The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between February 27 and March 18.
2/29/2016
Texas Medical Board
February 29, 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 Robert Wayne Van Boven, M.D., License No. P5901. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
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 Higher Education Coordinating Board
March 1, 2016 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Uniform Pre-Nursing Curriculum Advisory Committee This meeting will be web-cast through the Coordinating Board's website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us. A G E N D A I. Call to order II. Welcome and introductions III. Approval of Minutes from November 16, 2015 meeting IV. Review and discuss data from Nursing Prerequisite Survey for Community and Technical Colleges, Universities, and Health-related Institutions V. Discussion of common themes and findings from Nursing Prerequisite Survey VI. Consideration of separate Uniform Pre-Nursing Curriculum for Community and Technical Colleges, Universities, and Health-related Institutions VII. Consideration of recommendations for Uniform Pre-Nursing Curriculum VIII. Discussion of mechanism to determine course content for Pre-Nursing Curriculum IX. Discussion of outline for report to Coordinating Board and Legislature X. Determine future meetings and schedule XI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Donna Carlin, 512/427-6241
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 1, 2016 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430), Austin
The 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. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
3/2/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 2, 2016 – 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 1. Welcome and opening remarks a. Member introductions b. Adopt meeting minutes from December 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. Additional Information Contact: Brian Dees, 512/462-6266
3/3/2016
Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders
March 3, 2016 – 08:30 AM
J.J. Pickle Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin
All agenda items listed may be discussed by the Council and action may be taken. 1. Welcome/Call to Order/Roll Call/Excuse Absent Members 2. Approval of minutes from August 25, 2015, meeting A vote will be taken 3. Department of State Health Services (DSHS) update 4. Texas Alzheimer's Disease State Plan Update by Co-Chairs. A vote will be taken 5. Texas Alzheimer's Research and Care Consortium (TARCC) Cohort, site review update, CARE initiative A vote will be taken 6. TARCC Steering Committee Chair and member appointments and term A vote will be taken 7. TARCC Special item request and University of Texas at Austin fiscal manager agreement A vote will be taken 8. TARCC Restatement and approval of previous Tx Council cohort funding Guidelines A vote will be taken 9. Time and date for next Council meeting 10. Public Comment 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lynda Taylor, 800/242-3399
Texas Medical Board
March 3, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Executive Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on the FY16 Internal Audit Plan. 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding TMB Outreach program and joint providership of CME. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
March 3, 2016 – 08:45 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 3, 2016 – 09:00 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 3, 2016 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Lobby Area, 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 Nonprofit Health Organizations. a. Applicants for initial certification b. Requests for biennial recertification c. Cancellation of organizations certified as Nonprofit Health Organizations 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to the follow chapters in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code: a. Chapter 163, Licensure s163.2 Full Texas Medical License s163.5 Licensure Documentation b. Chapter 168, Criminal History Evaluation Letters s168.2 Criminal History Evaluation Letters c. Chapter 171, Post Graduate Training Permits s171.3 Physician-in-Training Permits d. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants s184.25 Continuing Education (Surgical Assistants) s184.4 Qualifications for Licensure (Surgical Assistants) s184.5 Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants (Surgical Assistants) s184.6 Licensure Documentation (Surgical Assistants) s184.8 License Renewal (Surgical Assistants) 7. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) report for surgical assistant applicants. 8. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding application questions. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
March 3, 2016 – 09:30 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. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to the following chapters in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code:3 A. Chapter 161, General Provisions B. Chapter 164, Physician Advertising C. Chapter 176, Health Care Liability Lawsuits and Settlements D. Chapter 181, Contact Lens Prescriptions E. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants, – s184.18 – (Subchapter F) Administrative Penalties F. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules, – s187.16 – Informal Show Compliance Proceedings (ISCs) – s187.18 – Informal Show Compliance Proceeding and Settlement Conference Based on Personal Appearance – s187.19 – Resolution by Agreed Order G. Chapter 190, Disciplinary Guidelines, – s190.8 – Violation Guidelines H. Chapter 191, District Review Committees I. Chapter 196, Voluntary Relinquishment of Surrender of a Medical License J. Chapter 200, Standards for Physicians Practicing Complementary and Alternative Medicine, – s200.3 – Practice Guidelines for the Provision of Complementary and Alternative Medicine 7. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding review of probationers appearances. 8. Consideration and approval of membership of the Expert Physician Panel. 9. Reports and discussion regarding cases over one year old. 10. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints: A. Jurisdictional Complaints: i. Investigations 15-1591 15-3988 15-4621 15-5063 15-5142 15-5544 15-5825 15-5906 ii. Legal Files 15-0420 (14-6956) 15-0768 (15-2720)* 15-0875 (15-1050)* B. Jurisdictional-Not-Filed Complaints: 14-6724 15-0862* 15-3075 15-3201 15-5158 15-6973 15-7016 16-0017* 16-0157* 16-0283 16-0290 16-0497 16-0564 16-0566 16-0641 16-0800 16-0843 16-1079 16-1306 16-1307 16-1433 16-1438 16-1631 16-1656 16-1770 16-2001 16-2008 16-2052 16-2055 16-2056 16-2058 16-2216 16-2279 16-2639 16-2763* 16-2814 16-3129 C. Non-Jurisdictional Complaints: 15-0410 16-2039 11. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding routine follow-up on investigative files previously referred from DPRC for follow-up action, specifically including: 14-2562 15-0689 (15-2463) 15-2760 12. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
3/4/2016
Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
March 4, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Suite 510, Austin
Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners I. Call to order. II. Public comment. III. Approval of minutes of November 20, 2015 Executive Council meeting. IV. Discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, status of Sunset review of the agency and boards, and other agency business. V. Discussion and possible action on proposing a rule review of the following chapter of the Council Rules as required by s2001.039 of the Government Code: Chapter 651, Fees. VI. Review and possible action on rule amendments proposed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners as follows: Chapter 367, Continuing Education; Chapter 362, Definitions; s372.1, Provision of Services; s373.1, Supervision of Non-Licensed Personnel; s373.3, Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant; s370.3, Restoration of a Texas License; Chapter 371, Inactive and Retired Status; s376.5, Exemptions to Registration; and proposed new s372.2, General Purpose Occupation-Based Instruction. VII. Review and possible action on a rule amendment proposed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners as follows: s329.2. Licensure by Examination. VIII. Presiding Officer's Report. IX. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Executive Council meeting dates, and items for future consideration. X. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Randy Glines, randall@ptot.texas.gov
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
March 4, 2016 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program Agenda I. Introductions II. Review of Upcoming Grant Requirements (THECB) III. Invited Presentation A Critical Conversation – Strategies for Underrepresented Student Participation and Completion of Allied Health Educational Programs – Dr. Jean Keller, Professor, University of North Texas Lunch IV. Presentations: Progress Reports (Grantees 20 minutes per project) V. Discussion of Challenges, Strategies, and Sustainability Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Tonia Scaperlanda ADA Coordinator, at 512.427.6193 at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Fu-An Lin, 512/427-6211
Department of State Health Services
March 4, 2016 – 12:30 PM
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, 3001 Lake Austin Blvd., 4th Floor, Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services Forensic Subcommittee The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Introductions 2. Public Comment 3. Discussion of the March 4, 2016 Hogg Foundation forum, "Perspectives on the Effective Coordination of Mental Health Forensic Services" 4. Discussion of issues relating to forensic services: current strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities * 5. Discussion of the future direction for forensic services * 6. Discussion of recommendations for a comprehensive plan for the coordination of forensic services * 7. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd, 512/776-7111
3/7/2016
Department of State Health Services
March 7, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Bldg, Rm T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order II. Welcome and Introductions III. Approval of the Agenda – Action Item IV. Reading and Approval of the January 11, 2016 Minutes – Action Item V. Research and Recommendation on Promoting Positive School Climates to Improve Student Outcomes – Discussion Item VI. Research and Recommendation on Health Issues and Parent Involvement – Action Item VII. Agency Updates: Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Department of State Health Services – Information Items VIII. Revision of the following documents: A. Research and Recommendation on School Bus and Automobile Idling – Action Item B. Research and Recommendation on Benefits to Students in School Districts that Prohibit Physical Education as Punishment – Discussion and Possible Action Item C. Resolution Supporting Inclusive Practices for Students with Exceptionalities in Texas Public Schools – Discussion Item IX. Fitnessgram History – Information Item X. Review of WellSAT-i: Wellness School Assessment Tool for Implementation and Discussion of Development of a Tool for Schools XI. Viewing of A Matter of Time XII. Development of Objectives for Work Plan – Discussion and Possible Action Item XIII. Agenda Topics for School Health Advisory Councils – Call for New Topics – Action Item XIV. Coordinated School Health Data Sets – Call for New Websites – Action Item XV. Reminder of Next Meeting Date: May 9, 2016 – Information Item – Determine Agenda Topics – Action Item XVI. Public Comment XVII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Anita Wheeler-Hill, 512/776-7111
Texas Medical Board
March 7, 2016 – 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 Emanuel Molinar, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
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.
3/10/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 10, 2016 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discuss Housing Subcommittee Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) recommendations. 3. Discuss Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee LAR recommendations. 4. Discuss Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee LAR recommendations. 5. Discuss Quality Subcommittee LAR recommendations. 6. Discuss Senate Bill 7 legislative report recommendations. 7. Public comment 8. Discuss next steps and agenda items for April 28, 2016, meeting. 8. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken prior to any action items the committee will consider. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
3/11/2016
Texas Medical Board
March 11, 2016 – 09:30 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 Kenneth Ulishney, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
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