The follow state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between December 10 and December 29.
12/11/2017
Health and Human Services Commission
December 11, 2017 – 9:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Proposed New Rules Regarding the Disposition of Embryonic and Fetal Tissue Remains.The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces its intent to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on proposed new rules to implement Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 697, §§1.138.1 – 1.138.8, concerning the definition, treatment, and disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains from healthcare related facilities. The proposed new rules are published in the November 17, 2017 issue of the Texas Register, (42 TexReg 6469). The purpose of the amendments is to implement Senate Bill 8, 85th Legislature, 2017, Regular Session. The public hearing will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on December 11, 2017, in the Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Health and Human Services Commission, 4900 N. Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78751. If the time allotted does not accommodate the number of individuals registered to speak, HHSC will extend the public hearing until no later than 5 p.m. on December 11th to accommodate as many registrants as possible. The public hearing will be structured for the receipt of oral or written comments. Individuals can present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. No open discussion will occur during the public hearing. Comment time for each individual will be determined by the total number of people registered to speak in the time allotted. If time permits, comments will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker but may be further limited if more registrants need to be accommodated. Written Comments. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, or email: U.S. Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Donyiel Davis, Mail Code 1065, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030 Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Donyiel Davis, Brown-Heatly Building 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-428-1922. Email: Regulatory_Rules_Comments@hhsc.state.tx.us
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
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
December 11, 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, December 11, 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 October 23, 2017 III. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Cash & Investment Report – October, 2017 (Weden) IV. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Financial Statements and Amendments (if applicable) for the Period Ending October 31, 2017 (Subject to Audit) (Weden, Thompson) V. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Resolutions Authorizing Revenue Anticipation Notes with Frost Bank (Weden) VI. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Resolution Waiving Governmental Immunity in Relation to Housing First Oak Springs (Weden, Laky) VII. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Retirement Plan Recordkeeping and Administrative Services (Weden, Buie) VIII. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Selection of Roofing Contractor for Collier St. Building (Spencer) IX. Information Regarding Revenue Cycle Management & Productivity Update (Weden, Cook) X. Information Regarding Staff Turnover (Weden, Guinn) XI. Update on Fiscal Year 2018 Business Plan (Weden) XII. Resource Development (Richards) XIII. Update on Management Information Systems (MIS) (Weden) XIV. Announcements a. 1115 Reporting Update XV. New Business a. Identify Consent/Non-Consent Agenda Items XVI. Citizens' Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes) Integral Care is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For reasonable accommodations, please call 512-440-4002 for information. Note: Effective September, 2017, copies of the Finance Committee packets will no longer be provided to staff/public at the meeting. Only Agendas will be available. The full packet will continue to be e-mailed to Integral Care staff and it will also be available on Integral Care's webpage at: http://integralcare.org/agendas-minutes/ (Under the heading " Finance Committee ") Additional Information Contact: Libby Worsham, 512/447-4141
12/12/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
December 12, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St., Ste. 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting AGENDA December 12, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER-8:30 A.M. II. REVIEW OF THE AGENDA III. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES: November 14, 2017, Committee Meeting; November 14, 2017, Emergency Meeting; November 28, 2017, 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 AN EXCEPTION TO A PREVIOUS BOARD ORDER B. DEFAULT ALJ PROPOSALS FOR DECISION C. AGREED ORDERS D. REINSTATEMENTS AGREED ORDERS E. ELIGIBILITY AGREED ORDERS F. DEFAULT REVOCATION ORDERS G. DEFERRED DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGREED ORDERS H. AGREED ORDER – KSTAR PILOT PROGRAM Additional Information Contact: Denise DuBose, 512/305-6878
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
Department of State Health Services
December 13, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, Room T607, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) This meeting will be available by teleconference. Call-in Number: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 899597# The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order – Committee Chair, Stephen Williams 1. Approval of October 11, 2017 Meeting Minutes* – Committee 2. Briefing on DSHS Response to 2017 Annual PHFPC Recommendations – Mr. David Gruber 3. Overview of Legislative Budget Process* – Ms. Christy Havel 4. Discussion on Preparedness Funding Formula* – Mr. Dave Gruber 5. Briefing on ImmTrac2* – Ms. Nancy Ejuma & Mr. Kevin Allen 6. Public Comment – Public 7. Agenda Items for Next Meeting – Mr. Stephen Williams 8. Future Meeting Dates/Locations* – Mr. Stephen Williams 9. Adjourn – Mr. 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. 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: Glenna Laughlin, 512/776-7770
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
12/14/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 14, 2017 – 09:30 AM
909 West 45th St., Health and Human Services Commission, Austin State Hospital Campus, Room 156, Austin
AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Executive Committee December 14, 2017 9:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Austin State Hospital Campus Room 156 909 West 45th St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of meeting minutes from October 16, 2017 4. Committee business and member activities updates 5. Develop agenda items for upcoming council meeting on January 22, 2018 6. Discuss 2017 Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Report to the Executive Commissioner 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Crystal Starkey, 512/206-5646
12/15/2017
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
December 15, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe suite 3-825, Austin
Board Meeting TEXAS BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS William P. Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-825 Austin, Texas 78701 Board Meeting, Friday, December 15, 2017 Hobby Building, Tower 3, Room 100 9:00 A.M. – Adjournment BOARD MEETING AGENDA The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board, listed on this agenda. 1.0 Call to order, Roll call & Vote on absences. 2.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board may meet in Executive Session for consultation with counsel pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, – 551.071, Texas Government Code, wherein the Board, essential staff and General Counsel will discuss agency personnel matters. The Board will reconvene in open session after Executive Session to vote on items considered in Executive Session as necessary. 3.0 CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. Board members will have the opportunity to offer motions related to any items discussed in Executive Session. Discussion and Consideration of Motions Related to Executive Session. 4.0 ENFORCEMENT. Discussion and Consideration of pending enforcement matters. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Department of State Health Services
December 15, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, 1100 West 49th Street, Room M-100, Austin
Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force The Task Force will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Business Updates 5. Department of State Health Services Leadership Update 6. Behavioral Health Services Presentation 7. Public Comment 8. Executive Session: to review cases under Health and Safety Code, Section 34.007 as authorized by Section 34.004, and to seek legal consultation as authorized by Texas Gov't Code, Section 551.071. 9. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. 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: Audrey Young, 512/776-7111
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
12/19/2017
Texas Medical Board
December 19, 2017 – 09:00 AM
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 Daalon Braundre Echols, M.D., License No. M4049. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174