The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between December 3 and December 23.
12/5/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 5, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes from July 25, 2016 (vote will be taken)* 3. Staff presentation (vote may be taken)* a. Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council Information and Education Program update b. Review of briefing slides from the report c. Legislative session overview d. Council discussion on staff presentation 4. Facilitated strategic planning exercise (vote may be taken)* a. Determine mission and vision b. Discussion on next steps for identifying values, goals, strategies, and timelines 5. Action items for staff or member follow-up 6. Public comment 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
12/6/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 6, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction 1. Introductions and Health and Human Services Commission Senior Leadership welcome 2. Review and approve minutes from September 15, 2016, meeting (vote required) 3. Solicit and vote for Chair and Vice-Chair (vote required) 4. Overview of Texas Medicaid waivers 5. Lunch 6. Electronic Visit Verification update 7. Ethics training 8. Review and vote on bylaws (vote required) 9. Break 10. Plan mission, vision, and 2017 goals* 11. Consumer Directed Services update to include 2015 recommendations from Consumer Direction Workgroup 12. Form subcommittees and discuss 2017 goals* (vote may be required) 13. Discuss February agenda and action items 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
12/7/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 7, 2016 – 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 September 14, 2016, and October 4, 2016 2. Enrollment update–Ivan Libson 3. Command center and operational dashboard overview–Grace Windbigler 4. Implementation updates–Policy and Program Development staff 5. Committee member discussion of action items and agenda topics for next meeting 6. Public comment 7. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Brian Dees, Senior Policy Advisor, Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid & CHIP Services Department, 512-462-6266, brian.dees@hhsc.state.tx.us. People who wish to submit written testimony for public comment may do so by hard copy or electronically. The address for hard copy submission by mail, courier, or hand delivery is Brian Dees, Medicaid & CHIP Services Department, Policy Development, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., MC-H310, Austin, TX 78751. The address for electronic submission is STARKids@hhsc.state.tx.us. Additional Information Contact: Brian Dees, 512/462-6266
Department of State Health Services
December 7, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Central Campus, 1100 West 49th Street, Room M – 100, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) This meeting will be available by teleconference. Call-in Number: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 899597# Welcome/Call to Order – Committee Chair, Stephen Williams 1. Approval of August 10, 2016 and November 9, 2016 Meeting Minutes* – Committee 2. Update on Data Sharing Between DSHS and Local Health Departments* – Chris Aker 3. Briefing on PHFPC Annual Report Recommendation Response – David Gruber 4. Update on Texas Public Health Action Plan (PHAP)* – David Gruber 5. Discussion on How the Committee Will Use the PHAP to Fulfill Committee's Charge* – Stephen Williams 6. Discussion on Status of Tracking of Federal Funding Initiative* – Stephen Williams 7. General Public Comment – Public 8. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* – Stephen Williams 9. Future Meeting Dates/Locations* – Stephen Williams 10. Election of Committee Chair* – Committee Vice-Chair, Dr. Deborah McCullough 11. Work Session: Define Core Public Health Services a Local Health Entity Should Provide* – Committee Adjourn – Stephen Williams *Denotes possible 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: Glenna Laughlin, 512/776-7770
State Board of Dental Examiners
December 7, 2016 – 12:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-102, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Agenda 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Public comment. 4. Review, discussion, and action: 4.1 De-identified data and other materials 4.2 Summary conclusions 4.3 Legislative report 5. announcements. 6. adjourn. note: The meeting on December 7, 2016 is expected to extend beyond normal business hours. Meeting may recess and reconvene on Thursday, December 8, 2016, if needed. Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-7298
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 7, 2016 – 01:00 PM
1106 Clayton Ln. (Health and Human Services Commission, Twin Towers, Suite 203E), Austin
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 7071613 1. Welcome 2. Health and Human Services leadership update 3. Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Report 4. Public comment 5. Approval of Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Report. Additional Information Contact: Melanie Skyler, 512/706-7303
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 7, 2016 – 02:00 PM
1106 Clayton Ln.(Health and Human Services Commission, Twin Towers, Suite 225E), Austin
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Executive Committee Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 7071613 1. Executive Committee action plan 2. 2017 Executive Committee schedule 3. Health and Human Services leadership update 4. Public comment. Additional Information Contact: Melanie Skyler, 512/706-7303
12/8/2016
Sunset Advisory Commission
December 8, 2016 – 09:00 A.M.
1400 Congress Ave., Room E1.036, Austin
1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes 3. Commission decisions Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Texas Board of Nursing State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners 4. Staff presentation and public testimony* (see instructions on the second page) Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Texas Optometry Board Health Licensing Consolidation Project For those presenting public testimony regarding the boards listed in agenda item 4, the Commission requests comments regarding the potential transfer of the board be included in your testimony. Please do not repeat your testimony during the hearing on the Health Licensing Consolidation Project. Public Testimony. If you wish to testify, please submit your Witness Registration card to Sunset staff at the start of the meeting. If presenting written testimony, please provide 15 copies with your name visible in the upper right corner of each copy and turn in with your Witness Registration card. Written testimony received in response to a staff report is considered a public record, will be posted on the Sunset website, and released to the public upon request. Meeting materials will be available on our website, Monday, December 5, at https://www.sunset.texas.gov/meetings. Internet Access to Meeting. The meeting is broadcast live on the Internet at http://www.senate.texas.gov/bin/live.php. Additional Information Contact: Cee Hartley, 512/463-1300
State Board of Dental Examiners
December 8, 2016 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-500, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners 1. call to order. 2. roll call. 3. public comment. 4. review, discussion, and action: 4.1 De-identified data and other materials 4.2 Summary conclusions 4.3 Legislative report 5. announcements. 6. adjourn. note: The meeting on December 7, 2016 is expected to extend beyond normal business hours. Meeting may recess and reconvene on Thursday, December 8, 2016, if needed. Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-7298
12/9/2016
Department of State Health Services
December 9, 2016 – 08:30 AM
Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board Meeting (TRAB) TRAB's Topic Research Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the September 23, 2016, TRAB Topic Research Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business A. Update on rulemaking priorities (Flynn, DSHS) B. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning the draft of Advisory Statement on the Public's Better Understanding of Radiation (Hageman) C. Discussion and clarification regarding harmonization of OSHA regulations and NRC/DSHS regulations governing radiation dose limits to the lens of the eyes. (DSHS) 5. New Business: A. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning the Fiscal-Year-2016 TRAB Annual Report to the Commissioner B. Identify any additional topics that need further research to be addressed by the TRAB C. Identify topics to recommend for further discussion and/or to be addressed at future meetings of the Medical Committee; Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste (INUW) Committee; or full Board 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB and for future agenda items for TRAB, the Medical Committee, or INUW Committees 8. Identification of Agenda Items for next or future Topic Research Committee Meeting At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Robert Emery, 512/776-7111
Sunset Advisory Commission
December 9, 2016 – 09:00 A.M.
1400 Congress Ave., Room E1.036, Austin
1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes 3. Commission decisions Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Texas Board of Nursing State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners 4. Staff presentation and public testimony* (see instructions on the second page) Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Texas Optometry Board Health Licensing Consolidation Project For those presenting public testimony regarding the boards listed in agenda item 4, the Commission requests comments regarding the potential transfer of the board be included in your testimony. Please do not repeat your testimony during the hearing on the Health Licensing Consolidation Project. 5. Staff presentation and public testimony* (see instructions on the second page) Texas Medical Board Texas Department of Transportation 6. Other Business 7. Adjourn Public Testimony. If you wish to testify, please submit your Witness Registration card to Sunset staff at the start of the meeting. If presenting written testimony, please provide 15 copies with your name visible in the upper right corner of each copy and turn in with your Witness Registration card. Written testimony received in response to a staff report is considered a public record, will be posted on the Sunset website, and released to the public upon request. Meeting materials will be available on our website, Monday, December 5, at https://www.sunset.texas.gov/meetings. Internet Access to Meeting. The meeting is broadcast live on the Internet at http://www.senate.texas.gov/bin/live.php. Additional Information Contact: Cee Hartley, 512/463-1300
Department of State Health Services
December 9, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 240, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board Meeting (TRAB) TRAB's Medical Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the September 23, 2016, TRAB Medical Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business: A. Continue follow up of cutaneous electronic brachytherapy for superficial XRT (Medicare not reimburse): Follow up on the training component (L Bruedigan – DSHS) B. Radiation Control Protection inspection status of unannounced inspections (H Watkins-DSHS) C. Presentation of I-131 patient release "best practices" – Dr. Donna Beth Howe (NRC) (D Metter) D. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning the draft of an Advisory Statement on Public Better Understanding of Radiation 5. New Business A. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning the Fiscal-Year-2016 TRAB Annual Report to the Commissioner 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB 8. Identification of Agenda Items for next Medical Committee Meeting 9. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Darlene Metter, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
December 9, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board Meeting (TRAB) Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee TRAB's Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste (INUW) Committee will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the September 23, 2016 TRAB Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee meeting 4. Routine and Continuing Business: A. Update and discussion on the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility (Maguire, TCEQ) B. Update on Interim Storage of Spent Fuel activities (Free, DSHS) C. Update on Acquisition of WCS by Energy Solutions D. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning the draft of the Advisory Statement on the Public's Better Understanding of Radiation 5. New Business A. Review and approval of the Fiscal-Year-2016 TRAB Annual Report to the Commissioner 6. Public Comments 7. Summarize Committee meeting and recommendations for Committee Report and proposed action items for TRAB 8. Identification of Future Meeting Topics for this Committee 9. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Mitch Lucas, 512/776-7111
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
December 9, 2016 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Nursing Innovation Grant Program NIGP Grantees' Meeting Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Presentations of Grant Project Outcomes 3. Working Lunch 4. Review of Grant Requirements 5. Invited NIGP Grant Presentations – Geriatric Competency Validation Toolbox for New Nurse Graduates, Baylor University (2015-2017 Transition to Practice) – Thinking outside the Box for Cost-Effectiveness and Sustainability, Weatherford College (2017-2018 Building Simulation and Skills Lab Capacity) – Competency-Focused Approach to Clinical Experiences (C-FACE), The University of Texas at Arlington (2015-2017 Range and Distribution of Clinical Contact Hours) – Cultural Sensitivity and Simulation, Texas State University (2015-2016 Building Lab and Simulation Capacity) – Bridging the Gap: Developing a Competency Assessment Tool and Curriculum, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2015-2017 NIGP-Transition to Practice) 6. Adjournment Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Tonia Scaperlanda ADA Coordinator, at 512.427.6193 at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. CERTIFICATION I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: Bill Franz General Counsel 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, 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, Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Thus, no person can carry a handgun and enter the room or rooms where a meeting of the THECB is held if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code. Please Note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing THECB, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code and THECB is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. Additional Information Contact: Fu-An Lin, 512/427-6211
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 9, 2016 – 10:00 AM
1100 West 49th St. (Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room 100), Austin
Texas Autism Council 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Introduction of Council members 4. Adoption of bylaws* 5. Election of officers* 6. Health and Human Services Leadership update 7. Orientation for new members 8. Discussion: Council member roles and responsibilities 9. Public comment 10. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Mike Bright, Coordinator, Texas Autism Research and Resource Center, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-377-0580. 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 Bright at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: 512/377-0580
Department of State Health Services
December 9, 2016 – 10:30 AM
Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board Meeting (TRAB) The Board will convene as posted to hear, consider, discuss and take formal action, as applicable and necessary, on the following agenda items, as time allows: 1. Call to order 2. Introductions of guests 3. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning amendment and/or approval of the minutes of the September 23, 2016, meeting 4. Committee Reports and Recommendations A. Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee B. Medical Committee C. Topic Research Committee 5. Program Reports A. Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) C. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) D. Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission (TLLRWDCC) E. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission – DeAnn Walker, State Liaison Officer 6. Routine and Continuing Business: A. Status report concerning updating the Laser Safety regulations to the latest ANSI Standards (Flynn, DSHS) B. Updates on the changes to the DSHS Radiation Control Program organization as a result of the GAO licensing audit (DSHS) C. Report on Health and Human Services System (HHSS) Transformation Plan (DSHS) D. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning the draft of the Advisory Statement on the Public's Better Understanding of Radiation 7. New Business A. Review and, as needed, discuss and take possible action concerning the Fiscal-Year-2016 TRAB Annual Report to the Commissioner B. Presentation on the Texas Southern University (Dr. Harvey) 8. Public Comments 9. Identification of Agenda Items and/or topics for next or future TRAB or TRAB Committee Meetings 10. Adjourn At the discretion of the Chair, agenda items may be taken in any order and public comment may be permitted in connection with any agenda item. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. Additional Information Contact: John P. Hageman, 512/776-7111
Department of Aging and Disability Services
December 9, 2016 – 10:30 AM
John H. Winters Bldg. (Public Hearing Rm. 125 W&C), 701 West 51st Street, Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee (NFAAC) 1. Introduction of New Members 2. Approval of minutes of August 5, 2016 meeting 3. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 4. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics. The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 PM. Additional Information Contact: Lynette Sanders, 512/438-3011
Texas Medical Board
December 9, 2016 – 12:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s164.059, of the license of James Michael Wilson, M.D., License No. J5062. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
12/12/2016
Health Professions Council
December 12, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-225, Austin
The following items many not necessarily be considered in the order they appear and HPC may act on any agenda item. iCall to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements A. Consideration of Minutes from September 19, 2016 Action B. Budget and Planning Report – 1st Quarter Review Briefing C. Technology Report – Report on ITSS Agencies – Report on Website Progress – Report on Database Upgrade – Laserfiche Upgrade – DIR/VOIP Briefing D. Agency Roundtable – Health and Human Services Commission – Office of Inspector General – Sunset Reports for Agencies – Senator Huffines Bills on Video streaming Briefing E. Public Comment – Next Meeting Monday, March 20, 2017 Briefing F. Adjourn Briefing. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
12/13/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 13, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501), Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept the October 3, 2016, Intellectual and Developmental Disability System (IDD) Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Review and accept Quality Subcommittee meeting minutes for January 21; March 1; April 11; June 28; and October 12, 2016 4. Update on surveys for members with IDD and satisfaction surveys for individuals transitioned to managed care 5. Discuss quality and performance measures 6. Pharmacy client assistance education information update 7. Update on issues related to medical transportation and dental services 8. Update on consumer complaint initiative associated with webpage 9. Discuss future meeting dates, agenda, and action items 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sallie Allen, 512/424-6969
12/14/2016
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
December 14, 2016 – 10:15 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin Committee on Academic and Workforce Success
AGENDA PUBLIC TESTIMONY: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public-testimony I. Welcome and Committee Chair's meeting overview II. Consideration of approval of the minutes for the September 28, 2016, Committee meeting III. Consideration of approval of the Consent Calendar IV. Public Testimony V. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Presentation to the Committee by the Public Policy Research Institute of Texas A&M University on the evaluation of the Scaling and Sustaining Success grant program for underprepared students B. Report to the Committee on the Apply Texas Advisory Committee activities C. Report to the Committee on the Learning Technology Advisory Committee activities D. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the Board authorizing the Commissioner of Higher Education to approve proposals for Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-to-DNP) from institutions with existing Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and DNP programs E. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to requests for a new degree program: TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY (1) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (2) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in Nursing Practice TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER-EL PASO (3) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a major in Nursing UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON (4) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Construction Management F. LUNCH G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the July 2016 Annual Compliance Reports for institutions under a Certificate of Authorization (Names beginning with "P" through "Z") H. Report to the Committee on school closures and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) I. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications for the Engineering Recruitment Program'Engineering Summer Program (ERP-ESP) J. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of a Request for Applications for the Autism Grant Program K. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of additional Request for Applications for the Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-related Education Grant Program L. Consideration of adopting the Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) Advisory Committee's recommendation to the Committee relating to changes in the ACGM M. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee to authorize the Commissioner of Higher Education to submit the 2016 report on the National Research University Fund to the Comptroller and Legislature N. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the appointment of member(s) to: (1) Academic Course Guide Manual Advisory Committee (2) Apply Texas Advisory Committee (3) Certification Advisory Council (4) Graduate Education Advisory Committee (5) Learning Technology Advisory Committee (6) Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee O. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed new Chapter 1, Subchapter T, Sections 1.220 – 1.226 of Board rules concerning the creation of the Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) Advisory Committee (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 5, Subchapter C, Section 5.44 of Board rules concerning the approval of new academic programs at public universities and health-related institutions (3) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 5, Subchapter A, Section 5.5 of Board rules concerning the Uniform Admission Policy (4) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed repeal of Chapter 15, Subchapter B, Sections 15.20 – 15.22 of Board rules concerning the Research University Development Fund (5) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed new Chapter 27, Subchapter I, Sections 27.261 – 27.267 of Board rules concerning the creation of the Computer Science/Information Technology Field of Study Advisory Committee (6) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed new Chapter 27, Subchapter J, Sections 27.281 – 27.287 of Board rules concerning the creation of the Criminal Justice Field of Study Advisory Committee (7) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed new Chapter 27, Subchapter K, Sections 27.301 – 27.307 of Board rules concerning the creation of the Performing Arts/Drama Field of Study Advisory Committee P. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to Frank Phillips College to operate a Branch Campus in Dalhart to serve students from Dallam and Hartley Counties Q. Update on the RAND Graduate Education Study VI. Adjournment The Board will not consider or act upon any item before the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success at this meeting. This meeting is not a regular meeting of the full Board. Because the Board members who attend the committee meeting may create a quorum of the full Board, the meeting of the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success is also being posted as a meeting of the full Board. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Rex Peebles, 512/427-6520
12/15/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 15, 2016 – 09:00AM
Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building — Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st Street, Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Diagnostic Radiology Services, which includes Hospital Outpatient Diagnostic Radiology Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Diagnostic Radiology Services, which includes Hospital Outpatient Diagnostic Radiology Services. 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. The payment rates for Diagnostic Radiology Services are proposed to be effective Feb. 1, 2017. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.8061, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for outpatient hospital services; and §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners. Briefing Package. A briefing package (link is external) describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after Dec. 1, 2016. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting HHSC Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also 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, Attention: Rate Analysis, 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, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention, Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 15, 2016 – 01:00 PM
1106 Clayton Ln. (Health and Human Services Commission, Twin Towers, Suite 225E), Austin
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Education and Awareness Committee Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 7071613 1. Review minutes from October 21, 2016, Education and Awareness Committee meeting 2. Develop an action plan 3. 2017 National Brain Injury Month deliverables 4. Public comment. Additional Information Contact: Melanie Skyler, 512/706-7303
-End of Report-