The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between July 9 and July 29.
7/11/2016
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
July 11, 2016 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Interagency Prescription Monitoring Program Work Group Meeting I. Call to Order II. Review of Meeting Minutes Held April 25, 2016 III. Update on Program Communication with users Training for agencies Promotion to licensees Notification of licensees with disciplinary actions IV. Open Discussion V. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
7/12/2016
House Committee on Human Services
July 12, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to consider the following interim charge: Examine the Department of Family and Protective Services’ policies and procedures, including prevention measures and resources, dedicated to eliminating child abuse and fatalities within the foster care system; explore ideas and strategies to increase the number of foster families and improve the delivery of services to children with high needs; review adoption policies, including disruptions, and make recommendations for possible improvements. Also, monitor and assess the continuation of foster care redesign. Contact: David Leo (512) 463-0786
7/13/2016
House Committee on Public Health & House Appropriations Subcommittee on Art. II
July 13, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.030, Austin
The committees will meet in a joint hearing to consider the following interim charge: Study the trauma system in the State of Texas, including financing, service delivery, planning, and coordination among Emergency Medical Services providers, Trauma Services Area Regional Advisory Councils, The Emergency Medical Task Force, and hospitals. Determine strengths and weaknesses including challenges for rural areas of the state. Make recommendations to reduce any duplicated services, improve the coordination of services, and advance the delivery of trauma services in Texas. Contact: Kyler Arnold (512) 463-1091
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 13, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Rooms 1420 and 1430, Austin
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Family Successful Experience 3. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee minutes approval (Action) 4. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee business (Action) 5. Program updates a. Texas Children Recovering From Trauma b. Texas System of Care c. Alliance for Adolescent Recovery and Treatment in Texas 6. Community Perspective 7. YES Waiver update 8. Lunch 9. Strategic planning for Texas Children Recovering from Trauma (Action) 10. Events: Discuss status of projects deliverables and collaborations a. Building Bridges Recap b. Texas Children Recovering From Trauma Summit (Action) c. School Mental Health Conference d. Strengthening Youth and Families 11. Recommendations protocol 12. Public comment 13. Next steps 14. Announcements 15. Next meeting – October 12, 2016 Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Marisol Acosta, Project Director, Department of State Health Services, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division at 512-838-4329, Marisol.Acosta@dshs.texas.gov. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: 512/838-4329
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Art. II
July 13, 2016 – 01:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.030, Austin
The committee will meet to consider the following interim charge: Review hospital reimbursement methodologies, including supplemental payments and the Medicaid add-on payments directed by HB 1 (84R) for safety-net and trauma facilities. In the review, include reimbursement methodologies for rural and children’s hospitals. Also, monitor the extension of the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement 1115 waiver. Contact: Kyler Arnold (512) 463-1091
7/15/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 15, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501, Austin
Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2016 meeting (Vote required). 3. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee report about qualifications for health care translators and interpreters. 4. Develop tracking plan for dissemination of information on the committee report and recommendations. 5. Discussion on preparation of a report for 2016. 6. Review of draft poster and flyer for committee recommendations. 7. Public comment 8. Discuss goals, work plan, and schedule for committee for 2016. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-2944
7/18/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 18, 2016 – 01:00 AM
909 West 45th St., Health and Human Services Commission, Bldg II, Public Hearing Room 164, Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of June 28, 2016, meeting summary 3. Chair report on Employment First activities and related topics 4. Discussion of education and outreach process 5. Determining timelines and process for finalizing report to the Legislature 6. Legislative initiatives discussion 7. Member updates related to Employment First activities 8. Public comment 9. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Marc Mullins, Program Specialist, Employment Initiatives, Department of Aging and Disability Services, 512-438-3641, Marc.Mullins@dads.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: 512/424-6911
7/20/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 20, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Children's Policy Council 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes for April 20, 2016, (vote may be required)* 3. Staff presentations a. Briefing from Ombudsman, Barbara Fountain b. Update on the Policy Council for Children and Families 4. Council discussion on legislative report and proposed recommendations (vote may be required)* a. Children Belong at Home: Nursing Facility Diversion, Medical Necessity, and Skilled versus Non-Skilled Caregivers b. Great Places to Learn: School Programs and Resources for Better Mental Health and Success in School c. Access to Appropriate Treatment: Autism State Plan Amendment and Behavior Analyst Certification d. Ready for the Future: Young Adults and Kids in Foster Care e. Creating a Meaningful Day: Sheltered Workshops, Day Habilitation, and Living Situations 5. Reflection and summary of the Children's Policy Council's work 6. Action items for staff or member follow-up 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
7/21/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
July 21, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
The agenda for the Texas Board of Nursing board meeting can be found here. Additional Information Contact: P. Vianes-Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Department of State Health Services
July 21, 2016 – 09:00 AM
MedStar Mobile Health, 2900 Alta Mere Drive, Fort Worth
Education Committee Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Introductions Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Continue with Public Education efforts for Hartford Consensus III and the Stop the Bleeding Coalition relating to the empowering of the public to serve as first responders in mass causality and active shooter events, identify education stakeholders toward public education during the 2016 EMS Conference in Dallas and set up education opportunity. 2. Continued Development of the Community Health Paramedic curriculum. 3. Continued Discussion of educational requirements for all EMS level certifications. 4. Discuss the Pediatric Facility Recognition Program and how we can support it. 5. Review EMS education state and national accreditation self-study document. 6. Review EMS Education equipment list. 7. Scheduling of future meetings. Announcements General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Meeting Summary Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: emsinfo@dshs.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 21, 2016 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room, Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. State agency updates a. Department of Family and Protective Services b. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services c. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs d. Department of State Health Services 3. State Supported Living Center update 4. Public comment 5. Home and Community-based Services regulations update 6. High medical needs project update 7. Money Follows the Person update 8. Community First Choice update 9. Subcommittee on individuals who are ventilator-dependent update 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
Texas Board of Nursing
July 21, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460, Austin
Board of Nursing for the State of Texas Notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from St. Philip's College To Establish An Associate Degree Nursing Education Program in San Antonio, Texas Date and Time: July 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by July 15, 2016. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Texas Board of Nursing
July 21, 2016 – 10:20 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460, Austin
Board of Nursing for the State of Texas Notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from Howard College To Establish An Associate Degree Nursing Education Program in San Angelo, Texas Date and Time: July 21, 2016 at 10:20 AM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by July 15, 2016. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942 Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Texas Board of Nursing
July 21, 2016 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460, Austin
Board of Nursing for the State of Texas Notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from Texas A&M University-Texarkana To Establish A Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program in Texarkana, Texas Date and Time: July 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by July 15, 2016. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
7/22/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
July 22, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
The agenda for the Texas Board of Nursing board meeting can be found here. Additional Information Contact: P. Vianes-Cabrera, 512/305-6811
7/25/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 25, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of meeting minutes from April 15, 2016 (vote may be taken)* 3. Report overview 4. Council discussion of legislative report and proposed recommendations (vote may be taken)* a. Recommendation I: Promote the two-component definition of palliative care b. Recommendation II: Promote expansion of Supportive and Palliative Care (SPC) programs in Texas c. Recommendation III: Expand training, awareness, and continuing education related to SPC d. Recommendation IV: Promote the highest standards for quality e. Recommendation V: Provide model policies and protocols for SPC programs f. Other potential recommendations g. Final guidance for the report 5. Council discussion of proposed website, navigation, and governance (vote may be taken)* a. Site map and page features b. Discussion of proposed links and resources c. Website governance 6. Continuing education (vote may be taken)* 7. Next steps for the Council 8. Public comment 9. Action items for staff or member follow-up 10. Adjourn * Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jimmy Blanton, Director, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
07/26/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 26, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Updates on issues related to Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program. Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 4791775. This meeting will be webcast. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducts many stakeholder meetings on a variety of topics. Based on stakeholder feedback, HHSC is going to convene a consolidated meeting to reduce the number of meetings stakeholders need to attend. At this meeting, HHSC representatives will provide program updates on Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).1. Welcome and introductions 2. Executive Commissioner's update on stakeholder input to improve member and provider experience 3. 1115 Transformation Waiver update 4. Program updates a. STAR b. CHIP c. STAR+PLUS d. STAR Health e. Medicaid and CHIP Dental Programs f. Duals Demonstration 5. Upcoming contract changes 6. Medicaid initiatives a. STAR Kids b. Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer c. Adoption and Permanency Care Assistance d. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Pilot e. Senate Bill 760 implementation 7. Provider enrollment 8. Upcoming procurements 9. Managed care financial update 10. Health plan management update 11. Open discussion 12. Adjourn. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content or future meeting agenda topics should be directed to MedicaidManagedCare@hhsc.state.tx.us.
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