The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between August 29 and September 18.
08/31/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 31, 2015 – 08:30 AM
Brown-Heatly Building , Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Medical Benefit Policy for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on proposed Medicaid medical benefit policies for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. The policies are being proposed as directed by the 2016-17 General Appropriations Act (Article II, Health and Human Services Commission, Rider 50, House Bill 1, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015). The proposed policies will be published August 20, 2015, on the HHSC website under the Medicaid Medical and Dental Policy page, which can be found at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MPR/index.shtml. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed policies may be submitted by email to MCDMedicalBenefitsPolicyComment@hhsc.state.tx.us. Comments will be received through September 11, 2015.
9/1/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 1, 2015 – 10:00 AM
2222 Welborn St. (Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children), Dallas
Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee Meeting 1. Call to Order: Roll Call of Members/Establish Quorum 2. Greetings and Introductions: Richard Garnett, Ph.D. 3. Approval of Minutes from May 1, 2015 4. Child Safety Task Force Report: Ashley Givens 5. Texas Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Collaborative: Mary Tijerina, Ph.D. 6. Executive Director Report on Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities: Janet Sharkis, MS 7. Scheduling of Next Meeting 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angela Morales, 512/206-4544
9/2/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 2, 2015 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building,Public Hearing, Room, Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks. a. Member introductions. b. Adopt meeting minutes from June 25, 2015. 2. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Updates, Brian Dees. 3. Discussion of STAR Kids Outreach Plans, Emily Zalkovsky. 4. Discussion of Health (Information Technology) IT and Systems, Alan Scantlen. 5. Tools and Planning to Transition from Children's to Adult Services, Peggy McManus, Got Transition. 6. Medicaid Title XIX Update, Alex Melis. 7. Public Comment. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Brian Dees, 512/462-6266
9/3/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 3, 2015 – 04:15 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430), Austin
Children's Policy Council. This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome and Introduction 2. Election of Officers (vote required) 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Vicki Magee, 512/420-2826
9/8/2015
Texas Board of Nursing
September 8, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 I. Call to order-8:30 a.m. II. Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: August 11, 2015, Committee Meeting; August 7, 2015, Emergency Meeting; August 17, 2015, Emergency Meeting IV. Staff recommendations V. The eligibility and disciplinary committee of the board will meet to consider and take action on the following: A. Petitioners for eligibility B. Petitioners for an exception to a previous board order C. Motions for rehearing D. Agreed ordersE. Reinstatement agreed orders F. Eligibility agreed orders G. Default revocation orders H. Deferred disciplinary action agreed orders I. Agreed order Additional Information Contact: Kathy Hoffman, 512/305-8657
9/9/2015
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
September 9, 2015 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Health-Related Institutions Formula Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda I. Call to order II. Consideration and approval of the minutes from August 12, 2015, meeting III. Receive reports from workgroups IV. Consideration and discussion of workgroup reports V. Consideration, discussion, and approval of formula rates, weights, and categories, as appropriate, for each of the following formulas: a. Instruction & Operations b. Infrastructure c. Research Enhancement d. Mission Specific/General Revenue Operations e. Graduate Medical Education VI. Consideration, discussion, and reapproval of the current I & O formula weights and determination of whether new weights should be requested VII. Consideration, discussion, and reapproval of the current I & O programs and determination of whether any specialties need to be assigned separate weights. If so, recommend requested weight(s) as appropriate. VIII. Consideration, discussion, and approval of the HRIFAC draft report IX. Planning for subsequent meetings X. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: David Young, 512/427-6139
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 9, 2015 – 02:00 PM
701 West 51st St. (Health and Human Services Commission, John B. Winters, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Open Forum on Issues Related to Nursing Facility Implementation Into STAR+PLUS Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 7171813 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) would like to invite nursing facility providers and provider association representatives to participate in an open forum to discuss issues related to nursing facility implementation into managed care STAR+PLUS regarding: questions and concerns regarding change of ownership (CHOW) and vendor hold processes, reimbursements of hospital-owned nursing facilities, and the Quality Improvement Payment Program (QIPP). The managed care organizations (MCOs) and HHSC staff will be present to address questions and concerns from the public. Those that are unable to attend in person can still participate in the discussion by calling into the conference line. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/462-6356
9/10/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 10, 2015 – 02:00 PM
2222 West Braker Lane (Disability Rights Texas, Board Room), Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee (SRAC) Quality Subcommittee meeting minutes from April 23, 2015. 3. Discuss role of the Quality Subcommittee. a. Topics b. Frequency of meetings c. Coordination with other IDD SRAC subcommittees 4. STAR+PLUS Quality Council draft recommendations regarding IDD service coordination, and person-centered planning. 5. Discuss agenda items for next meeting and set date. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
9/11/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 11, 2015 – 01:00 PM
909 West 45th Street (Health and Human Services Commission, Building II, Public Hearing Room 164), Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Review of August 17, 2015, meeting summary. 3. Chair report. 4. Reports from subcommittees. a. Subcommittee on education and outreach. b. Subcommittee on report writing. c. Subcommittee on compliance with Senate Bill 1226 (83rd Legislature, Regular Session 2013). 5. Discuss specific legislative initiatives. 6. Health and Human Services Commission agency update. 7. Presentation on work incentive planning and assistance. 8. Discussion of Community First Choice transportation plan requirement. 9. Confirm next meeting date and location. 10. Public comments. 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/438-3641
9/14/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 14, 2015 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
STAR+PLUS Nursing Facility Advisory Committee This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Minutes (Meeting June 8, 2015) 4. Update on Nursing Facility Carve-In 5. Dual Demonstration Update 6. Sunset Update 7. Public Comment 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
9/16/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 16, 2015 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st Street (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building,Room 610E), Austin
Employment First Task Force Subcommittee on Senate Bill 1226 Compliance 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Finalize purpose and goals of the Subcommittee on Senate Bill 1226 (83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013) Compliance. 3. Review Employment First 2016 report. a. Discuss and determine which recommendations have been implemented and no longer need to be included. b. Discuss and determine which recommendations may require legislation. c. Discuss and determine any remaining recommendations needed. 4. Health and Human Services Commission report on process of Employment First policy adoption for health and human services agencies. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
9/18/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 18, 2015 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee September 18, 2015 1 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Approval of the April 29, 2015, meeting minutes.* 4. Previous meeting action item update. 5. Legislative update. 1. Overview of legislation affecting managed care. 2. Overview of Health and Human Services Sunset legislation. 6. Subcommittee report from the Phone Tree Recommendation Subcommittee. 7. Debrief: Committee members share committee experiences and accomplishments. 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjournment. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
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