The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between July 15 and August 4.
7/17/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 17, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Payment Rates. Hearing. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the 24-Hour Residential Child Care (24 RCC) program, Treatment Foster Family Care, Integrated Care Coordination, Temporary Emergency Placement, Case Management, Family-based Safety Services and payment rates for Single Source Continuum Contractors under community-based foster care. The hearing will be held in compliance with Title 1 of Texas Administrative Code (1 TAC) §355.7103(a)(2), which requires public notice and hearings on proposed 24RCC reimbursements. HHSC will broadcast the public hearing. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase payment rates for certain services for the 24 RCC program and to establish new payment rates for Treatment Foster Family Care, Integrated Care Coordination, Temporary Emergency Placement, Case Management, Family-based Safety Services and community-based foster care. The payment rates are proposed to be effective Sept. 1, 2017, and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under "Methodology and Justification." Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.7103, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for the 24 RCC program, Treatment Foster Family Care, Integrated Care Coordination, Temporary Emergency Placement and community-based foster care; and Proposed new §355.7109, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Case Management and Family-based Safety Services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after July 30, 2017. Those interested may also obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting HHSC Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email to RAD-LTSS@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, Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030 Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401 Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475 Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Medical Board
July 17, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Lobby Area, Room 100, Austin
Telemedicine Stakeholder Group Agenda Introduction Chapter 174 and Rule 190.8(1)(L) Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: Rita Chapin, 513/305-7016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 17, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Proposed Amendment to Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement Public Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed amendment to Texas Administrative Code Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 4, §355.8052, concerning Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement. The proposed amendment was published in the June 23, 2017, issue of the Texas Register. See 42 Tex. Reg. 3216. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed amendment to the rule may be submitted at the public hearing or to Kevin Niemeyer, HHSC Rate Analyst, Health and Human Services Commission, at 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78714-9030 (Mail Code H-400); by fax to 512-730-7475; or by email to RateAnalysisDept@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
7/19/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 19, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy provided by Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities/Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Home Health Agencies and Independent Therapists. Hearing. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy provided by Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities/Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORF/ORF), Home Health Agencies (HHA), and Independent Therapists. The public hearing will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on July 19, 2017, in the HHSC Public Hearing Room at the Brown-Heatly Building, located at 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas. Registration to speak will be open until noon. If the time allotted for the hearing does not accommodate the number of persons registered, HHSC will extend the hearing to accommodate as many registrants as possible, however, that extension will only be until 5 p.m. on that date. 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 will be archived and can be accessed on demand. Proposal. The payment rates for the Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy provided by CORF/ORF, HHA, and Independent Therapists are proposed to be effective September 1, 2017. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.201(d)(1)(A) and (D), which authorize HHSC to adjust rates for medical assistance if state or federal law is enacted requiring a rate reduction or restricting the availability of appropriated funds;§355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after July 5, 2017. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package on or after July 5, 2017, by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email 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 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, Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030 Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401 Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475 Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
7/20/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
July 20, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Regular Meeting July 20-21, 2017. Full agenda available here. Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. CALL TO ORDER – 8:30 am REVIEW OF AGENDA REVIEW OF THE MINUTES: April 20-21, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes CONSENT AGENDA: 1.2.1. Update of Pending Litigation 2.1. Financial Statement – 3RD Quarter, Fiscal Year 2017 – MMajek/LPerez 3.1.1. Promoting Competency Report – LLaws 3.2.1. Status Report on New Nursing Education Programs and Currently Active and Potential Proposals – JHooper 3.2.2. Status Report on Programs with Sanctions – JHooper 3.2.3. Report on Communication Activities with Nursing Education Programs – SLee 3.2.4. Consideration of Reports of Survey Visits 3.2.5. Consideration of Notification of Voluntary Closing of a Nursing Education Program – Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas – Vocational Nursing Education Program – VAyars 4.1. Criminal Background Check Update – TDiggs 4.2. Complaint Status Report – TDiggs 5.1.1. Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee – JWJohnston 5.1.2. Quarterly Statistical Report – 3RD Quarter, Fiscal Year 2017 – MMajek/KThomas 6.1. Nurse Licensure Compact Update – Kthomas 6.2. Update regarding Proposed Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code s223.1, relating to Fees'JAbel 6.3. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code s213.34, relating to Deferred Discipline'JAbel 7.1. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) 7.2. Consideration of Additional Proposed Board Approved Certifications- SCropley 8.1. Agreed Orders 8.2. Agreed Orders – KSTAR Program 8.3. Deferred Agreed Orders 8.4. Reinstatement Agreed Orders 8.5. Eligibility Agreed Orders 8.7. Default ALJ Proposals for Decision 1. ADMINISTRATION 2. OPERATIONS 3. NURSING 4. ENFORCEMENT 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. PROPOSED BOARD ORDERS 9. MISCELLANEOUS 9.1. Board Items of Interest for Future Board Meetings 9.2. Board Development: Video on the Regulatory Aspects of Prescription Drug Abuse, as presented by Colleen LaBelle, MSN, RN-BC, CARN, Program Director, STATE OBAT, Nurse Manager, BMC OBAT, at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing August, 2016 Annual Meeting *9.3. Review of the Board Quarterly Meeting Evaluation – KShipp 9.4. Consideration of Proposed Date and Topics for October, 2017 Board Retreat – KShipp/KThomas *9.5. Board Meeting, Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting and Informal Conference Dates for 2018 *9.6. Executive Session Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Ann. s551.074 (Texas Open Meetings Act) Regarding Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Evaluation – KShipp/PClapp *9.7. Executive Session Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Ann. s551.074 (Texas Open Meetings Act) Regarding Personnel Matters: Annual Board Self-Evaluation – KShipp/PClapp July 6, 2017 (3:38PM) * – Written materials Sent from Office ** – Written materials Sent from third party C – Item is placed on consent (no discussion of the material(s) required) Additional Information Contact: P. Vianes-Cabrera, 512/305-6811
7/21/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
July 21, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Regular Meeting July 20-21, 2017. Full agenda available here. Section 46.035 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits handgun licensees from carrying their handguns at government meetings such as this one. This prohibition applies to both concealed carry and open carry by handgun licensees. Handgun licensees are required by law to refrain from carrying their handguns at this meeting. CALL TO ORDER – 8:30 am REVIEW OF AGENDA REVIEW OF THE MINUTES: April 20-21, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes CONSENT AGENDA: 1.2.1. Update of Pending Litigation 2.1. Financial Statement – 3RD Quarter, Fiscal Year 2017 – MMajek/LPerez 3.1.1. Promoting Competency Report – LLaws 3.2.1. Status Report on New Nursing Education Programs and Currently Active and Potential Proposals – JHooper 3.2.2. Status Report on Programs with Sanctions – JHooper 3.2.3. Report on Communication Activities with Nursing Education Programs – SLee 3.2.4. Consideration of Reports of Survey Visits 3.2.5. Consideration of Notification of Voluntary Closing of a Nursing Education Program – Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas – Vocational Nursing Education Program – VAyars 4.1. Criminal Background Check Update – TDiggs 4.2. Complaint Status Report – TDiggs 5.1.1. Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee – JWJohnston 5.1.2. Quarterly Statistical Report – 3RD Quarter, Fiscal Year 2017 – MMajek/KThomas 6.1. Nurse Licensure Compact Update – Kthomas 6.2. Update regarding Proposed Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code s223.1, relating to Fees'JAbel 6.3. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code s213.34, relating to Deferred Discipline'JAbel 7.1. Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) 7.2. Consideration of Additional Proposed Board Approved Certifications- SCropley 8.1. Agreed Orders 8.2. Agreed Orders – KSTAR Program 8.3. Deferred Agreed Orders 8.4. Reinstatement Agreed Orders 8.5. Eligibility Agreed Orders 8.7. Default ALJ Proposals for Decision 1. ADMINISTRATION 2. OPERATIONS 3. NURSING 4. ENFORCEMENT 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. PROPOSED BOARD ORDERS 9. MISCELLANEOUS 9.1. Board Items of Interest for Future Board Meetings 9.2. Board Development: Video on the Regulatory Aspects of Prescription Drug Abuse, as presented by Colleen LaBelle, MSN, RN-BC, CARN, Program Director, STATE OBAT, Nurse Manager, BMC OBAT, at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing August, 2016 Annual Meeting *9.3. Review of the Board Quarterly Meeting Evaluation – KShipp 9.4. Consideration of Proposed Date and Topics for October, 2017 Board Retreat – KShipp/KThomas *9.5. Board Meeting, Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting and Informal Conference Dates for 2018 *9.6. Executive Session Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Ann. s551.074 (Texas Open Meetings Act) Regarding Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Evaluation – KShipp/PClapp *9.7. Executive Session Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Ann. s551.074 (Texas Open Meetings Act) Regarding Personnel Matters: Annual Board Self-Evaluation – KShipp/PClapp July 6, 2017 (3:38PM) * – Written materials Sent from Office ** – Written materials Sent from third party C – Item is placed on consent (no discussion of the material(s) required) Additional Information Contact: P. Vianes-Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Department of State Health Services
July 21, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, 1500 Red River Street, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)Injury Prevention Committee Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements GETAC Vision: A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas. GETAC Mission: To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Call to Order/Roll Call Approval of Minutes from May meeting Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. DSHS Collaborative Innovation and Improvement Network (CoIIN) activities 2. Unintentional drug poisonings task force 3. Review the revised objectives from the Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System and develop the Injury Prevention Committee action items and strategies for implementation to GETAC 4. Update about pilot test of submersion report form 5. Developing and implementing an injury prevention orientation for trauma managers 6. Evidence-Based Childhood Drowning Prevention Fact Sheet 7. Revising Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 8. Evaluation of Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 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, 877/501-2233
Department of State Health Services
July 21, 2017 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Room, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Sickle Cell Advisory Committee Welcome and Introductions Committee Business Logistics Action: Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes for March 24, 2017 Texas Syndromic Surveillance System Presentation Community Health Workers Presentation Potential Action: Committee Assignment Status- DSHS Website Revision and Toolkit Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Authority for Committee Recommendations Committee Annual Report New Business Public Comment Future Agenda Items and Confirm Next Meeting Date Adjournment This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public who wish to speak during the Public Comment must be physically present as the conference call-in option is not available to the public. Additional Information Contact: Beth Rider, 512/458-7111
7/24/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
July 24, 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 April 24, 2017 III. Update on Program a) Statistics b) Threshold reporting c) Legislation Impacting the Prescription Monitoring Program IV. Open Discussion V. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 24, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Legislative and Policy Committee July 24, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Guest Code: 7071613 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Committee member discussion regarding legislation impacting Texans with brain injury 4. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 5. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Melanie Skyler, 512/438-4364
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 24, 2017 – 09:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530), Austin
Education and Awareness and Services and Supports Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Education and Awareness and Services and Supports Committee July 24, 2017 9:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Guest Code: 7071613 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Committee member updates regarding the family navigator project 4. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 5. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Melanie Skyler, 512/438-4364
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 24, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council July 24, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Guest Code: 7071613 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Adoption of meeting minutes from April 10, 2017 4. Department of State Health Services Injury Epidemiology and Surveillance overview and update 5. Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services and Independent Living Services program updates 6. Brain Injury Association of Texas latest events and activities presentation 7. Texas Brain Injury Alliance latest events and activities presentation 8. HHS bylaws update 9. Discussion of committee business a. Legislative and Policy Committee b. Education and Awareness / Services and Supports Committee c. Membership and Bylaws Committee 10. Public comment 11. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Melanie Skyler, 512/438-4364
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 24, 2017 – 02:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530), Austin
Executive Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Executive Committee July 24, 2017 2 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Conference Call: Call In: 1-877-226-9790 Guest Code: 7071613 1. Call to order 2. Welcome/Introductions 3. Discuss follow up items from morning's full council meeting 4. Discuss agenda items for next quarter meeting 5. Develop action plan for action items needing follow up including identifying gaps in and barriers to brain injury services in Texas 6. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 7. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item.
Additional Information Contact: Melanie Skylar, 512/438-4364
7/25/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
July 25, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Rm 225, Austin
Advisory Committee on Education 10:00 AM Call to Order 10:10 AM Review of the Agenda 10:20 AM Review of the Minutes: June 22, 2017 ACE Meeting 10:30 AM Review of Board Charges to ACE 10:45 AM Review of Board Charge related to substantially equivalent education standards 11:00 AM Review of Board Charge related to classroom and clinical hours requirements for VN programs 11:45 AM Working Lunch (Ordered in – reservations required) 12:00 PM Review of Board Charge related to pathway to initial licensure for graduates of out-of-state programs not meeting substantially equivalent education standards 1:15 PM Review of Board Charge related to the use of standardized exit examinations as a graduation requirement 2:45 PM Questions and Follow-Up 3:00 PM Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Ciara Williamson, 512/305-7653
7/26/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 26, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disabilities Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room 125), Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services AGENDA: Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services July 26, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disabilities Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 Teleconference Access: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 834918# 1. Opening remarks and introductions 2. Approval of minutes from April 21, 2017, committee meeting 3. Review and approval of bylaws 4. Review status of mandatory trainings 5. Update on access issues 6. Legislative update 7. Jail-based competency restoration rule update 8. Review schedule of future deliverables 9. McLennan County Pre-Trial Diversion Program Presentation by Dana Lafayette, Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, and Abel Reyna, McLennan County District Attorney's Office 10. Review and approve the Plan for the Appropriate and Timely Provision of Mental Health Services 11. Public comment 12. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd-Ostrout, 512/206-5056
7/27/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 27, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Redesign Advisory Committee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee July 27, 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. Welcome and Chair report 2. Meet with Executive Commissioner Smith 3. Meet with Associate Commissioner of Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program Services Department, Jami Snyder 4. Legislative Report – Planning and discussion 5. Review and adoption of April 27, 2017, meeting minutes (Vote required) 6. Lunch 7. Budget update 8. Post-Legislative Session update 9. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) and Home and Community-based Services (HCBS) rates update 10. Break 11. Discussion of HCBS settings 12. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Managed Care Pilot and TxHmL carve-in 13. Subcommittee updates, new subcommittee, and subcommittee membership 14. Public comment 15. Discuss October 26, 2017, agenda topics and review action items 16. Adjourn/Thank you Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Tony Moreno, 512/462-6278
7/28/2017
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
July 28, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Executive Council of PT/OT Examiners; 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
Investigation Committee (1) Call to order. (2) Public comment. (3) Review and possible action on cases. (4) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
Department of State Health Services
July 28, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, 1100 West 49th Street, Room 607, Austin
Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call meeting to order and introduction of members, guests, and staff. 2. Approval of the agenda for the July 28, 2017 Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee. 3. Approval of the minutes from the April 7, 2017 Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee meeting. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding epinephrine auto-injector resources that will be made available on the School Health webpage in conjunction with the adoption of the epinephrine auto-injector rule. 5. Update on the status of the epinephrine auto-injector rule draft. 6. Discussion regarding future activities of the Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee. 7. Public comment. 8. Adjournment. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. The Presiding Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Anita Wheeler, 512/776-7279
Department of State Health Services
July 28, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Central Campus, Moreton Building, 1100 West 49th Street, Conference Room M-418, 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 conference call and webinar. Register for the webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5393535926418504450 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes (May 19, 2017) *Action Item Public comment Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Nonprofit Community Health Navigator Program Re-imagining Health Care with CHWs Trauma and Injury Prevention: Reality Education for Drivers (RED) Advisory Committee Workgroups Updates Break Committee Business *Action Item – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions: DSHS Office of Border Health – CHW and Instructor Continuing Education **Action Item – Approve the funding and employment recommendations for CHWs included in the Medicaid summary developed by the CHW Advisory Committee 1. Amend the Texas Medicaid State Plan to finance the CHW workforce 2. Implement and integrate the CHW workforce in current Texas Medicaid merit-based incentive-based programs similar to the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program quality-based metric incentive payments (MIPs) 3. Convene multi-sector coalitions (e.g., government, community-based organizations, contracted agencies, and healthcare, etc.) 4. Support internal policy and program development with intra-governmental partners (e.g. Medicaid officials) 5. Provide direct funding for CHW programs through state and territorial health agencies 6. Conduct research on policy and practice models from other states 7. Implement additional financing options available under Medicaid for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) ***Action Item – Approve sending the just approved recommendations for funding and employment in Medicaid to the Executive Commissioner to take action on the recommendations ****Action Item – Approve ending the CHW Evaluation Survey on October 1st, 2017 Committee Member Sharing Please share services provided by CHWs as well as their experiences (positive/negative) in assisting the immigrant community. New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Beatrice Smith, 512/776-2208
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 28, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board AGENDA: Drug Utilization Review Board July 28, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from April 28, 2017 (Vote required) 3. Old business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission decisions on acceptance of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board recommendations from the April 28, 2017, meeting 4. New business: Public comment on drug classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL): a. Alzheimer's agents b. Antihistamines, minimally sedating c. Antihypertensives, sympatholytics d. Antivirals, oral e. Bile salts f. Calcium channel blockers g. Cephalosporins and related antibiotics h. Fluoroquinolones, oral i. Glucocorticoids, oral j. Hypoglycemics, SGLT2 k. Immunosuppressants, oral l. Iron, oral m. Leukotriene modifiers n. NSAIDs o. Ophthalmic antibiotics p. Ophthalmic antibiotic-steroid combinations q. Ophthalmic for allergic conjunctivitis r. Ophthalmic, anti-inflammatories s. Ophthalmic, glaucoma agents t. Otic antibiotics u. Otic anti-infectives and anesthetics v. Prenatal vitamins w. Skeletal muscle relaxants x. Steroids, topical high y. Steroids, topical low z. Steroids, topical medium aa. Steroids, topical very high bb. Ulcerative colitis agents Public comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL: a. Analgesics, narcotics long/ Arymo ER b. Cytokine and CAM antagonists/ Siliq c. Glucocorticoids, inhaled/ AirDuo Respiclick d. Immunomodulators, atopic dermatitis/ Dupixent e. Progestational agents/ Makena 5. Therapeutic and clinical drug reviews and updates – Sarah Martinez, Pharm. D., Magellan Medicaid Administration 6. Executive work session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 531.071, and in accordance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the DUR Board may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under new business as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 7. Lunch 8. Announcements of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL 9. Retrospective DUR: Luke Boehmer, Pharm. D., Conduent, LLC a. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions sent: i. Naloxone for opioid-related overdose ii. Diabetes disease management 2017 b. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions outcome: i. Diabetes disease management 2016 ii. Multiple drug therapy regimen review (Polypharmacy) 2016 c. Retrospective DUR proposals: (Vote required) i. Opioid use during pregnancy ii. Multiple drug therapy regimen review (Polypharmacy) 2017 iii. Stroke prevention 2017 10. Prospective prior authorization proposals (clinical edits): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D., Health Information Designs, LLC (Vote required) a. Diclofenac 3% Gel, Diclofenac 1.5% and 2% Topical Solution b. Dupixent (Dupilumab) c. Emflaza (Deflazacort) d. Nuplazid (Pimavanserin) 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. Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors b. Oral/Rectal Benzodiazepines (not including sedative/hypnotics) c. Exogenous Insulin Products d. Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins e. Memantine (Namenda) f. Rifaximin (Xifaxan) 12. Adjourn 13. Next meeting date: November 3, 2017 Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Maribel Castoreno, 512/707-6112
8/1/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 1, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501), Austin
Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee August 1, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept June 13, 2017, subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Discuss Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) dental services 4. IDD Managed Care Pilot update 5. Discuss quality and recommended IDD survey topics 6. Public comment 7. Discuss future agenda, action items, and recommendations 8. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Tony Moreno, 512/462-6278