The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between September 30 and October 20.
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 quality and recommended Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) survey topics 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 Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Joy Kearney, IDD Specialist, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-487-3458, or Joy.Kearney01@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: Joy Kearney, 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
Border Region MHMR Community Center
October 4, 2017 – 11:00 AM
200 East Seventh Avenue. Room 248, Zapata
Board of Trustees BOARD OF TRUSTEES BORDER REGION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER COUNTIES OF JIM HOGG, STARR, WEBB, ZAPATA PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, the Board of Trustees of Border Region MHMR Community Center dba Border Region Behavioral Health Center will hold a regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the Zapata County Courthouse, Second Floor, Room 248, Located at 200 East Seventh Avenue in Zapata, Texas. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY CHOOSE TO MEET IN A CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) AS PERMITTED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.101, ET.SEQ., ON ANY ITEM OF THIS AGENDA AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATIONS REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, A PROSPECTIVE GIFT, PERSONNEL MATTERS, TO CONFERENCE WITH AN EMPLOYEE, AND/OR DELIBERATIONS REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES. If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend this meeting, please call (956) 794-3009 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of this meeting. Agenda 10.01.17 Call to Order 10.02.17 Administer the Oath of Office for Fiscal Year 2018, Statement of Appointed Office, and Promise to Maintain Confidential Information to re-appointed Board Members: Commissioner Jaime A. Canales, Commissioner Rosaura Tijerina, Mrs. Yolanda R. Davis and Ms. Rosie Benavidez. 10.03.17 Roll Call; Establish Quorum 10.04.17 Open Forum – If you wish to address the Board, please write your name, address, county of residence and topic you wish to discuss on the " Open Forum Sign-Up Sheet. " No more than three (3) speakers will be allowed time to address each side of a topic. All speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. If you are raising issues relating to a non-agenda item, Texas law prohibits the Board from discussing or acting on any issue, which has not been noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act 10.05.17 Approval of July 27, 2017 Board Meeting minutes 10.06.17 Discussion and possible action to nominate and elect a slate of officers for the Board of Trustees 10.07.17 Appointment of Budget and Finance Committee, Personnel Committee, and Communications Committee by Board Chairman 10.08.17 Executive Director's Report .01 Program Services Adult Behavioral Health Unit Executive Summary Children, Adolescent and Parent Services Executive Summary Intellectual and Developmental Disability Executive Summary Quality Management Executive Summary Support Services Executive Summary Medical Director's Executive Summary .02 Quality Management Report .03 1115 Waiver Report .04 Informational Items 10.09.17 Discussion and possible action to accept the Financial Reports of June 2017 and July 2017 (unaudited), as presented: June 2017 Financial Statements July 2017 Financial Statements Overtime Earning Report 10.10.17 Discussion and possible action to approve and conduct the Executive Director's Performance Evaluation instrument and process 10.11.17 Discussion and possible action to approve the Texas Council of Community Services dues payment in the amount of $28,754.00 10.12.17 Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 (First Reading) 10.13.17 Planning and Network Advisory Committee Report .01 July 19, 2017 PNAC Minutes .02 Discussion and possible action to accept re-appointments of PNAC members: Luisa Campillo, Marilyn De Llano, Rebecca Diaz, Diana Espinoza, Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Romo, Cecilia Vela and Laura Vela .03 Discussion and possible action to accept the new slate of officers for Fiscal Year 2018 as follows: Dr. Sergio Garza, Chair, Mr. Derly Villarreal, Vice-Chair and Mr. Carlos Romo, Secretary 10.14.17 Discussion and possible action to approve and/or ratify the FY2018 contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and granting the authority to the Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Trustees to execute all relevant documents 10.15.17 Discussion and possible action to approve and/or ratify the FY2018-2019 contract with the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) and granting the authority to the Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Trustees to execute all relevant documents 10.16.17 Discussion and possible action to approve the issuance of Request for Proposals for Ground and Lawn Maintenance Services (RFP#BR18-001) 10.17.17 Discussion and possible action to approve the issuance of Request for Proposals for Pharmacy Services (RFP#BR18-002) 10.18.17 Discussion and possible action to approve the Tejas Behavioral Health Contract to provide subscription services which include negotiation of Managed Care Provider Contracts and other reimbursement and reporting assistance, beginning October 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2018, for a total cost not to exceed $18,000 annually, and authorizing the Executive Director to execute all relevant documents. 10.19.17 Discussion and possible action to ratify the renewal of the Professional Liability Insurance with Higginbotham Insurance, beginning September 10, 2017 and ending September 9, 2018, for a total cost not to exceed $43,793.34, annually, and authorizing the Executive Director to execute all relevant documents. 10.20.17 Discussion and possible action to ratify the approval of the transfer of the payroll services from Paycom to ADP, beginning September 13, 2017. This service is a month to month service and requires no contract. The implementation cost is a one-time charge of $1225.00. 10.21.17 Discussion and possible action to rank the architectural and engineering firm(s) based upon qualifications in regards to RFP #17-002 and authorize Administration to negotiate a contract between the Center and the architectural and engineering firm(s) and any matters incident thereto 10.22.17 Discussion and possible action to approved salary increases as designated by the Executive Director. CONSENT AGENDA 10.23.17 Discussion and possible action to accept the Employee Management Policy 10.24.17 Discussion and possible action to accept the Fee for Service Policy and Procedure Policy 10.25.17 Discussion and possible action to accept the Corporate Compliance Plan Policy 10.26.17 Discussion and possible action to accept the Text Messaging and E-mail Communication Policy and Procedure Policy 10.27.17 Discussion and possible action to accept the Data Use Agreement Policy END OF CONSENT AGENDA 10.28.17 Chairman's Report 10.29.17 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Esmeralda Pompa, 956/794-3009
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
Texas Medical Board
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
Texas Medical Board
October 6, 2017 – 09:50 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Education Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests to become approved providers. 3. Report from staff of continuing acupuncture education courses approved. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests for approval of continuing acupuncture education courses. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
October 6, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Board Meeting 1. Full Board call to order and roll call. 2. Board Member Report. 3. Executive Director's Report. Legislative update Budget update Audit update Outreach update 4. Medical Director Report. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants for a Texas Acupuncture License. 7. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 8. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals from the Texas Physician Health Program. 9. Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non Public Rehabilitation Orders. 10. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 11. Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 12. Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 13. Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 14. Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 15. Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 16. Consideration and Approval of Default Orders. Agenda item #17 at 10:30 a.m. 17. Consideration and Approval of Proposal for Decision. a. Nada Abu-Shafe, SOAH #503-17-1667.AC 18. Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/Automatic Actions. 19. Consideration and approval of cease and desist orders. 20. Consideration and approval of Remedial Plans. 21. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. a. s183.4 b. s183.19 c. s183.20 22. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding a proposed adoption of the rule review and proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. 23. Open forum for public comments. 24. Consideration and approval of May 12, 2017 Acupuncture Board Meeting Minutes and action items. 25. Committee reports and the consideration and approval of committee action items. 26. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
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 – 09:00 AM
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. (Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee AGENDA: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee October 11, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 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. Additional Information Contact: 512/487-3312
10/19/2017
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
October 19, 2017 – 11:00 AM
Lone Star College – Tomball; Health Science Building – 111K; 700 Graham Drive, Tomball
Investigation Committee (1) call to order (2) public comment (3) review and possible action on case #s (4) next committee meeting date (5) adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
