The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between April 16 and May 6.
4/18/2016
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
April 18, 2016 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Uniform Pre-Nursing Curriculum Advisory Committee This meeting will be web-cast through the Coordinating Board's website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us Agenda I. Call to order II. Welcome and introductions III. Approval of Minutes from March 1, 2016 meeting IV. Discussion of data from Nursing Prerequisite Survey for Community and Technical Colleges, Universities, and Health-related Institutions V. Discussion of common themes and findings from Nursing Prerequisite Survey VI. Consideration of separate Uniform Pre-Nursing Curriculum for: 1. Community and Technical Colleges 2. Universities 3. Health-related Institutions VII. Consideration of recommendations for Uniform Pre-Nursing Curriculum VIII. Discussion of mechanism to determine course content for Pre-Nursing Curriculum IX. Discussion of outline for report to Coordinating Board and Legislature X. Determine future meetings and schedule XI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Donna Carlin, 512/427-6241
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
Texas Board of Nursing
April 21, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting April 21-22, 2016 Agenda Here Additional Information Contact: Patricia Cabrera, 512/305-8101
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 Medical Board
April 21, 2016 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s164.059, of the license of Fernando Mendez, P.A., License No. PA09267. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 21, 2016 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building,Public Hearing, Room, 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. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
Department of Family and Protective Services
April 21, 2016 – 02:00 PM
John H. Winters Bldg Public Hearing Rm 125-E, 701 W 51st St, Austin
Family and Protective Services Council Work session: 1. Call to Order. 2. Update on Rate-Setting Methodology for 24-Hour Residential Child-Care Reimbursements. 3. New Business: a. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC, Chapter 700, Subchapter D relating to Child Protective Services Investigations in Schools. b. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 711, Subchapter O, relating to the Employee Misconduct Registry. c. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 705 Adult Protective Services and 711 Investigations in DADS and DSHS Facilities and Related Programs. d. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC, Chapter 700, Subchapter Q relating to Purchased Protective Services and 40 TAC, Chapter 702, Subchapter I relating to Office of Consumer Affairs Services. e. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC 749, Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies, related to a comprehensive review. f. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC 745 Licensing, relating to enforcement actions and technical assistance. g. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC 744 Minimum Standards for School-Age and Before-and After-School Programs, 745 Licensing, 746 Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers, and 747 Minimum Standards for Child Care Homes, relating to health and safety requirements, training on the health and safety requirements, and background checks. h. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC 745 Licensing, 748 Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations, 749 Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies, and 750 Minimum Standards for Independent Foster Homes, relating to normalcy. i. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC, Chapter 745 Licensing, relating to definitions for Licensing, applications, and the renewal of permits. 4. Old Business: a. Recommendation to adopt rule changes in 40 TAC, Chapter 700, Subchapter M, Substitute Care Services, relating to Notice of Significant Events. 5. Adjourn. Denotes action item. Additional Information Contact: Lesley Guthrie, 512/438-4308
Texas Board of Nursing
April 21, 2016 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
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
Texas Board of Nursing
April 21, 2016 – 02:20 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Notice of public hearing For Consideration of a Proposal from Texas Health School To Establish A Vocational Nursing Education Program in Houston, Texas Date and Time: April 21, 2016 at 2:20 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. Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
4/22/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
April 22, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting April 21-22, 2016 Agenda Here Additional Information Contact: Patricia Cabrera, 512/305-8101
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 22, 2016 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Rooms 1420 and, 1430), Austin
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee 1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions. 2. Approval of minutes – vote required. 3. Officer elections – vote required. 4. Overview and discussion of committee logistics. a. Proposed draft by-laws b. Advisory committee webpage c. Other subcommittees needed d. Training 5. Agency reports a. DADS updates b. HHSC updates c. DSHS updates 6. Public comment 7. Subcommittee reports a. Block Grant Subcommittee b. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee 8. Update on the HHS System Transformation 9. Public comment 10. Planning for next meeting 11. Closing remarks. Additional Information Contact: Carissa Dougherty, 512/206-5347
Department of Family and Protective Services
April 22, 2016 – 09:00 AM
John H. Winters Bldg Public Hearing Rm 125-E, 701 W 51st St, Austin
Family and Protective Services Council Agenda: 1. Call to Order. 2. Reading, Corrections, and Approval of Minutes of February 4, 2016, regular meeting. 3. Agency Briefings: a. Commissioner's Report: Administrative Update, Legislative Update, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Child Abuse and Neglect Annual Report, CPS Regional Update, IMPACT Modernization, Child Care Public Awareness Campaign, Children's Rights Lawsuit Update. b. Chair's Report. 4. Public Testimony. 5. New Business: a. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC, Chapter 700, Subchapter D relating to Child Protective Services Investigations in Schools. b. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 711, Subchapter O, relating to the Employee Misconduct Registry. c. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 705 Adult Protective Services and 711 Investigations in DADS and DSHS Facilities and Related Programs. d. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC, Chapter 700, Subchapter Q relating to Purchased Protective Services and 40 TAC, Chapter 702, Subchapter I relating to Office of Consumer Affairs Services. e. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC 749, Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies, related to a comprehensive review. f. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC 745 Licensing, relating to enforcement actions and technical assistance. g. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC 744 Minimum Standards for School-Age and Before- and After-School Programs, 745 Licensing, 746 Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers, and 747 Minimum Standards for Child Care Homes, relating to health and safety requirements, training on the health and safety requirements, and background checks. h. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC 745 Licensing, 748 Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations, 749 Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies, and 750 Minimum Standards for Independent Foster Homes, relating to normalcy. i. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC, Chapter 745 Licensing, relating to definitions for Licensing, applications, and the renewal of permits. 6. Old Business: a. Recommendation to adopt rule changes in 40 TAC, Chapter 700, Subchapter M, Substitute Care Services, relating to Notice of Significant Events. 7. Adjourn. Denotes Action Item. Additional Information Contact: Lesley Guthrie, 512/438-4308
4/25/2016
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 25, 2016 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Interagency Prescription Monitoring Program Work Group Agenda I. Call to Order II. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes Held January 25, 2016 III. Update regarding Project Timeline User notification Registration Agency training IV. Proposed Budget (2018-2019) V. Update regarding Official Prescription Forms VI. Open Discussion VII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 25, 2016 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2301), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept February 23, 2016, and March 29, 2016, Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee meeting minutes. 3. Discuss value-added services recommendations including peer coaches. 4. Discuss Legislative Appropriations Request recommendations and next steps. 5. Discuss regional advisory committees. 6. Discuss recommendations on the enrollment packets. 7. Discuss future meeting dates and agenda items. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7409
4/26/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 26, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building , Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed New Rules Related to Women's Health Services. 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 382, Women's Health Services. The proposed new rules were published in the March 25, 2016, issue of the Texas Register. See Subchapter A – Healthy Texas Women at 41 TexReg 2270 and Subchapter B – Family Planning Program at 41 TexReg 2277. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed rules may be submitted at the public hearing or to Meagan Kirby, Program Specialist; 1100 W 49th Street, P.O. Box 149347; Austin, Texas, 78714; by fax to 512-776-7203; or by email to Meagan.kirby@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
4/27/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 27, 2016 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2301), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee Meeting 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee, Housing Subcommittee meeting minutes from September 23, 2015, October 28, 2015, January 27, 2016, and February 25, 2016. 3. Discuss Project Independence and Neighborhood Homes and share highlights from the February Housing Academy meeting – Robin LeoGrande, President, Community for Permanent Supportive Housing. 4. Discuss timing of future meetings and agenda items. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jesse Moorhead, 512/438-5391
4/28/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 28, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and adoption of January 28, 2016, and March 10, 2016, meeting minutes (Vote required). 3. Discuss HHSC liaison and subject matter expert roles and responsibilities. 4. Home and Community-based settings requirements update. 5. Discuss Legislative Report recommendations and timeline. 6. Public comment 7. Health and Human Services Transformation update. 8. Lunch 9. Discuss the STAR Kids draft rules. 10. Subcommittee updates a. Housing b. Quality c. Transition to Managed Care d. Day Habilitation and Employment Services 11. Break 12. Discuss post-secondary education workgroup. 13. Discuss next steps and agenda items for July 28, 2016, meeting. 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
House Committee on State Affairs
April 28, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.028, Austin
The House Stae Affairs Committee will meet to address the following interim charges, among others: Study the policies used by research and medical entities to adhere to the highest ethical standards for acquiring human fetal tissue for medical and scientific purposes. Specifically, review compliance to ensure informed consent and that all state and federal laws sufficiently respect the dignity of the human body. Study criteria for which persons have standing when giving consent for the use of fetal remains and to investigate potential violations of state laws regulating organ/tissue donation. Determine whether additional disclosure and reporting requirements are necessary to ensure moral and ethical research practices. Review practices and statutes in other states regarding fetal tissue harvesting; Examine procedures regarding contract monitoring, compliance, performance evaluation and notification requirements for state contracting procedures. Include recommendations to determine a "best value" for the state and prevent conflicts of interests. Evaluate guidelines regarding the state's participation in contracts funded by grants and suggest methods to ensure the best use of taxpayer funds. Contact: Toni Barcelona (512) 463-0814
4/29/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 29, 2016 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room, Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board 1. Member welcome and introductions: Andy Vasquez, Medicaid Vendor Drug Program Director. 2. Approval of Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board Bylaws (Vote required). 3. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair (Vote required). 4. Retrospective DUR: Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS, Xerox Heritage, LLC. a. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions sent: i. Chronic non-cancer pain ii. Depression: Effective antidepressant management. b. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions outcome: i. Anxiolytics and sedative/hypnotics management. ii. Asthma disease management iii. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs): Drug use evaluation c. Retrospective DUR proposals: (Vote required).* i. Diabetes disease management ii. Multiple Drug Therapy Regimen Review (Polypharmacy). 5. Prospective prior authorization proposals (clinical edits): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D., Health Information Designs, LLC. (Vote required).* Agents for gastrointestinal (GI) motility. 6. Retrospective drug use, criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: Jennifer Seltzer, Pharm. D., University of Texas at San Antonio. (Vote required).* a. (Kalydeco') and Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor (Orkambi'). b. Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists c. Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs): Beta2 Agonists (short-acting). d. Nebulized Bronchodilators e. Sedative/hypnotics f. Tramadol (Ultram') 8. Lunch 9. Old business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission decisions on acceptance of the Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee recommendations from the January 15, 2016, meeting: Chris Andrews, Pharm. D., Magellan Medicaid Administration. 10. Public comment on drug classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL)*: a. Anti-Allergens, Oral b. Antibiotics, Inhaled c. Anticoagulants d. Antidepressants, Other e. Antidepressants, SSRIs f. Antihyperuricemics g. Antiparkinsons Agents h. Beta-Blockers i. Bile Salts j. BPH Treatments k. Bronchodilators, Beta Agonist l. COPD Agents m. Cough and cold n. Erythropoiesis Stimulating Proteins o. Glucocorticoids, Inhaled p. HAE Treatments q. Hypoglycemics, SGLT2 r. Immune Globulins s. Lincosamides/Oxazolidinones/Streptogramins t. Lipotropics, Other u. Lipotropics, Statins v. PAH Agents, Oral and Inhaled w. Pancreatic Enzymes x. Sedative Hypnotics 11. Public comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL *: a. Analgesics, Narcotic Long/Belbuca b. GI Motility, Chronic/Viberzi c. Hypoglycemics, Insulins/Tresiba d. NSAIDs/Vivlodex e. Opiate dependence treatments/Narcan spray 12. Therapeutic and clinical drug reviews and update: Chris Andrews, Pharm. D., Magellan Medicaid Administration. 13. Executive work session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 531.071, and in accordance with Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the Drug Utilization Review Board may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under new business as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 14. Announcement of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL. 15. Next meeting date: July 29, 2016. 16. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Castoreno, 512/707-6112
Texas Medical Board
April 29, 2016 – 11:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s164.059, of the license of Ricky Joe Louis Haywood-Watson II, M.D.; License No. BP10039791. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
5/4/2016
Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
May 4, 2016 – 9:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, Austin
The committee will meet to consider the following interim charges: Study the impact of the penalty calculations under the current prompt payment of health care claim laws and regulations, including comparing penalties in other states and late payment penalties in Texas for other lines of insurance. Evaluate whether unregulated billed charges is the appropriate basis for determining penalty amounts and make recommendations for statutory changes, if need; Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce during the 84th Legislature, Regular Session and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation. Specifically, monitor the following: Implementation of legislation intended to further protect consumers from the balance billing process. Contact: Tatum Reagan (512) 463-0365
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