The Following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between August 19 and September 9.
8/22/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
August 22, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Pharmacies Compounding Sterile Preparations Stakeholders Meeting A G E N D A I. Call to Order and Welcome II. Announcements III. Discussion concerning CETA requirements in Board rule 291.133 IV. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 22, 2017 – 03:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501), Austin
System Adequacy Subcommittee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee System Adequacy Subcommittee August 22, 2017 3:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Develop mission statement for new System Adequacy Subcommittee 3. Develop list of issues for subcommittee to discuss and prioritize 4. Determine dates for future meetings 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278
8/23/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 23, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee AGENDA: Promoting Independence Advisory Committee August 23, 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. Welcome and introductions 4. Remarks from Medicaid Director regarding Promoting Independence Advisory Committee accomplishments 5. Discussion and adoption of April 20, 2017, meeting minutes (Vote required) 6. Committee discussion of future Health and Human Services Commission policy priorities to support promoting independence 7. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6337
8/24/2017
Texas Medical Board
August 24, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Executive Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Direction, recommendation and possible action on Fiscal Year 2017 Internal Audit. 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
August 24, 2017 – 08:45 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Finance Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Budget report. 3. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
August 24, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Disciplinary Process Review Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals and reports from the Texas Physician Health Program. 3. Reports and discussion regarding Texas Physician Health Program. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding renewals involving impaired licensees. 5. Reports and discussion regarding the Investigation, Litigation and Compliance Departments. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to the following chapters in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code: A. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules, s187.16 – Informal Show Compliance Proceedings (ISCs) s187.18 – Informal Show Compliance Proceeding and Settlement Conference Based on Personal Appearance s187.83 – Proceedings for Cease and Desist Orders 7. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding Expert Panelists for the advisory boards and committees. 8. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding review of probationers appearances. 9. Consideration and approval of membership of the Expert Physician Panel. 10. Reports and discussion regarding cases over one year old. 11. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints. (11:30 a.m.) 12. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding routine follow-up on investigative files previously referred from DPRC for follow-up action. 13. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
August 24, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Lobby Area, Room 100, Austin
Licensure Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding renewals involving impaired licensees, 3. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding licensee requests. 4. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding applicants for licensure, permits, and certification a. Applicants appearing concerning eligibility* b. Proposed orders offered by the Executive Director c. Physician licensure applicants to be licensed d. Surgical assistant licensure applicants to be licensed e. Acudetox applicants to be certified 5. Report on physician licensure statistics. 6. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding cancellation of licenses by request or for incomplete registration a. Surgical assistants b. Acudetox 7. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding Nonprofit Health Organizations a. Applicants for initial certification b. Requests for biennial recertification c. Cancellation of organizations certified as Nonprofit Health Organizations 8. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code a. Chapter 163, Licensure 163.2 – Full Texas Medical License 163.4 – Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants 163.6 – Examinations Accepted for Licensure 163.7 – Ten Year Rule 163.13 – Expedited Licensure Process b. Chapter 171, Post Graduate Training Permits 171.3 – Physician-in-Training Permits c. Chapter 172, Temporary and Limited Licenses 172.4 – State Health Agency Temporary License 172.8 – Faculty Temporary License d. Chapter 175, Fees and Penalties 175.1, Application and Administrative Fees 175.2, Registration and Renewal Fees 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 24, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St.(Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Medical Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: Medical Care Advisory Committee August 24, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751. Detailed agenda here. 1. Opening comments: Gilbert Handal, M.D., Medical Care Advisory Committee Chair 2. Comments from the Associate Commissioner for Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Jami Snyder, Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) 3. Approval of June 15, 2017, meeting minutes (Vote required) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 4. Texas Medicaid Fee-for-Service Access Monitoring Review Plan 5. Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program Demonstration Years 7-8 6. Reimbursement Methodology for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists 7. Reimbursement Methodology for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Specialized Services 8. Amendments to Disallowance Provisions in Directed Payment General Provisions 9. Amendments to Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program 10. Nursing Facility Applications and Informal Reviews 11. Public comment 12. Proposed next meeting: November 16, 2017, at 9 a.m. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 24, 2017 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 5155), Austin
Rate Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed payment rate for the Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center, a nursing facility in the pediatric care facility special reimbursement class. 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. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the payment rate for the pediatric care facility special reimbursement class, of which the Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center is the sole provider, from $270.17 a day to $272.86 a day. The proposed rate will be effective to Sept. 1, 2017. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rate was calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code §355.307, which addresses the reimbursement setting methodology for nursing facilities. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rate will be available on or after Aug. 11, 2017. Those interested may also 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 at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. In addition, the briefing package will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rate 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, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Brandon Wilson at 512-730-7475. Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
8/28/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 28, 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 August 28, 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. Review and approval of meeting minutes from May 3, 2017, and July 11, 2017 3. Update from the Chair 4. Follow-up discussion on recent letters issued by the Policy Council for Children and Families a. Vocational rehabilitation services for students who are blind or visually impaired b. STAR Kids 5. Staff update a. Legislative update b. Timeline 6. 2018 legislative report topics discussion a. Category and recommendation topic discussion b. Stakeholder survey and feedback c. Topic selection process d. Communications committee nomination and selection e. Workgroup development 7. Action items for staff or member follow-up 8. Public comment 9. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
9/5/17
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 5, 2017 – 8:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 5155), Austin
Rate Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rates for small and large, state-operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID). 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. Proposal. HHSC proposes the following interim reimbursement rates for small and large state-operated ICF/IIDs to be effective retroactive to Sept. 1, 2017. Small State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities Proposed interim daily rate: $694.72, Large State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Medicaid Only clients Proposed interim daily rate: $949.04, Large State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare clients Proposed interim daily rate: $912.89. HHSC is proposing these interim rates so that adequate funds will be available to serve individuals residing in these facilities. The proposed interim rates account for actual and projected increases in costs to operate these facilities. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were determined in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code §355.456(e), which addresses the reimbursement methodology for state-operated ICF/IID facilities. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available on or after Aug. 25, 2017. Those interested may also 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 at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rate 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, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Brandon Wilson at 512-730-7475. Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us