The following legislative and state agency hearings have been scheduled between April 2 and April 22.
4/4/2016
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 4, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2 Room 400A, Austin
Executive Committee A. Review TSBP Revenue Projections and Fee Recommendations B. Review of Budget Proposal for FY2018-2019. Additional Information Contact: Cathy Stella, 512/305-8013
4/5/2016
House Committee on Public Health
April 5, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.028, Austin
The committee will meet to consider interim charge number two: Study the impact of chronic disease in Texas and identify the major regional chronic health challenges. Review the types of health data collected by the state related to chronic disease and how the data is utilized to improve health care. Study state programs targeting chronic disease, including the Texas Health Improvement Network, and identify the direct and indirect costs associated with obesity, tobacco, and other related chronic health conditions including impacts to Medicaid, ERS, TRS, University of Texas System, Texas A&M University System. Identify public health interventions for chronic disease and preventative healthcare services that improve health outcomes and reduce cost. Invited testimony will be followed by public testimony. Contact: Craig Holzheauser 512-463-0806
4/6/2016
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II
April 6, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.030, Austin
The committee will meet to hear invited testimony only on the following interim charges: Charge 12: Examine the historical growth of the Texas Medicaid program, including factors affecting caseload and cost trends. Review legislative or policy initiatives created to detect or deter waste, fraud and abuse; to reduce cost; or improve the quality of healthcare in the Texas Medicaid program. Evaluate the effectiveness of, and identify savings associated with, these initiatives. Charge 10: Review the Texas Medicaid programs providing long-term services and support to adults or children with medical, physical, or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Study reimbursement methodologies, the historical appropriated slot allocation compared to the actual fill rate, the procedure of releasing slots to providers, and the impact and timeline of carving services into Medicaid managed care. Identify potential obstacles for the delivery of community long-term services and support, including the availability of community care workers. Make any needed recommendations to improve community long-term services and supports. Contact: Kyler Arnold (512) 463-1091
4/7/2016
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II
April 6, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.030, Austin
The committee will meet to hear public testimony on the following interim charges: Charge 12: Examine the historical growth of the Texas Medicaid program, including factors affecting caseload and cost trends. Review legislative or policy initiatives created to detect or deter waste, fraud and abuse; to reduce cost; or improve the quality of healthcare in the Texas Medicaid program. Evaluate the effectiveness of, and identify savings associated with, these initiatives. Charge 10: Review the Texas Medicaid programs providing long-term services and support to adults or children with medical, physical, or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Study reimbursement methodologies, the historical appropriated slot allocation compared to the actual fill rate, the procedure of releasing slots to providers, and the impact and timeline of carving services into Medicaid managed care. Identify potential obstacles for the delivery of community long-term services and support, including the availability of community care workers. Make any needed recommendations to improve community long-term services and supports. Contact: Kyler Arnold (512) 463-1091
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 7, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Subcommittee. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept Feb. 23, 2016, Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee meeting minutes. 3. Discuss Home and Community-Based Services settings requirements and rules. 4. Update on the survey results from the Department of Aging and Disability Services employment survey. 5. Update the Money Follows the Person pilot status. 6. Review Legislative Appropriations Request and draft subcommittee goals. 7. Discuss agenda items for next meeting and set date. 8. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Kathi Montalbano, Intellectual and Developmental Disability Specialist for Managed Care, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Division, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7409, or kathi.montalbano@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/8/2016
Texas Medical Board
April 8, 2016 – 09:00 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 James Dunn, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
April 8, 2016 – 10:00 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 Trevor Botts, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
April 8, 2016 – 10:30 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 Genene Prado, DC, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
4/11/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2016 – 09:30 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed New Rules Related to Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program Reimbursement. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed new Texas Administrative Code Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter D, Division 5, Actions in Preparation for Extension of the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program. The proposed new rules were published in the March 25, 2016, issue of the Texas Register. See 41 TexReg 2268. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposal may be submitted to Kim Tucker, HHSC, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Mail Code H-425, Austin, TX 78751; by fax to 512-730-7479; or by email to kimberly.tucker@hhsc.state.tx.us, within 30 days after publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discuss user-friendly Managed Care Organization (MCO) complaint process including education and outreach. 3. Communication and decision-making in managed care. 4. Discuss annual legislative report quality recommendations. 5. Discuss MCO training materials. 6. Discuss future meeting dates and agenda items. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2016 – 01:00 PM
909 West 45th St. (Health and Human Services Commission, Building II, Public Hearing Room 164), Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of February 29, 2016, meeting summary. 3. Chair report 4. Planning for education and outreach process. 5. Review of Employment First Task Force (EFTF) recommendations progress chart. 6. State agency transformation updates related to Employment First. 7. Planning for EFTF future meetings. 8. Public comment 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/438-3641
4/12/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 12, 2016 – 09:00 AM
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st St., Austin
Proposed Payment Rates for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services Program. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS) program operated by the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. The hearing will be held in compliance Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g)(1), which requires that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before HHSC approves the rates. Proposal. HHSC proposes payment rates for the CRS program. The proposed rates will be effective Sept. 1, 2016, and were determined in accordance with the rate-setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and Justification. The proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate-setting methodologies that will be codified at 1 TAC, Chapter 355, Subchapter M, §355.9040, Reimbursement Methodology for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services Program. The proposed new rule will be published in the April 29th edition of the Texas Register and is scheduled to be adopted effective Sept. 1, 2016. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed rates will be available on April 1, 2016. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7484; or by email at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed 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 Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751-2399. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax
Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7484. Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
4/13/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 13, 2016 – 10:00 AM
909 West 45th St. (Health and Human Services Commission, Main Building, Public Hearing Room 164), Austin
Proposed Name of Committee: Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee Subcommittee to the Behavioral Health Advisory 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Family Successful Experience' presentation. 3. Approval of February 3, 2016, meeting minutes (Action item). 4. Program updates a. Texas Children Recovering from Trauma (TCRFT). b. Texas System of Care. 5. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee business. a. Membership (Action item) b. Leadership (Action item) 6. Community Perspective' presentation 7. Recess 8. Strategic planning a. TCRFT b. State Youth Treatment program 9. Events presentations a. Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. b. TCRFT Summit 10. Recommendations protocol for the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee 11. Public comment 12. Next steps 13. Announcements 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sherri Hammack, 512/954-8563
4/14/2016
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
April 14, 2016 – 10:00 AM
DSHS Main Campus, Moreton Bldg, Rm M-100, 1100 W 49th St, Austin
The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Chairman's welcome and introductions 2. Establish a quorum – Roll call and possible action to approve excused absences 3. Discussion and possible action to approve October 22, 2015 Meeting Minutes 4. SHCC Rules subcommittee report a. Report on activity of the subcommittee b. Discussion and possible action to approve proposal to change and withdraw SHCC rules c. Discussion and possible action to approve Council policy recommendation that Legislature repeal Health and Safety Code (HSC), Sec. 104.0156 on the Health Care Information Technology Advisory Committee 5. SHCC State Health Plan subcommittee report a. Report on activity of the subcommittee 6. Discussion of implementation plan status for Senate Bill 18 7. SHCC agency representatives' reports a. Health and Human Services Commission – Jimmy Blanton, M.P. Aff. b. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services – Lisa Glenn, MD c. Texas Department of State Health Services – Mike Maples d. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Stacey Silverman, PhD 8. Health Professions Resource Center and SHCC project director's report – Matt Turner, PhD, MPH 9. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies report – Pam Lauer, MPH 10. Administrative items and next steps – Remaining 2016 SHCC meeting date: 10/13/2016 11. Public comment and adjourn Note: The Statewide Health Coordinating Council may act upon any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Matt Turner, 512/776-6541
4/15/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes from February 12, 2016. 3. Rules and bylaws (vote may be taken).* 4. Staff and council discussion on deliverables and updated work plan. a. Resources b. Timelines c. Future meetings 5. Work group presentations of proposed recommendations. a. Barriers and Access to Care. b. Policies, Practices and Protocols. c. Information and Education 6. Council discussion of work group presentations and proposed recommendations (vote may be taken).* 7. Public comment 8. Action items for staff or member follow-up. 9. Adjourn * Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
State Board of Dental Examiners
April 15, 2016 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee (DHAC) meeting convenes at 1:00 P.M. – April 15, 2016 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin, TX 78701-3942 Agenda I. Call to order. II. Roll call. III. Introduction of new members. IV. Election of presiding officer. V. Discussion and review of past meeting minutes. VI. Discussion topics: a. Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS) Exam. b. Licensed Dental Hygiene Survey. c. DHAC Budget. d. Recommendations to the Board. e. Future DHAC meetings. VII. Agency report. VIII. Public comments. IX. Announcements. a. Next Board meeting: Friday, June 3, 2016. X. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-6400
4/20/2016
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
April 20, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Texas Capitol, Senate Chamber, Austin
The Committee will convene to discuss the following interim charges: Study the increase in higher acuity children with trauma and mental illness in the state foster care system, and recommend ways to ensure children have timely access to appropriate treatment and placement options; Examine the frequency, causes, and effects of disrupted foster care adoptions and make recommendations to improve the long-term success of adoptive placements. Study and make recommendations on ways to ensure a smooth transition for foster care children who are exiting the system; Examine the current process that Child Protective Services uses to track recurrence of child abuse and neglect, and make recommendations to improve data tracking and the use of that data to assist in preventing recurrence. The study should examine the differences in recurrence among families who received services, families who received no services and had their cases closed, and families who had their children removed from the home. Contact: Jordan Dixon (512) 463-0360
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 20, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Austin
Children's Policy Council 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes for January 20, 2016, (vote required).* 3. Staff presentations a. Briefing on Texas Home Visiting Program. b. Update on Navigate Life Texas website. c. Update on Legislative Report work plan. 4. Work group presentations of proposed recommendations. a. Sheltered workshops, day habilitation centers, and living situations. b. Nursing facility diversion and access to skilled nursing and waiver services. c. Services for children and young adults with disabilities in foster care, and school programs/resources for children with behavioral health challenges and disabilities. d. Autism state plan amendment. 5. Council deliberation of work group presentations and proposed recommendations (vote may be taken).* 6. Action items for staff or member follow-up. 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
4/21/2016
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
April 21, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Texas Capitol, Senate Chamber, Austin
The Committee will convene to receive an update from the Inspector General of the Health and Human Services Commission on his efforts to reform the Office of the Inspector General, and on the IG Integrity Initiative. (Invited testimony only) The Committee will also discuss the following interim charge: Study the impact to the state of the increasing number of refugees relocating to Texas, including the range of health and human services provided. Examine the authority of the state to reduce its burden under the Refugee Resettlement Program, and any state-funded services. (Public testimony limited to 3 minutes) Contact: Jordan Dixon (512) 463-0360
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 21, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Rate analysis division update. 3. Legislative Appropriations Request process update. 4. Department of State Health Services 1915(i) waiver update. 5. Public comment 6. Texas Workforce Commission update. 7. STAR Kids update 8. Community First Choice update. 9. Subcommittee on individuals who are ventilator-dependent update. 10. Discussion of hospital and nursing facility discharge planning. 11. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to April Young, Policy Analyst, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-424-6911, April.Young@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Board of Nursing
April 21, 2016 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Board of Nursing for the State of Texas 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942 Notice of public hearing For Consideration of a Proposal from Wayland Baptist University To Establish A Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program in San Antonio, Texas Date and Time: April 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Janice Hooper, 512/305-6814
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