The following legislative and state agency hearings have been scheduled between February 4 and February 24.
2/6/2017
State Board of Dental Examiners
February 6, 2017 – 11:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Austin
Texas Board of Dental Examiners DHAC Texas State Board of Dental Examiners DENTAL HYGIENE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Convenes on February 6, 2017 – 11:00 a.m. to conclusion 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Room 500 Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER. II. ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS. IV. DISCUSSION a. 85th Legislative Session b. Licensing Division Update V. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON NEW BUSINESS a. Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS) i. Update on contract ii. Possible review of applications iii. Possible recommendations to TSBDE b. Use of lasers c. Screening surveys VI. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Amanda LaFuente, 512/305-9332
2/7/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
February 7, 2017 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 400A, Tower II, Austin
Executive Committee Meeting A G E N D A A. Review of Responses to RFQ 515-17-001 Concerning Pharmacy Technician Examinations Review of Recommendations Discussion Committee Decision Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
February 7, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
AGENDA A. Announcements Meeting Procedures Board Members Staff Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes TSBP Board Business Meeting Held November 1, 2016 Temporary Suspension Hearings C. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules C.1 Final Adoption of Rules C.1.1 Amendments to s291.93 Concerning Labeling Requirements C.1.2 Amendments to s291.106 Concerning Licensing Requirements for Class E-S Pharmacies C.1.3 Amendments to s297.3 Concerning Pharmacy Technician Registration Requirements C.2 Proposal of Rules C.2.1 Amendments to s281.61 Concerning the Definition of Discipline Authorized C.2.2 Amendments to s291.3 Concerning Notification C.2.3 Amendments to s291.52 Concerning the Definition of Full-Time Pharmacist C.2.4 Amendments to s315.3 Concerning Earliest Fill Date for Schedule II Prescriptions C.3 Rule Reviews in Accordance with Government Code, Section s2001.039 C.3.1 For Adoption: C.3.1.1 Chapter 297 Concerning Pharmacy Technicians (''297.1 – 297.10) C.3.1.2 Chapter 291 Concerning Pharmacies(Services Provided by Pharmacies) (''291.120-291.121, 291.123, 291.125, 291.127, 291.129, 291.131, 291.133) C.3.1.3 Chapter 291 Concerning Pharmacies (Other Classes of Pharmacy) (''291.151, 291.153, 291.155) D. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning Reports of Committee/Task Forces D.1 Task Force on Pharmacy Technician Technician Qualifications and Duties D.2 Task Force on Implementation of Rules Relating to USP General Chapter 800 – Hazardous Drugs E. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions E.1 Financial Update E.1.1 Review of FY2017 Expenditures E.1.2 Review of Board Member Travel Budget E.1.3 Consideration of Material Changes to Contracts for Goods and Services Awarded Under Chapter 2155 of Texas Government Code E.1.4 Update on Legislative Appropriations Request for FY2018-2019 E.2 Update Concerning Program to Aid Impaired Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students E.2.1 Update on Number of Participating Individuals E.2.2 Professional Recovery Network (PRN) E.2.2.1 Presentation and Discussion Concerning PRN Expenditures and Activities by PRN Director Courtney Hulbert E.3 Decision on Recommendations for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Testing Request for Qualifications E.4 Report on the Prescription Monitoring Program Implementation E.5 Update on Legislation Filed During the 85th Texas Legislative Session that has an Impact on TSBP and/or the Practice of Pharmacy F. Disciplinary Orders F.1 Consideration of Proposal for Decision F.1.1 In the Matter of Lifechek Drug #52, Pharmacy License #28438 F.1.1.1 Executive Session Concerning the Proposal For Decision in the Matter of Lifechek Drug #52, Pharmacy License #28438 F.2 Report on Agreed Board Orders Entered by Executive Director F.3 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders and Default Orders F.4 Executive Session to Consider Confidential Agreed Board Orders F.5 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Remedial Plans G. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports G.1 Report on Complaints Closed and Dismissed During the Previous Quarter G.2 Report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints H. Miscellaneous H.1 Items to be Placed on Agenda for May 2017 Board Meeting H.2 Discussion of and Possible Action on Recent Conferences and Events American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) Annual Meeting – Dallas, TX November 4-6, 2016 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Mid-Year Clinical Meeting – Las Vegas, NV December 4-8, 2016 H.3 Discussion of and Possible Action on Upcoming Conferences and Events Technician Informal Conference, Austin, February 23, 2017 (Thornsburg) Informal Conference, Austin, March 7-9, 2017 (Dembny) Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) Spring Leadership Symposium, Austin, TX March 20, 2017 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, March 23, 2017 (Waggener) Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Annual Meeting, Denver, CO March 27-30, 2017 Informal Conference, Austin, April 4-6, 2017 (Stine) Technician Informal Conference, Austin, April 20, 2017 (Thornsburg) Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists (TSHP) Annual Seminar, Galveston, TX April 28-30, 2017 TSBP Board Business Meeting, Austin May 2, 2017 THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY MAY ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER ANY AGENDA ITEM WHEN PERMITTED BY TEXAS LAW. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Department of Insurance
February 7, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Room 1250A, Austin
Texas Health Reinsurance System Board of Directors Annual Meeting 1. Call to Order. 2. Review and vote on minutes of the February 9, 2016, board meeting. 3. Discussion and possible action by the board related to the Texas Department of Insurance's recommendation in its Biennial Report to the 85th Texas Legislature to Deactivate or Dissolve the Texas Health Reinsurance System with option to reactivate depending on market conditions. Discussion to include possible recommendations to the 85th Texas Legislature for the best method to accomplish dissolution or deactivation. 4. Participation by the public (invitation for the public to address the board on any Texas Health Reinsurance System matter). 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action by the board on the system administrator's report. Administrator's presentation will specifically include each of the subjects listed in this agenda item below. This agenda item might also include discussion and any necessary action relating to any or all of the specific subject headings and described items within each subject and item that is part of the administrator's report, as follows: A. Reinsurance Activity–including a summary of number of ceding carriers, ceded lives, and coverage plans for the period of the report; B. Ceded Lives Comparison–across months, beginning with the first day of the current year through the last day of the period covered by the report; C. Premium and Claim Summary–including a comparison of both accepted premium amounts and accepted claim amounts for the period covered by the report, compared to that same period in the previous loss year, as well as a historical recap of premiums remitted and claims accepted; D. Carrier Issues–including questions posed by participating carriers about operation and administration of the system, and its processes and procedures; E. Assessment Activity–including an update on any activity relating to any assessment for which full collection has not been completed by the end of the period covered by the report; and F. Unaudited Financial Statements–including sources and uses of cash, other cash flow considerations or observations, income statements, and operating assets. 6. Discussion and possible action on rates and trends for reinsurance coverages, factors affecting reinsurance premium, benefit plan design, and communication programs. 7. Discussion of status and possible action on the auditor's report and audited financial statements for 2016. 8. Progress report and update, discussion, and possible action on existing or proposed system contracts, including the administrator contract with Pool Administrators, Inc. 9. Discussion and possible action on expenditures of the system, including directors' and officers' insurance coverage. 10. The board will take up for discussion and possible action on the following matters, as necessary, according to the annual meeting provisions of the Plan of Operation of the Texas Health Reinsurance System: A. Review the Plan of Operation and submit proposed amendments, if any, to the commissioner for approval; B. Review reports of the administrator, including audited financial reports on outstanding contracts and obligations, and all other material matters; C. Determine whether any technical corrections or amendments to the Small Employer Health Insurance Availability Act (Act), as amended, will be recommended to the commissioner; D. Review and give consideration to the performance of the system in support of the goals of the Act; E. Review the rates for reinsurance coverages, benefit plan design, and communication programs; F. Review the net reinsurance premiums, the system's administration expenses, and the incurred losses for the year–taking into account investment income and other appropriate gains and losses; G. Review and adjust, if needed, the initial level of benefits and maximum liability limit to be retained by reinsured carriers to reflect increases in costs and utilization for Small Employer Health Benefit Plans in Texas. Any adjustment will not be less than the annual change in the medical component of the "Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers" published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, unless the board proposes and the commissioner approves a lower adjustment factor; H. Review and determine the system's net loss, if any, for the previous calendar year-taking into account investment income and other appropriate gains and losses-and prepare the submission of the report to the commissioner, which is due not later than March 1, 2017; and I. Estimate the amount, if any, of the assessments needed to fund any losses incurred by the system in the previous calendar year and review the report to the commissioner which is due before March 1, 2017. If the estimate exceeds the 5 percent calculation specified in Insurance Code s1501.325(b), then perform the evaluation and prepare the additional report, as specified in s1501.325(b), to submit to the commissioner not later than April 1, 2017. 11. Discussion and possible action on assessment of reinsured carriers by the system. 12. Elect a chair, vice-chair, secretary, and treasurer for the 2017 board. 13. Discussion and possible action on membership of the board's committees. 14. Announcement of any business items for the next board meeting agenda that will require discussion and possible action. 15. Set the date for the next board meeting. 16. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Robert Rucker, 512/676-6954
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 7, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501), Austin
Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting February 7, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept December 13, 2016, minutes of the joint meeting of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee and Quality Subcommittee 3. Discuss issues related to medical and waiver transportation 4. Discuss IDD dental services 5. Discuss subcommittee goals for 2017 6. Health and Human Services Commission update 7. Public comment 8. Discuss future agenda and action items 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/730-7423
2/8/2017
The University of Texas System
February 8, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria, 2626 Sage Road, Houston
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council The JAMP Council will convene a meeting on February 8, 2017, according to the following agenda. I. Discussion and possible action regarding the following agenda items: Approval of minutes of December 6, 2016 and January 17, 2017 meeting Review of criteria guidelines and processes for entry into & continued participation in JAMP Committee assignments and responsibilities Evaluation & Accountability Committee Update Academic Affairs Committee Update Routine budgetary issues, including possible amendments to the current budget Early JAMP acceptance Medical school match process Students maturity assessment Issues raised by JAMP faculty directors related to above agenda items The date for next Council meeting II. Recess to convene Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Education Code, Section 51.8246(b) to discuss the education records or other personal information of individual students or the evaluation, eligibility, admission, or selection of individual students: Selection of 2017 JAMP applicants Review grades Student appeal(s) Student resignation(s) from JAMP Student dismissal(s) from JAMP III. Reconvene in open session to take action as appropriate on Executive Session items and adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Paul Hermesmeyer, 512/499-4352
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 8, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee February 8, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcoming remarks 3. Adoption of October 13, 2016, meeting minutes 4. Health and Human Services Commission Transformation update* 5. Senate Bill 760 update* 6. Enrollment as a Medicaid Provider discussion* 7. Managed care organization credentialing overview* 8. Value-Based Payment Quality Improvement Advisory Committee update* 9. Discussion of committee data requests 10. Closing discussion a. Action item report b. Utilization of subcommittees c. Future meeting times d. Action item requests 11. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 8, 2017 – 12:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room 4501), Austin
Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee Meeting February 8, 2017 Noon Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and adopt November 17, 2016, minutes 3. Review goals and priorities for 2017 4. Texas Workforce Commission Post-Transformation update 5. Break 6. Money Follows the Person update 7. Home and Community-based Services settings update 8. Member discussion of agenda items 9. Public comment 10. Review agenda and action items of next meeting 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/487-3458
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 8, 2017 – 01:00 PM
6330 East Highway 290, Suite 360 (Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities), Austin
Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee AGENDA: Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee February 8, 2017 1 p.m. Meeting Site: Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 360 Austin, Texas 78723 1. Call to order: Roll call of members/establish quorum 2. Greetings and introductions: Richard Garnett, Ph.D. 3. Approval of minutes from September 9, 2016 (Vote Required) 4. Update on the Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Transition (T.O.P.D.D): Janet Sharkis, Executive Director, T.O.P.D.D. 5. Quarterly update on T.O.P.D.D. Programs a. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Collaborative: Leah Davies, Associate Director, T.O.P.D.D. b. Child Safety and Injury Prevention Task Force: Ashley Givens, Executive Committee Member c. Supporting More Inclusion Needed In Disability and Development Collaborative: Apryl Rosas, Children's Services Coordinator, T.O.P.D.D. 6. Public comment 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angela Morales, 512/380-4332
2/9/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 9, 2017 – 11:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Conference Room, 2301), Austin
Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council AGENDA: Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council February 9, 2017 11 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Conference Room 2301 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 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 durable power of attorney and agent, including concurrent 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 * Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jimmy Blanton, Director, Health Quality Institute, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us. People who wish to submit written testimony for public comment may do so either by hardcopy or electronically. The address for hardcopy submission is: Jimmy Blanton, 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78751. The address for electronic submission is: jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 9, 2017 – 01:30 PM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Hospital Payment Advisory Committee AGENDA: Hospital Payment Advisory Committee February 9, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Opening comments: William Galinsky, Hospital Payment Advisory Committee Chair 2. Approval of May 5, 2016, meeting minutes (Vote required) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 3. General Provisions* The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, new Subchapter O, relating to Delivery System and Provider Payment Initiatives, and new – 353.1301, relating to General Provisions. This proposed new rule describes certain general provisions that apply to all Medicaid managed care delivery system and provider payment initiatives, or directed payments. As part of the recent overhaul of federal Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) rules, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services allowed states that operate MMC to direct Managed Care Organizations' (MCOs') payments to providers. This rule describes provisions HHSC considers to be universal to all such directed payment programs that are, or will be, implemented in Texas. – Pam McDonald , HHSC Director of Rate Analysis 4. Regional Uniform Rate Increases for Hospital Services* HHSC proposes new – 353.1305, relating to Regional Uniform Rate Increases for Hospital Services, in TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, new Subchapter O. The proposed new section describes the circumstances under which HHSC will direct a Medicaid MCO to provide a uniform percentage rate increase to hospitals in the MCO's network in a participating Service Delivery Area (SDA) for the provision of inpatient services, outpatient services, or both. This section also describes the methodology used by HHSC to determine the percentage rate increase. In light of recent federal regulation and with the goal of enhancing care coordination and achieving better health outcomes, this proposed rule authorizes HHSC to use intergovernmental transfers from non-state governmental entities or from other state agencies to support capitation payment increases in one or more SDAs. Each MCO within the SDA would then be contractually required by the state to increase hospital payment rates by a uniform percentage for one or more classes of hospital that provide services within the SDA. – Pam McDonald , HHSC Director of Rate Analysis 5. Public comment 6. Proposed next meeting: June 8, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/424-6634
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 9, 2017 – 01:30 PM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Hospital Payment Advisory Committee AGENDA: Hospital Payment Advisory Committee February 9, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Opening comments: William Galinsky, Hospital Payment Advisory Committee Chair 2. Approval of February 11, 2016 and May 5, 2016, meeting minutes (Vote required) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 3. General Provisions* The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, new Subchapter O, relating to Delivery System and Provider Payment Initiatives, and new – 353.1301, relating to General Provisions. This proposed new rule describes certain general provisions that apply to all Medicaid managed care delivery system and provider payment initiatives, or directed payments. As part of the recent overhaul of federal Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) rules, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services allowed states that operate MMC to direct Managed Care Organizations' (MCOs') payments to providers. This rule describes provisions HHSC considers to be universal to all such directed payment programs that are, or will be, implemented in Texas. – Pam McDonald , HHSC Director of Rate Analysis 4. Regional Uniform Rate Increases for Hospital Services* HHSC proposes new – 353.1305, relating to Regional Uniform Rate Increases for Hospital Services, in TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, new Subchapter O. The proposed new section describes the circumstances under which HHSC will direct a Medicaid MCO to provide a uniform percentage rate increase to hospitals in the MCO's network in a participating Service Delivery Area (SDA) for the provision of inpatient services, outpatient services, or both. This section also describes the methodology used by HHSC to determine the percentage rate increase. In light of recent federal regulation and with the goal of enhancing care coordination and achieving better health outcomes, this proposed rule authorizes HHSC to use intergovernmental transfers from non-state governmental entities or from other state agencies to support capitation payment increases in one or more SDAs. Each MCO within the SDA would then be contractually required by the state to increase hospital payment rates by a uniform percentage for one or more classes of hospital that provide services within the SDA. – Pam McDonald , HHSC Director of Rate Analysis 5. Public comment 6. Proposed next meeting: June 8, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. 7. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/424-6634
2/10/2017
Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
February 10, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St., Suite 2-510, Austin
Executive Council EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS AGENDA CALLED MEETING Board Room 333 Guadalupe, Ste. 2-500 Austin, TX 78701 February 10, 2017 8:30 a.m. I. Call to order. II. Public comment. III. Approval of minutes of November 18, 2016 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, current legislative session, status of Sunset review of the agency and boards, and other agency business. V. Discussion and possible action on rule amendments proposed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners as follows: s373.3, Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Chapter 367, Continuing Education. VI. Review and possible action on rule amendments proposed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners as follows: s341.2. Continuing Competence Requirements, and s341.3. Qualifying Continuing Competence Activities. VII. Presiding Officer's Report. VIII. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Executive Council meeting dates, and items for future consideration. IX. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Randall Glines, 512/305-6969
Texas Medical Board
February 10, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 400A, Austin
Texas Physician Health Program TEXAS PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM Hobby Building GOVERNING BOARD MEETING 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 400A Austin, Texas 78701 BOARD AGENDA Friday, February 10, 2017 9:00 a.m. Agenda item numbers are assigned for ease of reference only and do not necessarily reflect the order of their consideration by the Board. Call to Order; Roll Call; Welcome Agenda Item 1 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding November 18, 2016 Board meeting minutes Agenda Item 2 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding case advisory panels, case reviews, proposed agreement terminations, and modifications Agenda Item 3 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding program operations a) Report on program enrollment to date, program performance, program operations, program policies, third party drug screening contractor update b) Legislative/Sunset Advisory Commission update, Sunset Advisory Commission final decision, legislative update c) Outreach update d) Budget update e) Personnel update f) Legal update Agenda Item 4 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Medical Board for administrative and other services Agenda Item 5 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding policy revisions involving participant fees for categories of licensees, the drug screening policy, and response deadlines for registration referrals Agenda Item 6 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding nominees for vacant TXPHP Governing Board positions to be filled by a doctor of osteopathic medicine Agenda Item 7 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding scheduling, procedures, and upcoming Board meetings, member rotation, and possible agenda topics Agenda Item 8 Open forum for public comments Agenda Item 9 Adjourn Executive Session The Board may close the meeting to the public and continue in executive session for any of the reasons set forth in Texas Government Code Chapter 551 governing open meetings, including, but not limited to: a. Private consultation and advice of legal counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code b. Deliberations concerning the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.074, Government Code. While in executive session, the Board will not take any action, make any decision, or vote with regard to any matter that may be considered or discussed. A certified agenda of any executive session will be made. Additional Information Contact: Joan Howard Allen, 512/305-7462
Texas Medical Board
February 10, 2017 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology Discipline and Ethics Commitee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals and reports from the Texas Physician Health Program. 3.Reports and discussion regarding the Investigation, Litigation and Compliance Departments. 4.Review, discussion and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints. 5.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases 6.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
February 10, 2017 – 09:45 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, 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.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding proposed orders offered by the Executive Director. 4.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
February 10, 2017 – 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 pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
February 10, 2017 – 11:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 400A, Austin
Texas Physician Health Program Personnel Committee TEXAS PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM Hobby Building PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 400A Austin, Texas 78701 BOARD AGENDA Friday, February 10, 2017 11:00 a.m. (or at the conclusion of the Texas Physician Health Program Governing Board meeting) Agenda item numbers are assigned for ease of reference only and do not necessarily reflect the order of their consideration by the Board. Call to Order; Roll Call; Welcome Agenda Item 1 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding job duties of the program's Executive Medical Director Agenda Item 2 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding appraisal process and evaluation document for the Executive Medical Director Agenda Item 3 Adjourn Executive Session The Board may close the meeting to the public and continue in executive session for the following reasons: a. Private consultation and advice of legal counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code b. Deliberations concerning the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.074, Government Code. While in executive session, the Board will not take any action, make any decision, or vote with regard to any matter that may be considered or discussed. A certified agenda of any executive session will be made. Additional Information Contact: Joan Howard Allen, 512/305-7462
Texas Medical Board
February 10, 2017 – 11:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology Full Board 1.Full Board call to order and roll call. 2.Board Member Report. 3.Executive Director's Report. Legislative Update Audit Update Licensure Process Update Budget Report Interim Executive Director Email 4.Medical Director Report. 5.Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. 6.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding proposed orders/remedial plans offered by the Executive Director. 7.Consideration and approval of Determination of Default. 8.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 9.Consideration and approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 10.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Agreed Orders. 11.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Remedial Plans. 12. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding propose rule review and amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 194. Non-Certified Radiologic Technicians. Agenda item #13 at 11:30 a.m. 13.Open forum for public comments. 14.Consideration and Approval of the November 15, 2016 Board Meeting minutes. 15.Committee reports and the consideration and approval of minutes and action items of committees meeting during the board meeting. 16.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
2/13/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 13, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530), Austin
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Membership Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Membership Committee February 13, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Committee member updates 4. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Irma Villarreal, 512/377-0646
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 13, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410), Austin
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Bylaws Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Bylaws Committee February 13, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1410 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Committee member updates 4. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Irma Villarreal, 512/377-0646
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 13, 2017 – 10:15 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530), Austin
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Services and Supports Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Services and Supports Committee February 13, 2017 10:15 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Committee member updates 4. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Irma Villarreal, 512/377-0646
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 13, 2017 – 10:15 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501), Austin
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Executive Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Executive Committee February 13, 2017 10:15 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Committee member updates 4. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Irma Villarreal, 512/377-0646
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 13, 2017 – 10:15 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410), Austin
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Education and Awareness Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Education and Awareness Committee February 13, 2017 10:15 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1410 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Committee member updates 4. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Irma Villarreal, 512/377-0646
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 13, 2017 – 11:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council February 13, 2017 11:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Guest Code: 7071613 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. History of the Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) 4. Discussion of TBIAC Report 5. Discussion of committee business a. Executive Committee b. Education and Awareness Committee c. Legislative and Policy Committee d. Services and Supports Committee e. Bylaws Committee f. Membership Committee 6. Open Meetings Act training 7. Ethics discussion 8. Public comment 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Irma Villarreal, 512/337-0646
2/14/2017
Department of State Health Services
February 14, 2017 – 10:30 AM
Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Moreton Building, Room M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy Sub-Committee Call to Order/Roll Call – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Discussion and possible action to approve the January 17, 2017 Meeting Minutes – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Update from the Sub-Committee Chair – Dr. Frank Cho, Chair Discussion and possible action on the following items: – Sub-Committee Members 1. Finalize Nursing/Ancillary workgroup report and discussion 2. Finalize Outcomes workgroup report and discussion 3. Finalize draft for The Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy rules General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Farewell and Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jewell Potter, 512/834-6743
2/21/2017
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
February 21, 2017 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Health Science Programs of Study 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. Welcome and call to order II. Review of minutes/notes from the June 21, 2016 Health Science Program of Study Advisory Committee meeting III. Public testimony on agenda items IV. Review of Health Science Programs of Study (POS) Subcommittee reports a. Rehabilitative Services POS Subcommittee i. Subcommittee report on POS activity, including Subcommittee recommendations ii. Discussion and considerations of recommendations b. Emergency Medical Services POS Subcommittee i. Subcommittee report on POS activity, including Subcommittee recommendations ii. Discussion and consideration of recommendations V. Discussion and consideration of establishment and development of additional Health Science Programs of Study Subcommittees VI. Discussion of future agenda items and resources required for next meeting VII. Discussion of timeline and future meeting date(s) VIII. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Duane Hiller, 512/427-6440
2/22/2017
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
February 22, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, 1100 West 49th Street, Room M-100, Austin
Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (TCNWS) Advisory Committee 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 22, 2017 Agenda 4. The following items are for discussion and possible action: A. Minutes of November 14, 2016 meeting B. Nursing Education Program Information Survey Reports – Cate Campbell, Amanda Ingram, Tim Hawkins C. Update from the TCNWS – Cate Campbell D. Committee Vacancies and New Appointments E. Organizational Updates – Texas Nurses Association – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Texas Board of Nursing 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Pam Lauer, 512/776-6723
2/23/2017
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
February 23, 2017 – 10:00 AM
DSHS Main Campus, Moreton Building, Room M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Chairman's welcome and introductions 2. Establish a quorum – Roll call and possible action to approve excused absences 3. Discussion and possible action to approve October 13, 2016 Meeting Minutes 4. SHCC agency representatives' reports a. Health and Human Services Commission b. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services c. Texas Department of State Health Services d. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 5. SHCC discussion of 2019-2020 Update to the Texas State Health Plan report 6. Report on SHCC representation on the Health and Human Services Commission's E-Health Advisory Committee 7. Health Professions Resource Center and SHCC project director's report 8. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies report 9. Administrative items and next steps a. 2017 SHCC meeting dates: 6/8/2017, 10/26/2017 10. Public comment and adjourn Note: The Statewide Health Coordinating Council may act upon any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Matt Turner, 512/776-6541