The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between April 22 and May 12.
4/24/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 24, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Interagency Prescription Monitoring Program Work Group Meeting A G E N D A I. Call to Order II. Review of Meeting Minutes Held January 30, 2017 III. Update on Program a) Statistics b) Threshold reporting c) Proposed legislation impacting the Prescription Monitoring Program IV. Open Discussion V. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
April 24, 2017 – 12:00 PM
1430 Collier St., Austin
Integral Care Finance Board Committee FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Integral Care's mission is to improve the lives of people affected by behavioral health and developmental and/or intellectual challenges. DATE: Monday, April 24, 2017 TIME: 12:00 p.m. PLACE: 1430 Collier St. – Board Room Austin, Texas 78704 AGENDA I. Citizens Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes) II. Approval of Finance Committee Minutes for March 27, 2017 III. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Cash & Investment Report – March, 2017 (Weden) IV. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Financial Statements and Amendments (if applicable) for the Period Ending March 31, 2017 (Subject to Audit) (Weden, Thompson) V. Update on Transformation 1115 Waiver (Weden, Macakiage) VI. Facilities Report (Spencer) VII. Announcements VIII. New Business Identify Consent/Non-Consent Agenda Items IX. Citizens Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes). Additional Information Contact: Libby Worsham, 512/447-4141
4/25/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 25, 2017 – 11:00 AM
909 West 45th St.(Department of State Health Services, Building 552, Room 212), Austin
Block Grant Subcommittee AGENDA: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Block Grant Subcommittee April 25, 2017 11 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of State Health Services Building 552, Room 212 909 West 45th St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of minutes – vote required 3. Update on block grant website assignment 4. Review of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration Center for Substance Abuse Treatment site visit 5. Initial preparation for 2018-2019 block grant application 6. Public comment 7. Planning for next meeting 8. Closing remarks Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Carissa Dougherty, 512/206-5347
4/27/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 27, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee April 27, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. 1. Welcome and Chair report 2. Review and adoption of January 26, 2017, meeting minutes (Vote required) 3. Open Meetings Act update 4. Presentation from Corporation for Supportive Housing 5. Legislative update 6. Lunch 7. Update on current managed care initiatives 8. Discussion of Home and Community-based Services settings 9. Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Assessment Pilot Project and Person Centered Planning 10. Break 11. Subcommittee updates a. Day Habilitation and Employment Services b. Transition to Managed Care 12. Discuss committee goals and subcommittee structure 13. IDD Managed Care Pilot and Texas Home Living carve-in 14. Discuss IDD System Redesign Advisory Committee recommendation and action item process 15. Public comment 16. Discuss July 2017 agenda topics and action items 17. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278
4/28/2017
Department of State Health Services
April 28, 2017 – 09:00 AM
John Peter Smith Hospital, 1500 South Main Street, Fort Worth
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Injury Prevention Committee Call to Order/Roll Call Approval of Minutes from February 2017 meeting Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Identification of high priority areas for the Injury Prevention Committee's focus based on incidence of preventable diseases 2. Review the revised objectives from the Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System and develop the Injury Prevention Committee action items and strategies for implementation 3. Establishment of a subcommittee to pilot test a submersion report form 4. Development and implementation of an injury prevention orientation for trauma managers 5. Evidence-Based Distracted Driving Prevention Fact sheet 6. Evidence-Based Childhood Drowning Prevention Fact Sheet 7. Development of a user guide' for Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 8. Evaluation of Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 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, 512/776-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 28, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, Winters Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board AGENDA: Drug Utilization Review Board April 28, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from January 27, 2017 (Vote required) 3. Old business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission decisions on acceptance of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board recommendations from the January 27, 2017, meeting 4. New business: 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. Antidepressants, tricyclic g. Antihyperuricemics h. Antiparkinson agents i. Anxiolytics j. Beta-blockers k. Bile salts l. BPH treatments m. Bronchodilators, beta agonist n. COPD agents o. Cough and cold p. Erythropoiesis stimulating proteins q. Glucocorticoids, inhaled r. HAE treatments s. Hepatitis C agents t. Hypoglycemics, SGLT2 u. Immune globulins v. Lincosamides / oxazolidinones / streptogramins w. Lipotropics, other x. Lipotropics, statins y. PAH Agents, oral and inhaled z. Pancreatic enzymes aa. Sedative hypnotics bb. Urea cycle disorders, oral Public Comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL: a. Alzheimer's agents / Namzaric Dose Pack b. Hypoglycemics, Incretin Mimetics / Enhancers / Adlyxin c. Hypoglycemics, Incretin Mimetics / Enhancers / Soliqua d. Hypoglycemics, Incretin Mimetics / Enhancers / Xultophy e. Hypoglycemics, Insulins / Basaglar Kwikpen f. Immunomodulators, Atopic Dermatitis / Eucrisa g. Stimulants and related agents / Vyvanse chewable tablet 5. Therapeutic and clinical drug reviews and updates – Chris Andrews, Pharm. D., Magellan Medicaid Administration 6. Executive work session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 531.071, and in accordance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the DUR Board may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under new business as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 7. Lunch 8. Announcements of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL 9. Retrospective DUR: Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS, Xerox Heritage, LLC a. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions sent: i. Gastrointestinal disorders management ii. Naloxone for opiate-related overdose b. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions outcome: i. Chronic non-cancer pain ii. Stroke prevention iii. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder medication management c. Retrospective DUR proposals: (Vote required) i. Diabetes disease management ii. Management of second generation antipsychotics in youth iii. Management of psychotropic drugs in adults 10. Prospective prior authorization proposals (clinical edits): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D., Health Information Designs, LLC (Vote required) – Growth hormone (revised) 11. Retrospective drug use, criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: Jennifer Seltzer, Pharm. D., University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (Vote required) a. Aerosolized Agents – Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs): Anticholinergic Drugs b. Aerosolized Agents – Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs): B2-Adrenergic Drugs (long-acting) c. Aerosolized Agents – Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs): B2-Adrenergic Drugs (short-acting) d. Aerosolized Agents – Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs): Inhaled Anti-inflammatory Drugs: Corticosteroids e. Antidepressants f. Enzyme replacement therapy g. HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors h. Novel Oral Anticoagulants 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Maribel Castoreno, 512/438-4313
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 28, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee April 28, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions 2. Approval of minutes for January 20, 2017, meeting and review of past action items 3. Intellectual and Developmental Disability and Behavioral Health Services update a. Behavioral Health Advisory Committee recommendations and appointments update b. Rider 73 update c. Opioid grant update 4. Legislative update 5. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Initiative update 6. Medicaid Policy and Program update 7. Public comment 8. 1115 Waiver update 9. Officer elections- vote required 10. Subcommittee reports a. Block Grant Subcommittee b. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee c. Data Subcommittee d. Rules Subcommittee e. Self-Directed Care Ad Hoc Subcommittee f. Policy Subcommittee – vote required 11 Approve fiscal year 2018 meeting dates – vote required 12. Public comment 13. Summary of evaluation feedback 14. Planning for next meeting 15. Action items/committee recommendations 16. Closing remarks Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Karissa Sanchez, 512/487-3337
5/2/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
May 2, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Board Business Meeting A G E N D A Full agenda here. A. Announcements Meeting Procedures Board Members Staff Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes TSBP Board Business Meeting Held February 7, 2017 TSBP Executive Committee Meeting Held February 7, 2017 Temporary Suspension Hearings C. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules D. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning Reports of Committees/Task Forces E. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions F. Disciplinary Orders G. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports H. Miscellaneous THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY MAY ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER ANY AGENDA ITEM WHEN PERMITTED BY TEXAS LAW. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
5/3/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 3, 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 May 3, 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. Update from the Chair 3. Review and approval of meeting minutes from January 18, 2017 4. Ethics presentation 5. Presentation by Anne Dunkelberg of Center for Public Policy Priorities 6. Workgroup presentations a. Legislative update b. Vocational rehabilitation services for students who are blind or visually impaired c. STAR Kids 7. Facilitated strategic planning exercise a. Determine mission and vision b. Discussion on next steps for identifying values, goals, strategies, and timelines 8. 2018 legislative report topic selection a. Timeline b. Topic selection process 9. Action items for staff or member follow-up 10. Public comment 11. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 3, 2017 – 12:00 PM
909 West 45th St. (Austin State Hospital Campus, Building 552, Room 124A), Austin
Forensic Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services Forensic Subcommittee Meeting May 3, 2017 Noon Meeting Site: Austin State Hospital Campus Building 552 Room 124A 909 West 45th St. Austin, TX 78751 Teleconference Access: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 324529 1. Opening remarks and introductions 2. Public comment 3. Review and discussion of current waitlist for inpatient forensic services 4. Discussion of the development of a comprehensive plan for the coordination of forensic services 5. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd-Ostrout, 512/206-5056
5/5/2017
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
May 5, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
1. Call to Order 2. Public comment 3. Approval of Minutes of February 3, 2017 4. Discussion and possible action on the Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, the current Sunset Review, Executive Council activity, the current legislative session, and other agency business 5. Investigation Committee Report A. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders for Case #s: 17-018; 17-068; 17-071; 17-072; 17-090; 17-096; 17-104; 17-110; 17-119; 17-120; and 17-135 B. Discussion and possible action on the Investigation Committee meeting of April 13, 2017 C. Discussion and possible action on investigative activities to date 6. Discussion and possible action on adopting changes to s367.1, Continuing Education, and s367.2, Categories of Education 7. Discussion and possible action on adopted Sunset Commission recommendation and Sunset bill language regarding administrative penalties 8. Discussion and possible action on the OT Coordinator's Report. The Coordinator's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 9. Discussion and possible action on the Presiding Officer's Report. The Presiding Officer's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 10. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Board meeting dates and agenda items for future consideration 11. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
5/12/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
May 12, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Dr., Austin
Eligibility & Disciplinary Advisory Committee TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING 333 GUADALUPE STREET, SUITE 3-460 AUSTIN, TX 78701 Agenda for Eligibility & Disciplinary Advisory Committee Meeting William P. Hobby Building, Tower III, Room 102 Friday, May 12, 2017- 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order. 2. Review and Approval of the Agenda. 3. Review and Approval of the Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2015. 4. Review of the Board's new charge to the Committee, issued on January 19, 2017. 5. Review and discussion of: the Sunset Commission's adopted recommendations; HB 2950; SB 305; the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; Board Rule 213.28; and Occupations Code Chapter 53. 6. Review and discussion of the rules/policies related to criminal offenses and licensure of the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Pharmacy Board, and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. 7. Review and discussion of the Board's current Disciplinary Guidelines for Criminal Conduct and discussion from Committee members regarding recommended amendments, including offenses that should be considered for removal from the Guidelines. Additional discussion may include: the nexus to the practice of nursing; consideration of felonies/misdemeanors; moral turpitude; criminal indictments; deferred adjudications/pre-trial diversions; and professional character. 8. Items for Future Agenda. 9. Set Future Meeting Date. 10. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jena Abel, 512/305-6822