The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between February 25 and March 17.
2/27/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 27, 2017 – 08:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2530), Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee February 27, 2017 8:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review subcommittee guidelines 3. Define and describe subcommittee's name 4. Discuss and identify subcommittee's 2017 goals 5. Public comment 6. Discuss action items and next meeting agenda topics 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 27, 2017 – 12:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee February 27, 2017 Noon Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Introductions; Chair update 2. Review and vote on summary of January 30, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Review and vote on subcommittee mission and goals 4. Discuss how to better define subcommittee goals and strategies 5. Plan subcommittee meetings and training opportunities for the next 12 months 6. Public comment 7. Review agenda and action items and next steps 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 27, 2017 – 03:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction Training and Outreach Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Training and Outreach Subcommittee February 27, 2017 3 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review subcommittee guidelines 3. Define and describe subcommittee's name 4. Discuss and identify subcommittee's 2017 goals 5. Public comment 6. Discuss action items and next meeting agenda topics 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
2/28/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 28, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Rooms), Austin
AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction February 28, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Rooms 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Introductions; Chair and Vice-Chair updates 2. Review and approve minutes from December 2016, meeting (vote required) 3. Review and vote on bylaws, mission, vision, and values (vote required) 4. External Relations and legislation process 5. Office of the Ombudsman overview 6. STAR Kids overview 7. Lunch 8. Health Plan Management Complaint Process 9. State agency representative updates including utilization chart review* 10. Break 11. Subcommittee updates and next steps* 12. Roles, responsibilities, and relationships among service coordinators, financial management service agencies, and participants* 13. Public comment 14. Discuss June 13, 2017, agenda and action items 15. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
3/1/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 1, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee March 1, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas, 78751 1. Welcome and opening remarks a. Member introductions b. Adopt meeting minutes from December 7, 2016, meeting 2. STAR Kids implementation update 3. STAR Kids Screening and Assessment Instrument 4. Therapy rate reduction update 5. Prescription Drug Prior Authorization 6. Institute for Child Health Policy Quality Survey 7. Committee member discussion – next steps 8. Public comment 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/424-6511
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 1, 2017 – 12:00 PM
909 West 45th St., Austin State Hospital Campus, Building 552, Training Room 125, Austin
Forensic Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services Forensic Subcommittee Meeting March 1, 2017 Noon Meeting Site: Austin State Hospital Campus Building 552 Training Room 125 909 West 45th St. Austin, TX 78751 Teleconference Access: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 324529 1. Opening remarks and introductions 2. Public comment 3. Discussion of the forensic services continuum of care* 4. Review and discussion of current waitlist for inpatient forensic services* 5. Discussion of how individuals move through inpatient treatment services, to include maximum security* 6. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Erin Foley, 512/206-5056
Texas Medical Board
March 1, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadlaupe. Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
March 1, 2017 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology Licensure Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants appearing concerning eligibility. 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
3/2/2017
Texas Medical Board
March 2, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Executive Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Direction, recommendation and possible action regarding Internal Audit. 3.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
March 2, 2017 – 09:15 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Finance Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Budget report. 3.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
March 2, 2017 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Advertising Board Certification Ad Hoc Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applications for approval for advertising of board certification, under Board Rule 164.4. 3.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
March 2, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Disciplinary Process Review Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals from the Texas Physician Health Program. 3.Reports and discussion regarding Texas Physician Health Program. 4.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding renewals involving impaired licensees. 5.Reports and discussion regarding the Investigation, Litigation and Compliance Departments. 6.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding review of probationers appearances. 7.Consideration and approval of membership of the Expert Physician Panel. 8.Reports and discussion regarding cases over one year old. 9.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints. 10.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding routine follow-up on investigative files previously referred from DPRC for follow-up action. 11.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 12.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
March 2, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Room 100, Austin
Licensure Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding licensee requests. 3.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding applicants for licensure, permits, and certification a.Applicants appearing concerning eligibility* b.Proposed orders offered by the Executive Director c.Physician licensure applicants to be licensed d.Surgical assistant licensure applicants to be licensed e.Acudetox applicants to be certified 4.Report on physician licensure statistics 5.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding cancellation of licenses by request or for incomplete registration a.Surgical assistants b.Acudetox 6.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding Nonprofit Health Organizations a.Applicants for initial certification b.Requests for biennial recertification c.Cancellation of organizations certified as Nonprofit Health Organizations 7.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
3/3/2017
Texas Medical Board
March 3, 2017 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Full Board 1.Full Board call to order, roll call, and Mission Statement. Our Mission is to protect and enhance the public's health, safety and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education 2.Board Member Report. Introductions Presentations Agenda item #3 at 8:30 a.m. 3.Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. 1.Teladoc 2.FTC report 3.Zadeh Update on Federal lawsuit Agenda item #4 at 9:00 a.m. 4. Consideration and approval of Determinations of Default. 1. Rose M. Gonzalez-Weaver, D.O. Agenda item #5 at 9:30 a.m. 5.Consideration and approval of Proposal for Decisions: 1.Courtney R. Morgan, M.D., SOAH #503-15-1303.MD 2.Stanislaw R. Burzynski, M.D., SOAH #503-14-1342.MD 3.Medhat Michael, M.D., SOAH #503-15-4894.MD 4.Leeroy McCurley, M.D., SOAH #503-13-4105.MD 5.Thomas M. Dixon, M.D., #503-16-4713.MD 6.Abiola Opeitum, M.D., #503-16-5731.MD 7.Medical Director Report. 8.Public Information Update. 9.Report Physician Assistant Liaison. 10.Report, consideration, and possible action regarding executive director position. 11.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding emeritus retirement. 12.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding noncertified radiology technician permits and registry. 13.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding PHP referrals while Investigations pending. 14.Consideration and approval of Modification Request/Termination Request of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders. 15.Consideration and approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 16.Consideration and possible action for Agreed Board Orders. 17.Consideration and approval of Mediated Settlement Agreed Orders. 18.Consideration and approval of Remedial Plans. 19.Consideration and approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 20.Consideration and approval of Orders of Referral. 21.Consideration and approval of Orders to Show Cause. 22.Consideration and approval of Amended Proposal for Decision. 23.Consideration and approval of Remand of Amended Final Orders. 24.Consideration and approval of Cease and Desist Agreed Orders. 25.Report on Temporary Suspensions Hearings. 26.Report on Cease and Desist Orders approved by Executive Director. 27.Report on Motions for Rehearing Requests. 28.Report of Suspension by Operation of Law. 29.Report on Automatic Orders. 30.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to the following chapters in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code. 31.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding adoption of proposed rule changes and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183, Acupuncture. 32. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding adoption of proposed rule changes and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants. 33.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding adoption of proposed rule changes and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 194, Medical Radiologic Technology. 34.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding adoption of propose rule changes and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 186, Respiratory Care. Agenda Item #35 at 1:30 p.m. 35.Open forum for public comments. 36. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Department of Aging and Disability Services
March 3, 2017 – 10:30 AM
John H. Winters Bldg. (Public Hearing Rm. 125 W&C), 701 West 51st Street, Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee (NFAAC) 1. Introduction of New Members 2. Approval of minutes of December 9, 2016 meeting 3. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 4. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 PM. Additional Information Contact: Lynette Sanders, 512/438-5305
3/7/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 7, 2017 – 03:00 PM
6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100 (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin
Pallative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council AGENDA: Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council March 7, 2017 3 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78723 This meeting will be a telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend at the meeting site or via conference call at 1-877-820-7831, participant code 821494. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discussion and possible recommendations on medical power of attorney (vote may be taken)* 3. Discussion and possible recommendations on prescription drug monitoring and considerations for palliative care (vote may be taken)* 4. Action items for staff or member follow-up 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372