Below is a list of legislative and state agency health care hearings scheduled between April 5 and April 25.
4/7/2014
House Committee on Public Health
April 7, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E2.012, Austin
The committee will meet to consider invited and public testimony on the following interim charges: Charge #1. Assess the prevalence of nonmedical prescription drug use in the state (including opioid analgesics, stimulants, tranquilizers, and sedatives). Identify adverse health impacts. Recommend strategies to curb emerging substance abuse trends among children, pregnant women, and adults, as well as to reduce health care costs and mortality. Charge #5. Monitor transition of the state's immunization registry to a new system. Determine whether the registry can be better utilized to prevent and/or respond to communicable disease outbreaks, including pertussis. Identify potential factors contributing to the rise in the number of pertussis cases and strategies to prevent future outbreaks. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, 512/463-0600
4/8/2014
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
April 8, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Enforcement Committee Meeting Agenda The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Enforcement Committee will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the committee which are listed in the agenda, as follows: Pending. Requests to expunge #'s: NA. Discussion with staff to review procedures for resolving open enforcement actions. The Committee may meet from time to time in Executive Session with respect to the above items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 8, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 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 FY 2016-2017 IV. Discussion and Recommendations V. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Cathy Stella, 512/305-8013
Department of Aging and Disability Services
April 8, 2014 – 03:00 PM
701 West 51st Street, Winters Complex, Public Hearing Room, First Floor East Tower, Austin
Commissioner and Executive Staff Fiscal Year 2016-17 Legislative Appropriations Request – Welcome – Description of Legislative Appropriations Request Process and Timeline – Public Comment – Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4157
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 8, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Elias Ramirez State Office Building, 5425 Polk St., Houston
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Houston is part of the Harris service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 8, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Elias Ramirez State Office Building, 5425 Polk St., Houston
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Houston is part of the Harris service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 8, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Elias Ramirez State Office Building, 5425 Polk St., Houston
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Houston is part of the Harris service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/9/2014
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
April 9, 2014 – 09:30 AM
1200 East Anderson Lane, Lonestar Room, Austin
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Primary Care Innovation Grant Program I. Introductions II. Brief Overview of the Negotiated Rulemaking Process: What it is, What it's not III. Overview of Roles and Responsibilities A. Role of Facilitator B. Role of Sponsor Agency 1. Technical and administrative support C. Role of Committee Members 1. Representative role 2. Commitment to negotiate in good faith IV. Consideration of Facilitator V. Procedural Issues A. Discussion and Consideration of Ground Rules B. Discussion and Consideration of Definition of Consensus VI. Discussion of Draft Rules Language on Primary Care Innovation Grant Program VII. Consideration of Proposed Rules Language on Primary Care Innovation Grant Program. Additional Information Contact: Linda Battles, 512/427-6205
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 9, 2014 – 09:00 AM
701 W. 51st St. (Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Room 125W), Austin
Interagency Council on Addressing Disproportionality and Disparities 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome and Opening Remarks 3. Action Item: Approval of the January 9, 2014 Meeting Minutes (Vote Required) 4. Discussion and Work on Health and Human Services Commission Rider 87 Legislative Report 5. Discussion of Schedule for Next Meeting 6. Public Comment 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Melonee Carter, 512/424-6509
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 9, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St., Beaumont
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Beaumont is part of the Jefferson service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Hidalgo, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 9, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St., Beaumont
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Beaumont is part of the Jefferson service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Hidalgo, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2.STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/10/2014
Department of State Health Services
April 10, 2014 – 01:30 PM
Travis County Sheriff's Office, 5555 Airport Boulevard, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order 1. Approval of March 24th Meeting Minutes* 2. Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Performance Measures Update* 3. Public Health Syndromic Surveillance Update* 4. First Annual Report Recommendations Update* 5. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Funding Formula Update* 6. Health In All Policies Initiative Overview* 7. Core Functions/Public Health Infrastructure Discussion* 8. Legislative Themes Discussion* 9. General Public Comment 10. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* 11. Future Meeting Dates/Locations* Adjourn *Denotes Action Items The committee accepts public testimony at meetings. Persons wishing to address the committee must complete a registration form at the reception desk before the start of the meeting. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Chair. Additional Information Contact: beverly.grace@dshs.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 10, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St., DADS, Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board (DUR) 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from the January 30, 2014 DUR Board Meeting. (Approved by Vote) 3. Retrospective Drug Use Criteria for Outpatient Use in the Vendor Drug Program (Action Item with Vote Required): Jennifer Seltzer, PharmD. a. Fluoroquinolones b. Sedative/Hypnotics c. Inhaled Corticosteroids d. Inhalational/Oral Fentanyl e. Inhaled Anticholinergics f. Memantine g. Low-Dose Quetiapine 4. Report on Recent Retrospective DUR Proposals: Larry Dent, PharmD., BCPS a. Gastrointestinal Agents 5. Retrospective DUR Proposals (Action Item with Vote Required): Larry Dent, PharmD., BCPS a. Hypertension Management b. Hyperlipdemia Management 6. Prospective Prior Authorization Proposals (Clinical Edits), (Action Item with Vote Required): Alex DeRuiter, PharmD. a. Actemra b. Antipsychotic Edit Update c. Agents for Gaucher's Disease d. Agents for Hereditary Angioedema -Updated e. Agents for Hepatitis C f. Duplicate Therapy – Long Acting Beta Agonist Agents g. Injectable Pulmonary Hypertension Agents 7. Public Comments* 8. Next Meeting Date: August 21, 2014 9. Adjourn *Public comments will be taken following each item, after staff presentation and/or before a vote on the action items. Additional Information Contact: Julie Nieto, 512/707-6134
4/11/2014
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
April 11, 2014 – 09:30 AM
1200 East Anderson Lane, Board Room, Austin
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Resident Physician Expansion Program I. Introductions II. Brief Overview of the Negotiated Rulemaking Process: What it is, What it's not III. Overview of Roles and Responsibilities A. Role of Facilitator B. Role of Sponsor Agency 1. Technical and administrative support C. Role of Committee Members 1. Representative role 2. Commitment to negotiate in good faith IV. Consideration of Facilitator V. Procedural Issues A. Discussion and Consideration of Ground Rules B. Discussion and Consideration of Definition of Consensus VI. Discussion of Draft Rules Language on Resident Physician Expansion Program VII. Consideration of Proposed Rules Language on Resident Physician Expansion Program. Additional Information Contact: Linda Battles, 512/427-6205
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 10:15 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 4530, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Pediatric and Young Adult Outcomes Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discussion of School Nurse and Teacher Trainings 3. Discussion of Meaningful Outcome Identification 4. Discussion of initiative to Texas Athletic Trainers 5. Public Comment* 6. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 12:30 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm. 4501, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) 1. Call to order and determination of quorum. 2. Welcome and introductions. 3. Approval of January 24, 2014 Minutes (vote required). 4. Report of the Chair. 5. Member activity reports and announcements. 6. Break (Recess). 7. Report of the Office of Acquired Brain Injury, Bettie Beckworth, Director. 8. Committee Reports and Assignments: Membership Committee Education and Resources Committee Long-Term Community Supports Committee Legislative Committee Pediatric and Young Adult Outcomes Committee Acceptance of Committee Reports (vote required) 9. *Public Comment. 10. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Contact: Bettie Beckworth, Office of Acquired Brain Injury, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-701-7136, bettie.beckworth@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/701-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 11:45 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Room 4530), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Membership Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of Current Membership and their terms 3. Discuss ongoing solicitation of Potential Members 4. Review of biographies for Current Members 5. Discussion and Approval of Draft of letter reminding members of attendance requirements for quarterly meetings in accordance with Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council rules 6. Discussion of Member trainings 7. Public Comment 8. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 08:30 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg. Rm. 4501), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Legislative & Policy Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Status of Medicaid Waiver amendment for Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy 3. Review Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council legislative action plan 4. Discussion of data collection issues for traumatic brain injury 5. Discussion of Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Report to the Governor 6. Public Comment 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 08:30 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly, Room 4530), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Long-Term Community Supports Committee 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Discussion and Completion of Long-Term Community Supports Committee's Action Plan for 2014. 3. Public Comment 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St., DADS Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from January 31, 2014 meeting 3. Old Business: Report on HHSC decisions on acceptance of the Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics Committee recommendations from the January 31, 2014 meeting. 4. New Business: Public Comment on Drug Classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (Drug Classes Listed Below) a. Anticoagulants b. Antidepressants, Other c. Antidepressants, SSRIs d. Antiparkinsons Agents e. Beta-Blockers f. Bile Salts g. BPH Treatments h. Bronchodilators, Beta Agonist i. COPD Agents j. Erythropoiesis Stimulating Proteins k. Glucocorticoids, Inhaled l. HAE Treatments m. Immune Globulins n. Iron, Oral o. Lincosamides/Oxazolidinones/Streptogramins p. Lipotropics, Other q. Lipotropics, Statins r. PAH Agents, Oral and Inhaled s. Pancreatic Enzymes t. Sedative Hypnotics 5. Public Comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (Drugs Listed Below) a. Acne Agents, Topical / Avar medicated pad b. Acne Agents, Topical / Avar LS medicated pad c. Acne Agents, Topical / Sumadan XLT d. Antifungals, Oral / Noxafil tablet e. Antipsychotics / Versacloz f. Colony Stimulating Factors / Granix g. Cytokine & CAM Antagonists / Actemra syringe h. Hepatitis C Agents / Olysio i. Hepatitis C Agents / Sovaldi j. NSAIDs / Zorvolex k. Proton Pump Inhibitors / Aciphex Sprinkle l. Steroids, Topical High / Dermasorb TA m. Steroids, Topical Low / Dermasorb HC 6. Therapeutic and Clinical Drug Reviews and Updates: Chris Andrews, Pharm.D., Magellan Medicaid Administration 7. Executive Work Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 531, and in accordance with Title 1Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Subchapter F, s354.1928, the Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics Committee may meet in Executive Session on one or more items listed under New Business, items #4, #5,and #6. 8. Announcements of Drugs Recommended for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List 9. Adjourn 10. Next Meeting Date: August 22, 2014 Contact: Julie Nieto, HHSC Medicaid/CHIP Division at (512) 707-6134 or via e-mail at Julie.nieto@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People with disabilities, who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services, should contact Nieto at 512-707-6134 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Other important information: A quorum may be achieved by telephonic attendance in the event that a board member or board members are unable to attend the meeting in person. Additional Information Contact: Julie Nieto, 512/707-6134
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 10:15 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Education and Resources Committee 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Status of revisions of educational materials. 3. Discussion of Communication and Outreach Plan: Marketing and distribution of wallet identification cards and other educational materials. 4. Public Comment. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
4/12/2014
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 12, 2014 – 01:15 PM
The Westin Galleria Hotel, 5060 W Alabama, Rm – Galleria I, Houston
Members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy will participate in a Forum at the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Annual Seminar Program. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
4/14/2014
House Committee on Public Health
April 14, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E2.012, Austin
The committee will meet to consider invited and public testimony on the following interim charges: Charge #2. Study and make recommendations for improvements to the licensing, regulation, and monitoring of compounding pharmacies, including a review of the joint cooperative efforts between the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, Department of State Health Services, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Consider the impact of the passage of SB 1100 (83R), additional appropriations made by the 83rd Legislature to strengthen inspections, and any relevant federal legislation. Charge #4. Examine the current practice for dispensation of biologic and follow-on biologic (biosimilar) pharmaceutical products in our state. Review any practices for interchangeability of drugs that might pertain to these particular medicines. Review and make recommendations regarding the substitution of biosimilar and biologic medicines. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, 512/463-0600
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 14, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
STAR+PLUS Quality Council 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Adoption of prior meeting minutes (vote required) 4. Adoption of Guiding Principles (vote required) 5. Discussion of Council Responsibilities a. Legislative charge b. Discussion of work flow c. Discussion of member priorities and suggested report topics 6. Lunch 7. Service coordination presentation 8. Performance measures presentation 9. Quality Improvement Strategy presentation 10. Summary of Activities Report presentation 11. Council discussion of agenda items 8 through 10 12. Public Comment 13. Other business: a. Relating to the Council legislative charge b. Relating to STAR+PLUS quality 14. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
4/15/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 01:00 PM
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Laredo Regional Campus, D. D. Hachar Building, Auditorium (2nd Floor) , 1937 E. Bustamante, Laredo
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Laredo is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 04:00 PM
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Laredo Regional Campus, D. D. Hachar Building, Auditorium (2nd Floor) , 1937 E. Bustamante, Laredo
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families and other stakeholders. Laredo is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
House Committee on Human Services
April 15, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will convene to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charge(s): Monitor the implementation of Foster Care Redesign. Evaluate its impact on the child welfare system in areas of the state where redesign is underway, including transition from the legacy system, foster family retention and recruitment, placement stability, permanency, and child safety. Evaluate the affordability and efficiency of the Texas adoption process. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Pena Raymond, 512/463-0558
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 01:15 PM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conf. Ctr., Room 3.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Work Group A: Measurement and Analytics 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Discuss Work Group A Potential Topic Areas and Recommendations. 3. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items. 4. Public Comment. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 10:45 PM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conf. Ctr., Room 3.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Work Group B: Best Practices and Patient and Stakeholder Engagement 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Discuss Work Group B Potential Topic Areas and Recommendations. 3. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items. 4. Public Comment. 5. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 12:30 PM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr., UT Thompson Conference Ctr., Rm 3.102, Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Inaugural Recommendations Evaluation Work Group (Working Lunch) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review Work Group Evaluation Process 3. Discuss Inaugural Recommendations 4. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 03:00 PM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conf. Ctr., Room 3.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Work Group C: Innovative Payment and Delivery Systems 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Discuss Work Group C Potential Topic Areas and Recommendations 3. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items 4. Public Comment 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 09:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conf. Center, Rm 3.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) Work Group D: Productivity and Process Improvement 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Discuss Work Group D Potential Topic Areas and Recommendations 3. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items 4. Public Comment 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Board of Nursing
April 15, 2014 – 03:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Training agenda I. Training on Boardocs, New Board Software for Paperless Meetings. Additional Information Contact: 512/305-6811
4/16/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 16, 2014 – 10:30 AM
6330 East Highway 290, ITT Institute Bldg, Theory/Classrooms #3 and #4, Austin
The Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of the Minutes (Meeting of February 25, 2014) 3. Continued discussion on Neonatal Standards 4. Lunch (Recess) 5. Subcommittee Report: Neonatal Designation 6. Public Comment 7. Set Agendas, Dates, Times and Locations of 2014 Meetings 8. Adjourn Contact: David Williams, Council Coordinator, Health and Human Services Commission, 6330 East Highway 290, Austin, TX 78723, (512) 380-4374; email: david.williams@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
Texas Board of Nursing
April 16, 2014 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Board of Nursing for the state of Texas notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from Texas Lutheran University To Establish A Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program in Seguin, Texas Date and Time: April 16, 2014 at 2:00 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by April 11, 2013. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Texas Board of Nursing
April 16, 2014 – 02:20 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Board of Nursing for the state of notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from Clarendon College To Establish An Associate Degree Nursing Education Program in Pampa, Texas Date and Time: April 16, 2014 at 2:20 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by April 11, 2013. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Texas Board of Nursing
April 16, 2014 – 08:30 AM; April 17, 2014 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting. Consent agenda: 1. Administration 1.1. Executive Director's Report – KThomas 1.2. Legal – JWJohnston C 1.2.1. Update of Pending Litigation. The Board Reserves the Right to Convene in Executive Session, if Necessary, Pursuant to s551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to Discuss Pending or Contemplated Litigation in these Matters. 2.2. Continuing Education Pre-Renewal Audit Report – 1ST Quarter, Fiscal Year 2014 – MMajek 3.2.1. Status Report on New Nursing Education Programs and Active and Potential Proposals – JHooper 3.2.2. Status Report on Programs with Sanctions – JHooper 3.2.3. Report on Communication Activities with Nursing Education Programs – SEmerson 3.2.4. Update on Howard Payne University Joining Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing in Abilene, Texas – Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program -JHooper 3.2.5. Consideration of Change in Approval Status from Full Approval with Warning to Full Approval 3.2.5.a. Dallas Nursing Institute in Dallas, Texas – Vocational Nursing Education Program – GVarnell 3.2.5.b. Kaplan School of Nursing in Corpus Christi, Texas – Vocational Nursing Education Program – JHooper 3.2.6. Report of NCLEX-PN Examination Pass Rates for 2013 – JHooper 3.2.7. Consideration of Notification of Voluntary Closing of a Nursing Education Program 3.2.7.a. American Medical Institute in Houston, Texas – Vocational Nursing Education Program – VAyars 3.2.7.b. Platt College in Dallas, Texas – Vocational Nursing Education Program – JHooper 3.2.7.c. Universal Health Services School in Fort Worth, Texas – Vocational Nursing Education Program – VAyars 4.1. Criminal Background Check Update – TDiggs 4.2. Report on Enforcement's Initiative to Address Complaint Backlog – TDiggs 5.1.1. Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee – JWJohnston 5.1.2. Quarterly Statistical Report – 2ND Quarter, Fiscal Year 2014 – MMajek/KThomas 6.1. Nurse Licensure Compact Update – KThomas 7.1.1. TPAPN Quarterly Report – MVanDoren 7.1.2. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Third Party Referral Report – TDiggs 8.1. Agreed Orders 8.2. Deferred Agreed Orders 8.3. Reinstatement Agreed Orders 8.4. Eligibility Agreed Orders 8.6. Default ALJ Proposals 9. Miscellaneous 9.1. Board Items of Interest for Future Board Meetings 9.2. Board Development: Presentation on Healthcare's Expansion into the Community: How will Nursing Meet the Challenge – MHester 9.3. Review of the Board Quarterly Meeting Evaluation – KShipp 9.4. Executive Director and Board Evaluations – KShipp/KThomas March 31, 2014 (12:13pm) – Written materials Sent from Office – Written materials Sent from third party C – Item is placed on consent. Additional Information Contact: 512/305-6811
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 16, 2014 – 01:00 PM
South Texas College
Pecan Campus – Cooper Center, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen
Medicaid Manged Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. McAllen is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 16, 2014 – 04:00 PM
South Texas College
Pecan Campus – Cooper Center, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families and other stakeholders. McAllen is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock and Nueces. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/17/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 17, 2014 – 08:30 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee. 1. Welcome/Business 2. Status: STAR+PLUS Expansion and Senate Bill (SB) 7 3. STAR+PLUS and Nurse Delegation 4. Community First Choice 5. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Update 6. Public Input 7. Home and Community Based Services New Federal Rule 8. Preadmission Screening and Resident Review and Behavioral Health 9. Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD) Assessment Instrument 10. IDD Managed Care Pilots 11. Rider 39 Update 12. State Supported Living Center Relocation Specialists 13. 1915 (i) 14. Status: SB 7 Advisory Committees 14a. Intermediate Care Facility/Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Redesign 14b. STAR+PLUS Quality 14c. STAR KIDS 14d. Behavioral Health Integration 15. Subcommittee Reports: 15a. Report from the Subcommittee on Housing 15b. Report from the Subcommittee on Direct Service Workers 15c. Report from the Employment First Advisory Committee 16. Adjourn. Contact: Bill Macdonald, Promoting Independence Initiative Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, 512-438-4157.
Department of Aging and Disability Services
April 17, 2014 – 03:00 PM
Via Videoconference, see selected sites below
Commissioner and Executive Staff The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is holding a video public hearing at 3 p.m. on April 17 at the hosting sites below to solicit stakeholder input for the agency's 2016-17 Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR). A draft LAR is expected by mid-summer. The following are the videoconference hosting sites: * Abilene — 4601 South First Street — Room K 106 * Beaumont — 350 Pine Street — Room 9133 * Edinburg — 2520 South Veterans Blvd. * El Paso — 401 East Franklin Street — Ste. 450 * Grand Prairie — 801 Highway 161 — Lone Star Room * Houston — 5425 Polk Street — Rooms 4B – 4E * Lubbock — 6302 Iola Avenue — Room 203 * San Antonio — 11307 Roszell Street — Room 2001 * Tyler — 302 E. Rieck Street — Room 117 At these public hearings, if you have a proposed solution to offer, please provide the details of your recommendation. Describe the result that you hope to see from the implementation of your recommendation. Do not worry about specific costs — DADS will develop these later. However, if you have an idea of the general cost involved, feel free to provide that information. You do not need to specify which goal, objective or strategy corresponds to your recommendation. However, if you have an idea of where the request might fit into the DADS budget structure, feel free to provide that information. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4157
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 17, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Brownsville Community Health Center, DBA New Horizon Medical Center, 191 East Price Rd., Brownsville
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Brownsville is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 7. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 17, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Brownsville Community Health Center, DBA New Horizon Medical Center, 191 East Price Rd., Brownsville
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Brownsville is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/23/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 23, 2014 – 9:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1420, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., 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. Contact: Adrienne Nevola, Policy Specialist, Department of Aging and Disability Services, 512-438-3641, Adrienne.Nevola@dads.state.tx.us.
4/24/2014
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
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