacrolimus (Protopic') f. Tramadol (Ultram') 11. Adjourn 12. Next meeting date: April 27, 2018. Additional Information Contact: Maribel Castoreno, 512/707-6112
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 26, 2018 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee AGENDA: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee January 26, 2018 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions 2. Approval of minutes for October 27, 2017, meeting and review of past action items 3. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Services updates a. Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council update b. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities update c. Staffing update d. Opioid response update e. Community collaborative grants update 4. Review revised Bylaws 5. Office of Disability Prevention for Children 6. Public comment 7. State Hospital Plan update 8. Medicaid-Housing Innovation Accelerator Program 9. Home and community-based services – adult mental health 10. Subcommittee and committee reports a. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee b. Data Subcommittee c. Rules Subcommittee d. Policy Subcommittee e. Self-Directed Care update f. Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Workgroup g. Housing Subcommittee 11. Public comment 12. Planning for next meeting 13. Action items and committee recommendations 14. Closing remarks Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/424-6631
