The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between March 5 and March 25.
3/7/2016
Department of State Health Services
March 7, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Bldg, Rm T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order II. Welcome and Introductions III. Approval of the Agenda – Action Item IV. Reading and Approval of the January 11, 2016 Minutes – Action Item V. Research and Recommendation on Promoting Positive School Climates to Improve Student Outcomes – Discussion Item VI. Research and Recommendation on Health Issues and Parent Involvement – Action Item VII. Agency Updates: Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Department of State Health Services – Information Items VIII. Revision of the following documents: A. Research and Recommendation on School Bus and Automobile Idling – Action Item B. Research and Recommendation on Benefits to Students in School Districts that Prohibit Physical Education as Punishment – Discussion and Possible Action Item C. Resolution Supporting Inclusive Practices for Students with Exceptionalities in Texas Public Schools – Discussion Item IX. Fitnessgram History – Information Item X. Review of WellSAT-i: Wellness School Assessment Tool for Implementation and Discussion of Development of a Tool for Schools XI. Viewing of A Matter of Time XII. Development of Objectives for Work Plan – Discussion and Possible Action Item XIII. Agenda Topics for School Health Advisory Councils – Call for New Topics – Action Item XIV. Coordinated School Health Data Sets – Call for New Websites – Action Item XV. Reminder of Next Meeting Date: May 9, 2016 – Information Item – Determine Agenda Topics – Action Item XVI. Public Comment XVII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Anita Wheeler-Hill, 512/776-7111
Texas Medical Board
March 7, 2016 – 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 Emanuel Molinar, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
3/8/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
March 8, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, 3-460, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting Agenda I. Call to order-8:30 A.M. II. Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: February 9, Committee Meeting; February 1, 2016, Emergency Meeting; February 9, 2016, Emergency Meeting; February 16, 2016, Emergency Meeting; February 23, 2016, Emergency Meeting IV. Staff recommendations V. The eligibility and disciplinary committee of the board will meet to consider and take action on the following: A. petitioners for eligibility B. Petitioners for an exception to a previous board order C. Motions for rehearing D. Agreed orders F. Eligibility agreed orders G. Default revocation orders H. Deferred disciplinary action agreed orders I. Agreed orders. Additional Information Contact: Kathy Hoffman, 512/305-8657
House Committee on Human Services
March 8, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Texas Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to consider Interim Charge 4: Review the Health and Human Services Commission’s Medicaid managed care organizations policies and procedures including a review of quality initiatives. Study contract management and assess the Vendor Drug Program drug formularies and current function. Identify the savings achieved by moving Medicaid into managed care. Determine what mechanisms or policies could be modified or strengthened to encourage increased participation or retention of health care providers in the Medicaid managed care system.
Department of Aging and Disability Services
March 8, 2016 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Long-term Care Facility Survey and Informal Dispute Resolution Council (S.B. 914) Public comment will not be taken at this meeting. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions (roll call) 2. Review and Approval of Minutes 3. Speakers and Questions from Council: a. CMS representative b. DADS Consumer Rights & Services representative 4. Break 5. Speakers and Questions from Council (continued): a. DADS Survey Operations representative b. DFPS APS Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation Policy representative 6. Lunch 7. Speakers and Questions from Council (continued): a. Long-term Care State Ombudsman representative b. HHSC Health Plan Management representative and MCO Policy representative 8. Discussion regarding Public Comment (vote and discussion of format if approved) 9. Discussion on information from presentations and background materials and early formulation of recommendations from SB 914 Council 10. Assignments and deadlines for council members for next meeting 11. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jon Bayh, 512/438-2639
3/9/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 9, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesStakeholder Forum. Health and Human Services Commission is holding a public meeting to ask people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their legally authorized representatives, and families to give input on a pilot program to use a managed care model to provide services for people with IDD.1. Welcome 2. Project overview 3. Meeting introduction 4. Moderated discussion* 5. Wrap up *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to IDDPilot@leavittpartners.com.
Department of Aging and Disability Services
March 9, 2016 – 02:00 PM
701 West 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Aging and Disability Services Council – Work Session 1. Welcome and Call to Order 2. Commissioner's Update 3. Community Services Report 4. State Supported Living Centers (SSLC) Report 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4157
Department of State Health Services
March 9, 2016 – 02:00 PM
Brown Heatly Building, Rooms 1410-1430, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Webcasting available at: www.dshs.state.tx.us/TaskForceID The Taskforce will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order – Commissioner John Hellerstedt, M.D. 1. Opening Remarks by the Task Force Director – Dr. Hellerstedt 2. Task Force Member Introductions – Task Force Members 3. Presentation on Infectious Disease and the Texas Response System – Dr. Hellerstedt 4. Open Government Compliance – Mack Harrison, J.D. 5. Governance Issues – Discussion of voting procedures, quorum, and process for making recommendations to the Governor* – Task Force Members 6. Planning – Discussion of future meeting dates and topics* – Task Force Members Adjourn – Dr. Hellerstedt * Denotes possible action items. Additional Information Contact: Rachael Hendrickson, 512/776-2370
3/10/2016
Department of Aging and Disability Services
March 10, 2016 – 08:30 AM
701 West 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Aging and Disability Services Council 1. Welcome and Call to Order 2. *Approval of the Minutes of the December 3, 2015 Council Meeting 3. Commissioner's Quarterly Update – Activities – Special Recognition(s)/Announcement(s) – Staffing and Personnel 4. Public Comment 5. *Recommendation to Propose: a. *Recommendation to propose new s92.21 and amendments to s92.64 and s92.551 in Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities b. *Recommendation to propose an amendment to s97.2 and new s97.202, Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 97, Licensing Standards for Home and Community Support Services Agencies 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4157
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 10, 2016 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discuss Housing Subcommittee Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) recommendations. 3. Discuss Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee LAR recommendations. 4. Discuss Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee LAR recommendations. 5. Discuss Quality Subcommittee LAR recommendations. 6. Discuss Senate Bill 7 legislative report recommendations. 7. Public comment 8. Discuss next steps and agenda items for April 28, 2016, meeting. 8. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken prior to any action items the committee will consider. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
3/11/2016
Texas Medical Board
March 11, 2016 – 09:30 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 Kenneth Ulishney, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Department of State Health Services
March 11, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Dept of State Health Services, DSHS Central Office, Moreton Building, Conference Room M-204,, 1100 West 49th St, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker (CHW) training and certification advisory committee This is a telephone conference call meeting that will take place through a webinar. Register for the webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3027091123728593165 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the above location. Please check in with Security – someone will escort you to the conference room. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes (January 29, 2016) *Action Item Public comment CHW Spotlight – EMS (Emergency Medical Service) & CHW Cross Training Living Healthier: A New Resource for CHWs & Their Clients Review of 2015 CHW Program Annual Report Discussion – Advisory Committee Workgroup Structure, Membership & Workplans Break Evaluation Survey – 2015 Results and 2016 Implementation Committee Business *Action Item – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions Program Update Committee Member Updates New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Paige Menking, 512/776-3860
3/14/2016
Health Professions Council
March 14, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-225, Austin
Health Professions Council 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 December 14, 2015 B. Budget and Planning Report – 2nd Quarter Review – Preliminary Legislative Appropriations Request discussion. C. Technology Report – Report on ITSS Agencies – Report on Website Progress – Report on Database Upgrade D. Agency Roundtable – Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinated Council – Active Shooter Training – Sunset Discussion E. Public Comment – Next Meeting Monday, June 20, 2016 F. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
3/23/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 23, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building , Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of the June 10, 2015, minutes.* 3. General updates on Health and Human Services Commission activities. 4. General updates on Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee activities. 5. Focus group's proposed assignments. 6. Lunch break (45 minutes). 7. Discussion topics breakout: Payment mechanisms, outcome measures, and home health pilots. 8. Discussion topic report out. 9. Break (15-20 minutes). 10. Discussion of tools for Managed Care Organization self-assessment of integration. 11. Public comment 12. Discussion of possible future agenda items at next meeting in July 2016. 13. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Monica Thyssen, Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program, Management Division, 512-462-6217, monica.thyssen@hhsc.state.tx.us.
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