The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between April 23 and May 13.
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<mailto:Meagan.kirby@hhsc.state.tx.us> within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
4/27/2016
House Select Committee on Mental Health
April 27, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.016, Austin
The committee will meet to hear invited testimony related to mental/behavioral health care services in Texas. Subject matters for testimony include, but are not limited to, early identification, crisis intervention, access to care, continuity of care, coordination of services related to an integrated system of care, and the delivery of care in rural, urban, and underserved areas. Testimony will also address workforce challenges and identify ways in which delivery of services may be improved. Contact: Sandra Talton (512) 463-0470
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 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
Texas Diabetes Council
April 27, 2016 – 07:00 PM
Hyatt Place North Central, 7522 North IH-35, Meeting Room 2, 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 27, 2016 Meeting Minutes (Action item) 4. TDC Letter of Support for Access to Quality Diabetes Education Act of 2015 (H.R. 1726/S. 1345) (Action Item) 5. Employee Retirement System Rider 14: Diabetes Prevention Program for ERS Participants 6. Health and Human Commission Rider 84: Texas Medicaid and Texas Diabetes Council Coordination and Report 7. Market Research and Evaluation Project on Diabetes Self-management Education in Texas 8. Cities Changing Diabetes Initiative 9. 2015 Statewide Assessment of Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes and TDC Call to Action 10. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update 11. Diabetes Research Updates 12. Statewide Professional Diabetes Education Updates 13. Coordinating Calendar Items (Information about upcoming conferences, events etc.) 14. Adoption of Meeting Recommendations (Action Item) 15. Next Meeting Date – July 27, 2016 16. Public Comments 17. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Rita Ortega, 512/776-7111
Texas Diabetes Council
April 27, 2016 – 08:00 PM
Hyatt Place North Central, 7522 North IH-35, Meeting Room 1, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will meet at 8:00 PM or upon adjournment of the Advocacy and Outreach Committee meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order; and Welcome 2. Designate Recorder, Roll Call, and Mission Statement (Action Item) 3. Review and Approve Jan. 27, 2016 Minutes (Action Item) 4. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Updates (Action Items) a. Minimum Practice Recommendations for Children and Adults (Action Item) b. Insulin Algorithm for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adults (Action Item) c. Initiation of Once Daily Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adults (Action Item) d. Insulin Algorithm, Complicated Version (Action Item) e. Exercise Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Therapy (Action Item) f. Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy and Prevention Algorithm For Adults (Action Item) g. Nutrition Section-Diabetes Tool Kit (Action Item) 5. Public Comments 6. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Luby Garza-Abijaoude, 512/776-7111
4/28/2016
Texas Diabetes Council
April 28, 2016 – 08:30 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 W. 49th Street, Moreton Building, Room M-618, Austin
Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order, Welcome, and Introductions 2. Designate Recorder and Timekeeper 3. Review and Approve January 28, 2015, Minutes (Action Item) 4. Outcomes Research/Recent Articles 5. Mapping Texas 1115 Projects Focusing on DSME 6. Public Comments 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jimi Ripley-Black, 512/776-7111
House Select Committee on Mental Health
April 28, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.016, Austin
The committee will meet to hear invited testimony related to mental/behavioral health care services in Texas. Subject matters for testimony include, but are not limited to, early identification, crisis intervention, access to care, continuity of care, coordination of services related to an integrated system of care, and the delivery of care in rural, urban, and underserved areas. Testimony will also address workforce challenges and identify ways in which delivery of services may be improved. Contact: Sandra Talton (512) 463-0470
Texas Diabetes Council
April 28, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th St, Tower Building, 6th Floor, Room T607, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order; and Welcome 2. Designate Recorder, Roll Call, and Mission Statement (Action Item) 3. Review and Approve Jan. 28, 2016 Minutes (Action Item) 4. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Updates (Action Items) a. Minimum Practice Recommendations for Children and Adults (Action Item) b. Insulin Algorithm for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adults (Action Item) c. Initiation of Once Daily Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adults (Action Item) d. Insulin Algorithm, Complicated Version (Action Item) e. Exercise Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Therapy (Action Item) f. Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy and Prevention Algorithm For Adults (Action Item) g. Nutrition Section-Diabetes Tool Kit (Action Item) 5. Public Comments 6. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Luby Garza-Abijaoude, 512/776-7111
House Committee on State Affairs
April 28, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.028, Austin
The committee will meet to address the following interim charges: 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; Study if the state's infrastructure is adequately prepared for disasters, whether man-made or natural. Include preparedness assessments of the maintenance and recovery of vital infrastructure such as transportation and utility systems; Determine if the state has sufficient authority and the tools to ensure continued operation of the state's government and economy under existing budgetary and statutory authority. Make contingency recommendations to prevent collapse in the event of an economic disaster. Contact: Toni Barcellona (512) 463-0814
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
Texas Diabetes Council
April 28, 2016 – 11:00 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, 4th Floor, Room T607, Austin
Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee. The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions 2. Designate Recorder and Roll Call (Action Item) 3. Mission Statement 4. Review and Approve Jan. 28, 2016 Minutes (Action Item) 5. Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee Report (Action Items) 6. Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee Report (Action Items) 7. Public Comments 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Luby Garza-Abijaoude, 512/776-7111
Texas Diabetes Council
April 28, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Texas Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room M-100, 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 January 28, 2016 Meeting Minutes (Action Item) 5. Chair's Address and Report 6. Election of Vice-Chair and Secretary (Action Item) 7. Presentation of TDC Health Maintenance Organization Recognition Awards 8. Review of TDC Legislative Charges 9. Presentations – Diabetes and the Texas Legislature: A History of the Texas Diabetes Council – Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Rider 84: Texas Medicaid and Texas Diabetes Council Coordination to Improve Screening for Diabetes and Referral to Diabetes Self-Management Education among Medicaid Patients 10. DSHS Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Manager's Report 11. Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee a. Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee -1. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Updates (Action Item) –a. Minimum Practice Recommendations for Children and Adults (Action Item) –b. Insulin Algorithm for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adults (Action Item) –c. Initiation of Once Daily Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adults (Action Items) –d. Insulin Algorithm, Complicated Version (Action Item) –e. Exercise Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Therapy (Action Item) –f. Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy and Prevention Algorithm for Adults (Action Item) –g. Nutrition Section-Diabetes Tool Kit (Action Item) b. Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee -1. Outcomes Research/Recent Activities -2. Mapping Texas 1115 Projects Focusing on DSME 12. Advocacy and Outreach Committee a. Employee Retirement System Rider 14: Diabetes Prevention Program for ERS Participants b. Health and Human Commission Rider 84: Texas Medicaid and Texas Diabetes Council Coordination and Report c. Market Research and Evaluation Project on Diabetes Self-Management Education in Texas d. Cities Changing Diabetes Initiative e. Policy on Banned Foods in Texas Schools f. 2015 Statewide Assessment of Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes and TDC Call to Action (Action Item) g. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update h. Diabetes Research Update i. Statewide Professional Education Updates j. Coordinating Calendar Items k. Adoption of Meeting Recommendations (Action Item) 13. Program Reports a. Public Information and Education b. Community Diabetes Projects 14. Agency Reports a. Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services b. Department of State Health Services c. Department of Aging and Disability Services d. Health and Human Services Commission/Texas Medicaid 15. Member Announcements 16. Public Comment (No Action Required) 17. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Richard Kropp, 512/776-7111
4/29/2016
Department of State Health Services
April 29, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Austin State Hospital Campus, Building 552, Training Room 125, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Opening remarks and introductions. 2. DSHS committee updates. 3. Approval of minutes from March 21, 2016 joint committee meeting. 4. Public comment. 5. Discuss and possibly take action on recommendations for inpatient and outpatient resource expansion to be included in the committee's legislative report.* 6. Finalize and possibly take action regarding the creation of a comprehensive plan for forensic services to be included in the committee's legislative report.* 7. Consider and possibly take action on any additional steps that may be needed regarding submission of the committee's legislative report required by Health and Safety Code, Section 532.0131.* 8. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd, 512/776-7111
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 Texas medical board 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
5/2/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 2, 2016 – 10:30 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Perinatal Advisory Council. 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of the minutes (Meeting March 29, 2016). 4. Updates from Department of State Health Services.* 5. Updates from Perinatal Advisory Council Chair.* 6. Discussion on Maternal Levels of Care.* 7. Lunch (Recess) 8. Continue discussion on Maternal Levels of Care.* 9. Public comment 10. Announce dates, times and locations of upcoming meetings in 2016. 11. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to David Williams, Council Coordinator, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4374, or david.williams@hhsc.state.tx.us.
5/3/2016
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
May 3, 2016 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Agenda A. Announcements – Meeting Procedures – Board Members – Staff – Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes – TSBP Board Business Meeting Held February 2, 2016 – TSBP Executive Committee Meeting Held April 18, 2016 – Temporary Suspension Hearings C. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules C.1 Final Adoption of Rules C.1.1 Amendments to '283.4, 283.7, 283.8 and 283.11 Concerning Social Security Numbers and Examination Retake Requirements C.1.2 Amendments to s291.5 Concerning Closing a Pharmacy and s291.14 Concerning Pharmacy License Renewal C.1.3 Amendments to s291.34 Concerning Prescription Transfer Requirements and the Log of Initials or Codes That Identify Individuals Involved in the Data Entry of a Prescription C.1.4 Amendments to s291.133 Concerning Compounding Sterile Preparations C.1.5 Amendments to s297.3 and 297.10 Concerning Registration Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Trainees C.2 Proposal of Rules C.2.1 Amendments to s281.8 Concerning Grounds for Discipline for a Pharmacy License C.2.2 Amendments to s281.31 Concerning Burden of Proof C.2.3 Amendments to s281.66 Concerning Application for Reissuance or Removal of Restrictions of a License or Registration C.2.4 Amendments to s283.12 Concerning Licensing Requirements C.2.5 Amendments to s291.1 Concerning Licensing Requirements C.2.6 Amendments to s291.17 Concerning Perpetual Inventory in Class A and Class A-S Pharmacies C.2.7 Amendments to s291.33 Concerning Shipping of Prescription Medications C.2.8 Amendments to s291.76 Concerning Floor Stock Documentation in Ambulatory Surgical Centers C.2.9 Amendments to s291.104 Concerning Notification Requirements for Class E Pharmacies Dispensing Controlled Substances to Texas Residents C.2.10 Amendments to s291.133 Concerning Sterile Compounding C.2.11 Amendments to s291.151 Concerning Floor Stock Documentation in Class F Pharmacies C.3 Rule Reviews in Accordance with Government Code, Section s2001.039 C.3.1 For Proposal: C.3.1.1 Chapter 291 Concerning Pharmacies (Institutional Pharmacy (Class C)) (291.71 C 291.76) C.3.1.2 Chapter 303 Concerning Destruction of Dangerous Drugs and Controlled Substances (303.1 C 303.3) D. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions D.1 Financial Update D.1.1 Review of FY2016 Expenditures D.1.2 Review of Board Member Travel Budget D.1.3 Consideration of Material Changes to Contracts for Goods and Services Awarded Under Chapter 2155 of Texas Government Code D.2 Review and Approval of Exceptional Item Request for FY2018-2019 D.3 Review TSBP Revenue Projections and Fee Recommendations D.4 Report on Internal Risk Assessment D.5 Update Concerning Program to Aid Impaired Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students D.5.1 Update on Number of Participating Individuals D.5.2 Professional Recovery Network (PRN) D.5.2.1 Presentation and Discussion Concerning PRN Expenditures and Activities by PRN Director Courtney Hulbert D.5.2.2 Review and Approval of PRN Proposed Budget for FY2018-2019 D.6 Review and Approval of TSBP FY2015 Annual Report D.7 Review and Approval of TSBP FY2017-2021 Strategic Plan D.8 Review and Approval of FY2017 Calendar of Events D.9 Report on Customer Service Survey D.10 Discussion Concerning the Licensure of a Pharmacy Management Company in a Hospital Pharmacy D.11 Presentation and Discussion Concerning Telepharmacy D.12 Presentation and Discussion Concerning Automated Storage and Dispensing Technology D.13 Discussion Concerning PTCB Examination and Training Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians D.14 Presentation and Discussion Concerning Pharmacist Point of Care Testing D.15 Discussion Concerning End-to-End Electronic Prescriptions, Entities Involved, and NCPDP Standards for Electronic Prescriptions D.16 Report on the Prescription Monitoring Program Implementation D.17 Report on Sunset Review D.18 Discussion of Possible Statutory Changes for Consideration During the 85th Session of the Texas Legislature E. Disciplinary Orders E.1 Consideration of Proposals for Decision E.1.1 In the Matter of Sheila Zulema Gallegos Technician Registration #227495 E.1.1.1 Executive Session Concerning the Proposal for Decision in the Matter of Sheila Zulema Gallegos, Technician Registration #227495 E.2 Reconsideration in the Matter of Tiana Jean Witcher, Pharmacist License #30135 E.2.1 Executive Session Concerning Confidential Records in the Matter of Tiana Jean Witcher, Pharmacist License #30135 E.3 Report on Agreed Board Orders Entered by Executive Director E.4 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders and Default Orders E.5 Executive Session to Consider Confidential Agreed Board Orders E.6 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Remedial Plans F. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports F.1 Report on Complaints Closed and Dismissed During the Previous Quarter F.2 Report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints G. Miscellaneous G.1 Items to be Placed on Agenda for August 2016 Board Meeting G.2 Discussion of and Possible Action on Recent Conferences and Events – Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) Leadership Symposium, Austin, TX March 20-21, 2016 – Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA April 19-22, 2016 – Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacist (TSHP) Annual Seminar, Frisco, TX April 20-24, 2016 G.3 Discussion of and Possible Action on Upcoming Conferences and Events – National Association of Board of Pharmacy (NABP) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA May 14-17, 2016 – Technician Informal Conference, Austin, May 19, 2016 (Kedron) – Informal Conference, Austin, May 31 C June 2, 2016 (Miller) – American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Summer Meeting, Baltimore, MD June 11-15, 2016 – Technician Informal Conference, Austin, June 23, 2016 (Dembny) – Informal Conference, Austin, July 12-14, 2016 (Stine) – Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) RX Experts Conference & Expo, Austin, TX July 15-16, 2016 – Technician Informal Conference, Austin, July 21, 2016 (Waggener) – TSBP Board Business Meeting, Austin August 2-3, 2016. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
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
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 4, 2016 – 10:00 AM
6330 East Highway 290 (Texas Office for Prevention of
Developmental Disabilities, Room 360.01), Austin
Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee Meeting 1) Call to order: Roll call of members and establish quorum. 2) Greetings and introductions: Richard Garnett, Ph.D. 3) Approval of minutes from January 8, 2016 (Vote required). 4) Update on the Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Transition (TOPDD): Janet Sharkis, Executive Director, TOPDD. 5) New program: Safe Kids Texas (Vote required). 6) Public comment 7) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angela Morales, 512/380-4332
5/6/2016
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
May 6, 2016 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
1. Call to Order 2. Public comment 3. Approval of Minutes of February 19-20, 2016 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, and other agency business 5. Investigation Committee Report A. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders for case numbers: 15-167; 16-007; 16-030; 16-042; 16-050; 16-105; 16-110; 16-112; 16-115; 16-116 and 16-126 B. Discussion and possible action on the Investigation Committee Meeting of April 14, 2016 C. Discussion and possible action on investigative activities to date 6. Discussion and possible action on adopting the proposed rule review of the following chapters of the Board Rules as required by s2001.039 of the Government Code: Chapter 361, Statutory Authority; Chapter 362, Definitions; Chapter 363, Consumer/Licensee Information; Chapter 364, Requirements for Licensure; Chapter 367, Continuing Education; Chapter 368, Open Records; Chapter 369, Display of Licenses; Chapter 370, License Renewal; Chapter 371, Inactive and Retired Status; Chapter 372, Provision of Services; Chapter 373, Supervision; Chapter 374, Disciplinary Actions/Detrimental Practice/Complaint Process/Code of Ethics; Chapter 375, Fees; and Chapter 376, Registration of Facilities 7. Discussion and possible action on adopting changes to proposed s367.1, Continuing Education; s367.2, Categories of Education; s367.3, Continuing Education Audit; proposed new s372.2, General Purpose Occupation-Based Instruction; s373.3, Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant; s376.5, Exemptions to Registration; s362.1, Definitions; s372.1, Provision of Services; s373.1, Supervision of Non-Licensed Personnel; s370.3, Restoration of a Texas License; s371.1, Inactive Status; and s371.2, Retired Status 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 The Board may meet in closed session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
5/9/2016
Department of State Health Services
May 9, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order II. Welcome and Introductions III. Approval of the Agenda – Action Item IV. Reading and Approval of the March 7, 2016, Minutes – Action Item V. Research and Recommendation on Promoting Positive School Climates to Improve Student Outcomes – Action Item VI. Research and Recommendation on Health Issues and Parent Involvement – Action Item VII. Agency Updates: Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Department of State Health Services – Information Items VIII. Revision of the following documents: A. Research and Recommendation on School Bus and Automobile Idling – Action Item B. Research and Recommendation on Benefits to Students in School Districts that Prohibit Physical Education as Punishment – Discussion Item – Possible Action C. Resolution Supporting Inclusive Practices for Students with Exceptionalities in Texas Public Schools – Action Item IX. Fitnessgram Review for Data Collection for 2015-16 School Year – Information Item X. Recommendation on Sleep and Late School Starts – Discussion Item XI. Recommendation on the Local SHACs Role in Sexuality Instruction -Information Item XII. Agenda Topics for School Health Advisory Councils – Call for New Topics – Action Item XIII. Coordinated School Health Data Sets – Call for New Websites – Action Item XIV. Reminder of Next Meeting Date: May 9, 2016 – Information Item – Determine Agenda Topics – Action Item XV. Public Comment XVI. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Anita Wheeler-Hill, 512/776-7111
5/11/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 11, 2016 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Special Review of Adult Ophthalmological Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Special Review of Adult Ophthalmological 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand. Proposal. The payment rates for the Special Review of Adult Ophthalmological Services are proposed to be effective May 1, 2016. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 Texas Administrative Code §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after April 27, 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 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment 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: 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 11, 2016 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of SBIRT are proposed to be effective July 1, 2016. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 Texas Administrative Code §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after April 27, 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 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment 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: 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 11, 2016 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Radiology Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Radiology Services (77013, 77022, and 78608). 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Radiology Services (77013, 77022, and 78608) are proposed to be effective July 1, 2016. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 Texas Administrative Code §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after April 27, 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 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment 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: 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 11, 2016 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review are proposed to be effective July 1, 2016, for the following services: Birthing Centers, Clinical Lab, Nervous System Surgery. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 Texas Administrative Code: §355.8061, which addresses outpatient hospital reimbursement; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8181, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for birthing center services; §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps); and §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after April 27, 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 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment 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: 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 11, 2016 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Annual 2016 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Updates. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Annual 2016 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Updates. 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. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand. Proposal. The payment rates for the Annual 2016 HCPCS Updates are proposed to be effective May 1, 2016, for Hospital G Codes – Type of Service 5 (Laboratory). Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 Texas Administrative Code §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after April 27, 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 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment 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: 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
5/13/2016
Texas Medical Disclosure Panel
May 13, 2016 – 10:30 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, Exchange Building, Room N-102, 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 22, 2016 meeting. III. Discussion and response to email from Laura Copeland, Senior Attorney, Cook Children's Health Care System, and possible revision to FAQs. IV. Review and discussion of updates to 25 TAC, s601.2 – s601.3. a. (b) Cardiovascular system b. (l) Musculoskeletal system treatments and procedures c. (p) Urinary system d. (v) Plastic surgery V. Discussion of any other updates to 25 TAC, s601.2 – s601.9. VI. Update regarding study on readability levels of consent forms/lists. VII. Panel Vacancies. VIII. Public Comment. IX. Next meeting date. X. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Pamela Adams, 512/370-1300
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2016 – 12:30 PM
Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH 35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Taskforce on Freestanding Emergency Departments and Alternative Care Sites Call to Order/Roll Call Review charge, purpose, and authority of task force Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Potential focus areas for task force A. Categorization matrix B. Development of a list of data points to be collected 2. Other considerations for task force Open discussion and comment Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Discussion regarding next meeting date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
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