The following list represents state agency health care hearings scheduled between January 25 and February 14.
1/27/2014
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
January 27, 2014 – 12:00 PM
1430 Collier St., Austin
Austin Travis County Integral Care Finance Committee Meeting Integral Care's mission is to improve the lives of people affected by behavioral health and developmental and/or intellectual challenges. I. Citizens Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes) II. Approval of Minutes for December 9, 2013 III. Recommendation for Acceptance of Financial Statements for the Periods Ending November 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013 (Subject to Audit) (Harrison, Thompson) IV. Recommendation for Acceptance of Cash & Investment Reports – November and December, 2013 (Harrison) V. Information on FY 2013 Financial Audit (R. Mendoza & Co., P.C.) – To be distributed at meeting VI. Quarterly Update on Resource Development (Scarborough) VII. Update on Historically Underutilized Businesses (Laky) VIII. New Milestones Foundation Update (Scarborough) IX. Informational Update on Transformation 1115 Waiver (Harrison) – Verbal Report X. Announcements XI. Unfinished Business XII. New Business a. Identify Consent/Non-Consent Agenda Items XIII. Citizens Comments. Additional Information Contact: Libby Worsham, 512/447-4141
1/28/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 28, 2014 – 9:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm. 1420), Austin
Task Force for Children with Special Needs 1. Welcome and Introduction. 2. Approval of October Minutes. 3. Project Presentations: Trademark Media. A. Priority I: Informed and Empowered Parents/Children with Special Needs Web project presentation by Trademark Media (web Developer). B. Priority II: Crisis Prevention/Intervention-final report draft discussion. 4. Project update/discussion: Legislative Update Report. 5. Public Comment. 6. Discuss Next Potential Action Items and Meeting Dates. 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Sherry Broberg, 512/420-2856
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 28, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar St. (Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm. 1410), Austin
Texas System of Care Consortium 1. Welcome 2. Introductions 3. Approval of October 29th meeting minutes (Action) 4. Texas System of Care (SOC) Consortium Business a. Consortium Membership (Action) b. Consortium Operational Guidelines (Action) c. Legislative Report 5. Update from local SOC Communities (Pre-Consortium Meeting) 6. Lunch (Recess) 7. SOC Implementation Expansion Updates a. Leadership and Resource Development b. Family Voice c. Youth Voice d. Training and Technical Assistance e. Communication and Social Marketing f. Data and Evaluation 8. Public Testimony 9. Updates: Related Programs a. Youth Empowerment Services (YES) b. Medicaid Senate Bill 58 c. Medicaid STAR Kids 10. New Business & Announcements 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sherri Hammack, 512/954-8563
1/29/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 29, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building , Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed new rule concerning funding for the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Monitoring Program. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed new rule to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 11, §355.8204, concerning Funding for Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Monitoring Program. The proposed new rule describes the method by which HHSC will determine the amount of intergovernmental transfer allocated for DSRIP monitoring and provides for a method by which unused funds will be returned to transferring governmental entities. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed new rule may be submitted to Charles Greenberg, Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, HHSC, Mail Code-1070, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, TX, 78711; by fax to 512-424-6586; or by email to charles.greenberg@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 29, 2014 – 02:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building , Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed amendments to Pharmacy Services: Reimbursement of 340 B Covered Entities. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed amendments to Title 1, part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 28, §355.8548, concerning 340B Covered Entities. The proposed amendments were published in the January 3, 2014, issue of the Texas Register. See 39 Tex. Reg. 16 (January 3, 2014). The proposed rule amendments set the basis of reimbursement for the drug ingredient costs for pharmacies enrolled in the section 340B drug-pricing program using HHSC’s best estimate of the 340B Program Price. The proposed methodology will modify the current methodology, which is based on the actual cost of acquiring the drug, but will not affect the dispensing fee methodology, which is set in accordance with title 1, Section 355.8551 of the Texas Administrative Code, concerning Dispensing Fee. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed amendments to the rule may be submitted to Stacey Johnston, Senior Policy Analyst in the Vendor Drug Program, Medicaid/Children’s health Insurance Program Division, 4900 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78751; by fax to 512-730-7483; or by email to stacey.johnston@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
Texas Diabetes Council
January 29, 2014 – 07:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee of the Texas Diabetes Council The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Designate Recorder, Roll Call, and Mission Statement 2. Review and approve October 23, 2013 Minutes 3. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Updates a. Recommendations for Treatment of Painful Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy in Adults b. Lipid Algorithm for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults c. Exercise Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes and Prevention d. Prevention and Delay of Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adults with Impaired Fasting Glucose(IFG) and/or Impaired Glucose Tolerance(IGT) e. Insulin Pump Guidelines 4. Diabetes Disease Management and Diabetes Self-Management Education under Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Update 5. Other announcements not requiring action 6. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Diabetes Council
January 29, 2014 – 07:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-407, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Advocacy and Outreach Committee of the Texas Diabetes Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Introductions 3. Approval of October, 2013, Meeting Minutes 4. Assessment of State Programs to Prevent and Treat Diabetes 5. TDC Strategic Planning (tentatively scheduled for April 25, 2014) 6. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update 7. Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness 8. Research Updates 9. Statewide Professional Education Updates 10. Coordinating Calendar Items (Please submit information about upcoming conferences, events etc.) 11. Adoption of Meeting Recommendations (Action Items) 12. Next Meeting Date-April 23, 2014 13. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
1/30/2014
Texas Diabetes Council
January 30, 2014 – 08:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-407, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Outcomes Subcommittee of the Texas Diabetes Council 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 The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order, Welcome, and Introductions 2. Designate Recorder and Timekeeper 3. Review and Approve October, 2013, Minutes 4. Designation of Subcommittee membership 5. Develop TDC Recommendations for HHSC Report on Gestational Diabetes in Medicaid (due August 31, 2013) 6. TDC Strategic Planning (tentatively scheduled for April 25, 2014) 7. Other Announcments not requiring action and adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Diabetes Council
January 30, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607,1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee of the Texas Diabetes Council 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 24, 2013 Minutes 4. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Updates a. Painful Neuropathy Algorithm b. Lipid Algorithm for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults c. Exercise Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes and Prevention d. Prevention and Delay of Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adults with Impaired Fasting Glucose(IFG) and/or Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) e. Insulin Pump Guidelines f. Diabetes Disease Management and Diabetes Self-Management Education under Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Update 5. Other announcements not requiring action 6. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 30, 2014 – 10:00 AM
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st St., Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board 1.Call to Order 2.Approval of Minutes from the November 21, 2013 Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board Meeting. (Approved by Vote) 3.2014 Clinical Edit Review Process: Andy Vasquez, Medicaid Vendor Drug Deputy Director 4.Report on Recent Retrospective DUR Proposals: Larry Dent, PharmD., BCPS a.Overutilization of Antibiotics b.Chronic Non-Malignant Pain 5.Retrospective DUR Proposals (Action Item with Vote Required): Larry Dent, PharmD., BCPS a.Anticonvulsants: Drug Use Evaluation b.Gastrointestinal Agents: Drug Use Evaluation 6.Prospective Prior Authorization Proposals (Clinical Edits), (Action Item with Vote Required): Alex DeRuiter, PharmD. a.Cymbalta® b.Hereditary Angioedema c.Plavix® d.Zelboraf® e.Xenazine® 7.Retrospective Drug Use Criteria for Outpatient Use in the Vendor Drug Program (Action Item with Vote Required): Jennifer Seltzer, PharmD. a.Oral Atypical Antipsychotics b.Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors – Pimecrolimus (Elidel®), Tacrolimus (Protopic®) c.Gabapentin (Neurontin®) d.Promethazine Use in Children < 2 Years of Age e.Mecasermin (Increlex®) f.Nitazoxanide (Alinia®) 8.Public Comments* 9.Next Meeting Date: April 10, 201 10.Adjourn Contact: Julie Nieto, Committee Coordinator, Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program Division, 512-707-6134, Julie.nieto@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Diabetes Council
January 30, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
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 23, 2013 Meeting Minutes 5. Chair's Address and Report 6. Texas Diabetes Council Strategic Planning 7. Presentations 8. Executive Director's Report 9. Health Care Professionals Advisory Subcommittee a. Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee (Action Items) 1. Painful Neuropathy Algorithm 2. Lipid Algorithm for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults 3. Exercise Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes and Prevention 4. Prevention and Delay of Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adults with Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) and/or Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) 5. Insulin Pump Guidelines 6. Diabetes Disease Management and Diabetes Self-Management Education under Medicaid Managed Care Organization Update b. Outcomes Subcommittee 1. Designation of Subcommittee Membership 2. Develop TDC Recommendations for HHSC Report on Gestational Diabetes in Medicaid 3. Texas Diabetes Council Strategic Planning 10. Advocacy and Outreach Committee a. Assessment of State Programs to Prevent and Treat Diabetes b. TDC Strategic Planning c. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update d. Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness e. Research Updates f. Statewide Professional Education Updates g. Coordinating Calendar Items h. Adoption of Meeting Recommendations 11. Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Council Activities Update 12. Program Reports a. Public Information and Education b. Community Diabetes Services Projects c. Evaluation of High Risk Groups d. Diabetes Data Update 13. Agency Reports a. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services b. Department of State Health Services c. Department of Aging and Disability Services d. Health and Human Services Commission/Texas Medicaid 14. Member Announcements 15. Public Comment (No Action Required) 16. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
1/31/2014
Department of State Health Services
January 31, 2014 – 08:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center,Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Topic Research Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board The Texas Radiation Advisory Board's Topic Research Committee will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action, as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the November 1, 2013 meeting 4. Old Business A. Update on rulemaking priorities. Barbara Taylor, DSHS 5. New Business A. Present and discuss topics that need further research for action by the TRAB 6. Public Comments 7. Formulate recommendations on any agenda items to be considered by the full Board 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: ihamilton@swmail.sw.org
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 31, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st St., Austin
Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee 1.Call to Order 2.Approval of Minutes from November 22, 2013 meeting 3.Old Business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) decisions on acceptance of the Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee recommendations from the August 16, September 20 and November 22, 2013 meetings. 4.New Business: Public Comment on Drug Classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL) (Drug Classes Listed Below) a.Acne Agents, Topical b.Alzheimer’s Agents c.Analgesics, Narcotic Long d.Analgesics, Narcotic Short e.Angiotensin Modulator Combinations f.Angiotensin Modulators g.Antimigraine Agents, Triptans & Other h.Bladder Relaxant Preparations i.H. pylori Treatment j.Hereditary Angioedema Treatments k.Immunomodulators, Atopic Dermatitis l.Intranasal Rhinitis Agents m.Neuropathic Pain n.Phosphate Binders o.Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors p.Progestins for Cachexia q.Proton Pump Inhibitors r.Smoking Cessation s.Stimulants and Related Agents 5.Public Comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL (Drugs Listed Below) a.Antibiotics, Inhaled / Bethkis b.Antidepressants, Other / Brintellix c.Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Agents, Oral and Inhaled / Adempas d.PAH Agents, Oral and Inhaled / Opsumit 6.Therapeutic and Clinical Drug Reviews and Updates: Chris Andrews, Pharm.D., Magellan Medicaid Administration 7.Executive Work Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 531, and in accordance with Title 1Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Subchapter F, §354.1928, the Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee may meet in Executive Session on one or more items listed under New Business, items 4, 5 and 6. 8.Announcements of Drugs Recommended for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List 9.Adjourn 10.Next Meeting Date: Friday, April 11, 2014 Contact: Julie Nieto, HHSC Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program Division, 512-707-6134, Julie.nieto@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Department of State Health Services
January 31, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board The Texas Radiation Advisory Board's Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action,as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the November 1, 2013 meeting 4. Old Business A. Update on the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility: C McGuire 5. New Business A. Department of State Health Services proposes adoption of the following rules: (M. Perez) (1) s289.201 concerning general provisions for radioactive material (2) s289.202 concerning standards for protection against radiation from radioactive materials (3) s289.251 concerning exemptions, general licenses, and general license acknowledgements (4) s289.252 concerning licensing of radioactive material (5) s289.253 concerning radiation safety requirements for well logging service operations and tracer studies (6) s289.255 concerning radiation safety requirements and licensing and registration procedures for industrial radiography (7) s289.257 concerning packaging and transportation of radioactive material 6. Public Comments 7. Formulate recommendations on any agenda items to be considered by the other Committees or the full Board 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kevin.Raabe@RioGrandeResources.com
Department of State Health Services
January 31, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 240, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Medical Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) The Texas Radiation Advisory Board's Medical Committee will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action,as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the November 1, 2013 meeting 4. Old Business A. ACR Dose Index Registry for CT – TRAB position statement draft (Dr Janjan) – National registry metrics/quality metrics in the medical use of ionizing radiation; current status/requirements in Texas for dose recording (DSHS) B. CRCPD Fall 2014 (w/FDA and ACR)-review data collection on intra-oral dental units. 5. New Business A. 10 CFR Part 35 on draft proposal for written directives (pre-implantation, post-implantation), medical event reporting and notification, and training and experience requirements in brachytherapy; current status (Dr Janjan) B. Department of State Health Services proposes adoption of the following rules: (B Taylor) (1) s289.201 concerning general provisions for radioactive material (2) s289.202 concerning standards for protection against radiation from radioactive materials (3) s289.252 concerning licensing of radioactive material (4) s289.256 concerning medical and veterinary use of radioactive material (5) s289.257 concerning packaging and transportation of radioactive material 6. Public Comments 7. Formulate recommendations on any agenda items to be considered by the full Board 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: metter@uthscsa.edu
Department of State Health Services
January 31, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) The board will convene as posted to onsider, discuss and take formal action, as necessary, on the following agenda items, as ime allows: 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the November 1, 2013 meeting 4. Committee Reports and Recommendations A. Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste (INUW) Committee B. Medical Committee C. Topic Research Committee 5. Program Reports A. Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) C. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) D. Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission (TLLRWDCC) E. Roger Mulder-U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, State Liaison Officer 6. Old Business A. Discussion of funding for water systems treatment for radium and uranium, related to the passed Proposition 6 (Richard Ratliff) 7. New Business A. Presentation on the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and its impact on Texas (Mike Rutherford) B. Cobalt-60 source theft in Mexico related to Texas (Bob Free) C. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee D. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Medical Committee E. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Topic Research Committee F. DSHS in coordination with the TCEQ, RRC and the South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society will be hosting the Texas Radiation Regulatory Conference, in Austin, TX, September 11 and 12, 2014 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion of Future Meeting Topics 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: jph@swri.org
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 31, 2014 – 01:00 PM
5555 S Lamar St. (Omni Dallas Hotel, Deep Ellum B, 2nd Flr), Dallas
Medicaid Dental Stakeholders Meeting 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Wrap up of 2013 Medicaid Changes. 3. Discussion of 2014 Medicaid Quality Improvements. 4. Discussion of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) State Quality goals. 5. Presentation of Managed Care Quality Improvements. 6. Announcement of Time and Location of Next Meeting. 7. Public Comment. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Medical Board
January 31, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Suite 225, Austin
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 October 19, 2013 Board meeting minutes. Agenda Item 2 Discussions, recommendations and possible action regarding Executive/Medical Director job posting/search. Agenda Item 3 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding case advisory panels, case reviews, proposed agreement terminations and modifications. Agenda Item 4 Discussion, recommendations and possible action regarding data transfer from Access Database to Recovery Trek and Soberlink Consent Form. Agenda Item 5 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding program operations a) Status of program enrollment to date and related information b) Budget update c) Online/credit card payment status 1. How long does TXPHP plan to run the application independently of Recovery Trek, and when will TXPHP be ready to link Texas.gov up with Recovery Trek's database 2. Future IT needs or wish list projects. The provider is entering a busy phase and wants to make sure our needs are timely met. Our new requests could take as much as a year before they can be started. d) General Counsel services 1. Program Compliance Letters that include drug test results. Agenda Item 6 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding credentialing/approving a treatment center for TXPHP requirements, sending out the applications and site visits. Agenda Item 7 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding advisory committee appointments and activities. Agenda Item 8 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding TMB Stakeholders Licensure Application and Questionnaire questions 38-42. Agenda Item 9 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding TXPHP media presentations and outreach activities. a) TXPHP PowerPoint Presentation b) TMA and TXPHP relations c) Obtain email list for TMB Licensees and draft email blast Agenda Item 10 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding upcoming Board meetings, member rotation, board vacancy and possible agenda topics. a) Possible change for October 31, 2014 board meeting which occurs the same weekend as a Formula 1 race. Agenda Item 11 Open forum for public comments. 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 personnel matters 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: 512/463-5561
2/6/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 6, 2014 – 01:30 PM
701 W. 51st St. (John H. Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Hospital Payment Advisory Committee 1. Opening Comments: Peggy Deming, Hospital Payment Advisory Committee Chair 2. Approval of November 8, 2013 Meeting Minutes notice of proposed rules/information items: 3. Hospital-Specific Methodology HHSC proposes to amend s355.8066, concerning Hospital-Specific Limit Methodology. This proposal amends the methodology used to calculate a hospital-specific limit (HSL) for each Medicaid hospital participating in either the Disproportionate Share Hospital program, described in s355.8065, or in the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program, described in s355.8201. The HSL is the maximum payment amount that a hospital may receive in reimbursement for the cost of providing Medicaid-allowable services to individuals who are Medicaid eligible or uninsured to cover costs that are not reimbursed by Medicaid or other payment sources. The proposal brings the rule into compliance with Section 32.0284 of the Human Resources Code which states "For purposes of calculating the hospital-specific limit used to determine a hospital's uncompensated care payment under a supplemental hospital payment program, the commission shall ensure that to the extent a third-party commercial payment exceeds the Medicaid allowable cost for a service provided to a recipient and for which reimbursement was not paid under the medical assistance program, the payment is not considered a medical assistance payment." -Pam McDonald, HHSC notice of proposed rules/action items: 4. Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement HHSC proposes to amend s355.8052, concerning Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement, to address a drafting error in the publication of the adopted rule describing the methodology used to calculate final full-cost standard dollar amounts to avoid erroneous payments to children's and rural hospitals. The proposed changes conform to HHSC's calculation of inpatient hospital reimbursement rates. HHSC also proposes revising the methodology used to calculate the inpatient reimbursement rate assigned to new rural hospitals. -Laura Skaggs, HHSC 5. Waiver Reimbursement Methodology HHSC proposes to amend s355.8201, s355.8202, and s355.8203 to eliminate references to obsolete transition payments where appropriate, clarify eligibility requirements, and make other changes to conform the rule to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved waiver protocols for the 1115 waiver. In addition the amendments include additional definitions, specify deadlines for affiliation submissions, as well as providing better organization. -Mance Fine, HHSC 6. Public Comment 7. Proposed Next Meeting: Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Cassandra Marx, 512/730-7416
2/7/2014
Texas Board of Nursing
February 7, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Room 102, Austin
1. Call to Order Chair Pat Yoder-Wise Welcome and Introductions of New Members 2. Review of Questions posed during Nov. 5th meeting 3. 2013 NEPIS Survey Update-Pam Lauer 4. THECB Grant RFPs Related to Nursing Education Update-Chris Fowler 5. Brainstorming Session 6. Review of Draft Guideline 7. Lunch 8. Review of Survey Items 9. Approval of Survey 10. Group Meetings 11. Plans for Next Meeting 12. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jan Hooper, 512/305-6814
2/10/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 10, 2014 – 01:00PM
Austin State Hospital Campus, Nifty Fifty Conference Room, 4110 Guadalupe St., Austin
Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance program Regional Advisory Committee1.Welcome and Introductions. 2.Approval of minutes of the October 14, 2013 Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (Vote required). 3.*Update on Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Changes under the Affordable Care Act. 4.*Update on Medicaid Tele-monitoring Benefit. 5.*Update on Personal Care Services rules. 6.*Update on Major Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives. a.Carving nursing homes into STAR+PLUS b.Intellectual and Developmental Disability carve-in c.STAR Kids d.STAR+PLUS in Medicaid Rural Service Areas e.Behavioral Health Carve-in 7.*Update on Therapy Changes for January 2014. 8.*Update on Requirement for National Drug Codes on Clinician Administered Outpatient Drugs. 9.*Update on Texas Women’s Health Program. 10.*Update on Related Programs and Policies. a.Status of primary care rate increases b.Texas Health Steps Changes for January 1, 2014 c.Senate Bill 8: provider marketing requirements d.Provider administrative simplification 11.Public Comments. 12.Discussion on Schedule for Next Meeting. 13.Adjourn. Contact: Rose Marie Linan, Health and Human Services Commission, 909 W. 45th St., Building 555 Austin, 512-206-5151, fax 512-206-5812, rose.linan@hhsc.state.tx.us.
2/11/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 11, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2301, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed New Rule Concerning The Electronic Visit Verification System. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed new rule to Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 11, §354.1177, concerning Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) System. The proposed new rule establishes requirements applicable to contractors providing EVV services for Medicaid-enrolled providers and guidelines for Medicaid-enrolled providers that are required to use an EVV system for services as defined by HHSC. Additionally, the rule defines which Medicaid services require EVV and identifies the data elements that must be included to verify the service occurred. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed amendments to the rule may be submitted to Deborah Keyser, Senior Program Specialist, Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program Division, HHSC, P.O. Box 149030, MC-H100, Austin, Texas 78714; by fax to 512-30-7476; or by email to deborah.keyser@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
2/12/2014
The University of Texas System
February 12, 2014 – 10:00 AM
One Baylor Plaza, DeBakey Center, Room M100 (Boardroom), Houston
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council The JAMP Council will convene a meeting on February 12, 2014, according to the following agenda. I. Discussion and possible action regarding the following agenda items: Approval of minutes of December 3, 2013 meeting Review of criteria guidelines and processes for entry into & continued participation in JAMP Committee assignments and responsibilities Evaluation and Accountability Project Updates Academic Affairs Committee Update Routine budgetary issues, including possible amendments to the current budget Student disciplinary action process Student code of professional conduct Council alternates 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 2013 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
2/13/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 13, 2014 – 10:00AM
United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service Conference Room, 3810 4th St., Lubbock
Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance program Regional Advisory Committee1.Welcome and Introductions. 2.Approval of minutes of the October 14, 2013 Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (Vote required). 3.*Update on Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Changes under the Affordable Care Act. 4.*Update on Medicaid Tele-monitoring Benefit. 5.*Update on Personal Care Services rules. 6.*Update on Major Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives. a.Carving nursing homes into STAR+PLUS b.Intellectual and Developmental Disability carve-in c.STAR Kids d.STAR+PLUS in Medicaid Rural Service Areas e.Behavioral Health Carve-in 7.*Update on Therapy Changes for January 2014. 8.*Update on Requirement for National Drug Codes on Clinician Administered Outpatient Drugs. 9.*Update on Texas Women’s Health Program. 10.*Update on Related Programs and Policies. a.Status of primary care rate increases b.Texas Health Steps Changes for January 1, 2014 c.Senate Bill 8: provider marketing requirements d.Provider administrative simplification 11.Public Comments. 12.Discussion on Schedule for Next Meeting. 13.Adjourn. Contact: Anthony Flunder, Health and Human Services Commission, 6302 Iola Ave., Lubbock, 806-783-6624, fax 806-783-6624, Anthony.Flunder@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 13, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Hearing. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the Community Based Alternatives (CBA) – Home and Community Support Services waiver and associated Consumer Directed Services (CDS) programs. These programs are operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). The payment rates are proposed to be effective March 1, 2014. The public hearing will be held in compliance with Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §355.105(g), which require public notice and hearings on proposed reimbursement rates. Proposal. HHSC proposes rate increases for CBA – Home and Community Support Services Personal Attendant Services (PAS) and associated CDS rates(s). The proposed rates will be effective March 1, 2014, and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and justification. Effective September 1, 2013, DADS amended Title 40, TAC, Chapter 49, Contracting for Community Care Services, and HHSC amended its managed care contracts to incorporate a minimum wage requirement of $7.50 per hour for personal attendants (to increase to $7.86 effective September 1, 2014). These changes were made in response to the 2014-15 General Appropriations Act (Article II, Special Provisions, Section 61, Senate Bill 1, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013) which indicated that appropriations made elsewhere in the Act included funds for an increase in the base wage of personal attendants to $7.50 an hour in fiscal year 2014 and $7.86 an hour in fiscal year 2015. HHSC proposes to increase the attendant compensation rate component for nonparticipating and participating contracts in the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement for the CBA – Home and Community Support Services program and associated rate(s) in the CDS program to support the required minimum wage. The proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified at Title 1, TAC, Chapter 355, Subchapter C, §355.503, Reimbursement Methodology for the CBA Waiver Program and the Integrated Care Management – Home and Community Support Services and Assisted Living/Residential Care Program, Subchapter A, §355.112, Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement and §355.114, Consumer Directed Services Payment Option. These rates were subsequently adjusted in accordance with 1 TAC Chapter 355, Subchapter A, §355.101, Introduction, and §355.109, Adjusting Reimbursement When New Legislation, Regulations or Economic Factors Affect Costs, and Subchapter B, §355.201, Establishment and Adjustment of Reimbursement Rates by HHSC. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after January 31, 2014. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at doug.odle@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax or email: U.S. mail – Texas Health and Human Services Commission , Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 , P.O. Box 149030 , Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special-delivery mail or hand delivery – Texas Health and Human Services Commission , Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 , Brown-Heatly Building , 4900 North Lamar , Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax – Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email – doug.odle@hhsc.state.tx.us
2/14/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 14, 2014 – 10:00AM
Health and Human Services Commission, Region 2/9 Headquarters , Room K-101 and K-102, 4601 South 1st St., Abilene
Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance program Regional Advisory Committee1.Welcome and Introductions. 2.Approval of minutes of the October 14, 2013 Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (Vote required). 3.*Update on Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Changes under the Affordable Care Act. 4.*Update on Medicaid Tele-monitoring Benefit. 5.*Update on Personal Care Services rules. 6.*Update on Major Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives. a.Carving nursing homes into STAR+PLUS b.Intellectual and Developmental Disability carve-in c.STAR Kids d.STAR+PLUS in Medicaid Rural Service Areas e.Behavioral Health Carve-in 7.*Update on Therapy Changes for January 2014. 8.*Update on Requirement for National Drug Codes on Clinician Administered Outpatient Drugs. 9.*Update on Texas Women’s Health Program. 10.*Update on Related Programs and Policies. a.Status of primary care rate increases b.Texas Health Steps Changes for January 1, 2014 c.Senate Bill 8: provider marketing requirements d.Provider administrative simplification 11.Public Comments. 12.Discussion on Schedule for Next Meeting. 13.Adjourn. Contact: Kevin Orr, Health and Human Services Commission, 4601 South 1st St., Abilene, 325-795-5876, fax 325-795-5853, kevin.orr@hhsc.state.tx.us.
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