The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between December 10 and December 30.
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. i Call 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
Department of State Health Services
December 12, 2016 – 10:30 AM
Moreton Building, Room M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy Sub-Committee Call to Order/Roll Call – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Update from the Sub-Committee Chair – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Discussion and possible action to approve the October 24, 2016 Meeting Minutes – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Discussion and possible action on the following items: – Sub-Committee Members 1. Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy Sub-Committee Workgroup Reports: a. Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Workgroup b. Surgical Workgroup 2. Review of the working draft from the MFM Workgroup for the Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy rules. 3. Creation of and assignment of members of additional workgroup(s) for the purpose of drafting rules for the Center of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda items for next meeting – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Set date and time for future meetings – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Adjournment – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair. Additional Information Contact: Indra Hernandez, 512/834-6669
12/13/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
December 13, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste. 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Texas Board Of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting AGENDA December 13, 2016 I. Call To Order-8:30 A.M. II. Review Of The Agenda III. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES: November 8, 2016, Committee Meeting; November 14, 2016, 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. Default Alj Proposals For Decision E. Agreed Orders F. Reinstatement Agreed Orders G. Eligibility Agreed Orders H. Default Revocation Orders I. Agreed Order.Additional Information Contact: Krystal Mendoza, 512/305-6869
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 13, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Joint Meeting of the IDD SRAC Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee and Quality Subcommittee 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
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
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