The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between December 2 and December 22.
12/4/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2017 – 08:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2530), Austin
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee December 4, 2017 8:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair report 2. Review summary of September 11, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Review and discuss financial management services agency interview questions 4. Review and discuss financial management services agency nursing guidance 5. Review, discuss, and complete work on draft handbook 6. Discuss meeting's action items and future meeting agendas 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
Department of Family and Protective Services
December 4, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Robert D. Morten Bldg, 1100 W. 49th Street, Room M-653, Austin
Department of Family and Protective Services Prevention Task Force Agenda: 9:00 Welcome, introductions, agenda overview 9:45 Presentation of task force charge by Commissioner Whitman 10:00 Introduction to PEI by Associate Commissioner Sasha Rasco 10:30 Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) by Dr. Chris Greeley, chair 11:00 Discussion of charge (task force) 11:30 Lunch break 12:00 Organization and next steps (task force) 1:00 Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: wade.fickler@dfps.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2017 – 12:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee December 4, 2017 Noon Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair report 2. Review summary of September 11, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Presentation and discussion on Youth Empowerment Services 4. Review and discuss streamlining forms 5. Review, discuss, and complete work on service delivery option forms 6. Discuss meeting's action items and future meeting agendas 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2017 – 01:30 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 December 4, 2017 1:30 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. Review and accept October 9, 2017, subcommittee minutes 3. Discuss Intellectual and Developmental Disability waiver slots 4. Discuss Home and Community-based Services Residential Remediation Plan 5. Public comment 6. Review results of the Chair meeting with Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee regarding responsibilities 7. Discuss System Adequacy Subcommittee goals and prioritize 8. Public comment 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2017 – 03:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Training and Outreach Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Training and Outreach Subcommittee December 4, 2017 3:00 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair report 2. Review summary of September 11, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Continue work on cataloging training and outreach materials 4. Review, discuss, and complete work on service coordinator training 5. Discuss meeting's action items and future meeting agendas 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
12/5/2017
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
December 5, 2017 – 10:00 AM
UTMB Operations Offices, 200 River Pointe Dr., Suite 200, Training
Room, Conroe
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee I.Call to Order II.Recognitions and Introductions Retirement of Dr. Brian Tucker, Dental Director-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, effective December 31, 2017 III.Consent Items 1.Approval of Excused Absences 2.Approval of CMHCC Meeting Minutes, September 20, 2017 3.TDCJ Health Services Monitoring Reports -Operational Review Summary Data -Grievance and Patient Liaison Statistics -Preventive Medicine Statistics -Utilization Review Monitoring -Capital Assets Monitoring -Accreditation Activity Summary -Active Biomedical Research Project Listing -Administrative Segregation Mental Health Monitoring 4.University Medical Directors Reports -The University of Texas Medical Branch -Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 5.Summary of CMHCC Joint Committee / Work Group Activities IV.Update on Financial Reports V.Summary of Critical Correctional Health Care Personnel Vacancies 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VI.Medical Directors Updates 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Health Services Division FY 2017 Fourth Quarter Report 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VII.Disease Management Guideline and Policy Presentation Hepatitis C Chronic (Revision) Stephanie Zepeda, PharmD Associate Vice President, UTMB Pharmacy Services VIII.Public Comments IX.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Beckie Berner, 936/437-3569
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 5, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction December 5, 2017 10:00 a.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 https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Introductions; Vice-Chair updates 2. Review and approve minutes from September 12, 2017, meeting 3. Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) update and summary of EVV Workgroup meeting 4. Consumer directed services utilization data review 5. Lunch break 6. Home and Community-based Services settings 7. State agency updates 8. Intellectual and Developmental Disability Systems Redesign Advisory Committee update 9. Subcommittee updates and next steps 10. Public comment 11. Discuss 2018 meetings, next meeting agenda, and action items 12. Adjourn The committee may take public comment on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
The University of Texas System
December 5, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Room MSB G.100, McGovern Medical School, 6431 Fannin St, Houston
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council Complete agenda (single space): The JAMP Council will convene a meeting on December 5, 2017, according to the following agenda. I. Discussion and possible action regarding the following agenda items: Approval of minutes of October 5, 2017 meeting Committee assignments and responsibilities Evaluation & Accountability Committee Update Academic Affairs Committee Update Routine budgetary issues, including possible amendments to the current budget Entering applicant review, interview and selection process Medical school interview and match process Minimum MCAT score requirement Health insurance for JAMP participants Texas Health Education Center report Issues raised by JAMP faculty directors related to above agenda items The date for next Council meeting II. Recess to convene Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Education Code, Section 51.8246(b) to discuss the education records or other personal information of individual students or the evaluation, eligibility, admission, or selection of individual students: Selection of 2018 JAMP applicants for interview Student appeal(s) of dismissal from JAMP Student appeal(s) of acceptance eligibility Student resignation(s) from JAMP Student dismissal(s) from JAMP III. Reconvene in open session to take action as appropriate on Executive Session items and adjourn Meeting Accessibility: Meetings of the Joint Admission Medical Program Council are open to the public except for executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Additional Information Contact: Paul Hermesmeyer, 512/499-4352
Texas Department of Insurance
December 5, 2017 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Advisory Committee Standard Request Form for Prior Authorization of Prescription Drug Benefits The committee will review the adopted standard prior authorization form, examine the form's effectiveness and impact on patient safety, and determine whether changes are needed, as required under Insurance Code s1369.305(d). 1. Call to order Introductions and welcome Antitrust statement 2. Review of Adopted Standard Prior Authorization Request Form for Prescription Drug Benefits 3. Receive committee members' comments and recommendations regarding (A) The effectiveness and impact on patient safety of the Standard Prior Authorization Request Form; and (B) Suggested changes to the Standard Prior Authorization Request Form 4. Meeting schedule 5. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Chris Harrigan, 512/676-6559
12/7/2017
Texas Medical Board
December 7, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Executive Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Report and discussion regarding personnel evaluation. 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
December 7, 2017 – 08:50 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Ad Hoc Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed rule amendments and rules review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 198 Standards for Use of Investigational Agents s198.1 Purpose s198.2 Definitions s198.3 Practice Guidelines for the Use of Investigational Agents s198.4 Use of Investigational Agents for Patients with Terminal Illnesses s198.5 Use of Investigational Stem Cell Treatments for Patients with Certain Severe Chronic Diseases of Terminal Illnesses 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
December 7, 2017 – 09:00 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
December 7, 2017 – 09:30 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 to the following chapters in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code. A. Chapter 170, Pain Management '170.4 – 170.8 – Opioid antagonists B. Chapter 177, Business Organizations and Agreements, s177.18 – (Subchapter E) Physician call coverage medical services s177.19 – Definitions s177.20 – Call Coverage Minimum Requirements C. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules s187.21 – Procedural Rules – Subchapter B- Informal Board Proceedings – Board and District Review Committee Members Participation s187.44 – Procedural Rules – Subchapter E – Proceedings Related to Probationers – Probationer Show Compliance Proceedings s187.70 – Procedural Rules – Subchapter G – Suspension by Operation of Law – Purposes and Construction s187.76 – Procedural Rules – Subchapter H – Imposition of Administrative Penalty – Notice of Intention to Impose Administrative Penalty; Response s187.78 – Procedural Rules – Subchapter H – Imposition of Administrative Penalty – Written Response s187.79 – Procedural Rules – Subchapter H – Imposition of Administrative Penalty – Personal Appearance at an Informal Meeting s187.80 – Procedural Rules – Subchapter H – Imposition of Administrative Penalty – Imposition of Administrative Penalty s187.85 – Procedural Rules – Subchapter J – Procedures Related to Out-Of-Network Health Benefit Claim Dispute Resolution – Purpose and Construction s187.86 – Subchapter J – Procedures Related to Out-Of-Network Health Benefit Claim Dispute Resolution – Scope s187.87 – Subchapter J – Procedures Related to Out-Of-Network Health Benefit Claim Dispute Resolution – Definitions s187.88 – Subchapter J – Procedures Related to Out-Of-Network Health Benefit Claim Dispute Resolution – Complaint Process and Resolution s187.89 – Subchapter J – Procedures Related to Out-Of-Network Health Benefit Claim Dispute Resolution – Notice of Availability of Mandatory Mediation D. Chapter 189, Compliance Program s189.11 – Process for Approval of Physicians, Other Professionals, Group Practices and Institutional Settings E. Chapter 190, Disciplinary Guidelines s190.8 (6)(B) Misdemeanors- Violation Guidelines s190.14 – Disciplinary Guidelines – Subchapter C – Sanctions Guidelines – Disciplinary Sanction Guidelines 7. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding review of probationers' appearances. 8. Consideration and approval of membership of the Expert Physician Panel. 9. Reports and discussion regarding cases over one year old. 10. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints. 11. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding routine follow-up on investigative files previously referred from DPRC for follow-up action, specifically including. 12. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
December 7, 2017 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Lobby Area, Room 100, Austin
Licensure Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding licensee requests. 3. 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 4. Report on physician licensure statistics. 5. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding cancellation of licenses by request or for incomplete registration a. Surgical assistants b. Acudetox 6. 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 7. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code a. Chapter 163. Licensure s163.11 Active Practice of Medicine b. Chapter 166. Physician Registration s166.3 Retired Physician Exception s166.6 Exemption From Registration Fee for Retired Physician Providing Voluntary Charity Care c. Chapter 172. Temporary and Limited Licenses – s172.12 Out-of-State Telemedicine License s172.19 Sports Physician Temporary License d. Chapter 175. Fees and Penalties s175.1 Fees s175.2 Registration and Renewal Fees s175.3 Penalties s175.5 Payment of Fees or Penalties 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Disclosure Panel
December 7, 2017 – 01:30 PM
8407 Wall Street, Exchange Building, Room N-218, Austin
The Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order I. Introduction of members and guests. II. Approval of minutes from the September 19, 2017 meeting. III. Update and possible action regarding study on readability levels of consent forms/lists. IV. Review, discussion, and possible action related to FAQ regarding Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC). V. Review, discussion, and possible action related to risks listed under s601.2 (f)(4) Eye treatments and procedures and s601.2 (v)(13) Plastic Surgery. VI. Review, discussion and possible action related to updates of '601.2-601.3. a. (m) Nervous system treatments and procedures b. (b) Cardiovascular system c. (h) Hematic and lymphatic system VII. Physician Vacancies. VIII. Public Comment. IX. Next meeting date. X. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Pamela Adams, 512/834-6648
12/8/2017
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
December 8, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, 1100 West 49th Street, Room M-618, Austin
Tx Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (TCNWS) Advisory Committee Teleconference Call-in Number: 1-646-749-3122 Participant Passcode: 711-929-525 The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Establish Quorum and Approval of Excused Absences 3. Review of December 8, 2017 Agenda 4. The following items are for discussion and possible action: a) Approval of Minutes of October 25, 2017 Meeting b) Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Reports c) Governmental Public Health Nurse Staffing Reports 5. Final Announcements and Public Comment 6. Adjourn Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code, Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code, Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. Additional Information Contact: Pam Lauer, 512/776-6723
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 8, 2017 – 10:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501), Austin
1. Call to order 2. Introductions 3. Health and Human Services leadership update 4. Adoption of minutes from the September 8, 2017, meeting 5. Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Director report 6. Executive session 7. Open session 8. Adjourn. Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Angela Bryant, BEI Program Administrator, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-407-3269, angela.bryant@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 8, 2017 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st St. (Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee AGENDA: Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee December 8, 2017 10:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Introductions of the nursing facility administrator committee members 2. Approval of minutes of September 15, 2017, meeting 3. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 4. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4417
12/11/2017
Health Professions Council
December 11, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-225, Austin
Agenda The following items many not necessarily be considered in the order they appear and HPC may act on any agenda item. i Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda Allison Benz, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Pharmacy John Helenberg, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. ii Announcements A. Consideration of Minutes from September 18, 2017 B. Budget and Planning Report – 1st Quarter Review C. Technology Report – Report on ITSS Agencies – Report on Website Progress – Report on Database Upgrade – Laserfiche Upgrade – DIR/VOIP D. Services Discussion – Management Training – Investigator Training E. Agency Roundtable – Presentation on U.S. Army's Solider for Life-Transition Assistance Program – Push Notifications – Agency Roundtable F. Public Comment – Next Meeting Monday, March 19, 2018 G. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
12/12/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 12, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, Austin
Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting December 12, 2017 1:30 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. Review and accept October 3, 2017, subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Discuss quality and recommended Intellectual and Developmental (IDD) survey topics 4. IDD accessible webpage update 5. Discuss complaints – Health Plan Management and Office of the Ombudsman 6. Review results of the Chair meeting with System Adequacy Subcommittee regarding responsibilities 7. Public comment 8. Discuss future agenda, action items, and recommendations 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278
12/13/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 13, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501), Austin
Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee December 13, 2017 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome, introductions, and review of action items and recommendations 2. Discuss Employment First policies and employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities 3. Review and adopt October 4, 2017, meeting minutes 4. Break 5. Discuss Home and Community-based Services Day Habilitation remediation plan 6. Public comment 7. Discuss goals of the committee and future agenda items 8. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Joy Kearney, Intellectual and Developmental Disability Specialist, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-487-3458, or Joy.Kearney01@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: Tony Moreno, 512/462-6278
12/18/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 18, 2017 – 08:30 AM
1100 West 49th St. (Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room 100), Austin
Policy Council for Children and Families AGENDA: Policy Council for Children and Families December 18, 2017 8:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of State Health Services Moreton Building Room 100 1100 West 49th St. Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be a telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend at the meeting site or via conference call at 1-877-820-7831, participant code 821494. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Update from the Chair 3. Discussion and possible recommendations and letters on: a. STAR Kids b. Pediatric therapy services 4. Action items for staff or member follow-up 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372