The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between July 26 and August 15.
7/28/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 28, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital, Austin Auditorium, 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd., Waco
STAR+PLUS Provider Training. On September 1, 2014, the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program will expand statewide to the rural service areas of Texas (Central, Northeast, and West). People who are age 65 or older or who have disabilities and are covered by Medicaid will begin receiving services through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is holding provider trainings across the three rural service areas to educate providers on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. The Central rural service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. Following the 9 a.m. STAR+PLUS Provider Training, another training for providers who serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be held in the same room. You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml. 1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview. 2. Questions and Answers. 3. Adjourn. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, HHSC, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 28, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital, Austin Auditorium, 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd., Waco
STAR+PLUS Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Training. Beginning September 1, 2014, certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are covered by Medicaid will receive their basic medical services, or acute care, through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding provider trainings across the state to educate providers who serve individuals with IDD on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. Central rural service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml Agenda:1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview 2. Delivery of acute care services for the following people through STAR+PLUS: a. People who live in a community-based intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF-IID) b. People who receive services in a DADS IDD waiver, including: i. Home and Community-based Services (HCS) ii. Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) iii. Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) iv. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) 3. Coordination of acute care services through STAR+PLUS and long-term services and supports through the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) 4. Questions and Answers 5. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us
7/29/2014
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
July 29, 2014 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 500, Austin
Rules Committee Meeting Agenda the Rules Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee which are listed on this agenda. The Committee may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Rules committee business Larry Montgomery, D.C. 14. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 75.17(e)(2)(O) to clarify that the scope of practice includes the referral of care to health care providers with a scope of practice distinct from chiropractic. Additionally, discuss separation of scope of practice rule into scope of practice and scope of prohibitions as contemplated in the Draft Comprehensive Rule Restructure Proposal. 15. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 75.6(c) to clarify that the 15 days requirement for a doctor to respond includes the requirement to provide documents although a single extension of 30 days is to be liberally provided but further extensions are to be considered upon a showing of just cause and diligence in responding to the Board's request. 16. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning harmonizing specialities as described under Rule 71.15 (including deletion of the rule) and Rules 77.2 concerning publicity and 77.5 concerning misleading terms with the Chiropractic Act. 17. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning procedures and guidelines for handling patient records after the death of a chiropractor and/or facility owner. 18. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning a recommendation from Board staff to modify Rule 75.13 to clarify that disciplinary aspects for written reprimands and adding language to clarify that administrative penalty is a disciplinary action 19. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning any other rule involving licensure and education that may require modification, change or deletion as contemplated by the comprehensive rule restructure process. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 29, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar St. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1410), Austin
Texas System of Care Consortium 1. Welcome 2. Introductions 3. Presentation of Agency LAR requests relevant to Children's Mental Health 4. Bexar County: Family Success 5. Approval of April 29th meeting minutes (Action) 6. Public Comment 7. Texas System of Care (SOC) Consortium Business a. Adoption of Consortium Operational Guidelines (Action) b. Consortium Membership c. Legislative Report Recommendations i. Leadership and Resource Development ii. Family Voice iii. Youth Voice iv. Access to Services and Supports v. Communication and Social Marketing vi. Data and Evaluation 8. (Recess) 9. SOC Implementation Expansion Updates a. SOC Communities b. Family Voice c. Youth Voice d. Training and Technical Assistance e. Communication and Social Marketing 10. Updates: Related Programs a. Youth Empowerment Services (YES) b. Medicaid Behavioral Health Review c. Public Awareness Mental Health Campaign 11. New Business & Announcements 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sherri Hammack, 512/954-8563
Texas Medical Board
July 29, 2014 – 12:30 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s164.059, of the license of Christopher James Scott, Surgical Assistant License Number SA-00375. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
7/30/2014
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
July 30, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Austin Communtiy College, Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd., Board Room 201, Austin
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Texas Educational Opportunity Grants (TEOG) I. Opening Remarks II. Discussion of Allocations by Institution III. Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Rules Language on Allocation Methodology for Texas Educational Opportunity Grants Additional Information Contact: Linda Battles, 512/427-6205
Office of the Governor
July 30, 2014 – 10:00 AM
1100 San Jacinto, Austin
Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Board I. Call to order and roll call II. Action Item: Recommend funding for Statewide Applications III. Action Item: Recommend funding for Juvenile Drug Court programs IV. Action Item: Recommend approval of the Title II federal application V. Discussion of the next board meeting VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Lance White, 512/463-1919
Texas Board of Nursing
July 30, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Delegation Task Force – Chapter 224 I. Welcome II. Introductions III. Review and Approval of June 30, 2014 Meeting Minutes IV. Discussion of Draft for RN Delegation Rules in Chapter 224 V. Next meeting: Friday Sept. 5, 2014 VI. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Bonnie Cone, 512/305-6840
7/31/2014
Texas Medical Board
July 31, 2014 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board – Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Osvaldo Beltran, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
Department of State Health Services
July 31, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Austin State Hospital Campus, West Auditorium, Building 582, 4110 Guadalupe Street, Austin
House Bill 3793 Advisory Panel The Advisory Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call Meeting to Order II. Opening Remarks and Member Introduction III. Meeting Overview and Approval of Minutes from the June 25, 2014 Meeting IV. Standards and Methodologies – Allocation and Access/Availability V. Lunch Break VI. Standards and Methodologies – Capacity VII. Public Comment VIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd, 512/776-2780
Texas Medical Board
July 31, 2014 – 12:30 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board – Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Ruben Pacheco, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
8/1/2014
Texas Board of Nursing
August 1, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 102, Austin
Eligibility & Disciplinary Advisory Committee 1.1 Call to Order. 1.2 Review and Approval of the Agenda. 1.3 Review and Approval of the Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2013. 1.4 Introduction of New Member. 1.5 Presentation by John Lehman, Ph.D. regarding recent changes to the The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), Fifth Edition. 1.6 Review and Discussion of the Board's Guidelines for Physical and Psychological Evaluations and possible revisions. 1.7 Review of the Board's April, 2012, Charge to Committee. 1.8 Review of the changes recommended to Board policies and rules by the Committee at the October 11, 2013, meeting. 1.9 Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Board's Eligibility and Disciplinary Sanction Policies based upon the Committee's recommendations. 1.10 Election of New Committee Chair. 1.11 Items for Future Agenda. 1.12 Set Future Meeting Date. 1.13 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Rene McDonald, 512/305-6878
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
August 1, 2014 – 01:30 PM
Embassy Suites San Marcos 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos
Members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy will participate in a forum at the Texas Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
8/4/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 4, 2014 – 12:00 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1420), Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome & Introductions 3. Review of July 18, 2014 Meeting Summary 4. Public Comment 5. Overview of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Rule 6. Discussion of Policy Recommendations and Task Force Report 7. Discussion of Future Meetings 8. Review of Updates and Announcements 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Gold, 512/438-5986
8/5/2014
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
August 5, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225, Austin
Agenda A. Announcements Meeting Procedures Board Members Staff Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes (Tab 01) TSBP Executive Committee Meeting Held April 29, 2014 TSBP Board Business Meeting Held May 6, 2014 Open Meeting Minutes Concerning New Class of Pharmacy Located in Physician's Office with Limited Dispensing Held July 2, 2014 Concerning Physician Ownership of Pharmacies Held July 2, 2014 Concerning Electronic Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians in a Class C Facility With 101 Beds or More Held July 7, 2014 Temporary Suspension Hearings C. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules C.1 Final Adoption of Rules C.1.1 Amendments to s291.133 Concerning Pharmacies Compounding Sterile Preparations (Tab 02) C.1.2 Amendments to 291.31 and 291.34 Concerning Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (Tab 03) C.1.3 Amendments to s291.32 Concerning Personnel (Tab 04) C.1.4 Amendments to s291.33 Concerning Substitution of Dosage Form (Tab 05) C.1.5 Amendments to 291.76 and 291.151 Concerning Labeling and Compounding of Sterile Preparations (Tab 06) C.1.6 Amendments Concerning License Fees (Tab 07) C.1.6.1 s291.6 Concerning Pharmacies C.1.6.2 s295.5 Concerning Pharmacists C.1.6.3 s297.4 Concerning Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Trainees C.2 Proposal of Rules C.2.1 Amendment to 291.31 and 291.33 Concerning Patient Counseling (Tab 08) C.2.2 Amendments to s291.34 Concerning Transfer of Prescriptions (Tab 09) C.2.3 Amendments to 291.52, 291.53 and 291.54 Concerning Nuclear Pharmacy (Tab 10) C.2.4 Amendments to s291.121 Concerning Automated Emergency Medication Kits ( Tab 11) C.2.5 Amendments to s291.133 Concerning Nuclear Pharmacies Compounding Sterile Preparations (Tab 12) C.3 Rule Reviews in Accordance with Government Code, Section s2001.039 (Tab 13) C.3.1 For Adoption C.3.1.1 Chapter 281 Concerning Administrative Practices and Procedures (281.1 – 281.13, 281.15, 281.17 – 281.23, 281.30-281.34, 281.60 – 281.68) (Tab 14) C.3.1.2 Chapter 311 Concerning Code of Conduct (311.1 – 311.2) (Tab 15) D. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions D.1 Financial Update D.1.1 Review of FY2014 Expenditures (Tab 16) D.1.2 Review of Board Member Travel Budget (Tab 17) D.1.3 Review and Approval of FY2015 Operating Budget (Tab 18) D.1.4 Review of Legislative Appropriations Request for FY2016-2017 (Tab 19) D.2 Update Concerning Program to Aid Impaired Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students D.2.1 Update on Number of Participating Individuals (Tab 20) D.2.2 Professional Recovery Network (PRN) D.2.2.1 Presentation and Discussion Concerning PRN Expenditures and Activities by PRN Director Courtney Hulbert (Tab 21) D.2.2.1 Review and Approval of Professional Recovery Network Financial Audit (Tab 22) D.3 Review and Approval of TSBP FY2013 Annual Report (Tab 23) D.4 Review and Approval of TSBP FY2015 Goals and Objectives (Tab 24) D.5 Review and Approval of Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Accredited Professional Programs of Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy (Tab 25) D.6 Report on Appeals from State Office of Administrative Hearings Cases and Other Court Actions (Tab 26) D.7 Report on Shared Regulatory Data Base Project and Update on TSBP Website (Tab 27) D.8 Report on Open Meeting Concerning Electronic Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians in a Class C Pharmacy in a Facility With 101 Beds or More and Possible Rule Amendments to s291.72 (Tab 28) D.9 Report on Open Meeting Concerning a New Class of Pharmacy Located in a Physician's Office with Limited Dispensing (Tab 29) D.10 Report on Open Meeting Concerning Physician Ownership of Pharmacies (Tab 30) D.11 Discussion Concerning Pharmacies Operating Without a Pharmacist-in-Charge (Tab 31) D.12 Discussion Concerning the Inspection of Pharmacies Compounding Sterile Preparations and Training of Staff (Tab 32) D.13 Update on Legislation Filed During the 83rd Texas Legislative Session that has an Impact on TSBP and/or the Practice of Pharmacy (Tab 33) D.14 Discussion of Possible Statutory Changes for Consideration During the 84th Session of the Texas Legislature (Tab 34) E. Disciplinary Orders E.1 Consideration of Proposals for Decision (Tab 35) E.2 Report on Agreed Board Orders Entered by Executive Director (Tab 36) E.3 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders and Default Orders (Tab 37) E.4 Executive Session to Consider Confidential Agreed Board Orders (Tab 38) F. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports F.1 Report on Complaints Closed and Dismissed During the Previous Quarter (Tab 39) F.2 Report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints (Tab 40) G. Miscellaneous G.1 Items to be Placed on Agenda for November 2014 Board Meeting (Tab 41) G.2 Discussion of and Possible Action on Recent Conferences and Events National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ May 17-20, 2014 National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) Annual Meeting, Arlington, VA July 18-21, 2014 Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) Conference & Expo, San Marcos, TX July 30-August 2, 2014 G.3 Discussion of and Possible Action on Upcoming Conferences and Events Informal Conference, Austin, September 9-11, 2014 (Waggener) National Association of Boards of Pharmacy/American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (NABP/AACP) District VI, VII, and VIII Annual Meeting, Whitefish, MT September 21-24, 2014 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, September 25, 2014 (Stine) Informal Conference, Austin, October 7-9, 2014 (Dembny) National Community Pharmacist Association (NCPA) Annual Convention, Austin, TX October 18-22, 2014 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, October 23, 2014 (Waggener) TSBP Board Business Meeting, Austin November 4, 2014 G.4 Consideration of Personnel Matters G.4.1 Executive Session to Conduct Evaluation of Executive Director (Tab 42). Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 5, 2014 – 01:00 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1420), Austin
Interagency Task Force for Children with Special Needs 1. Welcome and Introduction 2. Approval of June Meeting Minutes 3. Legislative Report update 4. Project Status, Priority I: Informed and Empowered Parents a. Update, Presentation and discussion: Trademark Media 5. Project Discussion: Priority II , Crisis Prevention/Intervention a. Discussion of Texas Education Agency Positive Behavior Support project for community and school based outreach and training b. Request for Quote 6. Public Comment 7. Discuss Next Potential Action Items and Meeting Dates 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Sherry Broberg, 512/420-2856
8/7/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 7, 2014 – 08:00 AM
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st Street, Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Primary Home Care, Community Attendant Services, and Family Care Non-Priority Personal Attendant Services; Community Based Alternatives – Home and Community Support Services, Personal Assistance Services, Day Activity and Health Services; Residential Care; Medically Dependent Children Program Attendant Services; and all associated Consumer Directed Services. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on August 7, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed base rate increases for attendant services provided under the following programs operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS): Primary Home Care; Community Attendant Services; Family Care; Community Based Alternatives – Home and Community Support Services; Residential Care; Day Activity and Health Services; Medically Dependent Children Program; and Consumer Directed Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the base rates for Primary Home Care, Community Attendant Services, and Family Care Non-Priority Personal Attendant Services; Community Based Alternatives – Home and Community Support Services, Personal Assistance Services, Day Activity and Health Services; Residential Care; Medical Dependent Children Program Attendant Services; and all associated Consumer Directed Services. The proposed rates will be effective September 1, 2014 and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates incorporate provisions in the 2014-15 General Appropriations Act that included funds to support increases in the base wages of personal attendants to $7.50 per hour in fiscal year 2014 and $7.86 per hour in fiscal year 2015. See General Appropriations Act, 83d Leg., R.S., ch. 1411, art. II, at II-137, 2013 Tex. Gen. Laws 3743, 3988 (Health and Human Services Section, Special Provisions for all Health and Human Services Agencies, §61(b)). HHSC calculated the proposed payment rates in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified at title 1, section 355.112 of the Texas Administrative Code, relating to Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on July 24, 2014. Interested parties may also obtain a copy of the briefing package prior to the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at sarah.hambrick@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 in lieu 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, Rate Analysis Department, 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, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, 4900 North Lamar , Austin, Texas 78751-2316. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Sarah Hambrick at 512-730-7475. Email:
sarah.hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 7, 2014 – 09:00 AM
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st Street, Austin
Proposed Medicaid Nursing Facility and Hospice-Nursing Facility Payment Rates. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on Nursing Facility and Hospice-NF Medicaid payment rates. The hearing will be held in compliance with Human Resources Code §32.0282; Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code ("TAC"), Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter B, §355.201 (relating to Establishment and Adjustment of Reimbursement Rates by the Health and Human Services Commission); and Title 1 of the TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter A, §355.105(g) (relating to General Reporting and Documentation Requirements, Methods and Procedures), which require public notice and a hearing on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase NF and Hospice-NF payment rates by six percent as compared to rates in effect on August 31, 2013. The proposed new rates will be effective September 1, 2014, and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and Justification. The proposed Medicaid payment rates incorporate appropriations provisions from the 2014-15 General Appropriations Act, S.B. 1, 83rd Legislature Regular Session, 2013 (Article II, Department of Aging and Disability Services, Rider 40), which appropriated funds to provide for a six percent increase for NF and Hospice-NF payment rates, calculated based on the rates in effect on August 31, 2013. HHSC’s proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with the rate setting methodology in Title 1 of the TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter C, §355.307 (relating to Reimbursement Setting Methodology); §355.308 (relating to Direct Care Staff Rate Component); and §355.312 (relating to Reimbursement Setting Methodology – Liability Insurance Costs). These rates and associated minute requirements were subsequently adjusted in accordance with Title 1 of the TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter A, §355.101 (relating to Introduction); and §355.109 (relating to Adjusting Reimbursement When New Legislation, Regulations or Economic Factors Affect Costs); and, Title 1 of the TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter B, §355.201 (relating to Establishment and Adjustment of Reimbursement Rates by the Health and Human Services Commission). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on July 24, 2014. Interested parties also may obtain a copy of the briefing package prior to the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by e-mail at Sarah.Hambrick@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 in lieu 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, Rate Analysis Department, 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, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751-2316. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email Sarah.Hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 7, 2014 – 10:30 AM
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st Street, Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rate for Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. to receive public comment on the proposed rate for the Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center, a nursing facility that is a member of the pediatric care facility special reimbursement class of the Nursing Facility Program operated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require public notice and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the rate for the nursing facility pediatric care facility special reimbursement class for Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center from $238.50 a day to $251.22 a day. The proposed rate will be effective September 1, 2014, and was determined in accordance with the rate setting methodology listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and Justification. The proposed rate was determined in accordance with the rate setting methodology codified at 1 TAC §355.307, Reimbursement Setting Methodology. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on July 24, 2014. Interested parties may also obtain a copy of the briefing package prior to the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at Sarah.Hambrick@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 in lieu 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, Rate Analysis Department, 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, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751-2316. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email Sarah.Hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us
8/12/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 12, 2014 – 01:00 PM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1420), Austin
Council on Children and Families (CCF) 1. Welcome, Introductions and Announcements 2. Approve April 24, 2014 Meeting Minutes (Action Required) 3. Presentation: Children's Policy Council 4. Presentation: Senate Bill 44 Workgroup 5. Council Business a. Council Report Update b. Stakeholder Hearing 6. CCF Member Agencies and Public Members may present Updates to the Council: Health and Human Services Commission Department of Aging and Disability Services Department of State Health Services Department of Family and Protective Services Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Texas Education Agency Texas Workforce Commission Texas Juvenile Justice Department Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parent Members Youth Members 7. Public Comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sherry Broberg, 512/420-2856
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 12, 2014 – 04:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1420), Austin
Council on Children and Families (CCF) Stakeholders meeting 1. Public Testimony: the Council seeks specific input on these questions: a. How can the State of Texas help families become stronger b. How can the State of Texas support its communities to ensure healthy, nurtured children and families within them c. How can the State of Texas best support its youth and help them transition into successful adults 2. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sherry Broberg, 512/420-2856
8/14/2014
Senate Committee on Government Organization
August 14, 2014 – 8:00 AM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E1.012 (Hearing Room), Austin
The Senate Government Organization Committee will hold a public hearing to address the following interim charge: Review and recommend improvements to state agency training, policies, and procedures for monitoring and reporting performance of state contracts, including a review of exemptions to state contracting oversight. Public testimony will be limited to three minutes. If submitting written testimony or distributing handouts, please provide 15 copies, with your name on each copy, to the committee when called to testify. Additional Information Contact: Sen. Zaffirini, 512/463-0121
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 14, 2014 – 10:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr., UT Thompson Conf. Center, Rm 2.102, Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Opening Statements 3. Background Presentations: a. Dr. Clay Johnston (The University of Texas Dell Medical School) b. Dr. Richard Migliori (United Healthcare) c. Don Gilbert (Former Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner) 4. Old Business: a. Review and approval of meeting minutes of May 8, 2014 and July 1, 2014 5. Lunch (Recess) 6. Staff Update: a. Travel Policy Amendment (Vote May Be Taken) b. 2014 IHCQE Work Plan (Vote May Be Taken) c. 2014 IHCQE Draft Recommendations Update (Vote May Be Taken) i. Value-Based Care ii. Health Literacy iii. Administrative Simplification iv. Expanded Access v. Serious and Persistent Mental Illness 7. State Agency Updates 8. Final Board Actions 9. Public Comment 10. Review of staff action follow-up items prior to next meeting 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
8/15/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 15, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Brown Heatly Building, Conference Room 5155, 5th Floor, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Small and Large, State-Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on August 15, 2014, at 1 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rates for small and large, state-operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID) operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. As the single state agency for the state Medicaid program, HHSC proposes the following interim per diem reimbursement rates for small and large, state-operated ICF/IIDs operated by DADS, to be effective September 1, 2014: Small State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities Proposed interim daily rate: $644.17. Large State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Medicaid Only clients Proposed interim daily rate: $770.11. Large State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare clients Proposed interim daily rate: $747.69. HHSC is proposing these interim rates so that adequate funds will be available to serve individuals residing in these facilities. The proposed interim rates account for actual and projected increases in costs to operate these facilities. Methodology and Justification. The proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified as 1 TAC Chapter 355, Subchapter D, §355.456(e), relating to Reimbursement Methodology. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on August 1, 2014. Those interested may also 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 sarah.hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will 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, 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, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751-2316. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475 Email sarah.hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us
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