The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between February 21 and March 13.
2/22/2015
Department of State Health Services
February 22, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Omni Mandalay Hotel in Las Colinas, 221 E Los Colinas Blvd., Irving
Texas State Child Fatality Review Team Committee The State Child Fatality Review Team Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum II. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes from the October 17th, 2014 Meeting III. Review and vote on State Child Fatality Review Team open positions IV. Discussion of State Child Fatality Review Team Legislative Recommendations V. Child Fatality Review Team coordinator update VI. Ask the State Child Fatality Review Team: Questions and Answers Next Meeting will be held May 15th, 10:00 AM, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Bldg., Room T-607, Austin, Texas 78756. Additional Information Contact: Amy Bailey, 512/776-2311
2/23/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 23, 2015 – 08:00 AM
1401 Rangerville Rd. (Rio Grande State Center Auditorium), Harlingen
Medicaid Electronic Visit Verification Provider Training. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) – in collaboration with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), the managed care organizations (MCOs), and the Texas Medicaid Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) – are hosting a series of half-day Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) provider training sessions in February. Providers can attend a morning or an afternoon session; the information presented will be the same. Providers may register no more than two people from their contracted provider agency. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The training sessions include an EVV Overview, EVV Reason Codes, Visit Maintenance and EVV Compliance Plan. You must register to attend these training sessions and may do so at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Harlingen02232015. 1. Session 1 (8 am – 12 pm) a. EVV Overview & Reason Codes b. EVV Compliance Plan 2. Session 2 (1 pm – 5 pm) a. EVV Overview & Reason Codes b. EVV Compliance Plan. Additional Information Contact: Laela Estus, 512/707-6102
Department of State Health Services
February 23, 2015 – 11:30 AM
Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order 1. Approval of February 11, 2015 Meeting Minutes 2. Office of the Assistant Commissioner Updates 3. Legislative Update 4. Medicaid Billing 5. Core Functions/Public Health Infrastructure 6. Status of Annual Report 7. Stakeholder Comment 8. General Public Comment 9. Agenda Items for Next Meeting 10. Future Meeting Dates/Locations 11. Election of Chair Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Glenna Laughlin, 512/776-7770
Department of State Health Services
February 23, 2015 – 12:00 PM
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, 1430 Collier St., Austin
Austin Travis County Integral Care Finance committee meeting ATCIC's mission is to improve the lives of people affected by behavioral health and developmental and/or intellectual challenges. Date: Monday, February 23, 2015 Time: 12:00 Noon Place: 1430 Collier St. – Board Room Austin, Texas 78704 Agenda I. Citizens Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes) II. Approval of Minutes for January 26, 2015 III. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on FY 2014 Financial Audit (R. Mendoza & Co., P.C.) IV. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Cash & Investment Report – January, 2015 (Schott) V. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Financial Statements and Amendments for the Period Ending January 31, 2015 (Subject to Audit) (Coleman-Beattie, Thompson, Schott) VI. P&O – Recommendation to Accept, if Awarded, the Project ECHO Taking Texas Tobacco Free 2 – (Wilson) VII. P&O – Recommendation to Accept, if Awarded, the Travis County Health and Human Services and Veteran's Services Professional Holistic Families Request for Services (RFS) – (Hernandez) VIII. Update on Managed Care Contract Status – (Evans) – Verbal Report IX. Update & Discussion on Dashboard Financial Metrics (Lynch) X. Update on Transformation 1115 Waiver – (Widmer, Simmons) – On-line Presentation XI. Announcements XII. New Business a. Identify Consent/Non-Consent Agenda Items XIII. Citizens Comments. Additional Information Contact: Libby Worsham, 512/447-4141
House Human Services Committee
February 23, 2015 – 02:00 PM or upon adjournment of the House
Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will hear invited testimony from the following entities: Health and Human Services Commission, Department of Family and Protective Services, Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. Additional information contact: Jim Terrell (512) 463-0786
2/24/2015
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III
February 24, 2015 – 07:30 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.030, Austin
The Subcommittee on Article III anticipates hearing testimony regarding House budget recommendations including: graduate medical education. Additional information contact: Emily Howell (512) 463-1091
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 24, 2015 – 08:00 AM
1401 Rangerville Rd. (Rio Grande State Center Auditorium), Harlingen
Medicaid Electronic Visit Verification Provider Training. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) – in collaboration with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), the managed care organizations (MCOs), and the Texas Medicaid Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) – are hosting a series of half-day Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) provider training sessions in February. Providers can attend a morning or an afternoon session; the information presented will be the same. Providers may register no more than two people from their contracted provider agency. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The training sessions include an EVV Overview, EVV Reason Codes, Visit Maintenance and EVV Compliance Plan. You must register to attend these training sessions and may do so at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Harlingen02242014. 1. Session 1 (8 am – 12 pm) a. EVV Overview & Reason Codes b. EVV Compliance Plan 2. Session 2 (1 pm – 5 pm) a. EVV Overview & Reason Codes b. EVV Compliance Plan. Additional Information Contact: Laela Estus, 512/707-6102
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 24, 2015 – 10:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rooms 1420-1430, Austin
Task Force on Domestic Violence. This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome, Introductions and Announcements. 2. Approve October 8, 2014 Meeting Minutes (vote required). 3. Presentation: Overview of Department of Family and Protective Services and Department of State Health Services Data Analysis with Recommendations on Intimate Partner Violence Task Force Provider Panel.* 4. Task Force on Domestic Violence (TFDV) Committee Reports. 5. Discussion of the required report for House Bill 2620, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013. 6. Public Comment. 7. Closing Remarks. 8. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Vicki Magee, 512/420 2826
2/25/2015
House Higher Education Committee
February 25, 2015 – 08:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.014, Austin
The committee will meet to take up the following bills: HB 99 – Guillen, Relating to tracking career information for graduates of Texas medical schools and persons completing medical residency programs in Texas. HB 495 – Howard, Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs. Additional information contact: Cameron Cocke (512) 463-0782
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 25, 2015 – 08:00 AM
1401 Rangerville Rd. (Rio Grande State Center Auditorium), Harlingen
Medicaid Electronic Visit Verification Provider Training. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) – in collaboration with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), the managed care organizations (MCOs), and the Texas Medicaid Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) – are hosting a series of half-day Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) provider training sessions in February. Providers can attend a morning or an afternoon session; the information presented will be the same. Providers may register no more than two people from their contracted provider agency. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The training sessions include an EVV Overview, EVV Reason Codes, Visit Maintenance and EVV Compliance Plan. You must register to attend these training sessions and may do so at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Harlingen02252015. 1. Session 1 (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.) a. EVV Overview & Reason Codes b. EVV Compliance Plan 2. Session 2 (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.) a. EVV Overview & Reason Codes b. EVV Compliance Plan. Additional Information Contact: Laela Estus, 512/707-6102
Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders
February 25, 2015 – 08:30 AM
JJ. Pickle Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin
The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Welcome/Call to Order/Roll Call/Excuse Absent Members 2. Approval of Minutes from February 19, 2014, Meeting 3. Department of State Health Services update 4. DSHS Alzheimer's Disease Program update 5. Texas Alzheimer's Research and Care Consortium (TARCC) update 6. Time and Date for Next Council Meeting 7. Public Comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 800/242-3399
Senate Finance Committee
February 25, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.036, Austin
The committee will meet to consider SB2 – Nelson, General appropriations bill; Article VIII. The Committee will hear public testimony on Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Dental Examiners, Board of Pharmacy, Texas Board of Nursing, Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, Optometry Board, Board of Examiners of Psychologists, Health Professions Council, Department of Insurance, Texas Medical Board. Additional information contact: Stephanie Hoover (512) 463-0370
Senate Health & Human Services Committee
February 25, 2015 – 11:15 AM or upon adjournment of the Senate
Texas Capitol, Senate Chamber, Austin
The committee will meet to take up the following bills: SB 114 – Taylor, Van , Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies. SB 219 – Schwertner | et al., Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. SB 304 – Schwertner, Relating to the abuse and neglect of residents of certain facilities. SB 358 – West, Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services. SB 373 – West, Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations. SB 553 – Schwertner, Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and certain long-term care facilities. Additional information contact: Meagan Kirby (512) 463-0360
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 25, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Payment Rates for Community First Choice. This meeting will be webcast. Hearing. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the Community First Choice (CFC) program. The Department of Aging and Disability Services and HHSC operate various aspects of the CFC program. The payment rates are proposed to be effective March 1, 2015. The public hearing will be held in compliance with Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §355.105(g), which require public notice and hearings on proposed reimbursement rates. Proposal. HHSC proposes rates for CFC program services in accordance with the rate-setting methodology listed below under Methodology and Justification. The methodology requires that CFC rates are established using pre-existing rates. Methodology and Justification. The proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate reimbursement setting methodology at 1 TAC §355.9090. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after February 11, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; by email at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also 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, 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, H-400 , 4900 North Lamar , Austin, Texas 78751-2316. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
2/26/2015
Department of State Health Services
February 26, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Robert E. Moreton Building, Public Hearing Room M100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
State Health Services Council The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order 1. Approval of November 19-20, 2014 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; Commissioner and Chief Medical Executive selections; 84th Legislative Session update; Sunset Commission review; Texas Health Steps program changes; Ebola, influenza, and measles updates; and staff and program recognitions 3. Recommend to the Health and Human Services Commission the Proposal of the Following Rule Actions for Public Comment* (Public comments will be taken with each rule discussion for the following rules.) a. An amendment to a rule concerning fee schedules for clinical testing and newborn screening b. Amendments to rules concerning the reporting of sexually transmitted diseases, including Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus c. Repeal of rules and new rules concerning abuse, neglect, and exploitation in Department of State Health Services state hospitals d. New rules concerning the standards for a Jail-based Competency Restoration Program 4. Report on Texas Cancer Registry 5. Update on Rider 83 – State Hospital System 10-Year Plan 6. General Public Comment Adjourn *Denotes action items. Additional Information Contact: Carolyn Bivens, 512/776-2370
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 26, 2015 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public Hearing Room), Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks a. Member introductions b. Adopt meeting minutes from December 3, 2014 2. HHSC Updates a. STAR Kids Updates b. Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPECC) Updates c. Updates on Administrative Processes 3. Member Input and Comments on STAR Kids Project 4. Discussion of the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) 5. Discussion of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) 6. Public Comment 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Brian Dees, 512/462-6266
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
February 26, 2015 – 10:00 AM
William P. Hobby, Jr., 333 Guadalupe, Room 100, Austin
Enforcement Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code, s605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve November 13, 2014, Committee Minutes 4. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-12-0047 5. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-13-0004 6. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-13-0006 7. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-14-0002 8. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-14-0005 9. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-14-0021 10. Staff Report Concerning Update on Open Cases, to include Tabled Cases 11. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Closed Cases 12. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning the Draft Sanction Guide 13. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Overview of Past Enforcement Actions Taken by the Board 14. Set Next Meeting Date 15. Propose Agenda Items 16. Public Comment 17. Adjournment. Action may be taken on any of the above items. The Board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board/Committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item if it exists. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Board/Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4521
Comptroller of Public Accounts
February 26, 2015 – 01:15 PM
111 East 17th Street, Room 205, L.B.J. Building, Austin
Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force I. Introduction: Call to Order and Welcome II. Roll Call of Task Force Member Agencies A. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) B. Office of the Attorney General (OAG) C. Department of Public Safety (DPS) D. State Auditor's Office (SAO) E. Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) F. Comptroller III. Public Comment IV. Action Item: Approval of Minutes from the November 20, 2014 meeting V. Update from HHSC – Office of Inspector General on Medicaid fraud prevention VI. Updates regarding fraud prevention from other Task Force Member Agencies VII. Discussion of future agenda items VIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Brashear, 512/463-4000
Comptroller of Public Accounts
February 26, 2015 – 02:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., HHSC, Brown Heatly, Room 3501, Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee February 26, 2015 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee, Housing Subcommittee Meeting Minutes from January 20, 2015 3. Subcommittee Updates a. Funding Streams and Housing Opportunities of Other States b. Update on the Coalition for Community Choices c. Review of Availability, Cost-Effectiveness, and Assistance of Onsite Supports relating to Adaptive Aids 4. Discussion of Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Gold, 512/438-5986
2/27/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 27, 2015 – 08:00 AM
2300 McKinley Ave.(Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health, Dayroom), El Paso
Medicaid Electronic Visit Verification Provider Training. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) — in collaboration with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), the managed care organizations (MCOs), and the Texas Medicaid Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) — are hosting a series of half-day Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) provider training sessions in February. Providers can attend a morning or an afternoon session; the information presented will be the same. Providers may register no more than two people from their contracted provider agency. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The training sessions include an EVV Overview, EVV Reason Codes, Visit Maintenance and EVV Compliance Plan. You must register to attend these training sessions and may do so at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ElPASO02272015. 1. Session 1 (8 AM – 12PM) a. EVV Overview & Reason Codes b. EVV Compliance Plan 2. Session 2 (1 PM – 5 PM) a. EVV Overview & Reason Codes b. EVV Compliance Plan. Additional Information Contact: Laela Estus, 512/707-6102
State Board of Dental Examiners
February 27, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Public hearing agenda 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call and opening statement. 3. The board will commence in Open Session to hear testimony concerning proposed new rule 22 Tex. Admin. Code, section 108.74, ownership, maintenance, and operation of a dental practice. 4. Public testimony. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Nycia Deal, 512/463-6400
Department of State Health Services
February 27, 2015 – 08:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 164, 909 W. 45th Street, Austin
Topic Research Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board The Texas Radiation Advisory Board's Topic Research Committee will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action, as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and adoption of the minutes of the November 7, 2014 meeting 4. Old Business A. Update on rulemaking priorities (Chuck Flynn, DSHS) B. Licensing of Certified Diagnostic Physicists by the American Board of Radiology and Possible Texas Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists (LMP) Board Remedies (Dr. Hamilton) 5. New Business: Present and discuss topics that need further research by the Medical or Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste (INUW) Committees or the full Board 6. Public Comments 7. Formulate recommendations on any agenda items to be considered by the Medical or INUW Committees or the full Board 8. Adjourn Members of the Topic Research Committee invite all non-Committee members of TRAB to attend and listen to the discussion. Additional Information Contact: ihamilton@sw.org
Department of State Health Services
February 27, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 240, 909 W. 45th Street, Austin
Medical Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) The Texas Radiation Advisory Board's Medical Committee will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action, as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and adoption of the minutes of the November 7, 2014 meeting 4. Old Business: Nuclear Regulatory Commission – proposed amendments to 10 CFR Part 35 (Flynn, DSHS) 5. New Business – A. Discuss delay of the implementation of the radiation safety awareness training in 25 TAC Section 289.227(m)(9)(E), Kathryn Perkins letter dated January 13, 2015 B. Discussion and recommendations regarding TRAB's Advisory Statement on the Safe Use of Fluoroscopic Imaging Technology in the Provision of Health Care C. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Topic Research Committee 6. Public Comments 7. Formulate recommendations on any agenda items to be considered by the full Board 8. Adjourn Members of the Medical Committee invite all non-Committee members of TRAB to attend and listen to the discussion. Additional Information Contact: metter@uthscsa.edu
State Board of Dental Examiners
February 27, 2015 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Board Meeting convenes on February 27, 2015 – 9:30 A.M. – Conclusion 333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225 Health Professions Council Conference Room Austin, TX 78701 Agenda 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Discussion and review of minutes from the November 21, 2014 board meeting. 4. Discussion of and possible action on proposed agreed settlement orders and consent orders. 5. Public comments. 6. Miscellaneous reports. 6.1. Professional Recovery Network Report. 6.2. Western Regional Examining Board Dental Hygiene Report. 6.3. Western Regional Examining Board Report. 7. Discussion of and possible action concerning committee reports. 7.1. Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee. 7.2. Dental Laboratory Certification Council. 8. Discussion of and possible action on rules. 8.1. Rule reviews in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 2001.039. 8.1.1. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 119, Special Areas of Dental Practice. 8.2. Action on proposed rules. 8.2.1. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 102.1, Fee Schedule. 8.2.2. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 107.63, Informal Disposition and Alternative Dispute Resolution. 8.2.3. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 107.103, Disposition of an Official Complaint. 8.2.4. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 107.110, Compliance. 8.2.5. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 108.9, Dishonorable Conduct. 8.2.6. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 108.54, Advertising of Specialties. 8.2.7. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 108.74, Ownership, Maintenance, and Operation of a Dental Practice. 8.2.8. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 115.2, Permitted Duties. 8.2.9. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 116.3, Registration and Renewal. 8.2.10. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 116.5, Certified Dental Technical Required. 8.2.11. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 117.1, Exemptions. 9. Discussion regarding rule-making process and future rule-making. 9.1. Discussion regarding rule-making process. 9.2. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 107.63, Informal Disposition and Alternative Dispute Resolution. 9.3. 22 Tex. Admin. Code 108.5, Patient Abandonment. 10. Agency division activity reports. 10.1. Finance and Administration Division Report. 10.2. Licensing Division Report. 10.3. Joint Report of the Investigations and Dental Practice Divisions. 10.4. Legal Division Report. 11. Consideration and possible action on hearings at the state office of administrative hearings (SOAH). 11.1. Administrative Law Judge Proposals for Decision. Docket No. 504-13-5376, Jay R. Parmer, DDS, Texas Dental License Number 15813. – Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 504-13-5376. – Consideration of Staff's Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 504-13-5376, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with/without Modifications. – Consider recommendations and take action: Jay R. Parmer, DDS, Texas Dental License Number 15813. 12. Declarations from board members interested in serving as secretary of the board. 13. Election of board secretary. 14. Executive Session pursuant to Tex. Govt Code – 551.071 (Texas Open Meetings Act) to receive legal advice about pending litigation. 15. Executive Director's Report. 16. Presiding Officer's Report. 17. Announcements. 18. Adjourn. Executive Session: The board reserves the right to conduct a closed meeting to discuss any posted agenda items as authorized by law. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-6400
Department of State Health Services
February 27, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Moreton Building, Conference Room M2-204, 1100 West 49th St, Austin
Newborn Screening Advisory Committee Conference Call The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome and Introductions Review and Approval of Minutes for October 2, 2014 Newborn Screening (NBS) Program Updates Secondary Panel Updates Critical Congenital Heart Defect (CCHD) updates Timeliness of Newborn Screening NBS Follow-up Activities – Specialist Perspective Legislative Session/Sunset Review Public Comment Future agenda items Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Beth Rider, 512/776-3386
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 27, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Health and Human Services Commission Council 1. Call to Order. 2. Approval of the November 21, 2014 Council Meeting Minutes. 3. Executive Commissioner's Status Report. Information related to the legislative session, 1115 Transformation Waiver, contracting, and managed care carve-in. 4. Information Items Related to Rules. a. Relating to Minimum Payment Amounts to Qualified Nursing Facilities. Consideration of rule amendments to s353.608, concerning Minimum Payment Amounts to Qualified Nursing Facilities, to revise eligibility criteria and reconciliation procedures and to add language relating to recoupments of payments in certain situations. b. Relating to Disproportionate Share Hospital Reimbursement Methodology and Waiver Payments to Hospitals for Uncompensated Care. Consideration of rule amendments to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, s355.8065, related to Disproportionate Share Hospital Reimbursement Methodology, and s355.8201, related to Waiver Payments to Hospitals for Uncompensated Care. 5. Action Items Related to Rules. a. Related to Account Balance and Transaction Errors. Information on proposed amendment to 1 TAC s372.1521, concerning timeframes for households to dispute electronic benefit transfer (EBT) account balance and transaction errors, timeframes for the agency to investigate and restore benefits as applicable and clarify that adjustments must be as a result of a system error. b. Related to Anesthesiologist Assistants. Information on proposed amendment to 1 TAC s354.1062, concerning addin services provided by an anesthesiologist assistant to the rule regarding the conditions under which a physician may bill Texas Medicaid and aligns the rule with other program rules (354.1064 and s354.1065) relating to anesthesiologist assistants services. c. Related to Private Duty Nursing Services. Information on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposal to repeal Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 363, Subchapter C in its entirety and propose new rules for this subchapter. d. Related to Tuberculosis (TB) Institution Exclusion. Information on amendments to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 10, s354.1121 concerning Definitions; Division 11, s354.1149, concerning Exclusions and Limitations; and Division 28, s354.1371, concerning Benefits and Limitations. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/487-3300
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
February 27, 2015 – 10:00 AM
William P. Hobby, Jr., 333 Guadalupe, Room 100, Austin
Licensing and Accreditation Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code s605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve November 14, 2014, Committee Minutes 4. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Assistant Applications CL – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) LN – (Orthotics) 5. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Student Applications BB – (Orthotics) KC – Orthotics) CF – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) EH – Orthotics) CK – (Orthotics) BS – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) RS – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) AT – (Orthotics) RT – (Prosthetics) AW – (Orthotics) 6. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Practitioner Applications KG – (Orthotics) ES – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) 7. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Facility Accreditation Applications APR-W – (Prosthetics) BOPE-D – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) BOPE-FW – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) CCHH-A – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) CCOBP-L – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) CCOBP-T – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) HC-AB – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) HC-H – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) HC-P – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) HC-SP – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) HC-SU – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) HC-W – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) KOPS-H – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) LLOP-B – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) LLOP-H – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) LLOP-J – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) LLOP-L – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) LLOP-N – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) NPI-C – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) PPOI-EP – (Orthotics and Prosthetics) VPC-L – (Prosthetics) 8. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Process for License, Registration and Accreditation Approval 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Propose Agenda Items 11. Public Comment 12. Adjournment. Action may be taken on any of the above items. The Board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board/Committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item if it exists. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Board/Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4521
Department of State Health Services
February 27, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 164, 909 W. 45th Street, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board Meeting The Board will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action, as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Review and adoption of the minutes of the November 7, 2014 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 – Roger Mulder, State Liaison Officer 6. Old Business: No Old Business 7. New Business A. Radiological Response Volunteer Corps, sponsored by the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors http://www.crcpd.org/RRVC/rrvc_rfp.aspx (Free, DSHS) B. Informational presentation: Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) related to Oil and Gas Production (Judy Raab) C. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee D. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Medical Committee E. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Topic Research Committee F. TRAB Policies on Public Comments at Open Meetings (Pfefferle, DSHS) 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion of Future Meeting Topics 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John P. Hageman, jph@swri.org
Texas Medical Board
February 27, 2015 – 11:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Frank Acosta, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
Texas Medical Board
February 27, 2015 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Elva Navarro, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
February 27, 2015 – 01:00 PM
William P. Hobby, Jr., 333 Guadalupe, Room 100, Austin
Rules Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code s605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve November 14, 2014 Committee Minutes 4. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action by the Rules Committee Regarding Amendments to the Rules Concerning the Licensure and Regulation of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 821, including possible amendments to: a. Rule s821.15 Accreditation of Prosthetic and Orthotic Facilities regarding a new posting requirement for hours of operation 5. Discussion and Possible Action regarding a New Rule establishing Two Different Levels Orthotic Assistant licensure, with Different Educational Requirements and Different Scopes of Practice 6. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Application Process for Assistants 7. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Examinations 8. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to Review, Discuss and Make Recommendations for Rule Revision and Updates 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Propose Agenda Items 11. Public Comment 12. Adjournment. Action may be taken on any of the above items. The Board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board/Committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item if it exists. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Board/Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4521
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
February 27, 2015 – 02:00 PM
William P. Hobby, Jr., 333 Guadalupe, Room 100, Austin
Board Meeting The Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code s605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve the August 15, 2014, Board Meeting Minutes 4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Board Committee Appointments 5. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Reports from the Board Committees a. Licensing and Accreditation Committee – reports from November 14, 2014 and February 27, 2015 -Number of Applications Reviewed -Number of Applications Approved -Number of Applications Denied -Number of Applications Tabled -Review, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Process for License, Registration and Accreditation Approval b. Enforcement Committee – reports from November 14, 2014 and February 26, 2015 -Number of Cases Reviewed -Disciplinary Action Recommended -Number of Cases Closed -Number of Cases Tabled -Staff Report Concerning Update on Open Cases, to include Tabled Cases -Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Closed Cases c. Rules Committee – reports from November 14, 2014 and February 27, 2015 -Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Petition for the Adoption of a Rule regarding Orthoses Sold by Online Retailers -Review, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Orthotic Assistants working under the Direction of a Physician -Review, Discussion, and Possible Action concerning Format of Rule Drafts, including Rules Approved by the Rules Committee and Rules under Review -Review, Discussion, and Possible Action by the Rules Committee Regarding Amendments to the Rules Concerning the Licensure and Regulation of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 821, including possible amendments to: –Rule s821.10(b)(4) regarding Assistants; –Rule s821.15 Accreditation of Prosthetic and Orthotic Facilities regarding a new posting requirement for hours of operation -Discussion and Possible Action regarding a New Rule establishing Two Different Levels Orthotic Assistant licensure, with Different Educational Requirements and Different Scopes of Practice -Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Application Process for Assistants -Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Examinations -Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to Review, Discuss and Make Recommendations for Rule Revision and Updates 6. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Agreed Orders for Case #1070-09-0014, Case #1070-10-057, Case #1070-10-0077, Case #1070-12-0004, Case #1070-12-0005, Case #1070-14-0028, and Case #1070-14-0029 7. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Payment Order on Case #1070-12-0043 8. Executive Session, Discussion, and Possible Action on Staff Attorney's Report Regarding the Pending Hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings including: Case #1070-10-0074 & #1070-10-0075; and Case #1070-12-0013 & #1070-12-0014; and Case #1070-14-0030 9. Presiding Officer's Report on Current Challenges and Accomplishments; Interaction with Stakeholders, State Officials, and Staff; Committee Appointments and Functions; Workload of Board Members; and General Information Regarding the Routine Functioning of the Board 10. Executive Director's Report on Program Operations; Customer Service Accomplishments, Inquiries, and Challenges; Current and/or Historical Licensee Statistics; Media, Legislative, and Stakeholder Contacts and Concerns; Workload Processing; Special Projects Assigned to Executive Director; General Information Regarding the Routine Functioning of the Licensure Program; and Executive Director's Report Concerning Update on Open, Tabled, and Closed Cases as well as Disciplinary Action Log and Tool 11. Professional Licensing and Certification Unit Management Report on Unit Organization and Staffing; Program Costs and Revenue; Current Operational Initiatives; Customer Service Accomplishments and Challenges; Workload Processing and Statistical Information; Status of Rulemaking within the Unit; Legislative and Media Contacts and Tracking; General Information on Functioning of the Unit 12. Set Next Meeting Dates 13. Propose Agenda Items 14. Public Comment 15. Adjournment. Action may be taken on any of the above items. The Board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board/committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item if it exists. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Board/Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4521
2/28/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 28, 2015 – 08:00 AM
2300 McKinley Ave. (Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health, Dayroom), El Paso
Medicaid Electronic Visit Verification Provider Training. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) — in collaboration with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), the managed care organizations (MCOs), and the Texas Medicaid Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) — are hosting a series of half-day Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) provider training sessions in February. Providers can attend a morning or an afternoon session; the information presented will be the same. Providers may register no more than two people from their contracted provider agency. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The training sessions include an EVV Overview, EVV Reason Codes, Visit Maintenance and EVV Compliance Plan. You must register to attend these training sessions and may do so at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ElPASO02282015. 1. Session 1 (8 AM – 12PM) a. EVV Overview & Reason Codes b. EVV Compliance Plan 2. Session 2 (1 PM – 5 PM) a. EVV Overview & Reason Codes b. EVV Compliance Plan. Additional Information Contact: Laela Estus, 512/707-6102
3/9/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 9, 2015 – 01:00 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly, Public Hearing Rm), Austin
Star+Plus Nursing Facility Advisory Committee (NFAC) Agenda: Star+Plus Nursing Facility Advisory Committee (NFAC) March 9, 2015 1 p.m. to 4:00 p. m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Come to order 2. Roll call 3. Welcome by Committee Chair a. Member introductions b. Discussion of the Legislature's intent in the formation of the Committee c. Discussion of the expectations and role of the Committee 4. Medicaid Managed Care overview 5. Review discussion and adoption of the Committee guiding principles 6. Discussion of agenda, dates, and locations of 2015 Meetings 7. Public Comment 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/936-8100
3/12/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 12, 2015 – 09:30 AM
701 West 51st St. (DADS, Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm), Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Discussion of Draft Sustainability Plan for Money Follows the Person Demonstration Grant. 3. Public Comment. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Gold, 512/438-5986
3/13/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 13, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public Hearing Rooms 1420-1430), Austin
Consumer Direction Workgroup 1. Welcome and Announcements – Nancy Crowther. 2. Public Comment. 3. Introduction of new workgroup members – Nancy Crowther. 4. Approval of Minutes of October 24, 2014, meeting (Vote Required). 5. Presiding Officer Report – Kay Lambert. 6. Report on Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Employee Misconduct Registry – Elizabeth Jones. 7. Lunch (recess). 8. Update and discussion of DADS' proposed Consumer Direction Services (CDS) rule changes – Elizabeth Jones. 9. Update on status of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system – Rhonda Pratt, Deborah Keyser- HHSC. 10. Update on current and future projects of standing committees. a. Quality Assurance – Helen Baker b. Employer Support – Joshua Oyeniyi 11. State Agency Reports. a. DADS b. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) 12. Closing Remarks – Kay Lambert. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kay Lambert, 512/462-6287
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