The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between August 26 and September 15.
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
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
August 28, 2017 – 12:00 PM
1430 Collier St., Austin
Integral Care Finance Board Committee FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Integral Care's mission is to improve the lives of people affected by behavioral health and developmental and/or intellectual challenges. DATE: Monday, August 28, 2017 TIME: 12:00 p.m. PLACE: 1430 Collier St. – Board Room Austin, Texas 78704 AGENDA I. Citizens' Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes) II. Approval of Finance Committee Minutes for July 24, 2017 and Budget Work Session Minutes for August 10, 2017 III. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Cash & Investment Report – July, 2017 (Weden) IV. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Financial Statements and Amendments (if applicable) for the Period Ending July 31, 2017 (Subject to Audit) (Weden, Thompson) V. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve FY 2018 Budget – Verbal Report (Weden) VI. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer and/or his Designee to sign a Promissory Note between Housing First Oak Springs, LP and Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center (dba Integral Care) (Weden) VII. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve Construction Contractor for Tenant Finish-Out at 1700 S. Lamar, Suite 332 (Spencer) VIII. Update on Resource Development (Richards) IX. Announcements X. New Business a. Identify Consent/Non-Consent Agenda Items XI. Citizens' Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes). Additional Information Contact: Libby Worsham, 512/447-4141
9/5/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 5, 2017 – 8:30am
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 5155), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Small and Large, State-Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability. 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 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, 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 78751-2316. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
9/6/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 6, 2017 – 9:00 AM
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Executive Committee Conference Call. Scheduled, agenda not yet posted.
9/7/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 7, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council September 7, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 The Council meeting can be viewed live and on demand via streaming internet. The link to view the council meeting is http://texashhsc.swagit.com/live/. 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks a. Executive Council Membership b. 2018 Executive Council Meeting Dates c. HHSC Transformation Update 2. Information Presentations* a. Inspector General Quarterly Report b. Ombudsman Report c. Behavioral Health Advisory Committee 3. Proposed Rules* a. The Health and Human Services Commission proposes new sections, amendments, and repeals to certain sections in Title 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Part 19, Chapter 743, Minimum Standards for Shelter Care, and Chapter 745, Licensing, concerning Background Checks b. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes amendments to s19.212 and s19.2322 in Title 40 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 19, Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification, Subchapters C and X, concerning Nursing Facility Applications and Informal Reviews c. HHSC proposes amendments to '97.2, 97.13, and 97.17, and new s97.30 in Title 40 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 97, Licensing Standards for Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Subchapters A and B, concerning an Inpatient Unit at the Parent Agency of a Home and Community Support Services Agency d. HHSC proposes new rules to certain sections in Title 40 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 19, Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification; Chapter 90, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions; and Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities concerning Wheelchair Self-Release Seat Belts e. HHSC proposes an amendment to s353.1301 in Title 1 TAC, Part 15, Chapter 353, Medicaid Managed Care, Subchapter O, concerning Disallowance Provisions in Directed Payment General Provisions f. HHSC proposes an amendment to s353.1305 in Title 1 TAC, Part 15, Chapter 353, Reimbursement Rates, Subchapter O, concerning Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program g. HHSC proposes new s355.315 in Title 1 TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Reimbursement Rates, Subchapter C, concerning Reimbursement Methodology for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Specialized Services h. HHSC proposes new s355.8205 and s355.8206 in Title 1 TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Reimbursement Rates, Subchapter J, Division 11, and new rules to certain sections in Chapter 354, Medicaid Health Services, Subchapter D, Division 7, concerning the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program Demonstration Years 7-8 i. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) proposes amendments to certain sections in Title 25 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 97, Communicable Diseases, Subchapter G, concerning Vaccination Stamps j. DSHS proposes amendments to '37.142 – 37.145 in Title 25 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 37, Maternal and Infant Health Services, Subchapter G, concerning the Spinal Screening Program 4. Information Items a. HHSC prepared an amendment to s355.8221 in Title 1 TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Reimbursement Rates, Subchapter J, Division 12, concerning Reimbursement Methodology for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists b. HHSC adopted amendments to s355.308 in Title 1 TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Reimbursement Rates, Subchapter C, concerning Nursing Facility Direct Care Staff Enhancement Program c. HHSC adopted amendments to s355.112 and s355.723 in Title 1 TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Reimbursement Rates, Subchapters A and F, concerning Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement Program and Reimbursement Methodology for Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) 5. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on these agenda items. The HHSC Executive Council will only review items listed on the agenda. Additional Information Contact: 512/428-1984
9/11/2017
Department of State Health Services
September 11, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, Room 607, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) 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 September 11, 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 Department of State Health Services on the status of the epinephrine auto-injector in schools rule project. 7. Update from the Texas Education Agency regarding Fitnessgram', including discussion and possible action regarding recommendations for coordinated school health related to the Fitnessgram'. 8. Discussion on Department of State Health Services' school health services resources. 9. 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. 10. Discussion and possible action regarding the next TSHAC meeting on November 13, 2017 and future 2018 TSHAC meeting dates. 11. Discussion and possible action regarding future TSHAC agenda topics and priorities. 12. Public comment. 13. 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
9/12/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 12, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Texas Council on Consumer Direction. Scheduled, agenda not yet posted.
9/13/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 13, 2017 – 9:00 AM
STAR Kids Advisory Committee Meeting. Scheduled, agenda not yet posted.
9/15/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
September 15, 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, September 15, 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 August 11, 2017. 4. Review and Discussion of proposed changes to Board Rule 213.28. 5. Review and Discussion of the Sunset Commission's adopted Recommendation 2.1 and amendments to Board Rules 213.27 and 217.12. 6. Items for Future Agenda. 7. Set Future Meeting Date. 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jena Abel, 512/305-6822