The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between January 27 and February 16.
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
Texas Medical Board
January 30, 2018 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice 4. Adjourn.Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
1/31/2018
Border Region MHMR Community Center
January 31, 2018 – 11:00 AM
200 East Seventh Avenue, Room 248, Laredo
Border Region Behavioral Health Center 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 31, 2018, 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 01.01.18 Call to Order 01.02.18 Roll Call; Establish Quorum 01.03.18 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 01.04.18 Approval of December 06, 2017, Board Meeting minutes 01.05.18 Discussion and possible action to approve the Independent Audit for Fiscal Year 2017 01.06.18 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 Medical Director's Executive Summary .02 Quality Management Report .03 1115 Waiver Report .04 Informational Items 01.07.18 Discussion and possible action to accept donations 01.08.18 Discussion and possible action to accept the Financial Reports of October 2017 and November 2017 (unaudited), as presented October 2017 Financial Statements November 2017 Financial Statements 01.09.18 Discussion and possible action to accept the First Quarter FY18 Investment Report 01.10.18 Planning and Network Advisory Committee Report .01 Approval of August 16, 2017 PNAC Minutes 01.11.18 Discussion and possible action to award RFP in Regards to Pharmacy Services to Genoa Pharmacy to provide services/products to Border Region Behavioral Health Center 01.12.18 Discussion and possible action to approve/ratify the Cyber Security Insurance Policy from Beazley Group 01.13.18 Closed Session: Pursuant to Sections s551.071 and s551.074 of the Texas Government Code, the Board will conduct the Executive Director's Performance Evaluation 01.14.18 Closed Session: Pursuant to Section s551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Board will consult with legal counsel regarding harassment investigation. 01.15.18 Open Session: Discussion and possible action to approve the Executive Director's Performance Evaluation 01.16.18 Chairman's Report 01.17.18 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Esmeralda Pompa, 956/794-3009
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
Texas Medical Board
January 31, 2018 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
The University of Texas System
January 31, 2018 – 10:00 AM
Health Professions Education Bldg, Room 3047 A&B College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, 8447 Riverside Pkwy, Bryan
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council COMPLETE AGENDA (single space): The JAMP Council will convene a meeting on January 31, 2018, according to the following agenda. I. Discussion and possible action regarding the following agenda items: Approval of minutes of December 5, 2017 and January 17, 2018 meeting Review of criteria guidelines and processes for entry into & continued participation in JAMP Committee assignments and responsibilities Evaluation & Accountability Committee Update Academic Affairs Committee Update Routine budgetary issues, including possible amendments to the current budget Medical school interview process 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 2018 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 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 17, 2018. Additional Information Contact: Paul Hermesmeyer, 512/499-4352
2/2/2018
State Board of Dental Examiners
February 2, 2018 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 3, Suite 102, Austin
TX State Board of Dental Examiners Stakeholders Meeting NOTICE OF STAKEHOLDER MEETING 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE 110 – SEDATION AND ANESTHESIA The Anesthesia Committee, a standing committee of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (board), is tasked with the ongoing review of the sedation/anesthesia rules and permitting process along with considering new rules pursuant to SB 313 of the 85th Regular Legislative Session. The committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, February 12, 2018 to discuss and take possible action on the following rules: – New 22 Tex. Admin. Code. 110.16, Sedation/Anesthesia of High-Risk Patients – New 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110. 17, Sedation/Anesthesia of Pediatric Patients – New 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.18 Sedation/Anesthesia Inspections Additionally, the following rules were approved for proposal at the January 12, 2018 board meeting and will be published in the Texas Register on February 2, 2018: – 22 Tex. Admin. Code 110.7 Portability – 22 Tex. Admin Code 110.13, Pre-operative Sedation/Anesthesia Checklist – 22 Tex. Admin Code 110.14, Emergency Preparedness Protocols – 22 Tex. Admin Code 110.15, Prevention of Sedation/Anesthesia Emergencies. Board staff will convene a Stakeholder Meeting to provide interested persons an opportunity to provide input on the content of any of the above rules. The Stakeholder Meeting will be held on: Friday, February 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Tower 3, Room 102 William B. Hobby Jr. Building 333 Guadalupe Street Austin, Texas 78701 The Anesthesia Committee will hold an additional meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. The full board may consider and take action on the new rules (high-risk, pediatric patients, inspections) at the February 23, 2018 board meeting. Persons who are planning to attend and need special accommodations should contact Lindsay Gerland at lgerland@tsbde.texas.gov or 512-305-9332. Arrangements should be made as far in advance as possible. Additional Information Contact: www.tsbde.texas.gov
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
February 2, 2018 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
1. Call to Order 2. Discussion and possible action on excusing board member absences 3. Public comment 4. Approval of Minutes of November 3, 2017 5. Discussion and possible action on the Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, Executive Council activity, and other agency business 6. Investigation Committee Report A. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders for Case #s: 16-122; 18-007; 18-034; 18-058 and 18-062 B. Discussion and possible action on the Investigation Committee meeting of January 11, 2018 C. Discussion and possible action on investigative activities to date 7. Discussion and possible action on adopting changes to proposed s362.1. Definitions, s372.1. Provision of Services, and s367.2. Categories of Education, and proposed new s363.3. Negotiated Rulemaking, s363.4. Alternative Dispute Resolution, and s367.4. Process for Selecting a Peer Organization to Evaluate and Approve Continuing Education Courses 8. Discussion and possible action on the OT Coordinator's Report. The Coordinator's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 9. Discussion and possible action on the Presiding Officer's Report. The Presiding Officer's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 10. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Board meeting dates and agenda items for future consideration 11. Adjournment The Board may meet in closed session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
2/6/2018
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
February 6, 2018 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Board Business Meeting Agenda A. Announcements Meeting Procedures Board Members Staff Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes TSBP Board Member Training Session Held November 6, 2017 TSBP Board Business Meeting Held November 7, 2017 Temporary Suspension Hearings C. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules C.1 Final Adoption of Rules C.1.1 Amendments to s283.3 Concerning Licensing Requirements C.1.2 Amendments to s291.153 Concerning Duties of a Pharmacist in Charge of a Class G Pharmacy C.1.3 Amendments to s295.2 Concerning the Definition of Employment C.1.4 Amendments to s295.8 Concerning Continuing Education Requirements for Pharmacists C.1.5 Amendments to s297.3 Concerning Renewal Fees for Expired Pharmacy Technician Registrations ('297.3) C.2 Proposal of Rules C.2.1 Amendments to s291.9 Concerning Prescription Pick Up Locations C.2.2 Amendments to s291.33 Concerning Automated Check Devices C.2.3 Amendments to s291.33 Concerning Automated Storage and Distribution Devices C.2.4 Amendments to '291.75 and 291.76 Concerning Dispensing Pharmacist Initial Log C.2.5 Amendments to s291.121 Concerning Drugs Dispensed Through a Telepharmacy System C.2.6 Amendments to s291.125 Concerning Prescription Drug Order Clarification C.2.7 Amendments to s291.151 Concerning Pharmacies Located in a Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Facility (Class F) Emergency Room C.3 Rule Reviews in Accordance with Government Code, Section s2001.039 C.3.1 For Adoption: C.3.1.1 Chapter 291 Concerning Pharmacies (Nuclear Pharmacy (Class B) (''291.51-291.55) C.3.1.2 Chapter 305 Concerning Educational Requirements (''305.1-305.2) C.3.1.3 Chapter 309 Concerning Generic Substitution (''309.1-309.8) D. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions D.1 Financial Update D.1.1 Consideration of Material Changes to Contracts for Goods and Services Awarded Under Chapter 2155 of Texas Government Code D.1.2 Review of FY2017 Expenditures D.1.3 Review of Board Member Travel Budget D.1.4 Review and Approval of Internal Audit Plan D.2 Update Concerning Program to Aid Impaired Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students D.2.1 Update on Number of Participating Individuals D.2.2 Professional Recovery Network (PRN) D.2.2.1 Presentation and Discussion Concerning PRN Expenditures and Activities D.3 Review and Approval of TSBP FY2017 Annual Report D.4 Discussion Concerning TSBP FY2019-2023 Strategic Plan D.5 Discussion Concerning Board Investigative/Disciplinary Priorities D.6 Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Prospective Review in Rural Hospitals D.7 Discussion Concerning Class D Pharmacy Rules D.8 Discussion Concerning Finger Tip Testing in Pharmacies Under Common Ownership D.9 Discussion Concerning New License Required When Class AS, Class CS, and Class ES Pharmacies Change Location D.10 Discussion Concerning Disciplinary Aggravating and Mitigating Factors D.11 Discussion Concerning Goals and Competency Objectives of Internship Programs D.12 Report on Customer Service Survey Report D.13 Discussion Concerning Rule Change Relating to Costs of Hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings D.14 Report on Appeals from State Office of Administrative Hearings Cases and Other Court Actions D.15 Report on Prescription Monitoring Program D.16 Update on Legislation Passed During the 85th Texas Legislative Session that have an Impact on TSBP and/or the Practice of Pharmacy E. Disciplinary Orders F. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports G. Miscellaneous G.1 Items to be Placed on Agenda for May 2018 Board Meeting G.2 Discussion of and Possible Action on Upcoming Meetings Technician Informal Conference, Austin, February 22, 2018 (Tijerina) Informal Conference, Austin, March 6-8, 2018 (Miller and Wiesner) Technician Informal Conference, Austin, March 22, 2018 (Wiesner) Informal Conference, Austin, April 3-5, 2018 (Yoakum and Wiesner) Technician Informal Conference, Austin, April 19, 2018 (Yoakum) TSBP Board Business Meeting, Austin May 1, 2018 __________ THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY MAY ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER ANY AGENDA ITEM WHEN PERMITTED BY TEXAS LAW. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 6, 2018 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, Austin
Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting February 6, 2018 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept December 12, 2017, subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Discuss recommendations for Intellectual and Developmental Disability carve-in evaluation 4. Discuss Transition to Managed Care goals and objectives 5. Review STAR+PLUS dental chart 6. Public comment 7. Discuss future agenda, action items, and recommendations 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/487-3458
2/7/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 7, 2018 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, Austin
Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory System AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee February 7, 2018 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome, introductions, and review of action items and recommendations 2. Review and adopt December 13, 2017, meeting minutes 3. Discuss Employment First policies and employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) 4. Break 5. Discuss recommendations for IDD carve-in evaluation 6. Public comment 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/462-6278
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 7, 2018 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review are proposed to be effective April 1, 2018, for the following services: Temporary Professional Services (“G Codes” – cancer screening, bone density screening, hemodialysis, sleep studies, emergency telehealth consultations, and radiation treatment); Hospital Outpatient Imaging ("G Codes” – cancer screening); Rural Hospital Outpatient Imaging ("G Codes” – cancer screening); Cardiovascular System Surgery; Physician Administered Drugs (Oncology); Physician Administered Drugs (Non-Oncology); Proton Therapy; Digestive System Surgery; Urinary System Surgery; and Access-to-Care. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services; §355.8023, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS); §355.8061, which addresses outpatient hospital reimbursement; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodologies for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or after January 24, 2018. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing package on or after January 24, 2018, by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at (512) 730-7401; by fax at (512) 730-7475; or by e-mail at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 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 e-mail. U.S. Mail: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2316, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at (512) 730-7475. E-mail: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 7, 2018 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Private Duty Nursing Services. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Private Duty Nursing Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Private Duty Nursing Services are proposed to be effective April 1, 2018. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodologies for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rate will be available at http://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or after January 24, 2018. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing package on or after January 24, 2018, by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at (512) 730-7401; by fax at (512) 730-7475; or by e-mail at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 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 e-mail. U.S. Mail: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2316, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at (512) 730-7475. E-mail: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
2/9/2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
February 9, 2018 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Workgroup on Mental Health Access for First Responders AGENDA: Workgroup on Mental Health Access for First Responders February 9, 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 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. 1. Welcome and logistical announcement 2. Introductions and opening remarks 3. Charge, roles, committee overview, structure, and deliverables 4. Review Open Meetings Act 5. Review of Bylaws 6. Break 7. Presentation: Dr. Villareal-Watkins, Executive Director, Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas, Sam Houston University 8. Presentation: Amy Lee, Special Advisor to the Commissioner of Workers' Compensation, Texas Department of Insurance 9. Logistics for future meetings, officers and subcommittee structures, frequency of meetings 10. Subcommittee break out session 11. Public comment 12. Planning for next meeting and action items 13. Adjournment Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Novella Evans, Senior Behavioral Health Policy Analyst, Office of Mental Health Coordination, 512-380-4315, or MH-Access-First-Respnders@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: Novella Evans, 512/380-4315
Department of State Health Services
February 9, 2018 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th St, Moreton Building, Room M-653, 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 and Approval of Meeting Minutes from the November 3, 2017 Meeting III. Violent death project presentation IV. Selection of 2018 meeting dates V. 85th legislative session: implementation of changes for local CFRTs VI. Vote on following open SCFRT positions: -Child protective services specialist -Sudden infant death syndrome family service provider -Police chief -Child educator 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: Amy Bailey, 512/776-2311
2/16/2018
Texas Medical Board
February 16, 2018 – 09:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:30 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174