The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between January 21 and February 3.
1/23/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 23, 2017 – 10:00 AM
1100 West 49th St.(Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room 100), Austin
Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee AGENDA: Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee January 23, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of State Health Services Moreton Building Room 100 1100 West 49th St. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes from November 7, 2016 (vote will be taken)* 3. Review of bylaws (vote may be taken)* 4. Overview of Open Meetings Act 5. Legislative update 6. Presentation: Partnering for Population Health: Models to Address the Social Determinants of Health by Larissa Estes, DrPH, from the Prevention Institute 7. Presentation and discussion on draft Texas Healthcare Quality Strategic Plan 8. Facilitated Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee strategic planning exercise (vote may be taken)* a) Determine mission and vision b) Discussion on next steps for identifying values, goals, strategies, and timelines 9. Committee discussion on initial priorities and work plan 10. Action items for staff or member follow-up 11. Public Comment 12. Adjourn * Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/487-3313
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
January 23, 2017 – 12:00 PM
1430 Collier St., Austin
Austin Travis County Integral Care Finance Committee FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING ATCIC's mission is to improve the lives of people affected by behavioral health and developmental and/or intellectual challenges. DATE: Monday, January 23, 2017 TIME: 12:00 p.m. PLACE: 1430 Collier St. – Board Room Austin, Texas 78704 AGENDA I. Citizens Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes) II. Approval of Finance Committee Minutes for December 5, 2016 III. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Cash & Investment Report – November, 2016 and December, 2016 (Weden) IV. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Financial Statements and Amendments (if applicable) for the Period Ending November 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016 (Subject to Audit) (Weden, Thompson) V. Information on FY 2016 Financial Audit (Weden, R. Mendoza & Co., P.C.) VI. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Property Management Contract (Casey/Cardona-Beiler) VII. Update on Transformation 1115 Waiver (Weden) – Verbal Report VIII. Update on Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) (Weden) – Verbal Report IX. Announcements X. New Business a. Identify Consent/Non-Consent Agenda Items XI. Citizens Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes). Additional Information Contact: Libby Worsham, 512/440-4002
1/24/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 24, 2017 – 10:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Perinatal Advisory Council AGENDA: Perinatal Advisory Council January 24, 2017 10:30 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. Roll call 3. Approval of the minutes (Meeting on November 28, 2016) 4. Updates from Subcommittee on Center of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy* 5. Updates from Perinatal Advisory Council Chair* 6. Discussion on Maternal Levels of Care* 7. Lunch 8. Continue discussion on Maternal Levels of Care* 9. Updates from Department of State Health Services* 10. Public comment 11. Announce dates, times, and locations of 2017 meetings 12. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
1/25/2017
State Board of Dental Examiners
January 25, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-225, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Anesthesia Committee I. CALL TO ORDER. II. ROLL CALL OF COMMITIEE MEMBERS. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS. IV. DISCUSSION AND ACTION: a. Blue Ribbon Panel Report on Dental Anesthesia/Safety b. Sunset Management Actions c. Proposed Chapter 110 rules and public comments V. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON NEW BUSINESS: a. New rule related to high risk patients b. New rule related to sedation/anesthesia course approvals c. Continue review and modification of Chapter 110 rules VI. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-7298
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 25, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410), Austin
Quality Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Subcommittee Meeting January 25, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1410 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee (SRAC) Joint Meeting of the IDD SRAC Quality Subcommittee and Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee meeting minutes from December 13, 2016 3. Discuss webpage content related to filing a consumer complaint 4. Discuss future direction and goals 5. Review action items an discuss next steps 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Tony Moreno, 512/462-6278
Border Region MHMR Community Center
January 25, 2017 – 11:00 AM
200 East Seventh Avenue, Zapata
Board of Trustees BOARD OF TRUSTEES BORDER REGION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER COUNTIES OF JIM HOGG, STARR, WEBB, ZAPATA PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, the Board of Trustees of Border Region MHMR Community Center dba Border Region Behavioral Health Center will hold a regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the Zapata County Courthouse, Second Floor, Room 248, located at 200 East Seventh Avenue in Zapata, Texas. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY CHOOSE TO MEET IN A CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) AS PERMITTED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.101, ET.SEQ., ON ANY ITEM OF THIS AGENDA AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATIONS REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, A PROSPECTIVE GIFT, PERSONNEL MATTERS, TO CONFERENCE WITH AN EMPLOYEE, AND/OR DELIBERATIONS REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES. If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend this meeting, please call (956) 794-3009 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of this meeting. Agenda 01.01.17 Call to Order 01.02.17 Roll Call; Establish Quorum 01.03.17 Open Forum – If you wish to address the Board, please write your name, address, county of residence and topic you wish to discuss on the Open Forum Sign-Up Sheet. No more than three (3) speakers will be allowed time to address each side of a topic. All speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. If you are raising issues relating to a non-agenda item, Texas law prohibits the Board from discussing or acting on any issue, which has not been noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act 01.04.17 Approval of December 07, 2016, Board Meeting minutes 01.05.17 Discussion and possible action to approve the Independent Audit for Fiscal Year 2016 01.06.17 Interim Executive Director's Report .01 Program Services Adult Behavioral Health Unit Executive Summary Children Adolescent and Parent Services Executive Summary Intellectual and Developmental Disability Executive Summary Quality Management Executive Summary Support Services Executive Summary .02 Quality Management Report .03 1115 Waiver Report .05 Informational Items .06 Presentation on Suicide Policy Draft 01.07.17 Discussion and possible action to accept donations as presented by Mr. Rolando Gutierrez, Interim Executive Director 01.08.17 Discussion and possible action to accept the Financial Reports of November (unaudited), as presented November 2016 Financial Statements Overtime Earnings Report 01.09.17 Planning and Network Advisory Committee Report .01 Approval of October 12, 2016 PNAC Minutes 01.10.17 Discussion and possible action to update the LVN and RN Salary Schedule 01.11.17 Discussion and possible action to update the LPHA /LPC Salary Schedule 01.12.17 Discussion and possible action to enter into a Contract/Business Associates Agreement with Health Trax RX to provide Laboratory Testing Services to clients of Border Region based on medical necessity 01.13.17 Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code s551.071 and s551.074 regarding Status of Executive Director Search 01.14.17 Action Regarding Employment of Executive Director and Matters Related Thereto 01.15.17 Chairman's Report 01.16.17 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Esmeralda Pompa, 956/794-3009
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 25, 2017 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee Meeting January 25, 2017 1 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept October, 2016, Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Discuss 2017 subcommittee goals 4. Review action items and discuss agenda items for April 26, 2017 meeting 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jesse R. Moorhead, 512/730-7423
Texas Diabetes Council
January 25, 2017 – 02:00 PM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Coordinating Board Meeting AGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE PUBLIC TESTIMONY: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time. For procedures on testifying, please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public testimony. I. Welcome and Committee Chair's Opening Remarks II. Consideration of Approval of the Minutes from October 19, 2016, Committee Meeting III. Public Testimony on agenda items relating to the Agency Operations Committee IV. Agency Operations A. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee to amend the Charter for the Agency Operations Committee B. Consideration of adopting the staff's recommendation to the Committee relating to the Board Operating Policies and Procedures C. Report on Major IT Projects in Progress D. Report on grants and contracts, including those exceeding $1 million E. Update on the Board's Legislative Appropriations Request to the 85th Texas Legislature V. Finance A. Review of the Year to Date Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Report to the Board B. Update on the December 2016 Agency Loan Program Sale of General Obligation Bonds C. Consideration of the staff's recommendation to the Committee relating to the authorization to enter into an agreement with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to continue to provide collection services for the agency's student loan program as well as contracts ancillary thereto D. Update on the Outcome of the Student Loan Program Review Performed by Weaver, L.L.P. E. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee to amend the existing contract for Bond Counsel relating to the performance of legal services for the agency for the student loan bond program for an additional one year period VI. Internal Audit A. Update on Internal Audit Reports and Activities VII. Compliance Monitoring A. Update on Compliance Monitoring Reports and Activities The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Agency Operations Committee may convene in Executive Session at any point in this meeting, concerning any item listed in the agenda or to seek or to receive its attorney's advice on legal matters related thereto, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.071. Note: The Board will not consider or act upon any item before the Agency Operations Committee at this meeting. This meeting is not a regular meeting of the full Board. Because the number of Board members who may attend the committee meeting may create a quorum of the full Board, the meeting of the Agency Operations Committee is also being posted as a meeting of the full Board. 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: Linda Battles, 512/427-6205
Texas Diabetes Council
January 25, 2017 – 06:30 PM
Westin Hotel-Domain 11301 Domain Drive, Austin
Coordinating Board Meeting (Dinner) Coordinating Board Members' dinner with the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT). Additional Information Contact: Raymund A. Paredes, 512/427-6101
Texas Diabetes Council
January 25, 2017 – 07:00 PM
Hyatt Place North Central, 7522 North IH-35, Meeting Room 2, Austin
Advocacy and Outreach Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Introductions 3. Approval of October 26, 2016, Meeting Minutes (Action item) 4. Health and Human Commission Rider 84: HHSC/TDC Joint Diabetes Workgroup 5. Employee Retirement System Rider 14: Diabetes Prevention Program for ERS Participants 6. National Association of Chronic Disease Directors State Engagement Meeting: Strategic Planning for the National Diabetes Prevention Program 7. Proposed 1115 Waiver Learning Collaborative for Academic Medical Centers Addressing Diabetes 8. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update 9. Diabetes Research Updates 10. Statewide Professional Diabetes Education Updates 11. Coordinating Calendar Items (Information about upcoming conferences, events, etc.) 12. Next Meeting Date – April 26, 2017 13. Public Comments 14. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Richard Kropp, 512/776-7490
Texas Diabetes Council
January 25, 2017 – 08:00 PM
Hyatt Place North Central, 7522 North IH-35, Meeting Room 2, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee Mission Statement: To develop standards of care for prevention, identification, and clinical treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus in the State of Texas and to continue to develop new clinical care algorithms and update existing algorithms, which are evidence-based and unbiased to be recommended to the Texas Diabetes Council and to develop educational programs for patients and health care professionals. The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order; and Welcome 2. Designate Recorder, Roll Call, and Mission Statement 3. Review and Approve October 26, 2016 Minutes 4. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Updates a. Transition Algorithm from I.V. to S.Q. Insulin for Patients with Diabetes or Hyperglycemia (Action items) b. Insulin Therapy for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Teaching Document (Action Item) c. Glycemic Control Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults (Action Item) 5. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: L. Garza-Abijaoude, 512/776-7490
1/26/2017
Texas Diabetes Council
January 26, 2017 – 08:30 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Moreton Building, Room M-653, Austin
Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee Mission Statement: To support the Texas Diabetes Council (TDC) in carrying-out its vision and mission by identifying sources of comparative diabetes-related data, analyzing outcome-related data, and identifying groups who positively impact diabetes care in Texas. Plan to Prevent and Control Diabetes in Texas priorities: a. Advancing Public Policy Affecting Diabetes b. Evaluating the Impact of Diabetes in Texas c. Promoting Comprehensive Programs for the Prevention of Diabetes d. Increasing Public Awareness, Promoting Community Outreach and Diabetes Education e. Improving Diabetes Care and Prevention of Complications by Health Care Professionals 1. Call to Order, Welcome, and Introductions 2. Review and Approve October 27, 2016, Minutes (Action Item) 3. Power to Prevent Diabetes (packaged PowerPoint presentations with speaker notes and handouts) 4. Proposed 1115 Waiver Learning Collaborative for Academic Medical Centers Addressing Diabetes 5. Outcomes Research/Recent Articles 6. Public Comments 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jimi Ripley-Black, 512/776-7490
Texas Diabetes Council
January 26, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, 4th Floor, Room T-607, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee Mission Statement: To develop standards of care for prevention, identification, and clinical treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus in the State of Texas and to continue to develop new clinical care algorithms and update existing algorithms, which are evidence-based and unbiased to be recommended to the Texas Diabetes Council and to develop educational programs for patients and health care professionals. The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order; and Welcome 2. Designate Recorder, Roll Call, and Mission Statement 3. Review and Approve October 27, 2016 Minutes 4. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Updates a. Transition Algorithm from I.V. to S.Q. Insulin for Patients with Diabetes or Hyperglycemia (Action Item) b. Insulin Therapy for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Teaching Document (Action Item) c. Glycemic Control Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults (Action Item) 5. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: L. Garza-Abijaoude, 512/776-7490
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 26, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission,
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee January 26, 2017 10 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. 1. Introductions to include new members and Chair report 2. Review and adoption of October 27, 2016, meeting minutes (Vote required) 3. Meet with Executive Commissioner Charles Smith 4. Presentation of State Supported Living Center Dental Pilot 5. Update on Home and Community-based Services settings 6. Public comment 7. Lunch 8. STAR Kids update 9. Intellectual and Developmental Disability Pilot status 10. Discuss committee's vision, mission, 2017 goals, measurements, and subcommittee evaluation 11. Break 12. Continuation of committee's vision, mission, 2017 goals, measurements and subcommittee evaluation 13. Public comment 14. Discuss April agenda topics and action items 15. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
Texas Diabetes Council
January 26, 2017 – 11:00 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, 4th Floor, Room T-607, Austin
Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee Purpose: To advise the Texas Diabetes Council regarding diabetes care standards, treatment algorithms, materials dissemination and outcomes evaluation. The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions 2. Designate Recorder and Roll Call (Action Item) 3. Mission Statement 4. Review and Approve October 27, 2016, Minutes (Action Item) 5. Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee Report (Action Item) 6. Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee Report (Action Item) 7. Public Comments 8. Adjournment.
Additional Information Contact: L. Garza-Abijaoude, 512/776-7490
Texas Diabetes Council
January 26, 2017 – 01:00 PM
Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, M-100, Austin
Mission: To effectively reduce the health and economic burdens of diabetes in Texas. The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Action on Absences 4. Approval of October 27, 2016 Meeting Minutes (Action Item) 5. Chair's Address and Report 6. Texas Diabetes Council HMO Recognition Awards 7. Presentations Expanding the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) through the Texas HHSC Medicaid 1115 Waiver in RHP 17 Diabetes Research and Interventions in South Texas 8. DSHS Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Manager's Report 9. Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee a. Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee – 1. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Updates — a. Transition Algorithm from I.V. to S.Q. Insulin for Patients with Diabetes or Hyperglycemia (Action Item) — b. Insulin Therapy for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Teaching Document (Action Item) — c. Glycemic Control Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults (Action Item) b. Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee – 1. Power to Prevent Diabetes – 2. Proposed 1115 Waiver Learning Collaborative for Academic Medical Centers Addressing Diabetes – 3. Outcomes Research/Recent Activities 10. Advocacy and Outreach Committee a. Health and Human Commission Rider 84: Texas Medicaid and Texas Diabetes Council Coordination and Report (Action Item) b. Employees Retirement System Rider 14: Diabetes Prevention Program for ERS Participants c. National Association of Chronic Disease Directors State Engagement Meeting: Strategic Planning for the National Diabetes Prevention Program d. Proposed 1115 Waiver Learning Collaborative for Academic Medical Centers Addressing Diabetes e. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update f. Diabetes Research Update g. Statewide Professional Education Updates h. Coordinating Calendar Items i. Adoption of Meeting Recommendations (Action Item) 11. Program Reports a. Public Information and Education b. Community Diabetes Projects 12. Agency Reports a. Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services b. Department of State Health Services c. Department of Aging and Disability Services d. Health and Human Services Commission/Texas Medicaid 13. Member Announcements 14. Public Comment (No Action Required) 15. Adjournment.
Additional Information Contact: Richard Kropp, 512/776-7490
1/27/2017
Department of State Health Services
January 27, 2017 – 09:00 AM
San Jacinto College – Technical Training Center, 3234 Pasadena Freeway, Pasadena
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Injury Prevention Committee Call to Order/Roll Call Approval of Minutes from November and working group meetings Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review the revised objectives from the Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System and develop Injury Prevention Committee action items and strategies for implementation to GETAC 2. Review and complete Evidence-Based Distracted Driving Prevention Fact sheet 3. Evidence-Based Childhood Drowning Prevention Fact Sheet 4. Finalize How to Use Guide' for Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 5. Evaluation of Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 6. Identification of high priority areas for the Injury Prevention Committee's focus based on prevalence and impact to the state of Texas of relevant conditions 9. Identification of high priority areas for the Injury Prevention Committee's focus based on incidence of preventable diseases General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion) Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next meeting date Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/458-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 27, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st Street (Department of Aging & Disability Services, Winters Building, Public Hearing, Room)
AGENDA: Drug Utilization Review Board January 27, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging & Disability Services Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st Street Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from October 14, 2016 (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 October 14, 2016, meeting 4. New business: Public comment on drug classes 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. Neuropathic pain n. Ophthalmics, anti-inflammatory/immunomodulator o. Phosphate binders p. Platelet aggregation inhibitors q. Progestins for cachexia r. Proton pump inhibitors s. Smoking cessation t. Stimulants and related agents Public comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL*: a. Antiemetic/Antivertigo agents / Sustol b. Antifungals, topical / DermacinRx Therazole Pak c. Antihyperuricemics / Zurampic d. GI Motility, chronic / Relistor (oral) e. Hypoglycemics, SGLT2 / Invokamet XR f. Immune globulins / Cuvitru g. Lipotropics, other / Repatha Pushtronex h. NSAIDs / Pain relief collection kit i. Ophthalmics, anti-inflammatory / Bromsite j. Otic antibiotics / Otovel k. Steroids, topical low / Micort-HC 5. Therapeutic and clinical drug reviews and updates – Chris Andrews, Pharm. D., Magellan Medicaid Administration 6. Executive work session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 531.071, and in accordance with Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, 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. 7. Lunch 8. Announcements of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL 9. Retrospective DUR: Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS, Xerox Heritage, LLC a. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions sent: i. Atypical antipsychotics optimization ii. Benzodiazepine anxiolytics and controlled sedative hypnotics b. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions outcome: i. Bipolar disorders therapy management ii. Depression therapy management c. Retrospective DUR proposals: (Vote required)* i. Gastrointestinal disorders therapy management ii. Methadone overdose risk reduction iii. Naloxone for opioid-related overdose 10. Prospective prior authorization proposals (clinical edits): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D., Health Information Designs, LLC (Vote required)* a. Nuedexta (Dextromethorphan/Quinidine) b. Diabetes test strips 11. 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. Angiotensin – converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors b. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) c. Attention Deficit Disorder medications d. Histamine H2-receptor antagonists e. Hydrocodone f. Platelet aggregation inhibitors g. Proton pump inhibitors h. Serotonin 5HT1B/1D receptor agonists 12. Adjourn 13. Next meeting date: April 28, 2017 *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Maribel O. Castoreno, 512/707-6112
Texas Medical Board
January 27, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners 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 applicants for a Texas Acupuncture License. 4.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
January 27, 2017 – 09:15 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Education 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 applicants for a Texas Acupuncture License. 4.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
January 27, 2017 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Full Board 1.Full Board call to order and roll call. 2.Board Member Report. Introductions 3.Executive Director's Report. Legislative update Budget update Audit update Outreach update Email Movement of other licensees practicing acupuncture 4.Medical Director Report. 5.Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. 6.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the active practice of acupuncture and continuing acupuncture education. 7.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding dry needling, tewa, cupping and other therapies. 8.Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non Public Rehabilitation Orders. 9.Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 10.Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 11.Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 12.Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 13.Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 14.Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 15.Consideration and Approval of Default Orders. 16.Consideration and Approval of Proposal for Decision. 17.Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/Automatic Actions. 18.Consideration and approval of cease and desist orders. 19.Consideration and approval of Remedial Plans. 20.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 21.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. 22.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding a proposed adoption of the rule review and proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. 23.Open forum for public comments. 24.Consideration and approval of October 21, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes. 25.Committee reports and the consideration and approval of committee action items. 26.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Department of State Health Services
January 27, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Central Campus, Moreton Building, Conference Room M-100, 1100, West 49th Street, Austin
Promotor(A) or Community Health Worker (CHW) Training and Certification Advisory Committee Please check in with Security – someone will escort you to the Conference Room. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access the meeting through webinar. Register for the webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8649825369202391300 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes (November 18, 2016) *Action Item Public comment CHW Spotlight: Strong Start Project Promotora Project on the Texas-Mexico Border Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) – Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Access to Care Collaborative Workforce Solutions & Employment Opportunities Workgroup Advisory Committee Workgroups Updates Committee Business – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions *Action Item – Congratulations to newly appointed Committee members Program Update Committee Member Sharing: – Think about a time when you were working as a CHW, or with a CHW, in a difficult situation. How did you approach it New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Adriana Flores, 512/776-3860
Texas Medical Disclosure Panel
January 27, 2017 – 10:30 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, Exchange Buildin, Room
N218, 8407 Wall Street, Austin
The Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order I. Introduction of members and guests. II. Approval of minutes from the September 30, 2016 meeting. III. Update and possible action regarding study on readability levels of consent forms/lists. IV. Review and action related to FAQs regarding consent by CRNAs and PICC Line RNs. V. Discussion and possible action related to use of nitrous oxide in laboring patients. VI. Review, discussion and possible action related to updates of Chapter 601.2-601.3. a. (b) Cardiovascular system b. (h) Hematic and lymphatic system c. (m) Nervous system treatments and procedures VII. Discussion and possible action related to any other updates to Chapter 601.2-601.9. VIII. FDA review results in new warnings about using general anesthetics and sedation drugs in young children and pregnant women. IX. Panel Vacancies. X. Public Comment. XI. Next meeting date. XII. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Pamela Adams, 512/834-6648
1/30/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
January 30, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Interagency Prescription Monitoring Program Work Group Meeting A G E N D A I. Call to Order II. Review of Meeting Minutes Held October 3, 2016 III. Update on Program a.) Statistics b.) Threshold reporting IV. Open Discussion V. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 30, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee January 30, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review subcommittee guidelines 3. Define and describe subcommittee's name 4. Discuss and identify subcommittee's 2017 goals 5. Public comment 6. Discuss February agenda and action items 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
1/31/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
January 31, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Task Force on Implementation of Rules relating to USP General Chapter 800 – Hazardous Drugs A G E N D A I. Call to Order and Welcome (9:00 a.m.) II. Announcements – Restrooms – Lunch III. Review of Board's Responsibilities and Task Force Charge IV. Introductions V. Discussion VI. Adjourn (no later than 3:00 p.m.) The Task Force is charged with: (1) reviewing the current laws and standards for pharmacies handling hazardous drugs; and (2) recommending rules to implement the chapter. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
2/3/2017
Department of State Health Services
February 3, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Tarrant County College, Northeast Campus, NHSC Health Science
Center, 823 West Harwood Road, Hurst
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Coucil (GETAC) Education Committee Call to Order/Introductions Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review Education Objectives' from the GETAC Strategic Plan for Texas Emergency Healthcare System presented at GETAC in November 2016 and plan for implementation. 2. Review progress on Texas effort (based on the Hartford Consensus III and the Stop the Bleed projects) to develop a coalition relating to the empowering of the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass casualty and active shooter events, identify education stakeholders and Education Committee goals towards coalition implementation. 3. Discussion of continuing education requirements for all levels of EMS personnel. 4. Discuss the possibility of forming a workgroup with GETAC Education, EMS, and Medical Directors Committees to examine education availability of paramedic education in rural and frontier areas of Texas. Scheduling of future meetings. Announcements. General Public Comment. (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: emsinfo@dshs.state.tx.us
Department of State Health Services
February 3, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Moreton Building, Room M-653, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas State Child Fatality Review Team Committee The State Child Fatality Review Team (SCFRT) Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum II. Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes from the November 4th, 2016 Meeting III. Child Protective Services Fatality Data Presentation – Yesenia Rodriguez, Office of Child Safety, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services IV. Discussion of Possible Recommendation for SCFRT biennial report: CPS hotline for ER staff V. Discussion of Injury Prevention Conference: speaker suggestions VI. SCFRT Coordinator updates a. Regional CFRT Trainings b. Distribution of updated operating procedures manual c. CFRT Coordinators (Children's Justice Act grant) d. Review of travel reimbursement rules Next Meeting: TBD Location: TBD. Additional Information Contact: Amy Bailey, 512/776-2311