The following list represents state agency health care hearings scheduled from November 23 to December 13.
11/23/2013
Department of State Health Services
November 23, 2013 – 09:00 AM
Texas EMS Conference, Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth
Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Thank you to outgoing committee members Introductions of new committee members, 2014 Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Workgroup Reports: a. STEAR (State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry) workgroup report b. STEAR Briefing c. Texas Disaster Medical System (TDMS) d. TDMS Mass Fatality Management report e. Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) report f. EMTF governance report g. EMTF AMBUS (Ambulance Bus) Working Group Report h. EMTF MMU (Mobile Medical Unit) Working Group Report i. EMTF Air Medical Working Group Report j. EMTF Coordination Center Standards and Operational Guidelines 2. Discussion of Regional Medical Operations Centers (RMOCs) 3. Medical Incident Support Team (M-IST) and Ambulance Staging Manager (ASM) Courses Report 4. Prioritize Next Steps/Discuss Committee Meeting Frequency General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Department of State Health Services
November 23, 2013 – 10:30 AM
Texas EMS Conference, Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth
Stroke Committee of the Governor's EMS & Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Thank you to outgoing committee members Introductions of new committee members, 2014 Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCVDS) Senate Bill 1 of the 83rd Regular Legislative Session, 2013, funds update 2. Regional Advisory Council (RAC) data collection workgroup tasked with reviewing metrics for data collection. 3. EMS Stroke Education Program workgroup-plans to review with other GETAC committees proposals. 4. Transport Bypass Workgroup created-Dr. Cravens chair tasked with reviewing and updating recommendations on hospital bypass of ambulance patients when a hospital's stroke care resources are unavailable. 5. Report on Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Department of State Health Services
November 23, 2013 – 01:00 PM
Texas EMS Conference, Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth
Cardiac Care Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Thank you to outgoing committee members Introductions of new committee members, 2014 Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report on current results of the American Heart Association (AHA) ACTION Registry 2. Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) web portal development for GETAC Cardiac Care Committee 3. Report on Regional Advisory Council (RAC) STEMI Survey 4. Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) Update General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Department of State Health Services
November 23, 2013 – 02:30 PM
Texas EMS Conference, Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth
Medical Directors Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Review mission and vision statements for GETAC Vision. A unified, comprehensive, and effective EMS/Trauma System for a healthy, safe Texas. Mission. To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive EMS/Trauma System that will meet the needs of all patients and that will raise the standards for community health care by implementing innovative techniques and systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Discussion of ideas submitted by committee members regarding the laws and policies related to the licensure of nonemergency transportation providers, and changes to the law that would reduce the incidence and opportunities for fraud, waste and abuse, and to advise the Department of State Health Services, as directed by Senate Bill 8 of the 83rd Legislative Session, 2013, concerning a report to the legislature on this subject. 2. Discussion and possible endorsement of the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)/American College of Surgeons (ACS) position statement on the use of long spine boards by EMS personnel. 3. Recognition of Drs. Don Phillips and Paul Sirbaugh for their service to the Medical Directors Committee. 4. House Bill 434, of the 83rd Regular Legislative Session, 2013, regarding blood draws. See:http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/html/HB004 4I.htm 5. Review and propose additions to the GETAC Medical Director web page.See: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/medicaldirectorscom ittee.shtm 6. Discuss and possibly forward to GETAC a position statement on mental health care in EMS and emergency care. 7. Report on Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 8. Stroke Committee request for input on Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours for EMS providers 9. Informational update regarding Senate Bill 125, of the 83rd Legislative Session, 2013, which limits most Associate's Degree Programs to 60 hours 10. Announcement of reappointed and new GETAC Medical Directors committee members for 2014. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Department of State Health Services
November 23, 2013 – 04:00 PM
Texas EMS Conference, Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth
Education Committee of Governor's EMS & Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Thank you to outgoing committee members; Introduction of new committee members 2014 Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recommendation proposing to reduce associate degree requirement from 72 to 60 hours, and the effect on the associate degree in EMS. 2. Review proposed revisions to Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), s157.11 regarding changes mandated by House Bill (HB) 3556 and Senate Bill (SB) 8 of the 83rd Legislative Session, 2013. 3. Recommendations to DSHS, as required by Senate Bill 8 of the 83rd Texas Legislative Session, 2013, regarding the laws and policies related to the licensure of nonemergency EMS transportation providers that would reduce the incidence and opportunities of fraud, waste and abuse. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
11/24/2013
Department of State Health Services
November 24, 2013 – 09:00 AM
Texas EMS Conference, Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth
Pediatric Committee of Governor's EMS & Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Committee liaison reports: a. Air Medical: Jorge Sainz b. EMS: Verne Walker c. Education: Charles Jaquith d. Injury Prevention: Deb Brown e. Medical Directors: Juan Juarez: f. Stroke: Julie Lewis: g. Trauma Systems: Sally Snow h. Regional Advisory Council chairs: Britton Devillier i. Disaster planning: Bonnie Hartstein 2. Update on Child Fatality Review Teams update 3. Position paper on minimizing radiation: Group reports and revisits a. All CT scans on children should be performed using "pediatric" dose-reduction protocols. Pediatric protocols are available through The Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging. http://www.pedrad.org/associations/5346/ig/ b. Avoidance of the use of protocols which automatically result in the performance of multiple CT studies (i.e. head, cervical spine, chest, and abdomen and pelvis) in pediatric trauma patients. c. Imaging modalities that do not use ionization radiation, such as ultrasound, should be used when feasible. d. Understanding and linking guidelines of care that utilize evidence based practice strategies will help minimize the use of unnecessary testing. e. Avoidance of further CT imaging once the decision to transfer to definitive care is made, unless the accepting institution specifically requests a scan prior to transfer. If CT imaging is performed prior to transfer, the images should be included in the transfer documentation on disc or some other form of reviewable file. The final radiology report should be forwarded to the receiving facility as soon as possible. Acquisition of radiographic testing, or delaying testing should be balanced against the risk of delaying critical care for stabilization of the ill or injured pediatric patient. f. Accepting institutions should avoid repeating scans. Consider access to a cloud-based digital image translator. 4. EMS for Children State Partnership update 5. Review of National Readiness Project reports. Member reports a. Administration and coordination b. Physicians, nurses, and other care providers staffing the ED c. QI in the ED d. Patient safety e. ED support services f. Equipment, supplies and medications 6. Pediatric transfer guidelines-review Washington State "Pediatric Consultation" 7. Report on Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Department of State Health Services
November 24, 2013 – 10:30 AM
Texas EMS Conference, Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth
Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Thank you to outgoing committee members; Introduction of new committee members 2014 Approval of minutes Announcement of New Committee Members/Recognition of Outgoing Members Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) Update GETAC Committees liaison reports Texas Injury Indicators Report Safe States Alliance Hospital-Based Special Interest Group Discussion about collaborative workgroup to develop Recommendations for Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Programs Scheduling of 2014 Workday Meetings Announcements General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Department of State Health Services
November 24, 2013 – 01:00 PM
Texas EMS Conference, Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Thank you to outgoing committee members; Introduction of new committee members 2014 Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review proposed revisions to Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Section 157.11 regarding changes mandated by House Bill (HB) 3556 and Senate Bill (SB) 8 of the 83rd Legislative Session, 2013. 2. Recommendations to DSHS, as required by Senate Bill 8 of the 83rd Texas Legislative Session, 2013, regarding the laws and policies related to the licensure of nonemergency EMS transportation providers that would reduce the incidence and opportunities of fraud, waste and abuse. 3. EMS for Children (EMSC) Update 4. Update on status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157. 5. Report from the workgroup examining the language in 25 TAC Section 157.11, Requirements for an EMS Provider License, and 25 TAC Section 157.13, Fixed-wing Air Ambulance Operations, regarding patient care issues when EMS ground and air providers are present. 6. Update from Emergency Medical Task Forces (EMTF). 7. Update on issues on drug shortages and pharmaceutical compounding of drugs. 8. Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) Update 9. Possible agenda items from committee members for next meeting General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Department of State Health Services
November 24, 2013 – 02:30 PM
Texas EMS Conference, Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth
Air Medical Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Thank you to outgoing committee members; Introduction of new committee members 2014 Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report on progress of formation of Air Medical Workgroup to participate on Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) and possible development of an air medical disaster response Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). 2. Report on Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup and their work with Regional Advisory Council (RAC) D on identifying issues with the Trauma Registry System. 3. Report/discussion on allowing emergency medical services students to complete training clinical rotations in other states and the questions that were sent to DSHS for clarification. 4. Discussion/presentation of language drafted at Air Medical Meeting held October 3, 2013 to include items not covered in original draft so it more closely covers all items included in the air medical Model State Guidelines published by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS). This will be an action item for approval of language to send forward to the GETAC Council meeting. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Department of State Health Services
November 24, 2013 – 04:00 PM
Texas EMS Conference, Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth
Trauma Systems Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Thank you to outgoing committee members; Introduction of new committee members 2014 Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review of current DSHS EMS and Trauma System Rules, in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, and make recommendations to DSHS with regard to the process for applying for trauma facility designation. 2. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW). 3. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Trauma Medical Director's workgroup. 4. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Mid-Level Provider workgroup. 5. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Regional Advisory Council (RAC) System Development workgroup. 6. American College of Surgeons (ACS) trauma system consultation follow up of their 2010 DSHS Trauma Systems Study. 7. Alcohol related injury data. 8. Committee Member Stakeholder Reports a. GETAC Council b. Region VI American College of Surgeons/Committee on Trauma (ACS/COT) c. Texas Trauma Coordinator's Forum (TTCF) d. Level IV Trauma Centers e. Level III Trauma Centers f. Level II Trauma Centers g. Level I Trauma Centers h. Pediatric Trauma Centers i. Texas EMS/Trauma Foundation (TETAF) Trauma Division j. Texas College of Emergency Physicians k. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) l. Trauma Center Administrators m. Texas Hospital Association o. Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
11/25/2013
Department of State Health Services
November 25, 2013 – 06:00 PM
Texas EMS Conference, Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Approval of Minutes Chair Report and Discussion Assistant Commissioner Report-Division for Regulatory Services State EMS/Trauma System Report-Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination Assistant Commissioner Report-Division of Disease Control and Prevention Assistant Commissioner Report-Division for Regional and Local Health Services Preparedness Coordinating Council GETAC Committee Summary Reports Air Medical Committee Cardiac Care Committee Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee Education Committee EMS Committee Injury Prevention Committee Medical Directors Committee Pediatric Committee Stroke Committee Trauma Systems Committee GETAC Liaison Summary Reports Texas EMS, Trauma, and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) EMS for Children State Partnership update Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: Advisory Council Members (Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 1. Discussion by council members regarding the laws and policies related to the licensure of nonemergency transportation providers, and changes to the law that would reduce the incidence and opportunities for fraud, waste and abuse, (with feedback from stakeholder meetings held by the EMS Committee) and to advise the Department of State Health Services, as directed by Senate Bill 8 of the 83rd Legislative Session, 2013, concerning a report to the legislature on this subject 2. Discussion of request to the Council, from the EMS Committee at the August Council meeting, to evaluate the availability of paramedics in certain areas of Texas. 3. Discussion and possible endorsement of the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)/American College of Surgeons (ACS) position statement on the use of long spine boards by EMS personnel 4. Review and possible approval of the GETAC Medical Directors Committee position statement on mental health care in EMS and emergency care. 5. Determine possible GETAC strategic planning session dates in accordance with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 773, Section 773.012(l). 6. Review proposed revisions to Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Section 157.11 regarding changes mandated by House Bill (HB) 3556 and Senate Bill (SB) 8 of the 83rd Legislative Session, 2013. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda Items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
12/3/2013
Comptroller of Public Accounts
December 3, 2013 – 11:00 AM
111 East 17th Street, Room 305, L.B.J. Building, Austin
Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force I. Introduction: Call to Order and Welcome II. Roll Call of Task Force Member Agencies A. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) B. Office of the Attorney General (OAG) C. Department of Public Safety D. State Auditor's Office E. Texas Department of Insurance F. Comptroller III. Public Comment IV. Action Item: Approval of Minutes from August 30, 2013 meeting V. Update from HHSC – Office of Inspector General on Medicaid fraud prevention VI. Updates regarding fraud prevention from other Task Force Member Agencies VII. Discussion of future agenda items VIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
The University of Texas System
December 3, 2013 – 10:00 AM
Ashbell Smith Hall Building, Second Floor Conference Rm #208, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council I. Discussion and possible action regarding the following agenda items: Approval of minutes of August 6, 2013 meeting and October 7, 2013 meeting Review of criteria guidelines and processes for entry into & continued participation in JAMP Review of bylaws Committee assignments and responsibilities Evaluation & Accountability Committee Update Academic Affairs Committee Update Routine budgetary issues, including possible amendments to the current budget Entering applicant review and interview process JAMP medical school match Medical school interview process 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 2014 JAMP applicants for interview Selection of students for entrance inot the 2014 medical school match program for assignment of students to medical school matriculation Student appeal(s) of dismissal from JAMP Student appeal(s) of acceptance eligibility Student resignation(s) from JAMP Student dismissal(s) from JAMP Student appeal to take course at another institution Student appeal to request 5th year in program III. Reconvene in open session to take action as appropriate on Executive Session items and adjourn Meeting Accessibility: Meetings of the Joint Admission Medical Program Council are open to the public except for executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Additional Information Contact: Paul Hermesmeyer, 512/499-4352
12/4/2013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Bell County Expo Center, Special Events Room, 301 West Loop 121, Belton
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.
12/5/2013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 5, 2013 – 8:30 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed payment rates for the assisted living/residential care. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the assisted living/residential care (AL/RC) services under the Community Based Alternatives (CBA) program, CBA Personal Care III services (PCIII) and Residential Care (RC) program. These programs are operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. The payment rates are proposed to be effective Jan. 1, 2014. The public hearing will be held in compliance with Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §355.105(g), which require public notice and hearings on proposed reimbursement rates. Proposal. HHSC proposes to decrease the facility cost area rates for the CBA AL/RC, CBA PCIII services and RC programs to reflect the most recent increase in Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under Methodology and Justification. The methodologies require that when SSI is increased, the per diem reimbursement be decreased by an amount equal to that increase. Methodology and justification. The proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate reimbursement setting methodology at 1 TAC §355.509(c)(2) for the RC program, 1 TAC §355.503(c)(2)(B) for the CBA AL/RC service, and 1 TAC §355.503(c)(2)(D) for the CBA PCIII service. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after Nov. 19, 2013. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Michelle Mikulencak or Rate Analysis by telephone at 512730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; by email at michelle.mikulencak@hhsc.state.tx.us, by U.S. mail to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. In addition, requests for the briefing package may be sent by overnight mail or hand delivered to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates 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 email: 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 Austin, Texas 78751 Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401 Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475 Email: michelle.mikulencak@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 5, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Family Health Center, 1600 Providence Dr., Waco
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.
12/6/2013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 6, 2013 – 10:00 AM
909 W 45th St. (Offices of TOPDD, Conf. Room 295, Bldg. 2), Austin
Executive Committee for Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities (TOPDD)1. Roll call and establishing quorum 2. Welcome and introductions: Dr. Richard Garnett 3. Approval of Minutes: Dr. Richard Garnett 4. Discussion of Needs assessment 5. Child Safety and Injury Prevention Task Force Report: Ashley Givens 6. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Collaborative report: Dr. Mary Tijerina 7. TOPDD staff report: Sunset review, Project Choices, funding: Janet Sharkis and TOPDD staff members 8. Discussion of next meeting date and possible Agenda items: Dr. Richard Garnett 9. Public comment. Additional Information Contact: Janet Sharkis, 512/206-5869
12/11/2013
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) 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
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 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
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