The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between April 29 and May 19.
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 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 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 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room 125W), Austin
Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee AGENDA: Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee May 3, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125W 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 Call-in: 877-226-9790 Access Code: 1321075 1. Welcome and opening remarks: Introduction of new committee members, Dr. Michele Saunders, Committee Chair 2. Review and approve February 1, 2017, meeting minutes 3. Special topics a. Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind: Tim Spong, Texas Workforce Commission b. Malnutrition and older adults: Debbie King, Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 4. Division reports a. Medicaid/CHIP: Amanda Dillon, STAR+PLUS Program Specialist b. Quality Monitoring Program: Michelle Dionne-Vahalik, Director c. State Long-term Care Ombudsman: Pat Borgfeldt, Ombudsman Developer d. Access and Eligibility Services i. Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Community Access and Grants: Nicole Hawk, Grant Coordinator ii. Area Agencies on Aging: Sue Fielder, Director e. Aging Services Coordination: Holly Riley, Manager 5. Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee (ATWAC) updates and operations a. Form Aging Texas Well Plan Subcommittee: Dr. Michele Saunders, Committee Chair, and Cody Rothschild, ATWAC Liaison b. ATWAC issue brief discussion of progress and next steps: Dr. Saunders 6. Roundtable: ATWAC member updates on relevant news from entities represented on ATWAC 7. Wrap-up and next steps. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4157
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
5/4/2017
Texas Medical Board
May 4, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s164.059, of the license of Justin C. Beard, P.A., License No. PA05709. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Department of State Health Services
May 4, 2017 – 04:00 PM
Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, 701 East 11th Street, Austin
Texas State Child Fatality Review Team Committee The State Child Fatality Review Team (SCFRT) Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum II. Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes from the February 3, 2017 Meeting III. Meet the SCFRT members IV. Discussion of SCFRT Legislative recommendations for biennial report V. Q&A Session: Ask the SCFRT member and the State Coordinator. Additional Information Contact: Amy Bailey, 512/776-2311
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
Texas Medical Board
May 5, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400D, Austin
Texas Physician Health Program Personnel Committee TEXAS PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM Hobby Building PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 400D Austin, Texas 78701 BOARD AGENDA Friday, May 12, 2017 10:00 a.m. Agenda item numbers are assigned for ease of reference only and do not necessarily reflect the order of their consideration by the Committee. Call to Order; Roll Call; Welcome Agenda Item 1 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding the appointment to the position of Executive Medical Director, Texas Physician Health Program Agenda Item 2 Adjourn Executive Session The Board may close the meeting to the public and continue in executive session for the following reasons: a. Private consultation and advice of legal counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code b. Deliberations concerning the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.074, Government Code. While in executive session, the Board will not take any action, make any decision, or vote with regard to any matter that may be considered or discussed. A certified agenda of any executive session will be made. Additional Information Contact: Joan Howard Allen, 512/305-7462
5/8/2017
Department of State Health Services
May 8, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, 1100 West 49th Street, Room 607, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call meeting to order and introduction of members, staff, and guests. 2. Approval of the agenda for the May 8, 2017 TSHAC meeting. 3. Approval of the minutes from the March 27, 2017 TSHAC meeting. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding Recommendations for Offering Physical Activity Outside of the School Day. 5. Updates from the Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, and Texas Department of State Health Services. 6. Update from the Texas Education Agency regarding Fitnessgram', including discussion and possible action regarding recommendations for coordinated school health related to the Fitnessgram'. 7. Discussion on DSHS school health services resources. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding new Coordinated School Health data websites, agenda topics for local school health advisory council meetings, and the revised TSHAC document revision schedule. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding the next TSHAC meetings on September 11, 2017 and November 13, 2017, including future agenda topics and future TSHAC meeting dates. 10. Public comment. 11. Adjournment. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. The Presiding Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Crystal Beard, 512/776-7279
5/11/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 11, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee May 11, 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. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Welcoming remarks 4. Adoption of October 13, 2016, meeting minutes 5. Discussion of development of a committee strategic plan a. Plan development process b. Plan goal development c. Assign goal development groups 6. Breakout sessions to develop goal strategies and action items 7. Discussion of goal strategies and action items 8. Discussion and adoption of the strategic plan 9. Public comment 10. Adjournment Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
5/12/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 12, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501), Austin
Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Advisory Committee AGENDA: Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Advisory Committee May 12, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Introductions 3. Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership update 4. Discussion on HHS leadership update 5. Adoption of minutes from the January 13, 2017, meeting 6. Plan presentation for Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Forum at Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf Conference 7. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Angela Bryant, 512/407-3269
Texas Medical Board
May 12, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400D, Austin
Texas Physician Health Program Personnel Committee TEXAS PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM Hobby Building PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 400D Austin, Texas 78701 BOARD AGENDA Friday, May 12, 2017 10:00 a.m. Agenda item numbers are assigned for ease of reference only and do not necessarily reflect the order of their consideration by the Committee. Call to Order; Roll Call; Welcome Agenda Item 1 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding the appointment to the position of Executive Medical Director, Texas Physician Health Program Agenda Item 2 Adjourn Executive Session The Board may close the meeting to the public and continue in executive session for the following reasons: a. Private consultation and advice of legal counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code b. Deliberations concerning the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.074, Government Code. While in executive session, the Board will not take any action, make any decision, or vote with regard to any matter that may be considered or discussed. A certified agenda of any executive session will be made. Additional Information Contact: Joan Howard Allen, 512/305-7462
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
5/16/17
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 16, 2017 – 10:30 AM
Perinatal Advisory Council. Scheduled, agenda not yet posted.
5/17/17
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 17, 2017 – 9:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for the Home and Community-Based Services and Texas Home Living Waiver Programs. Hearing. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comment on proposed Medicaid reimbursement rates for Supported Home Living (SHL), SHL Consumer Directed Services, and SHL Community First Choice in the Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) Waiver Program, and Community Support Services (CSS), CSS Consumer Directed Services, and CSS Community First Choice in the Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Waiver program. Proposal. HHSC proposes to decrease the rates for SHL, SHL Consumer Directed Services, SHL Community First Choice, CSS, CSS Consumer Directed Services, and CSS Community First Choice. TxHmL is projected to be carved-in to Medicaid managed care under STAR+PLUS effective Sept. 1, 2018, and HCS is projected to be carved-in effective Sept. 1, 2021. Currently, STAR+PLUS covers attendant and habilitation services for individuals with disabilities through STAR+PLUS Community First Choice, including services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). When TxHmL and HCS are carved-in to Medicaid managed care, attendant care and habilitation services will be provided through STAR+PLUS Community First Choice. There will be no difference between individuals receiving additional waiver benefits and those receiving only Community First Choice services with respect to those services. Briefing Package. A briefing package (link is external) describing the proposed reimbursement rates will be available at on or after May 5, 2017. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting the HHSC Rate Analysis Department by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email to RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed reimbursement rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email. U.S. Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special-delivery mail or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751-2316 Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401 Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475 Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
5/18/17
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 18, 2017 – 1:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review (webcasting available). Hearing. The 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 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, 2017, for the following services: Allergy Tests, Auditory System Surgery, Cardiovascular Services including Cardiography and Echocardiography, Dialysis, Gastroenterology, Intravenous Treatment including Chemotherapy, Male Genital System Surgery, Medicine Other, Noninvasive Vascular Diagnostic Studies, Pulmonary Services, Clinical Laboratory Services, Hospital Diagnostic Radiology, Rural Hospital Diagnostic Radiology. Briefing Package. A briefing package (link is external) describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after May 4, 2017. 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 may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email. U.S. Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special-delivery mail or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751-2316 Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401 Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475 Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 18, 2017 – 1:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Outpatient Mental Health Services (webcasting available) Hearing. The 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 Outpatient Mental Health 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 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 Outpatient Mental Health Services are proposed to be effective July 1, 2017. Briefing Package. A briefing package (link is external) describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after May 4, 2017. 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 may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email. U.S. Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special-delivery mail or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751-2316 Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401 Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475 Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us