Below is a list of legislative and state agency health care related hearings scheduled between April 18 and May 9.
4/22/2014
House Committee on Corrections /House Committee on Criminal jurisprudence
April 22, 2014 – 10:00 AM
JHR Bldg., Room 140, Austin
In a joint hearing the Committees will consider the following interim charge: Examine the association between co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders and parole revocation among inmates from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Review current policies and procedures for incarcerating individuals with a dual mental health diagnosis in both state and county correctional facilities and examine potential remedies within the State's criminal justice system to ensure that the public is protected and that individuals with a mental health diagnosis receive a continuum of mental health services.
Texas Department of Insurance
April 22, 2014 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Room 102, Austin
Advisory Committee for the Standard Request Form for Prior Authorization of Medical Care or Health Care Services. Agenda 1. Call to order Roll call and welcome Antitrust statement 2. Review of SB 1216 3. Receive comments and recommendations from committee members regarding (A) Standard Prior Authorization Request Form (B) Requirements related to the use, acceptance, and timely acknowledgement of the form including consequences for noncompliance. 4. Meeting schedule 5. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Angela Melina Raab, 512/305-7520
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 22, 2014 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd, Austin
STAR+PLUS Stakeholder Meeting. The agenda has not yet been posted but will be available here when it is posted. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
April 22, 2014 – 02:00 PM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.012
The Committee will meet to consider mental health services for juveniles in the justice system. The Committee will also examine the assessment process of mental health needs of youth who come into contact with the juvenile justice system.
4/23/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 23, 2014 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly, Room 1420, Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Discussion of the Responsibilities and Authority of the Task Force 4. Presentation of Employment-First background 5. Overview of current employment services 6. Discussion of Operational procedures and Bylaws 7. Review of Meeting schedule 8. Public Comment 9. Announcements 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Adrienne Nevola, 512/438-3641
Texas Diabetes Council
April 23, 2014 – 07:00 PM
Hyatt Place Austin North Central, 7522 N. I-35 Highway, Austin
Advocacy and Outreach Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Introductions 3. Approval of January, 2014, Meeting Minutes 4. Assessment of State Programs to Prevent and Treat Diabetes 5. Resources for Expansion of the National Diabetes Prevention Program in Texas 6. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update 7. Governor's Advisory Advisory Council on Physical Fitness 8. Research Updates 9. Statewide Professional Education Updates 10. Coordinating Calendar Items (Please submit information about upcoming conferences, events etc.) 11. Adoption of Meeting Recommendations (Action Items) 12. Next Meeting Date – July 23, 2014 13. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Richard Kropp, 512/776-7490
Texas Diabetes Council
April 23, 2014 – 07:30 PM
Hyatt Place Austin North Central, 7522 N. I-35 Highway, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Mission Statement: To develop standards of care for prevention, identification, and clinical treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus in the State of Texas and to continue to develop new clinical care algorithms and update existing algorithms, which are evidence-based and unbiased to be recommended to the Texas Diabetes Council and to develop educational programs for patients and health care professionals. 1. Call to Order; and Welcome 2. Designate Recorder, Roll Call, and Mission Statement 3. Review and approve January 29, 2014 Minutes 4. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Other Updates a. Discuss New Lipid Categories-Group 1, 2, 3 and 4 b. Lipid Algorithm for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults c. Discuss New oral agents for diabetes d. Prevention and Delay of Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adults with Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) and/or Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) e. Discuss new thoughts on treating hypertension f. Recommendations for Treatment of Painful Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy in Adults g. Review Diabetes Tool Kit authorship h. Diabetes Tool Kit Update i. Exercise Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes and Prevention j. Diabetes Disease Management and Diabetes Self-Management Education under Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Update 5. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Roger Faske, 512/776-3549
4/24/2014
Texas Diabetes Council
April 24, 2014 – 08:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Rm K-100, 1100 W 49th St, Austin
Outcomes Subcommittee The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Mission Statement: To support the Texas Diabetes Council (TDC) in carrying-out its vision and mission by identifying sources of comparative diabetes-related data, analyzing outcome-related data, and identifying groups who positively impact diabetes care in Texas. Plan to Prevent and Control Diabetes in Texas priorities: a.Advancing Public Policy Affecting Diabetes b.Evaluating the Impact of Diabetes in Texas c.Promoting Comprehensive Programs for the Prevention of Diabetes d.Increasing Public Awareness, Promoting Community Outreach and Diabetes Education e.Improving Diabetes Care and Prevention of Complications by Health Care Professionals 1.Call to Order, Welcome, and Introductions 2. Designate Recorder and Timekeeper 3. Review and Approve January, 2014 Minutes 4. Develop TDC Recommendations for HHSC Report on Gestational Diabetes in Medicaid (due Aug. 31, 2013) 5. HMO Recognition Program 6. Resources for Expansion of the National Diabetes Prevention Program in Texas 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Roger Faske, 512/776-3549
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
April 24, 2014 – 08:30 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room 1.170, Austin
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may convene in Executive Session. A. Introduction of New Board Member Sada Cumber and Jacob Monty B. Consideration of Resolution of Appreciation for Alice Schneider, Student Representative to the Board C. Recognition of Sierra Perez recipient of the Kenneth H. Ashworth Fellowship Award 2014-2015 D. Recognition of New Presidents and Chancellors in the audience E. Commissioner's Remarks II. Approval of Minutes A. January 23, 2014, Board Meeting III. Approval of the Consent Calendar A. Consent Calendar IV. Major Policy Discussion A. The Future is Now: Innovative Approaches to Instructional Delivery in Texas and Beyond V. Recognition of Excellence A. The Alamo Colleges – Alamo Academies VI. Rules Developed Through the Negotiated Rulemaking Process A. Consideration of adopting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee's recommendation relating to the allocation methodology for the Texas College Work-Study Program VII. Matters relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning A. Committee Chair's Overview B. Public testimony on items relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning C. Update on RAND Community Colleges Baccalaureate Study in addressing the state's projected workforce needs for training and education (S.B. 414 and H.B. 1296 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) D. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board for funding formulas for use by the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board in making appropriations recommendations to the appropriate Legislative Committees E. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board for the annual report about the financial condition of the state's community college districts (S.B. 1, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Rider 13, III-203) F. Report on facilities projects that were submitted to the Coordinating Board G. Proposed rules: 1. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 21, Subchapter SS, Sections 21.2261 and 21.2264 of Board rules, concerning Waiver Programs for Certain Nonresident Persons (S.B. 1210, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 2. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 21, Subchapter TT, Sections 21.2270, 21.2271, and 21.2273 and adding new section 21.2276 of Board rules, concerning the Exemption Program for Dependent Children of Persons Who are Members of Armed Forces Deployed on Combat Duty (S.B. 1210, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 3. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter B, Section 22.26 of Board rules, concerning the Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) Program 4. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter T, Sections 22.518, 22.519, 22.521, 22.522, and 22.523 and adding new section 22.254 of Board rules, concerning the Exemption for Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses (S.B. 1210, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 5. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter U, Sections 22.531, 22.533, 22.534, and 22.535 and adding new section 22.538 of Board rules, concerning the Exemption for Peace Officers Enrolled in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Courses (S.B. 1210, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) H. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the appointment of a student representative to the Financial Aid Advisory Committee I. Update on Texas Higher Education Strategic Planning Committee Activities VIII. Lunch, Executive Session A. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.076, the Board will meet in closed session to discuss security recommendations IX. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Committee Chair's Overview B. Public testimony on items relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success C. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating to a request for a new degree program from Texas Woman's University for a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ODT) degree with a major in Occupational Therapy D. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to requests for a new degree program: Stephen F. Austin State University 1. Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Engineering Physics University of Texas at El Paso 2. Master of Science (MS) degree with a major in Software Engineering University of Texas at Arlington 3. Master of Construction Management (MCM) degree with a major in Construction Management E. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the appointment of student representatives to the ApplyTexas Advisory Committee, the Graduate Education Advisory Committee, the Learning Technology Advisory Committee, and the Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee F. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the guidelines for the 2014 Texas Higher Education Star Award G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating to the approval of the proposed Texas Success Initiative Operational Plan which provides recommendations for institutions of higher education on how to better serve students who assess at basic academic skill levels based on the Texas Success Initiative Assessment H. Notification of change in organization for regional accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission I. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating to the submission of the Adult Basic Education Postsecondary Education Transition Report (Rider 28, General Appropriations Act, Senate Bill 1, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Section 28, page III-52-53) J. Report on institutional requests acted on by the Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner since the previous Board meeting X. Matters relating to the Agency Operations Committee A. Committee Chair's Overview B. Public testimony on items relating to the Agency Operations Committee C. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the Coordinating Board's operating budget for Fiscal Year 2015 D. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Board relating to the authorization of the Board Chair, Board Vice-Chair and Chair of the Committee on Agency Operations to approve the Coordinating Board Strategic Plan 2015-2019, to be submitted to the Governor's Office and Legislative Budget Board by June 23, 2014 XI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Raymund Paredes, 512/427-6101
Texas Diabetes Council
April 24, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Mission Statement: To develop standards of care for prevention, identification, and clinical treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus in the State of Texas and to continue to develop new clinical care algorithms and update existing algorithms, which are evidence-based and unbiased to be recommended to the Texas Diabetes Council and to develop educational programs for patients and health care professionals. 1. Call to Order; and Welcome 2. Designate Recorder, Roll Call, and Mission Statement 3.Review and approve January 30, 2014 Minutes 4. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Other Updates a. New Lipid Categories-Group 1, 2, 3 and 4 b. Lipid Algorithm for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults c. New oral agents for diabetes d. Prevention and Delay of Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adults with Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) and/or Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) e. Discuss new thoughts on treating hypertension f. Recommendations for Treatment of Painful Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy in Adults g. Update Diabetes Tool Kit authors h. Diabetes Tool Kit Update i. Exercise Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes and Prevention j. Update Diabetes Disease Management and Diabetes Self-Management Education under Medicaid Managed Care Organizations 5. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Roger Faske, 512/776-3549
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 24, 2014 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm 1420, Austin
Council on Children and Families (CCF) 1. Welcome, Introductions and Announcements 2. Approve January 21, 2014 Meeting Minutes (Action Required) 3. Presentation: Texas System of Care 4. Council Business a. New Youth Member b. Legislative Appropriations Request Analysis Report (Action Required) c. Stakeholder Meeting d. Council Report 5. CCF Member Agencies may present Updates to the Council: Health and Human Services Commission Department of Aging and Disabilities Services Department of State Health Services Department of Family and Protective Services Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Texas Education Agency Texas Workforce Commission Texas Juvenile Justice Department Texas Department of Criminal Justice 6. Public Testimony 7. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Additional Information Contact: Alice Antilley, 512/420-2849
Department of State Health Services
April 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
ITT Building, 6330 Highway 290 East, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order 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 strategic planning session in accordance with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 773, Section 773.012(l). General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Texas Diabetes Council
April 24, 2014 – 11:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607,1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Purpose: To advise the Texas Diabetes Council regarding diabetes care standards, treatment algorithms, materials dissemination and outcomes evaluation. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions Designate Recorder and Roll Call Mission Statement Minutes Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee Report Outcomes Advisory Committee Report Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Roger Faske, 512/776-3549
Texas Diabetes Council
April 24, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1.Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Action on Absences 4. Approval of October 2013 and January 2014 Meeting Minutes 5. Chair's Address and Report 6. Texas Diabetes Council Strategic Planning 7. Presentations Evaluating the 1115(a) Demonstration Waiver – Healthcare Transformation Quality Improvement Program Sarah Roper-Coleman, M.A. Evaluation Team Lead – Strategic Decision Support Texas Health and Human Services Commission Rebecca Wells, Ph.D. Department Head and Professor Health Policy and Management Texas A&M University "Predict. Prevent. Prevail. The PreDiabetes Centers Approach to Screening and Treating Prediabetes" Alan Hopkins, M.D. Medical Director, PreDiabetes Centers 8. Executive Director's Report 9. Health Care Professionals Advisory Subcommittee a. Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee (Action Items) 1. New Lipid Categories – Group 1, 2, 3, and 4 2. Lipid Algorithm for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults 3. New oral agents for diabetes 4. Prevention and Delay of Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adults with Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) and/or Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) 5. New Thought on Treating Hypertension 6. Recommendations for Treatment of Painful Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy in Adults 7. Update Diabetes Tool Kit Authors 8. Diabetes Tool Kit Update 9. Exercise Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes and Prevention 10. Diabetes Disease Management and Diabetes Self-Management Education under Medicaid Managed Care Organizations b. Outcomes Subcommittee 1. Development of TDC Recommendations for HHSC Report on Gestational Diabetes in Medicaid 2. HMO Recognition Program 3. Resources for Expansion of the National Diabetes Prevention Program in Texas 10. Advocacy and Outreach Committee a. Assessment of State Programs to Prevent and Treat Diabetes b. Resources for Expansion of the National Diabetes Prevention Program in Texas c. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update d. Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness e. Research Updates f. Statewide Professional Education Updates g. Coordinating Calendar Items h. Adoption of Meeting Recommendations 11. Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke Council Activities Update 12. Program Reports a. Public Information and Education b. Community Diabetes Projects c. Diabetes Data Update 13. Agency Reports a. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services b. Department of State Health Services c. Department of Aging and Disability Services d. Health and Human Services Commission/Texas Medicaid 14. Member Announcements 15. Public Comment (No Action Required) 16. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Roger Faske, 512/776-3549
House Committee on Technology
April 24, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.010, Austin
The Committee will meet to consider Interim Charge #4: Study whether abuses in the patent system interfere with the goal of expanded opportunity and innovation for Texas businesses and whether actions by the state can address any such abuses.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 24, 2014 – 01:00 PM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Pub Hearing Rms 1420-1430, Austin
Consumer Direction Workgroup (CDW) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Chair Report 3. Presiding Officer Report 4. Review of CDW committee structure, activities, possible meeting dates and priorities for 2014 5. Break (Recess) 6. Status of Biennial Report to the Legislature 7. Discussion of New Member Recruitment Process 8. DADS Update: Elizabeth Jones 9. Public Comment 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kay Lambert, 512/462-6287
4/25/2014
Texas Diabetes Council
April 25, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Austin State Hospital, Building 582, West Auditorium, 4110 Guadalupe, Austin
The Council will hold a Strategic Planning Session to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call Meeting to Order II. Welcome and Introductions III. Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Overview IV. Review of 2012 Texas Diabetes Council (TDC) Strategic Plan V. Review of TDC Priority Areas VI. 2014 TDC Strategic Plan Development VII. Lunch VIII. 2014 TDC Strategic Plan Development (Continued) IX. Other Council Business X. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Roger Faske, 512/776-3549
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 25, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public Hearing Rooms 1420-1430, Austin
Consumer Direction Workgroup (CDW) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes (October 25, 2013) 3. Chair Report 4. Update by Texas Workforce Committee: Dina Testoni 5. Presiding Officer Report 6. Reports from CDW representatives on Senate Bill 7 Advisory Committees 7. Review of CDW committee structure, actions, and priorities for 2014 8. Standing committee reports a. Quality Improvement Committee: Report includes recommendation for consideration by the full Workgroup (action item) b. Public Comment on Quality Improvement Committee recommendation c. Service Expansion Committee d. Employer Support Committee e. Education and Outreach Committee 9. State Agency Reports a. HHSC b. DARS c. DADS: New Rules Project 10. Lunch break (Recess) 11. Public Comment 12. Unfinished Business 13. New Business 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kay Lambert, 512/462-6287
Texas Board of Nursing
April 25, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Task Force to Study Implications of Growth in Nursing Education Programs 1. Call to Order – Chair Pat Yoder-Wise Welcome and Introductions of New Members 2. Approval of Minutes from Nov. 5th meeting 3. Review of Questions posed during Nov. 5th meeting 4. THECB Grant RFPs Related to Nursing Education Update-Chris Fowler 5. 2013 NEPIS Survey Update-Pam Lauer 6. Lunch 7. Survey Update 8. Review of Draft Guideline 9. Plans for Next Meeting 10. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jan Hooper, 512/305-6814
Texas Medical Disclosure Panel
April 25, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Department of State Health Services, Exchange Bldg, Room N-218, 8407 Wall Street, Austin
The Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order I. Introduction of members and guests. II. Approval of minutes from the January 17, 2014 meeting. III. Discussion of robotic assisted surgery. IV. Status of proposed rules to include revised anesthesia consent form and dental surgery procedures. V. Continuation of the review of any updates to 25 TAC 601.2 – 601.9. VI. Discussion of updates to Frequently Asked Questions. VII. Status of translation of List A and B into Spanish and posting on DSHS website. VIII. Update regarding study on readability levels of consent forms/lists. IX. Public Comment. X. Next meeting date. XI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: beverly.grace@dshs.state.tx.us
4/29/2014
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 29, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, William Hobby Bldg, Tower 2-400A, Austin
Agenda I. Review of evaluations of responses to RFQ 515-14-0005 II. Discussion and Recommendations III. Review of Budget Proposal for FY2016-2017 IV. Discussion and Recommendations V. Adjournment (No later than 12:00 p.m.) Additional Information Contact: Cathy Stella, 512/305-8013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 29, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 W 51st St. (John H. Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Room), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1) Welcome and Introductions 2) Old Business a) Review and adopt minutes from the January 7, 2014 meeting b) Review and adopt Operating Guidelines Document 3) Subcommittees Breakout One a) Subcommittee A: Assessment Tool b) Subcommittee B: Behavioral Health Services c) Subcommittee C: Employment Services 4) General Session Working Lunch and Subcommittee Debriefing 5) Subcommittees Breakout Two a) Subcommittee D: Housing b) Subcommittee E: Quality c) Subcommittee F: Transition to Managed Care 6) General Session and Other Business a) Community First Choice Update b) Potential agenda topics and schedule for next meeting c) General Discussion 7) Public Comment 8) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jonas Schwartz, 512/462-6292
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 29, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown Heatly Bldg., Rm. 1410, Austin
Texas System of Care Consortium 1. Welcome 2. Introductions 3. Approval of October 29th 2013 meeting minutes (Action)* 4. Texas System of Care (SOC) Consortium Business a. Consortium Membership (Action)* b. Consortium Operational Guidelines (Action)* c. Legislative Report 5. Update from SOC Expansion Communities 6. Recess 7. SOC Implementation Expansion Updates a. Leadership and Resource Development b. Family Voice c. Youth Voice d. Cultural and Linguistic Competency e. Training and Technical Assistance f. Communication and Social Marketing g. Data and Evaluation 8. Public Testimony 9. Updates: Related Programs a. Youth Empowerment Services b. Medicaid Senate Bill 58 c. Medicaid STAR Kids 10. New Business & Announcements 11. Adjourn Additional Information Contact: Sherri Hammack, 512/954-8563
5/2/2014
Department of State Health Services
May 2, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Coastal Bend RAC, 1201 Laguna Shores, Corpus Christi
Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Approval of Minutes Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review/update of hospital-based injury prevention program components and materials a. Data workgroup b. Partner workgroup c. Training workgroup d. Strategies workgroup e. Evaluation workgroup 2. Review of GETAC position statement on injury and violence prevention workforce development General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for the GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700 X 2032
5/5/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 5, 2014 – 02:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd, Austin
HHSC Stakeholder Forum Statewide Conference Call. 1. Legislative Appropriations Request Exceptional Items 2. Affordable Care Act Update 3. Farm Bill Update 4. “Eat Healthy” Website Overview 5. Community Partner Program Update 6. Senate Bill 7 Update 7. 1115 Waiver Update Contact: John Livingston, Health and Human Services Commission Office of Community Access, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, 512-206-5624, John.Livingston@hhsc.state.tx.us. After completing the online registration form, you will receive an email with instructions for how to access the conference call and download the presentation materials that will be used during the forum.
5/8/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 8, 2014 – 10:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conference Ctr, Rm 2.102, Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) May 8, 2014 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Meeting Site: The University of Texas at Austin Thompson Conference Center Room 2.102 2405 Robert Dedman Dr. Austin, TX 78705 1. Welcome, Introductions and Opening Statements 2. Old Business: a. Review and approval of meeting minutes of February 21 and April 15, 2014 b. Report on Workgroup Progress (Vote May Be Taken) i. Inaugural Recommendations Evaluation ii. Workgroup A: Measurement and Analytics iii. Workgroup B: Best Practices and Patient and Stakeholder Engagement iv. Workgroup C: Innovative Payment and Delivery Systems v. Workgroup D: Productivity and Process Improvement 3. Background Presentations: a. Aetna b. Lone Star Circle of Care 4. Lunch (Recess) 5. Staff Update: a. Proposed list of 2014 Recommendation Topics (Vote may be taken) b. Proposed process for developing and approving recommendations (Vote may be taken) 6. State Agency Updates: a. Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) b. Department of State Health Services (DSHS) c. Employment Retirement System of Texas (ERS) d. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) e. Health and Human Services Commission Health Information Technology (HHSC-IT) f. Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) g. Texas A&M University (TAMU) h. Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) i. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) j. Texas Medical Board (TMB) k. Texas State University System (TSU) l. Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTU) m. Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) n. University of Houston (UH): Vacant o. University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT) p. University of Texas System (UT) 7. Final Board Actions 8. Public Comment 9. Review of staff action items for follow-up prior to next meeting 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
– End of Report –