The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between July 8 and July 25.
7/10/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 10, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council July 10, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be a telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend at the meeting site or via conference call at 1-877-820-7831, participant code 821494. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Update from the Chair 3. Review and approval of meeting minutes from April 3, 2017 4. Staff updates a. Program update b. Timelines c. Legislative update 5. Workgroup updates a. Planning and progress reporting b. Website development c. Continuing education 6. Action items for staff or member follow-up 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jimmy Blanton, Director, Health Quality Institute, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us. People who wish to submit written testimony for public comment may do so either by hard copy or electronically. The address for hard copy submission is: Jimmy Blanton, 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78723. The address for electronic submission is: jimmy.blanton@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: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
7/11/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 11, 2017 – 09:00 AM
1100 West 49th St. (Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room 100), Austin
Policy Council for Children and Families AGENDA: Policy Council for Children and Families July 11, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of State Health Services Moreton Building Room 100 1100 West 49th St. Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be a telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend at the meeting site or via conference call at 1-877-820-7831, participant code 821494. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Update from the Chair 3. Discussion and possible recommendations on STAR Kids 4. Action items for staff or member follow-up 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
7/12/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
July 12, 2017 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 400A, Austin
Agenda. KA Consideration of Show Cause Order Pursuant to Section 565.052 of the Texas Pharmacy Act A.1 Executive Session Concerning Show Cause Order Pursuant to Section 565.052 of the Texas Pharmacy Act B. KA Consideration of Temporary Suspension B.1 Executive Session Concerning Temporary Suspension. Additional Information Contact: Christine Pavalasky, 512/305-8057
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 12, 2017 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125), Austin
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee AGENDA: Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee July 12, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Family experience presentation 3. Approval of April 12, 2017, meeting minutes (Action) 4. Subcommittee membership (Action) 5. Youth Empowerment Services Waiver service array 6. Alliance for Adolescent Recovery and Treatment in Texas update 7. Texas Children Recovering From Trauma initiative update 8. Lunch break 9. Texas System of Care (TxSOC) new projects 10. Legislative updates and collaboration opportunities 11. Children's mental health awareness recap 12. Artify youth conference recap 13. Program updates on TxSOC 14. Public comment 15. Next steps 16. Announcements 17. Next meeting – October 11, 2017 18. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Lillian Stengart, 512/487-3312
7/13/2017
Department of Family and Protective Services
July 13, 2017 – 01:00 PM
John H. Winters Bldg, 701 W 51st St., Room 125W, Austin
Committee on Advancing Residential Practices (CARP) Meeting Objective: Residential Child Care Contractors, Associations, and DFPS representatives meeting in an effort to strengthen our partnership, improve communication, and provide a venue for focusing on enhancements to the system that support enhanced safety, permanency and well-being for children. 1:00 – 1:15: Welcome and Introductions (Sheila Bell 1:15 – 1:45: DFPS Legislative Update (Shaniqua Johnson & Rand Harris) 1:45 – 2:45: Fiscal Year 2018 Performance Based Residential Contracting (Sheila Bell) 2:45 – 3:45: Demo with the Center for States – Office 365 Forms (Jenny Hinson) 3:45 – 4:15: Single Case Plan (Carol Self) . Additional Information Contact: Casey Wilburn, 512/438-3127
7/14/2017
Department of State Health Services
July 14, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Temple College, Health Professions Building, 2600 South First Street, Temple, Texas
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Education Committee. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 877/501-2233
Texas Medical Board
July 14, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board Licensure Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants appearing concerning eligibility. 3.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding proposed orders offered by the Executive Director. 4.Report on physician assistant licenses issued by Board staff. 5.Report on physician assistant licensure process statistics. 6.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
July 14, 2017 – 09:15 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board Discipline and Ethics Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals and reports from the Texas Physician Health Program. 3.Reports and discussion regarding the Investigation, Litigation and Compliance Departments. 4.Review, discussion and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints. 5.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding routine follow-up on investigative files previously referred from the D & E Committee for follow-up action. 6.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 7.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
July 14, 2017 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas Physician Assistant Board Full Board 1.Full Board Call to Order, Roll Call and Mission Statement. Our Mission is to protect and enhance the public's health, safety and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education. 2.Board Member Report. 3.Executive Director's Report. Budget Report Legislative Update Outreach Update Audit Report E.D. Search Report 4.Medical Director Report. 5.Physician Assistant Liaison Report. 6.Public Information Update. 7.Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation 8.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed rules related to physician assistant training requirements to perform radiologic procedures, pursuant to section 601.254 of the Occupations Code. 9.Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders. 10.Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 11. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 12.Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 13.Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 14.Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 15.Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 16.Consideration and Approval of Remedial Plans. 17.Consideration and Approval of Administrative Agreed Orders. 18.Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/Automatic Actions. 19.Report on Rehearing Requests. 20.Consideration and Approval of Cease and Desist Orders. 21.Consideration and Approval of Determinations of Default. 22.Consideration and possible action for Proposal for Decisions. 23.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding rule review and proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185, including approval for publication of proposed rule in the Texas Register: 24.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action, including rule review and adoption of proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants: 25.Open Forum for Public Comments. 26.Consideration and Approval of the March 24, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes. 27.Committee reports and the consideration and approval of minutes and action items of committees meeting during the board meeting. 28.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
State Board of Dental Examiners
July 14, 2017 – 04:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Austin
Board Meeting TEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS BOARD MEETING Convenes on July 14, 2017 – 4:00 P.M. – Conclusion 333 Guadalupe St, Tower 3, Room 100 Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 2, 2017, BOARD MEETING. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON PROPOSED CASE RESOLUTIONS. 4.1. Agreed Settlement Orders. 4.2. Remedial Plans. 4.3. Consent Orders. 4.4. Modification Orders. 4.5. Staff Recommendations of Dismissal. 4.6. Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RULES. 6.1 Discussion and action regarding proposal of new rule 6.1.1. New 22 Tex. Admin. Code. 100.12, Advisory Committee on Dental Anesthesia 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 8. ADJOURN. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The board reserves the right to conduct a closed meeting to discuss any posted agenda items as authorized by law. Specifically, the board may enter executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney to seek advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Additional Information Contact: alafuente@tsbde.texas.gov
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 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
7/21/2017
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
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
7/28/2017
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