The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between January 13 and February 2.
1/13/2018
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
January 13, 2018 – 09:00 AM
111 Congress Ave., Suite 1400, Austin
Integral Care Board of Trustees Integral Care Board of Trustees Retreat Saturday, January 13, 2018 AGENDA Welcome and Introductions Hal Katz Review Retreat Objectives Hal Katz Board Connection Luanne Southern Who Is Integral Care David Evans What are the Responsibilities of the Board David Evans BREAK Integral Care Strategic Direction and Priorities Ellen Richards Board Functioning Hal Katz Next Steps Hal Katz Adjourn Hal Katz. Additional Information Contact: Kendra.Green@integralcare.org
1/16/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 16, 2018 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Workgroup AGENDA: Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Workgroup January 16, 2018 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 Conference line: 1-877-820-7831 Code: 941266 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome and opening remarks 2. Review and approve November 27, 2017, meeting minutes 3. Review and approve Bylaws 4. Review and approve meeting dates 5. Review subcommittee structure survey and approve subcommittees 6. Establish subcommittee membership and leadership 7. Public comment 8. Open Meetings Act Training 9. Health and Human Services Commission updates a. Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program b. Office of the Ombudsman 10. Texas Department of Insurance update 11. Subcommittee work sessions 12. Public comment 13. Planning for next meeting 14. Action items 15. Closing remarks Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Karissa Sanchez, Council and Committee Liaison, Office of Mental Health Coordination, 512-487-3337, Karissa.sanchez@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Jamie Mollenhauer, Administrative Assistant, at 512-424-6631 or bhac@hhsc.state.tx.us at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Karissa Sanchez, 512/424-6631
1/17/2018
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee
January 17, 2018 – 10:00 AM
1701 N. Congress Ave,, Suite 6-127, Austin
Oversight Committee William B. Travis Building 1701 N. Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78701 Suite 6-127, Carson Leslie Conference Room January 17, 2018 10:00 AM The Oversight Committee may discuss or take action regarding any item on this agenda, and as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., may meet in closed session concerning any purposes permitted by the Act. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call/Excused Absences 3. Special Meeting Overview 4. Budget Presentation – Fiscal Year 2020 – 2023 Budget Scenarios – Fiscal Biennium 2020 – 2021 Budget Request 5. Fiscal Year 2018 Program Priorities and FY 2015 – 2017 Program Impact 6. Fiscal Year 2019 Program Priorities 7. New Initiatives 8. Post Fiscal Year 2019 Program Priorities and Program Budgeting 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kristen Doyle, 512/463-3190
The University of Texas System
January 17, 2018 – 11:00 AM
Room 5.501 Briscoe Library,The University of Texas at San Antonio Long School of Medicine, 7703 Floyd, Curl Drive, San Antonio
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council COMPLETE AGENDA (single space): The JAMP Council will convene a videoconference meeting pursuant to Texas Gonvernment Code Section 551.127 on January 17, 2018, according to the following agenda. The JAMP Chairperson will be present, and will preside over the meeting, at the posted location. I. Discussion and possible action regarding the following agenda items: Selection of students for entrance in to the 2018 medical school match program for assignment of students to medical school matriculation 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 students for entrance in to the 2018 medical school match program for assignment of students to medical school matriculation III. Reconvene in open session to take action as appropriate on Executive Session items and adjourn Meeting Accessibility: Meetings of the Joint Admission Medical Program Council are open to the public except for executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in Council meetings and desiring communication or other special accommodations should contact the Board Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The Board Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays, and contact information follows: phone (512) 499-4402; fax (512) 499-4425; email bor@utsystem.edu; 210 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701, or RELAY Texas (TTY: 7-1-1). CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements. Karen Rabon Senior Associate General Counsel to the Board of Regents The University of Texas System 512/499-4402 January 8, 2018. Additional Information Contact: Paul Hermesmeyer, 512/499-4352
Department of State Health Services
January 17, 2018 – 12:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Bldg, Rm M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response The Task Force will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Commissioner John Hellerstedt, M.D. 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 11/16/2016* – Task Force Members 3. Hurricane Harvey Update – Dr. Hellerstedt and Chief Nim Kidd 4. State of the State on Infectious Disease, 2017 – Dr. Hellerstedt 5. Antibiotic Resistance & Antibiotic Stewardship – Dr. Jennifer Shuford & Dr. Grace Kubin 6. Public Comment 7. Planning and Discussion of Future Meeting Topics* – Task Force Members 8. Adjourn – Dr. Hellerstedt *Denotes possible action items. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Chair. Members of the public who wish to speak during the Public Comment period must be physically present. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Committee. This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, please refer to the HHS website at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings on the day and time of the meeting. Additional Information Contact: Jodie Vanyo, 512/776-2194
1/18/2018
Texas Board of Nursing
January 18, 2018 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Regular Meeting January 18-19, 2018 AGENDA Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. For full agenda, please see the Texas Board of Nursing here. Additional Information Contact: Patricia Cabrera, 512/305-6811
1/19/2018
Texas Board of Nursing
January 19, 2018 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Regular Meeting January 18-19, 2018 AGENDA Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. For full agenda, please see the Texas Board of Nursing here. Additional Information Contact: Patricia Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 19, 2018 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public, Hearing Room 125, Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services Agenda: Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services January 19, 2018 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 125 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 Teleconference Access: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 834918# 1. Opening remarks and introductions 2. Approval of minutes from October 25, 2017, committee meeting 3. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair 4. Review schedule of future deliverables 5. Update on access and capacity 6. Presentation on the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council and Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan 7. Presentation on the role of the Office of Court Administration and the Texas Judicial Council 8. Status update on implementation of the Mental Health Program for Justice-Involved Individuals and the Community Mental Health Grant Program 9. Public comment 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Courtney Harvey, 512/206-5237
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
January 19, 2018 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 400A, Austin
Temporary Suspension Hearing A G E N D A A. KA Consideration of Temporary Suspension of: Pharmacy License #26529 of Houston Midtown Pharmacy; Pharmacist License #34073 of Eric Christopher Jones; and Pharmacist License #18576 of Alfred Leon Wimberley A.1 Executive Session Concerning Temporary Suspension of the above-listed licensees Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Cathy Stella at (Voice) (512) 305-8000, (FAX) (512) 305-8075, or TDD (800) 735-2989. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be made five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Christine Pavalaski, 512/305-8060
Department of State Health Services
January 19, 2018 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th St, Moreton Building, Room M-100, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) This meeting will be available by teleconference. Call-in Number: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 899597# The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order – Committee Chair, Mr. Stephen Williams 1. Approval of December 13, 2017 Meeting Minutes* – Committee 2. Planning Discussion to Prioritize and Implement Recommendations Made To DSHS by the PHFPC in the 2017 Annual Report* – Mr. Stephen Williams 3. Public Comment – Public 4. Agenda Items for Next Meeting – Mr. Stephen Williams 5. Future Meeting Dates/Locations* – Mr. Stephen Williams 6. Adjourn – Mr. Stephen Williams *Denotes possible action items The committee accepts public comments at meetings. Persons wishing to address the committee must complete a registration form at the reception desk before the start of the meeting. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Chair. Texas Penal Code, Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code, Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code, Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. Additional Information Contact: Glenna Laughlin, 512/776-7770
1/22/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 22, 2018 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Legislative and Policy Committee January 22, 2018 9:00 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. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of meeting minutes from October 16, 2017 4. Committee member updates 5. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Crystal Starkey, 512/206-5646
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 22, 2018 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530, Austin
Bylaws Committee and Membership Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Bylaws Committee and Membership Committee January 22, 2018 10:00 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 and introductions 3. Committee member updates 4. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Crystal Starkey, 512/206-5646
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 22, 2018 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Education and Awareness and Services and Supports Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Education and Awareness and Services and Supports Committee January 22, 2018 10:00 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. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of meeting minutes from October 16, 2017 4. Committee member updates 5. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Crystal Starkey, 512/206-5646
Department of State Health Services
January 22, 2018 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, Room T607, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call meeting to order and introduction of members, staff, and guests. 2. Approval of the minutes from the September 11, 2017 TSHAC meeting. 3. Presentation on school health advisory council research by guest speaker, Eric Ratliff, PhD. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding policy recommendations on e-cigarettes for local school health advisory councils (Senate Bill 489, 85th Texas Legislative Session). 5. Updates from the Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, and Texas Department of State Health Services. 6. Update from the Texas Department of State Health Services on the status of the epinephrine auto-injector in Kindergarten through 12th grade school rules. 7. Discussion and possible action regarding the update from the Texas Education Agency regarding Fitnessgram'. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations for coordinated school health related to Fitnessgram'. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding new Coordinated School Health data websites. 10. Discussion and possible action regarding possible agenda topics for local school health advisory council meetings. 11. Discussion and possible action regarding the revised TSHAC document revision schedule. 12. Discussion and possible action regarding the next TSHAC meeting on April 23, 2018 and future TSHAC meeting dates. 13. Discussion regarding future TSHAC agenda topics and priorities. 14. Public comment. 15. Adjournment. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. The Presiding Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Texas Penal Code, Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code, Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code, Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. Additional Information Contact: Crystal Beard, 512/776-7279
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 22, 2018 – 11:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council January 22, 2018 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 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Adoption of meeting minutes from October 16, 2017 4. Discussion of committee business a. Education and Awareness Committee b. Legislative and Policy Committee c. Services and Supports Committee d. Bylaws Committee and Membership Committee 5. Updates from the Health and Human Services Office of Acquired Brain Injury a. Introduction of new staff b. Update on the Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) membership application process c. TBIAC bylaws update d. Update on H.B. 271, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017 6. Review the 2017 TBIAC Report to the Executive Commissioner draft 7. Discussion on the 2018 TBIAC Report to the Legislature 8. Discussion on the TBIAC proposed amendments to Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, s351.825 9. Stroke Education Presentation 10. Public comment 11. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Crystal Starkey, Program Manager, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-206-5646, crystal.starkey@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: Crystal Starkey, 512/206-5646
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 22, 2018 – 02:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Executive Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Executive Committee January 22, 2018 2:00 p.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. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of meeting minutes from October 16, 2017 4. Committee member updates 5. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Crystal Starkey, 512/206-5646
1/23/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 23, 2018 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Texas Autism Council Agenda: Texas Autism Council January 23, 2018 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of the September 25, 2017, meeting minutes* 3. Chair and council member updates 4. Presentations: a. Health and Human Services Commission crisis intervention services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder b. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: Autism Training Grants 5. Charge to subcommittees: 2018 report to the Executive Commissioner 6. Public comment 7. Adjourn *Denotes action item Note: Council subcommittees will meet from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-3465
1/25/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 25, 2018 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Buldg, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Agenda: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee January 25, 2017 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Introductions and Chair report 2. Review and adoption of October 26, 2017, meeting minutes (Vote required) 3. Discuss Government Code Chapter 534 requirements and next steps 4. Subcommittee updates a. Transition to Managed Care b. Day Habilitation and Employment Services c. System Adequacy 5. Lunch 6. Intellectual and Developmental Disability Pilot Managed Care lessons learned 7. System Redesign Annual Legislative Report 8. Break 9. Discuss Legislative Appropriation Request process for 86th Legislative Session 10. Home and Community-based Services Day Habilitation and Residential Remediation Plan 11. Public comment 12. Discuss April 2018 agenda topics 13. Adjourn and thank you Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Tony Moreno, 512/462-6278
1/26/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 26, 2018 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board AGENDA: Drug Utilization Review Board January 26, 2018 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from November 3, 2017 (Vote required) 3. Old business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission decisions on acceptance of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board recommendations from the November 3, 2017, meeting 4. New business: Public comment on drug classes to be reviewed and clinical drug reviews to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL): a. Acne agents, oral b. Acne agents, topical c. Analgesics, narcotic long d. Analgesics, narcotic short e. Angiotensin modulator combinations f. Angiotensin modulators g. Antimigraine agents, other h. Antimigraine agents, triptans i. Bladder relaxant preparations j. H. pylori treatment k. Immunomodulators, atopic dermatitis l. Intranasal rhinitis agents m. Movement disorders n. Neuropathic pain o. Ophthalmics, anti-inflammatory/immunomodulator p. Phosphate binders q. Platelet aggregation inhibitors r. Progestins for cachexia s. Proton pump inhibitors t. Smoking cessation Public comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL: a. Gastrointestinal (GI) motility, chronic / Symproic b. Glucocorticoids, inhaled / Armonair Respiclick c. Glucocorticoids, inhaled / Trelegy Ellipta d. Glucocorticoids, oral / Zodex e. HAE treatments / Haegarda f. Hypoglycemics, insulin and related agents / Fiasp FlexTouch pen g. Hypoglycemics, insulin and related agents / Fiasp vial h. Hypoglycemics, insulin and related agents / Humalog Junior KwikPen i. Stimulants and related agents / Cotempla XR-ODT 5. Executive work session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 531.071, and in accordance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the DUR Board may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under new business as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 6. Lunch 7. Announcements of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL 8. Retrospective DUR: Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS, Conduent, LLC a. Report on recent retrospective DUR intervention sent for high dose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication management in youth b. Report on recent retrospective DUR intervention outcomes for GI management c. Retrospective DUR proposals: (Vote required) i. Hypertension management ii. Major depressive disorder management iii. Benzodiazepine anxiolytics and controlled sedative hypnotics 9. Prospective prior authorization proposals (clinical edits): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D., Health Information Designs, LLC (Vote required) a. Proton pump inhibitors b. Topical retinoids 10. Retrospective drug use, criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: Jennifer Seltzer, Pharm. D., University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (Vote required) a. Fentanyl (inhalation/oral/transdermal) b. Gabapentin c. Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Hydrocodone Polistirex d. Ivacaftor (Kalydeco') and Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor (Orkambi') e. Calcineurin Inhibitors – Pimecrolimus (Elidel'), Tacrolimus (Protopic') f. Tramadol (Ultram') 11. Adjourn 12. Next meeting date: April 27, 2018. Additional Information Contact: Maribel Castoreno, 512/707-6112
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 26, 2018 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee AGENDA: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee January 26, 2018 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions 2. Approval of minutes for October 27, 2017, meeting and review of past action items 3. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Services updates a. Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council update b. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities update c. Staffing update d. Opioid response update e. Community collaborative grants update 4. Review revised Bylaws 5. Office of Disability Prevention for Children 6. Public comment 7. State Hospital Plan update 8. Medicaid-Housing Innovation Accelerator Program 9. Home and community-based services – adult mental health 10. Subcommittee and committee reports a. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee b. Data Subcommittee c. Rules Subcommittee d. Policy Subcommittee e. Self-Directed Care update f. Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Workgroup g. Housing Subcommittee 11. Public comment 12. Planning for next meeting 13. Action items and committee recommendations 14. Closing remarks Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/424-6631
1/29/2018
Department of State Health Services
January 29, 2018 – 09:00 AM
Tenet Hospital of Providence, 3280 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Injury Prevention and Public Education Committee Call to Order/Roll Call Welcome to new committee members Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements: GETAC Vision: A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System GETAC Mission: To promote, develop, and advance an accountable, patient-centered Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System. Review and approval of minutes from November 18, 2017 meeting Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Opioid poisoning "spectrum of prevention" tool 2. Update about pilot test of submersion report form 3. Update and work on Evidence-Based Childhood Drowning Prevention Fact Sheet 4. Review injury prevention observances and develop social media recommendations 5. Revision of the Texas Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 6. Presentation format and criteria for presenting to the committee 7. Review the following palliative care documents: Palliative Care Guidelines (American College of Surgeons), Adult Comfort Care Order Set Sample (Vanderbilt University Medical Center), and the Best Practices Guide: Palliative Care for Review (American College of Surgeons) 8. Initiatives, programs, and potential research that might improve injury prevention efforts in Texas General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion) Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Future meeting dates All workday meetings are from 9:00 a.m. until noon. All quarterly meetings are from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018 – regular quarterly meeting in Austin Friday, April 20, 2018 – workday meeting in San Antonio Wednesday, May 9, 2018 – regular quarterly meeting in Austin Friday, July 27, 2018 – workday meeting in Amarillo Wednesday, August 22, 2018 – regular quarterly meeting in Austin Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/834-6700
1/30/2018
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
January 30, 2018 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Interagency Prescription Monitoring Program Work Group Meeting Agenda I. Call to Order II. Review of Meeting Minutes Held October 31, 2017 III. Update on Program a) Statistics b) Threshold reporting c) Guidelines for potentially harmful prescribing and dispensing patterns IV. Wholesale Distributor Reporting V. User Registration of Licensees VI. Intern/Resident DEA number VII. Open Discussion VIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: BJ Slack, 512/305-8050
1/31/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 31, 2018 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee AGENDA: Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee January 31, 2018 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome and opening remarks: Dr. Michele Saunders, Committee Chair 2. Review and approve November 1, 2017, meeting minutes 3. Special topic: Age Friendly Cities: Dr. Laura Keyes, University of North Texas 4. Division reports a. Quality Monitoring Program: Jennifer Carrillo, Nurse IV b. Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program: Kate Layman, Senior Policy Advisor c. State Long-term Care Ombudsman: Patty Ducayet, Manager d. State Operated Facilities: Joy Borjes, Senior Advisor e. Access and Eligibility Services i. Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Community Access and Grants: Debbie Hall, Grant Coordinator ii. Area Agencies on Aging: Sue Fielder, Director f. Aging Services Coordination: Holly Riley, Manager 5. Ex-officio agency reports a. Department of State Health Services: Lynda Taylor, Alzheimer's Disease Program Coordinator b. Texas Workforce Commission: Tim Spong, Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program Specialist c. Department of Family and Protective Services: Dirk Sheridan, Community Engagement Lead for Adult Protective Services 6. Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee (ATWAC) updates and operations a. Updates on member vacancies: Cody Rothschild, ATWAC Liaison b. S.B. 1693, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017, workgroup updates and timeline planning: Dr. Michele Saunders, Committee Chair 7. Roundtable: ATWAC member updates on relevant news from entities represented on ATWAC 8. Public comment 9. Wrap-up and next steps Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Cody Rothschild, 512/438-4157