The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between December 6 and December 26.
12/9/2014
Texas Board of Nursing
December 9, 2014 – 8:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee I. Call to order-8:30 a.m. II. Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: November 12, 2014 Committee Meeting; November 3, 2014, Emergency Meeting; November 10, 2014, Emergency Meeting; November 18, 2014, 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 Agenda: D. Agreed orders
Texas Department of Insurance
December 9, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100, Austin
IRO Advisory Group 1. Welcome 2. Introductions 3. Rule Process 4. Topics a. Statutory changes from HB 2645 I. Accreditation by a nationally recognized accrediting body (28 TAC Section 12.103) II. Personnel (28 TAC Section 12.204) III. Time frame for decisions (28 TAC Section 12.206) b. Certification Process – organization of rule for readability and clarity (28 TAC Sections 12.103 and 12.104) c. Fees (28 TAC Sections 12.401 – 12.406) 5. Public Comments. Additional Information Contact: Victoria Ortega, 512/305-7315
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 9, 2014 – 09:00 AM
1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 480A (Health and Human Services Commission – Twin Towers), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council. Telephone Instructions: For members of the public wishing to attend the meeting via telephone, call: 1-877-226-9790 Code 7071613# 1. Call to order and determination of quorum. 2. Discussion of Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Report to the Governor *(vote required for approval). 3. Public Comment. 4. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Princess Katana, 512/706-7136
Senate Committee on State Affairs
December 9, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Building, Room 2E.20, Austin
The Committee will take up the following Interim Charge: Monitor the actuarial and financial conditions of the pension and health care programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and the Employees Retirement System (ERS). Invited testimony only. Additional Information contact: Gretchen Grigsby (512)463-0380
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
December 9, 2014 – 10:00 AM
200 River Pointe Dr., Suite 200, Training Room, Conroe
Agenda: I.Call to Order II.Recognitions and Introductions III.Consent Items 1.Approval of Excused Absences 2.Approval of CMHCC Meeting Minutes, September 18, 2014 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 2014 Fourth Quarter Report 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VII.TDCJ Dialysis Services Update Dave S. Khurana, M.D., Director of Nephrology & Dialysis, UTMB Correctional Managed Care VIII.Public Comments IX. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marsha Brumley, 936/437-3542
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 9, 2014 – 1:00 PM
3200 Sanguinet St., Fort Worth
Health and Human Service Commission Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 1101316 The Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) is gathering feedback from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their family members, advocates, and providers of acute care and long-term services and supports regarding the transition to STAR+PLUS for people with IDD needing acute care services. HHSC will not be presenting information during these sessions, but instead will ask for public comment in the form of feedback and will collect information and ideas that may affect future managed care initiatives. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate. 1.Opening Remarks 2.Listening Session / Questions and Answers 3.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us
12/10/2014
Sunset Advisory Commission
December 10, 2014 – 9:00 AM
1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.036, Senate Finance Committee Room, Austin
1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Commission Decisions Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Texas Health Services Authority Health and Human Services Commission and System Issues (includes Office of Inspector General and Interagency Task Force for Children With Special Needs) Department of Family and Protective Services (additional issues from November Commission meeting) Texas Education Agency ( includes State Board for Educator Certification) Entry Criteria for Self-Directed Semi-Independent Agencies 4. Staff Presentation and Public Testimony* (see instructions below) Agenda: Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Workforce Investment Council State Office of Administrative Hearings (includes Tax Division) Texas Facilities Commission 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Cee Hartley, 512/463-1300
Texas Medical Board
December 10, 2014 – 9:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel Status Agenda: Sandra Ramirez-Carbajal, 333 Guadalupe #3-610, Austin, TX 78701; (512)305-7111; (512) 305-7051 fax; sandra.ramirez-carbajal@tmb. state.tx.us 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, §164.059, of the license of Ronald Alan Green, M.D., License Number L6405. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/305-7111
Department of State Health Services
December 10, 2014 – 1:00 PM
Travis County Sheriff's Office, 5555 Airport Blvd., Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly meet on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order 1. Approval of October 8, 2014 Meeting Minutes* 2. Potential Recommendations to the Governor's Task Force on Communicable Disease* 3. Office of the Assistant Commissioner Updates* 4. 1115A Waiver Renewal* 5. Preparedness Funding* 6. Committee Brainstorm About the Credentialing Process for Local Health Departments 7. Committee Vacancies 8. General Public Comment 9. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* 10. Future Meeting Dates/Locations* Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Dan Smith, 512/776-7770
12/11/2014
Department of State Health Services
December 11, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Pickle Research Campus, Commons Building, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee Meeting of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Recognize and welcome new members to the committee Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review entirety of Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Services rules at Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157, including DSHS staff's draft proposed revisions/amendments to 25 TAC Chapter 157 Sections 157.11, entitled: Requirements for an EMS Provider License, 157.12, entitled: Rotor-wing Air Ambulance Operations, 157.13, entitled: Fixed-wing Air Ambulance Operations, 157.14, entitled: Requirements for a First Responder Organization License, 157.16, entitled: Emergency Suspension, Suspension, Probation, Revocation or Denial of a Provider License, 157.32, entitled: EMS Education Program and Course Approval, 157.33, entitled: Certification, 157.34, entitled: Recertification, 157.36, entitled: Criteria for Denial and Disciplinary Actions for EMS Personnel and Applicants and Voluntary Surrender of a Certificate, 157.38, entitled: Continuing Education, 157.40, entitled: Paramedic Licensure, 157.43, entitled: Course Coordinator Certification and consider providing input on proposed revisions or amendments. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the February 2015 quarterly GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
12/16/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 16, 2014 – 9:00 AM
501 Pine Tree Rd. (Community Connections), Longview
Health and Human Service Commission Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 5413391 The Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) is gathering feedback from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their family members, advocates, and providers of acute care and long-term services and supports regarding the transition to STAR+PLUS for people with IDD needing acute care services. HHSC will not be presenting information during these sessions, but instead will ask for public comment in the form of feedback and will collect information and ideas that may affect future managed care initiatives. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate. 1.Opening Remarks 2.Listening Session / Questions and Answers 3.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us
12/17/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 17, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly, Public Hearing Room 1410), Austin
Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee (BHIAC) 1.Welcome and Introductions. 2.Review and Approval of the October 21, 2014, Minutes. 3.General Updates by Health and Human Services Commission Staff. 4.BHIAC Discussion and Vote on the Preliminary Quality Measures Recommendation Results. 5.Lunch Break. (45 minutes) 6.BHIAC Discussion and Vote on the Preliminary Health Home Pilots Recommendation Results. 7.Discussion and Vote on the Preliminary Other Recommendation Results. 8.Break. (15-20 minutes) 9.Public Comment. 10.Discussion of Future Agenda Items at next meeting in March 2015. 11.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Monica Thyssen, 512/462-6217
12/18/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 18, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Disability Rights Texas, 2222 West Braker Lane, Board Room, Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Sub-Committee Meeting. 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Principles for Redesign 3. Person-Centered Approaches Recommendations 4. Discussion of Next Meeting 5. Adjourn. Contact: Cassandra Marx, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Division, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7416, cassandra.marx@hhsc.state.tx.us.