The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between September 23 and October 13.
9/25/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
September 25, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Rm 225, Austin
Advisory Committee on Education 9:00 AM Call to Order 9:10 AM Review of Agenda 9:20 AM Review of the Minutes: July 25, 2017 ACE Meeting 9:30 AM Review of Board Charge related to classroom and clinical hours requirements for VN Programs 10:45 AM Review of Board Charge related to substantially equivalent education standards 11:45 AM Questions and Follow-Up 12:00 PM Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Ciara Williamson, 512/305-7653
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
September 25, 2017 – 12:00 PM
1430 Collier St., Austin
Integral Care Finance Board Committee FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Integral Care's mission is to improve the lives of people affected by behavioral health and developmental and/or intellectual challenges. DATE: Monday, September 25, 2017 TIME: 12:00 p.m. PLACE: 1430 Collier St. – Board Room Austin, Texas 78704 AGENDA I. Citizens' Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes) II. Approval of Finance Committee Minutes for August 28, 2017 III. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Cash & Investment Report – August, 2017 (Weden) IV. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Financial Statements and Amendments (if applicable) for the Period Ending August 31, 2017 (Subject to Audit) (Weden, Thompson) V. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer and/or his designee to Accept, if Awarded, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Immediate Services Program (ISP) Grant (Weden) VI. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Board Policy " Investment and Cash Management – 04.17" Including Authorized Broker/Dealer List (Weden) VII. Recommendation to Approve, (if Awarded), HHSC Funded Community Hospital Capacity (Goal 2 – P&O Item) – (Lynch) VIII. Recommendation to Approve Revised Board Policy 08.06 Restraint and Seclusion (Goal 2- P&O Item) – (Franke) IX. Recommendation to Approve Authorizing Chief Executive Officer to Accept, (if Awarded) Funds Associated with SB 292 Planning – (Goal 3-P&O Item) – (Richards) X. Discussion of 4th Quarter FY2017 Business Plan (Weden) – Verbal Report XI. Accounts Receivable Report (Thompson) XII. Update on Transformation 1115 Waiver – (Weden, Macakiage) – Verbal Report Integral Care Finance Meeting September 25, 2017 Page 2 XIII. Announcements XIV. New Business – page Identify Consent/Non-Consent Agenda Items XV. Citizens' Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes). Additional Information Contact: Libby Worsham, 512/447-4141
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 25, 2017 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Texas Autism Council Agenda: Texas Autism Council September 25, 2017 1 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of the June 27, 2017, meeting minutes* 3. Chair and council member updates 4. Election of Chair* 5. Appointment of Vice-Chair 6. Legislative update 7. Presentations: a. Health and Human Services Commission specialized therapies benefitting children with disabilities b. Texas Workforce Commission services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder 8. Discussion: Texas Autism Council charge and responsibilities 9. Public comment 10. Adjourn *Denotes action item Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Mike Bright, Coordinator, Texas Autism Research and Resource Center, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-776-3465, mike.bright@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 Bright at 512-776-3465 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-3465
9/29/2017
Department of State Health Services
September 29, 2017 – 08:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 West 45th Street, Conference Room 164, Austin
Topic Research Committee TRAB's Topic Research Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the June 23, 2017 TRAB Topic Research Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business A. Updates on rulemaking priorities B. Update on State comments to the NRC on criminal background checks for Category 3 source licensees C. Review/updating of older Advisories and Position Statements on the Publications web page 5. New Business: A. Comments on the TRAB FY 2017 Report to Commissioner Hellerstedt B. Radon testing in Texas, best past forward, Please look at the DSHS website Indoor Radon in Texas C. Identify any additional topics that need further research to be addressed by the TRAB D. Identify topics to recommend for further discussion and/or to be addressed at future meetings of the Medical Committee, Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste (INUW) Committee, or full Board 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB and for future agenda items for TRAB, the Medical Committee, or INUW Committees 8. Identification of Agenda Items for next or future Topic Research Committee Meeting 9. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Robert.J.Emery@uth.tmc.edu
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 29, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
e-Health Advisory Committee AGENDA: e-Health Advisory Committee September 29, 2017 9 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 and logistics 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of March 24, 2017, meeting minutes 4. Committee rules revisions update 5. Committee bylaws draft update 6. Disaster response on Hurricane Harvey and e-Health discussion 7. New legislation update presentation 8. Break 9. Interoperability Strategy Workgroup updates a. Business and technology operations b. Communications c. Governance d. Infrastructure e. Policy and practice 10. Prescription drugs, use, and non-use statistics presentation 11. Lunch 12. Texas Health Services Authority update presentation 13. Making Prescription Monitoring Program data available through health information exchanges (HIEs); value and likelihood discussion 14. Medicaid Eligibility and Health Information Services System pilot updates presentation 15. Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Health Informatics Services and Quality Office, HIE Connectivity Project overview presentation 16. Required e-Health Advisory Committee reports planning 17. Public comment 18. Next meeting planning 19. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Adriana Rhames, 512/491-5557
Department of State Health Services
September 29, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 West 45th Street, Conference Room 240, Austin
Medical Committee TRAB's Medical Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the June 23, 2017 TRAB Medical Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business: A. FDA and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) issue (Bruedigan – DSHS) B. Advisory State on Public Better Understanding of Radiation: Add Information to website: Radiologyinfo.org; IAEA -(Emery) C. Summary of ACMUI September 2017 meeting (Metter) D. Review/updating of older Advisories and Position Statements on the Publications web page (all members) 5. New Business A. IRP A Guidance on Implementation of Eye Dose Monitoring (2017) (Emery) B. NRC Commission approval of 10 CFR Part 35 regulations (Metter) 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB 8. Identification of Agenda Items for next Medical Committee Meeting 9. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Additional Information Contact: metter@uthscsa.edu
Department of State Health Services
September 29, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 West 45th Street, Conference Room 164, Austin
Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee TRAB's Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the June 23, 2017 TRAB Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business A. Update and discussion on the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility (Maguire, TCEQ) B. Update on Interim Storage of Spent Fuel activities (Maguire, TCEQ) C. Update on Acquisition of WCS by Energy Solutions D. Update on Petition to Revise 30 TAC s305.62 (Amendments); 30 TAC s331.84 (Monitoring Requirements); 30 TAC s331.105 (Monitoring Standards); 30 TAC s331.107 (Restoration); 30 TAC s336.109 (Fees after Request for Termination of License); and 30 TAC s336.208 (Radiation Safety Officer) 5. New Business A. Comments on the TRAB FY 2017 Report to Commissioner Hellerstedt B. Review/updating of older Advisories and Position Statements on the Publications web page 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB 8. Identification of Future Meeting Topics for this Committee 9. Adjorn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Additional Information Contact: mlucas0217@gmail.com
Department of State Health Services
September 29, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Central Office, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, Conference, Room T-607, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Advisory Committee Please check in with Security – someone will escort you to the Conference Room. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access the meeting through conference call and webinar. Register for the webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8806009902805352962 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions. Approval of minutes (July 28, 2017) *Action Item Public comment Overview of DSHS Health Promotions Section CHW Spotlight: Community Diabetes Initiative Texas Quitline: Tobacco Cessation Resource for CHWs Break Advisory Committee Subcommittee updates Committee Business *Action Item -Review and recommend to DSHS application for certification of training institution: Cardea Services – Instructor Continuing Education -Review and recommend to DSHS application for certification of training institution: University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler – CHW Certification -Review process for officer nominations -Discuss number of Committee meetings per year Program update Committee Member Sharing: -What are some ways you, or CHWs you work with, have helped the community prepare for, or overcome, disaster emergencies New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Adriana Flores, 512/776-3860
Department of State Health Services
September 29, 2017 – 10:00 AM
1100 West 49th Street, Moreton Building, Room M100, Austin
Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force The Task Force will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Department of State Health Services Leadership Update 4. Legislative Update 5. Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act Overview 6. Business Updates 7. Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Presentation 8. Public Comment 9. Lunch Break 10. Executive Session *This part of the meeting will be closed pursuant to the Texas Health and Safety Code, s32.002. 11. Adjourn This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
September 29, 2017 – 10:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, 909 West 45th Street, Conference Room 164, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board Meeting (TRAB) The Board will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items as time allows: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the June 23, 2017 meeting 4. Election of TRAB officers 5. Committee Reports and Recommendations A. Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee B. Medical Committee C. Topic Research Committee 6. Program Reports A. Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) C. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) D. Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission (TLLRWDCC) E. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission – DeAnn Walker, State Liaison Officer 7. Routine and Continuing Business: A. Update on Health and Human Services System (HHSS) Transformation Plan (DSHS) B. Update on the Decommissioning of the Sturgis, in Galveston (Hans Honerlah, the Army Corps of Engineers Project Manager) 8. New Business A. Individual Recommendations on each of the older Advisories and Position Statements on the TRAB's Publications web page 9. Public Comments 10. Identification of Agenda Items and/or topics for next or future TRAB or TRAB Committee Meetings 11. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Additional Information Contact: jphchp@gmail.com
10/2/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 2, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Policy Council for Children and Families AGENDA: Policy Council for Children and Families October 2, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes from May 3, 2017, and July 11, 2017 3. Update from the Chair 4. Follow-up discussion on recent letters issued by the Policy Council for Children and Families a. Vocational rehabilitation services for students who are blind or visually impaired b. STAR Kids 5. Health and Human Services Commission therapy monitoring efforts per Rider 215 6. Staff update a. Legislative update b. Timeline 7. 2018 legislative report topics discussion a. Category and recommendation topic discussion b. Stakeholder survey and feedback c. Topic selection process d. Communications committee nomination and selection e. Workgroup development 8. Action items for staff or member follow-up 9. Public comment 10. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any 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. 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 Blanton at 512-380-4372 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 2, 2017 – 01:30 PM
701 West 51st St. (Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee October 2, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discuss cancellation of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability Pilot and next steps 3. Public comment 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278
10/3/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 3, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501), Austin
Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee October 3, 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 August 1, 2017, subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Finalize dental recommendation (vote required to refer recommendations to the full committee) 4. Discuss cancellation of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Pilot 5. IDD accessible webpage update 6. Discuss complaint processes- MCO and Office of the Ombudsman 7. Public comment 8. Discuss future agenda, action items, and recommendations 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 3, 2017 – 01:30 PM
701 West 51st St. (Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee October 2, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discuss cancellation of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability Pilot and next steps 3. Public comment 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278
10/4/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 4, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, Austin
Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee October 4, 2017 10 a.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 adopt June 26, 2017, and August 2, 2017, meeting minutes 3. Intellectual and Development Disability employment discussion 4. Break 5. Discussion of Home and Community-based Services remediation strategy 6. Public comment 7. Discuss future agenda, action items, and recommendations 8. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Joy Kearney, Intellectual and Developmental Disability Specialist, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-487-3458, or Joy.Kearney01@hhsc.state.tx.us. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/487-3458
10/5/2017
Department of State Health Services
October 5, 2017 – 04:00 PM
Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH-35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements GETAC Vision: A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas. GETAC Mission: To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: Advisory Council Members (Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 1. GETAC planning session as it pertains to the procedural functions of the council General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-7111
10/6/2017
Department of State Health Services
October 6, 2017 – 08:00 AM
Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH-35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements GETAC Vision: A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas. GETAC Mission: To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: Advisory Council Members (Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 1. GETAC planning session as it pertains to the procedural functions of the council General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
October 6, 2017 – 12:30 PM
Austin State Hospital Campus, 4110 Guadalupe St, West Auditorium, Austin
Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order II. Approval of previous meeting minutes (April 7, 2017 and June 16, 2017) III. Update on the Division for Disease Control and Prevention Services IV. Ryan White Part B Updates V. Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP) Budget Update VI. AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)/State Pharmacy Assistance Program (SPAP) update reports VII. Discussion of THMP recertification process VIII. Texas Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Treatment Cascade Presentation IX. Action Item – Adding additional HCV medications to the ADAP formulary for the THMP Pilot X. Discussion of Medication Advisory Committee (MAC) role XI. Schedule next meeting XII. Public comments XIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Mary Richards, 512/458-7111
10/9/2017
Department of State Health Services
October 9, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council, 7500 US Highway 90 West, San Antonio
Injury Prevention Committee Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GTAC) Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements GETAC Vision: A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas. GETAC Mission: To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Call to Order/Roll Call Approval of Minutes from August 2017 meeting Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Update from the Department of State Health Services about injury prevention activities 2. The Injury Prevention Committee's unintentional drug poisonings task force 3. Discussion and update about journal article documenting the process of completing the Evidence-Based Distracted Driving Fact Sheet, as developed by the Injury Prevention Committee 4. Update regarding the development and implementation of a pilot test of submersion report, as developed by the Injury Prevention Committee in conjunction with the Texas EMS & Trauma Registries 5. Development and implementation of an injury prevention orientation for trauma managers 6. Evidence-Based Childhood Drowning Prevention Fact Sheet, as developed by the Injury Prevention Committee 7. Revision of the Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document, as developed by the Injury Prevention Committee General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion) Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next meeting date Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/458-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 9, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 5155), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Hospice Services. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for hospice dual routine home care, service intensity add-on, continuous home care, inpatient respite care, and general inpatient care services. 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. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the payment rates for hospice dual routine home care, service intensity add-on, continuous home care, inpatient respite care, and general inpatient care services to be effective October 1, 2017. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with the hospice reimbursement methodology located at the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Part 418, Subpart G. 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 September 29, 2017. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing package prior to the hearing by contacting the HHSC Rate Analysis Department by telephone at (512) 730-7401; by fax at (512) 730-7475; or by e-mail at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 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: Health and Human Services Commission Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2316. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at (512) 730-7475. E-mail: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 9, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501), Austin
System Adequacy Subcommittee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee System Adequacy Subcommittee October 9, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Mission statement for new System Adequacy Subcommittee (vote required) 3. Discuss Intellectual and Developmental Disability data available to inform subcommittee goals 4. Develop subcommittee goals and prioritize goals 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278
10/11/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 11, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Youth experience presentation 3. Review of July 12, 2017, meeting minutes and discussion of subcommittee membership (Action) 4. New member welcome 5. Development of recommendations for submission to the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (Action) 6. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee workgroups introduction 7. Lunch break 8. Evaluation and recent reports 9. Hurricane Harvey – children’s mental health response 10. Alliance for Adolescent Recovery and Treatment in Texas strategic plan 11. Texas System of Care project updates 12. Public comment 13. Next steps 14. Announcements 15. Next meeting – January 10, 2018 16. 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.
