The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between February 20 and March 11.
2/20/2016
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
February 20, 2016 – 08:00 AM
4209 Eck Lane, Austin
Education Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Approval of Minutes of November 5, 2015 4. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments to Chapter 367 including the revision and/or possible removal of the definitions and designations of Type 1 and/or Type 2 CE, the inclusion of NBCOT Navigator Activities and independent study activities as acceptable CE activities, and other continuing education issues 5. Discussion and possible action on changes to the Jurisprudence Examination 6. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to continuing education 7. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates and agenda items 8. Adjournment The Committee may meet in closed session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 20, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Texas Children's Hospital, West Campus, First Floor Conference Room, 18200 Katy Freeway (Interstate 10 and Barker Cypress), Houston
STAR Kids – Client Information Session. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold information sessions at locations around the state in January and Feb. of 2016 related to the transition of various Medicaid services to the STAR Kids program. Beginning Nov. 1, 2016, the STAR Kids managed care program will provide Medicaid benefits to individuals with disabilities under the age of 21 who receive Supplemental Security Income Medicaid or are enrolled in home and community-based services waiver programs, including: Medically Dependent Children Program, Home and Community-based Services, Community Living Assistance and Support Services, Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities, Texas Home Living and Youth Empowerment Services. Because this new program may change the way providers and other services are accessed, HHSC invites those who may be impacted by this new program to join us for an information session to learn more. Information sessions will provide details on STAR Kids, as well as provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions pertaining to this new managed care program. Separate sessions will be held for families and providers. Contact: Heather Kuhlman, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 20, 2016 – 12:00 PM
Texas Children's Hospital, West Campus, First Floor Conference Room, 18200 Katy Freeway (Interstate 10 and Barker Cypress), Houston
STAR Kids – Client Information Session. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold information sessions at locations around the state in January and Feb. of 2016 related to the transition of various Medicaid services to the STAR Kids program. Beginning Nov. 1, 2016, the STAR Kids managed care program will provide Medicaid benefits to individuals with disabilities under the age of 21 who receive Supplemental Security Income Medicaid or are enrolled in home and community-based services waiver programs, including: Medically Dependent Children Program, Home and Community-based Services, Community Living Assistance and Support Services, Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities, Texas Home Living and Youth Empowerment Services. Because this new program may change the way providers and other services are accessed, HHSC invites those who may be impacted by this new program to join us for an information session to learn more. Information sessions will provide details on STAR Kids, as well as provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions pertaining to this new managed care program. Separate sessions will be held for families and providers. Contact: Heather Kuhlman, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us.
2/22/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 22, 2016 – 09:00 AM
909 West 45th St. (Austin State Hospital Campus, Building 552, Training Room 125 ), Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services 1. Opening remarks and introductions. 2. Approval of minutes from December 15, 2015, and January 22, 2016, joint committee meetings. 3. Public comment 4. Overview of current forensic services system and review of legislative charges pursuant to Senate Bill 1507, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015. 5. Discuss and formulate plan to implement recommended allocation methodology and utilization review protocol.* 6. Discuss issues related to forensic services: strengths, needs, challenges, and opportunities.* 7. Discuss future direction for forensic services.* 8. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd, 512/206-5056
2/23/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 23, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Conference Room 5155, Fifth Floor, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Supported Employment and Employment Assistance for the Youth Empowerment Services Waiver Program. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Feb. 23, 2016, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed revised payment rates for the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) waiver program operated by the Department of State Health Services. The hearing notice represents a revised notice of a hearing previously scheduled for Jan. 21, 2016, and posted on the HHSC website on Dec. 23, 2015. The rate hearing has been rescheduled as indicated above with a revised proposed effective date. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 (relating to public hearing on rates) and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g) (relating to general reporting and documentation, methods, and procedures), which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. HHSC proposes to revise payment rates for Supported Employment and Employment Assistance services for the YES waiver program from an hourly rate to a fifteen minute rate. The proposed rates will be effective March 15, 2016. Methodology and Justification. HHSC calculated the proposed payment rates in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified in the TAC Title 1, §355.9060 (relating to reimbursement methodology for the YES waiver program). Briefing Package. On Feb. 5, 2016, a briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available. Those interested may also obtain a free copy of the briefing package by contacting the HHSC Rate Analysis Department by U.S. mail addressed to HHSC, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030; by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. In addition, free copies of the briefing package will 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, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, 4900 North Lamar , Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Kyle Baxter at 512-730-7475. Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 23, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2301, Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept January 26, 2016, Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee meeting minutes. 3. Discuss the subcommittee's proposed Legislative Appropriations Request recommendations. 4. Discuss the subcommittee's proposed recommendations for the Senate Bill 7 legislative report. 5. Discuss agenda items for next meeting and set date. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7409
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 23, 2016 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2301, Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discuss the subcommittee's proposed Legislative Appropriations Request recommendations. 3. Discuss updates to Community First Choice. 4. Discuss Senate Bill 7 legislative report recommendations. 5. Discuss future meeting dates and agenda items. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7409
2/24/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 24, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Driscoll Children's Hospital, Auditorium, First Floor, 3533 South Alameda St., Corpus Christi
STAR Kids – Client Information Session. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold information sessions at locations around the state in January and Feb. of 2016 related to the transition of various Medicaid services to the STAR Kids program. Beginning Nov. 1, 2016, the STAR Kids managed care program will provide Medicaid benefits to individuals with disabilities under the age of 21 who receive Supplemental Security Income Medicaid or are enrolled in home and community-based services waiver programs, including: Medically Dependent Children Program, Home and Community-based Services, Community Living Assistance and Support Services, Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities, Texas Home Living and Youth Empowerment Services. Because this new program may change the way providers and other services are accessed, HHSC invites those who may be impacted by this new program to join us for an information session to learn more. Information sessions will provide details on STAR Kids, as well as provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions pertaining to this new managed care program. Separate sessions will be held for families and providers. Contact: Heather Kuhlman, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
February 24, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (TCNWS) Advisory Comm. 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 February 24, 2016 Agenda 4. The following items are for discussion and possible action: A. Minutes of October 21, 2015 Meeting B. Nursing Education Program Information Survey Reports – Cate Campbell, Frank Gonzalez, Tim Hawkins C. Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Study Reports – Cate Campbell D. Update from the TCNWS – Pam Lauer E. Review and Approval of the 2014-2015 Biennial Report – Pam Lauer F. Committee Vacancies and New Appointments – Pam Lauer G. Organizational Updates – Texas Nurses Association – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Texas Board of Nursing – Texas Hospital Association 5. Final Announcements and Public Comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Pam Lauer, 512/776-6723
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 24, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Driscoll Children's Hospital, Auditorium, First Floor, 3533 South Alameda St., Corpus Christi
STAR Kids – Provider Information Session. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold information sessions at locations around the state in January and Feb. of 2016 related to the transition of various Medicaid services to the STAR Kids program. Beginning Nov. 1, 2016, the STAR Kids managed care program will provide Medicaid benefits to individuals with disabilities under the age of 21 who receive Supplemental Security Income Medicaid or are enrolled in home and community-based services waiver programs, including: Medically Dependent Children Program, Home and Community-based Services, Community Living Assistance and Support Services, Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities, Texas Home Living and Youth Empowerment Services. Because this new program may change the way providers and other services are accessed, HHSC invites those who may be impacted by this new program to join us for an information session to learn more. Information sessions will provide details on STAR Kids, as well as provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions pertaining to this new managed care program. Separate sessions will be held for families and providers. Contact: Heather Kuhlman, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Department of State Health Services
February 24, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Public Hearing Room, M100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
State Health Services Council Work Session The State Health Services Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order 1. Rules Planned for Action at a Future Council Meeting (Public comments will be taken with the rule discussion for the following rule.) a. Amendments to rules concerning regulation of emergency medical services 2. Rules Scheduled for Action by Council on February 25, 2016 (Public comments will be taken with each rule discussion for the following rules.) a. An amendment to a rule concerning the distribution of tobacco settlement proceeds to political subdivisions b. Repeal of rules concerning the Texas Women's Health Program c. Repeal of rules concerning the Family Planning Program d. New rules concerning the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force, the State Child Fatality Review Team Committee, and the Sickle Cell Advisory Committee e. An amendment to a rule concerning the Youth Camp Training Advisory Committee f. New rule concerning the Healthcare Safety Advisory Committee g. Repeal of a rule concerning the Worksite Wellness Committee h. Repeal of rules concerning the Inpatient Mental Health Services Advisory Committee and the Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council and new rules concerning the Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services i. New rule concerning the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver program j. Amendments to rules concerning fee schedules for clinical testing, newborn screening, and chemical analysis 2. General Public Comment Adjourn The Council accepts public testimony at meetings. Persons wishing to address the Council must complete a registration form at the reception desk before the start of the meeting. Those wishing to provide testimony may also register online at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/Council/Registration.aspx through February 23, 2016. The Council observes a three-minute time limit per speaker on public comments. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Chair. Additional Information Contact: Carolyn Bivens, 512/776-2370
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 24, 2016 – 06:00 PM
Driscoll Children's Hospital, Auditorium, First Floor, 3533 South Alameda St., Corpus Christi
STAR Kids – Client Information Session. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold information sessions at locations around the state in January and Feb. of 2016 related to the transition of various Medicaid services to the STAR Kids program. Beginning Nov. 1, 2016, the STAR Kids managed care program will provide Medicaid benefits to individuals with disabilities under the age of 21 who receive Supplemental Security Income Medicaid or are enrolled in home and community-based services waiver programs, including: Medically Dependent Children Program, Home and Community-based Services, Community Living Assistance and Support Services, Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities, Texas Home Living and Youth Empowerment Services. Because this new program may change the way providers and other services are accessed, HHSC invites those who may be impacted by this new program to join us for an information session to learn more. Information sessions will provide details on STAR Kids, as well as provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions pertaining to this new managed care program. Separate sessions will be held for families and providers. Contact: Heather Kuhlman, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us.
2/25/2016
Texas Medical Board
February 25, 2016 – 08:30 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 Darnel M. Durand, M.D., License No. M2609. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Department of State Health Services
February 25, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Public Hearing Room, M100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
The State Health Services Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order 1. Approval of November 18-19, 2015 Minutes* 2. Commissioner's Report regarding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Family and Community Health Services, Disease Control and Prevention Services, Regulatory Services, Regional and Local Health Services, Chief Operating Office, Chief Financial Office, Regulatory Services transition, state hospital system improvement, infectious disease update, Children with Special Health Care Needs Program, jail-based competency restoration, Rusk State Hospital, and staff and program recognitions 3. HHS System Transformation Update 4. Consent Agenda – Recommend to the Health and Human Services Commission the proposal of the following rule actions for public comment* a. An amendment to a rule concerning the distribution of tobacco settlement proceeds to political subdivisions b. Repeal of rules concerning the Texas Women's Health Program c. Repeal of rules concerning the Family Planning Program d. New rules concerning the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force, the State Child Fatality Review Team Committee, and the Sickle Cell Advisory Committee e. An amendment to a rule concerning the Youth Camp Training Advisory Committee f. New rule concerning the Healthcare Safety Advisory Committee g. Repeal of a rule concerning the Worksite Wellness Committee h. Repeal of rules concerning the Inpatient Mental Health Services Advisory Committee and the Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council and new rules concerning the Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services i. New rule concerning the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver program j. Amendments to rules concerning fee schedules for clinical testing, newborn screening, and chemical analysis 5. General Public Comment Adjourn * Denotes action items. The Council accepts public testimony at meetings. Persons wishing to address the Council must complete a registration form at the reception desk before the start of the meeting. Those wishing to provide testimony may also register online at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/Council/Registration.aspx through February 24, 2016. The Council observes a three-minute time limit per speaker on public comments. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Chair. Additional Information Contact: Carolyn Bivens, 512/776-2370
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 25, 2016 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2230), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of September 23, 2015, October 28, 2015, and January 27, 2016, Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee, Housing Subcommittee meeting minutes. 3. Discuss the subcommittee's proposed legislative appropriation requests (LAR) recommendations. 4. Discuss and draft the letters for the LAR recommendations. 5. Discuss and set agenda items for future meeting. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jesse Moorhead, 512/438-5391
2/26/2016
Texas Medical Board
February 26, 2016 – 08:30 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 Jose G. Monsalvez, M.D., License No. E5860. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 26, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Health and Human Services Commission Council The Council meeting can be viewed live and on demand via streaming internet. The link to view the council meeting is http://texashhsc.swagit.com/live/. 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 Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code and Health and 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. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of the November 20, 2015 Council Meeting minutes 3. Executive Commissioner's Status Report: 1115 Waiver update and Transformation 4. Information Items Related to Rules* a. Regarding Provider Enrollment: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes amendments to Texas Administrative Code Title 1 Part 15, Chapter 352, s352.3, concerning Definitions; s352.7, concerning Applying for Enrollment; s352.9, concerning Screening Levels; and s352.21, concerning Duty to Report Changes. b. Regarding Potentially Preventable Readmissions and Potentially Preventable Complications: HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 35, s354.1445, relating to Potentially Preventable Readmissions and s354.1446, relating to Potentially Preventable Complications. c. Regarding Quality Incentive Payment Program for Nursing Facilities: HHSC proposes new s353.609 to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter G, concerning STAR+PLUS. d. Regarding Minimum Payment Amounts to Qualified Nursing Facilities: HHSC proposes amendments to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter G, s353.608, concerning Minimum Payment Amounts to Qualified Nursing Facilities. e. Regarding Refugee Resettlement Program: HHSC proposes new s375.701 and new s376.1001 to Title 1, Part 15 of the Texas Administrative Code, both concerning Local Governmental and Community Input. f. Regarding Office of Inspector General (OIG) Statistical Sampling: HHSC proposes new s371.19 to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 371, Subchapter B, concerning Sampling and Extrapolation. 5. Action Items Related to Rules* a. Regarding Medicaid and Other Health and Human Services Fraud and Abuse Program Integrity: HHSC proposes amendments to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 371, Subchapter B, s371.1, concerning Definitions, and Subchapter E, s371.1001, concerning Applicability; s371.1005, concerning Disclosure Requirements; s371.1009, concerning Verifications Required for Each Screening Level; s371.1011, concerning Recommendation Criteria; and s371.1015, concerning Types of Provider Enrollment Recommendations. b. Regarding School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Program Conditions for Participation: HHSC proposes amendments to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 25, s354.1342, Conditions for Participation. c. Regarding Medicaid Managed Care: HHSC proposes new and amended rules in Chapter 353, Medicaid Managed Care. Additionally, HHSC proposes added definitions to s353.2 to clarify terms used in Chapter 353. d. Regarding State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Enrollment: HHSC proposes amendments to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 370, Subchapter C, Division 1, s370.303, concerning Completion of Enrollment. e. Regarding HHSC Advisory Committees: HHSC proposes new Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 351, Subchapter B, Advisory Committees, 351.801-351.837; and proposes the repeal of Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 351, s351.3, Purpose, Task and Duration of Advisory Committees. f. Regarding Unrelated Donor Umbilical Cord Blood Bank Program Funding: HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 351, s351.701, relating to the Unrelated Donor Umbilical Cord Blood Bank Program. g. Regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Disqualifications Due to Criminal Activity: HHSC proposes to amend 1 TAC s372.501, concerning Disqualifications Due to Criminal Activity. h. Regarding Healthy Texas Women: HHSC proposes new Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 382, concerning Women's Health Services, Subchapter A, concerning Healthy Texas Women. i. Regarding Family Planning Program: HHSC proposes new Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 382, concerning Women's Health Services, Subchapter B, concerning Family Planning Program. 6. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. The HHSC Council will only take actions on items listed on the agenda. Additional Information Contact: 512/487-3300
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 26, 2016 – 02:00 PM
Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Dental Stakeholder Meeting. Health and Human Services Commission will hold a public dental stakeholder meeting to discuss topics relating to the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program dental programs. This meeting will include both internal and external presenters in order to present a comprehensive update on the dental programs to stakeholders. 1. Welcome 2. Dental Director update 3. Texas Health Steps update 4. Policy update 5. Quality Assurance update 6. Office of Inspector General update 7. Dental Maintenance Organization update 8. Questions 9. Adjourn Questions about the dental programs may be sent in advance to: DentalStakeholderMeeting@hhsc.state.tx.us. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Aggie Hernandez, Program Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-462-6349, agneta.hernandez@hhsc.state.tx.us.
2/29/2016
Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
February 29, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe; Tower II; Suite #225, Austin
Board Meeting The Board will discuss and possibly take action regarding the following agenda items: 1. Roll Call 2. Reading and Adoption of the Minutes 3. President's report: A) Officer Elections, B) Committee Assignments 4. Executive director's report: A) 85th Session/2017 Sunset Review, B) FTC Guidance on Active Supervision of State Regulatory Boards, C) SB202-84th Session/2015, Radiology Technicians Updates; D) December 2015 DPS & FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Background Check Changes to fast 5. Licensing/training/education committee: A) 10/12/2015, 03/07/2016 & 07/18/2016 Examinations, B) UT-Austin Exam Validation, C) Licensing/Examination Process & Improvements 6. Investigative committee: Enforcement Stats 7. Budget committee: FY 2016 Status Report 8. Public Comment 9. SB195-84th Session/2015, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program 10. Proposal in the Texas Register Rule Changes to 22 TAC Section 371.3 Fees 11. Bhavesh Shah, DPM; License No. 1503; TSBPME Case No. 13-019, Agreed Order Compliance Monitoring & review of Executive Summary 12. Agreed Order vs. Brian J. Altman, DPM; License Applicant; TSBPME Case No. 14-009 13. Agreed Order vs. Kevin S. Uren, DPM; License Applicant; TSBPME Case No. 15-021 14. Agreed Order vs. Christi L. Laurence, DPM; License No. 1913; TSBPME Case No. 15-034 15. Jeffrey S. Siegel, DPM License Application Issues & Review 16. James E. Kent, DPM; License No. 1927; Nitrous Oxide Permit Application 17. Set time, date and place for next Board Meeting: Hobby Building (Austin, TX) the board may go into closed executive session regarding any item on the agenda if permitted under the open meetings act, government code chapter 551. Note: items may be taken out of order. Additional Information Contact: Hemant Makan, 512/305-7000
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 29, 2016 – 12:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission,
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Women's Health Advisory Committee This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://hhsc.state.tx.us/news//meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Adoption of minutes from the November 13, 2015, meeting. 3. Presentation from the Women's Health Service Division regarding women's health updates. 4. Public comment 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kristen Gonzales, 512/776-6661
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 29, 2016 – 01:00 PM
909 West 45th St., Health and Human Services Commission, Building II, Public Hearing Room 164, Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of January 14, 2016, meeting summary. 3. Chair report 4. Reports from subcommittees: a. Subcommittee on education and outreach. b. Subcommittee on report writing. c. Subcommittee on compliance with Senate Bill 1226. 5. Discuss specific legislative initiatives. 6. State agency updates: a. Health and Human Services Commission agency update. b. Texas Education Agency update. c. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services update. d. Department of Aging and Disability Services update. 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-3641
3/1/2016
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
March 1, 2016 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-400A, Austin
Sterile Compounding Stakeholders I. Call to Order and Welcome II. Announcements III. Review of sterile compounding rules a. Recordkeeping requirements b. Media-fill testing requirements for pharmacies under common ownership IV. Discussion V. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 1, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Subcommittee. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discuss the subcommittee's proposed Legislative Appropriations Request recommendations. 3. Discuss Senate Bill 7 legislative report recommendations. 4. Discuss future meeting dates and agenda items. 5. Adjourn. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Kathi Montalbano, IDD Specialist for Managed Care, Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program Division, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7409, kathi.montalbano@hhsc.state.tx.us.
3/2/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 2, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee. 1. Welcome and opening remarks a. Member introductions b. Adopt meeting minutes from Dec. 9, 2015. 2. STAR Kids implementation and outreach updates–Brian Dees. 3. A health plan's approach to engagement with STAR Kids parents–Dr. Janet Treadwell, Texas Children's Health Plan. 4. STAR Kids Screening and Assessment Instrument and Individual Service Plan update–Brian Dees. 5. Discussion of issues related to provider networks–Brian Dees. 6. Committee member discussion 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Brian Dees, Senior Policy Advisor, HHSC, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Division, 512-462-6266, brian.dees@hhsc.state.tx.us.
3/8/2016
House Committee on Human Services
March 8, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Texas Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to consider Interim Charge 4: Review the Health and Human Services Commission’s Medicaid managed care organizations policies and procedures including a review of quality initiatives. Study contract management and assess the Vendor Drug Program drug formularies and current function. Identify the savings achieved by moving Medicaid into managed care. Determine what mechanisms or policies could be modified or strengthened to encourage increased participation or retention of health care providers in the Medicaid managed care system.
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