The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between June 10 and June 30.
6/12/2017
Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
June 12, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Suite #400-A, Austin
Board Meeting The Board will discuss and possibly take action regarding the following agenda items: 1. Roll Call 2. Reading and Adoption of the Minutes 3. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: A) Appointments; B) Committee Assignments 4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT: A) 85th Session/2017 Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR); B) 85th Session/2017 Sunset Review 5. LICENSING/TRAINING/EDUCATION COMMITTEE: A) 03/06/2017, 07/17/2017 & 10/16/2017 Examinations, B) UT-Austin Exam Validation, C) Licensing/Examination Process & Improvements 6. INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE: Enforcement Stats 7. BUDGET COMMITTEE: FY 2017 Status Report 8. Public Comment 9. Charles H. Allison, DPM; License Application Issues & Review 10. Sarita D. Dillard, DPM; License No. 2215; Hyperbaric Oxygen Permit Application 11. Carlos A. Dimidjian, DPM; License No. 0935; Hyperbaric Oxygen Permit Application 12. SB202-84th Session/2015, Radiology Technicians Updates 13. HB2561-85th Session/2017, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Updates 14. APMLE – Part II CSPE National Boards Examination Updates 15. FPMB – Council on Podiatric Medical Education Policy Updates 16. Set time, date and place for next Board Meeting: Hobby Building (Austin, TX) THE BOARD MAY GO INTO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA IF PERMITTED UNDER THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551. NOTE: ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER. Additional Information Contact: Hemant Makan, 512/305-7000
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 12, 2017 – 08:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee June 12, 2017 8:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair report 2. Vote on summary of February 27, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Define subcommittee goals and strategies 4. Discuss subcommittee's training opportunities for the next 12 months 5. Discuss meeting's action items and September 11, 2017, agenda 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 12, 2017 – 12:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee June 12, 2017 Noon Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair update 2. Vote on summary of February 27, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Presentation and discussion of state plan amendment and waiver process 4. Break 5. Presentation and discussion of Consumer Directed Services' forms and intake process 6. Identify next steps for goals and further develop strategies 7. Review meeting's action items and September 11, 2017, agenda 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carte, 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 12, 2017 – 03:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Training and Outreach Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Training and Outreach Subcommittee June 12, 2017 3 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair update 2. Vote on summary of February 27, 2017, subcommittee meeting summary 3. Review summary of May 11, 2017, subcommittee meeting summary 4. Review and vote on subcommittee mission 5. Define subcommittee goals and strategies 6. Discuss subcommittee's training opportunities for the next 12 months 7. Review changes to Health and Human Services Consumer Directed Services webpage 8. Discuss meeting's action items and September 11, 2017, agenda topics 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
6/13/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
June 13, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste. 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting AGENDA June 13, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER-8:30 A.M. II. REVIEW OF THE AGENDA III. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES: May 9, 2017, Committee Meeting; May 5, 2017, Emergency Meeting; May 16, 2017, Emergency Meeting IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS V. THE ELIGIBILITY AND DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD WILL MEET TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING: A. PETITIONERS FOR AN EXCEPTION TO A PREVIOUS BOARD ORDER B. MOTION FOR REHEARING C. AGREED ORDERS D. REINSTATEMENTS AGREED ORDERS E. ELIGIBILITY AGREED ORDERS F. DEFAULT REVOCATION ORDERS G. DEFERRED DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGREED ORDERS H. AGREED ORDER – KSTAR PILOT PROGRAM. Additional Information Contact: Krystal Mendoza, 512/305-6869
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 13, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction June 13, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Introductions, Chair and Vice-Chair updates 2. Review and approve minutes from February 28, 2017, meeting 3. Overview of Medicaid and CHIP Services Department 4. Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living rates update 5. Discuss Electronic Visit Verification and 21st Century Cures Act 6. Post-legislative session update 7. Lunch break 8. Training on Person-Centered Language and Person-Centered Thinking 9. Break 10. State agency representative updates, including utilization chart review 11. Subcommittee updates and next steps 12. Public comment 13. Discuss meeting's action items and September 12, 2017, agenda 14. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 13, 2017 – 01:30 PM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room 125E), Austin
Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee June 13, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125E 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept April 4, 2017, subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Discuss Medical Transportation Program 4. Discuss Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) dental services 5. IDD webpage update 6. Public comment 7. Discuss future agenda and action items 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/462-6278
6/14/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 14, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee June 14, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas, 78751 Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Welcome and opening remarks a. Member introductions b. Meeting logistics 4. Adopt meeting minutes from March 1, 2017, meeting 5. Ethics presentation 6. STAR Kids implementation update 7. STAR Kids screening and assessment instrument update 8. Impact Analysis: Therapy rate reduction 9. Committee member discussion a. STAR Kids workgroup update b. Primary care physicians for 18 to 21 year-old members c. Next steps 10. Public comment 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
6/15/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 15, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Medical Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: Full agenda here. Medical Care Advisory Committee June 15, 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. Opening comments: Gilbert Handal, M.D., Medical Care Advisory Committee Chair 2. Comments from the Associate Commissioner for Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Jami Snyder, Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) 3. Approval of February 16, 2017, meeting minutes (Vote required) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 4. Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement 5. Waiver Payments to Hospitals for Uncompensated Care 6. Federally Qualified Health Centers 7. Nursing Facility Direct Care Staff Enhancement Program Enrollment Electronic Notification 8. Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Supported Home Living Rate Methodology Changes, HCS High Medical Needs Services and Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement Program Enrollment Electronic Notification ACTION ITEM: 9. Pharmacy Claims 10. Public comment 11. Proposed next meeting: August 24, 2017, at 9 a.m. 12. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
Texas Medical Board
June 15, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Advertising Board Certification Ad Hoc Committee, Disciplinary Process Review Committee, Licensure Committee. 9:00 AM Executive Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Direction, recommendation and possible action regarding the misuses of confidential information. 3. Adjourn. 09:15 AM Finance Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Budget report. 3. Adjourn. 09:30 AM Advertising Board Certification Ad Hoc Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applications for approval for advertising of board certification, under Board Rule 164.4. 3. Adjourn. 10:00 AM Disciplinary Process Review Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals from the Texas Physician Health Program. 3. Reports and discussion regarding Texas Physician Health Program. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding renewals involving impaired licensees. 5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding DPRC minutes. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Board policies reference positive drug tests. 7. Reports and discussion regarding the Investigation, Litigation and Compliance Departments. 8. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding review of probationers appearances. 9. Consideration and approval of membership of the Expert Physician Panel. 10. Reports and discussion regarding cases over one year old. 11. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints. 12. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding routine follow-up on investigative files previously referred from DPRC for follow-up action. 13. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 14. Adjourn. 10:00 AM Licensure Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding licensee requests 3. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding applicants for licensure, permits, and certification a. Applicants appearing concerning eligibility* b. Proposed orders offered by the Executive Director c. Physician licensure applicants to be licensed d. Surgical assistant licensure applicants to be licensed e. Acudetox applicants to be certified 4. Report on physician licensure statistics. 5. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding cancellation of licenses by request or for incomplete registration. a. Surgical assistants b. Acudetox 6. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding Nonprofit Health Organizations. a. Applicants for initial certification b. Requests for biennial recertification c. Cancellation of organizations certified as Nonprofit Health Organizations 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
6/16/2017
Texas Medical Board
June 16, 2017 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
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 Reconvene 2.Board Member Report. 3.Executive Director Report. Legislative Update Outreach Update Personnel Update Budget Update Audit Update 4.Medical Director Report. Expert panelists rendering opinions for other entities 5.Public Information Update. Anesthesiology determination CME link 6.Report Physician Assistant Liaison. 7.Report, consideration, and possible action regarding executive director position. 8.Report, consideration, and possible approval of Physician Health Program Executive/Medical Director position. 9.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding Physician Health Program referrals with pending investigation. 10.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding emeritus retirement. 11.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding evidence related to sexual boundary violations. 12.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding billing services. 13. Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. a.Enforcement vs. finality b. Tolling c. Haberman d. Background on misuse of confidential information 14.Consideration and approval of Modification Request/Termination Request of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders. 15.Consideration and approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 16.Consideration and possible action for Agreed Board Orders. 17.Consideration and approval of Mediated Settlement Agreed Orders. 18.Consideration and approval of Remedial Plans. 19.Consideration and approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 20.Consideration and approval of Orders of Referral. 21.Consideration and approval of Orders to Show Cause. 22.Consideration and approval of Amended Proposal for Decision. 23.Consideration and approval of Remand of Amended Final Orders. 24.Consideration and approval of Cease and Desist Agreed Orders. 25.Consideration and approval of Determinations of Default. Agenda item #26 at 9:30 a.m. 26.Consideration and approval of Proposal for Decisions 7.Report on Temporary Suspensions Hearings. 28.Report on Cease and Desist Orders approved by Executive Director. 29.Report on Motions for Rehearing Requests. 30.Report of Suspension by Operation of Law. 31.Report on Automatic Orders. 32.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to the following chapters in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code: 33.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding adoption of proposed rule changes and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183, Acupuncture. 34. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding adoption of proposed rule changes and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants. 35.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding adoption of proposed rule changes and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 194, Medical Radiologic Technology. 36.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding adoption of propose rule changes and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 186, Respiratory Care. Agenda Item #37 at 12:00 p.m. 37.Open forum for public comments. 38. Adjourn. CONSENT AGENDA Discussion/Action Items – to be considered at any time the full board is in session: 1.Consideration and approval of the March 3. 2017 Board Meeting Minutes and action items. 2.Consideration and approval of the June 5, 2017 Executive Committee Minutes. 3.Committee reports and the consideration and approval of minutes and action items of committees meeting during the board meeting. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 16, 2017 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services,John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Rooms 125W and 125C), Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee AGENDA: Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee June 16, 2017 10:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Rooms 125W and 125C 701 West 51st St. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Approval of minutes of March 3, 2017, meeting 2. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 3. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics. Additional Information Contact: Janie Pulido, 512/438-4417
Department of State Health Services
June 16, 2017 – 12:00 PM
Austin State Hospital Campus, 4110 Guadalupe Street, West Auditorium, Austin
Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order II. Approval of previous meeting minutes (April 7, 2017) III. Update on the Division for Disease Control and Prevention Services IV. Ryan White Part B Updates V. Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP) Budget Update VI. AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)/State Pharmacy Assistance Program (SPAP) update reports VII. ADAP Data Report Review VIII. Discussion of THMP recertification process IX. Discussion of MAC role X. Schedule next meeting XI. Public comments XII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Mary Richards, 512/776-7111
6/20/2017
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
June 20, 2017 – 10:00 AM
UTMB Conroe Operations Offices, 200 River Pointe Dr., Suite 200, Training Room, Conroe
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee I.Call to Order II.Recognitions and Introductions III.Consent Items 1.Approval of Excused Absences 2.Approval of CMHCC Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2017 3.TDCJ Health Services Monitoring Reports -Operational Review Summary Data -Grievance and Patient Liaison Statistics -Preventive Medicine Statistics -Utilization Review Monitoring -Capital Assets Monitoring -Accreditation Activity Summary -Active Biomedical Research Project Listing -Administrative Segregation Mental Health Monitoring 4.University Medical Directors Report -Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center -The University of Texas Medical Branch 5.Summary of CMHCC Joint Committee / Work Group Activities IV.Update on Financial Reports V.Summary of Critical Correctional Health Care Personnel Vacancies 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VI.Medical Directors Updates 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice -Health Services Division Fiscal Year 2017 Second Quarter Report 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VII.University of Texas Medical Branch – Correctional Managed Care, Inpatient Services Overview – Monte K. Smith, DO, Senior Medical Director, Inpatient Services, UTMB CMC VIII.Public Comments IX.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marsha Brumley, 936/437-3542
6/21/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
June 21, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 500, Austin
Executive Committee Texas State Board of Pharmacy 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Suite 500 Austin, Texas Executive Committee Meeting Tuesday – Wednesday, June 20-21, 2017 8:30 a.m. – Conclusion A G E N D A June 20 (Tues) Consideration of Candidates for Position of Executive Director/Secretary of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Review Interview Procedures Executive Session to Conduct Interviews of three Candidates for Position of Executive Director/Secretary June 21 (Wed) Consideration of Candidates for Position of Executive Director/Secretary of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Executive Session to Conduct Interviews of three Candidates for Position of Executive Director/Secretary THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY MAY ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER ANY AGENDA ITEM WHEN PERMITTED BY TEXAS LAW. Additional Information Contact: Cathy Stella, 512/305-8000
6/22/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
June 22, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Advisory Committee on Education Texas Board of Nursing Advisory Committee on Education Meeting Agenda June 22, 2017 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Hobby Building, Tower II, Room 225 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701 10:00 AM Call to Order 10:10 AM Introductions 10:20 AM Review of the Agenda 10:30 AM Review of role of the Advisory Committee on Education (ACE) [Rule 211.6 (f)(1)(B) and (2) – (12)] 10:45 AM Review of Sunset Advisory Committee Decisions related to Education 10:50 AM Review of 85th Texas Legislative Session House Bill 2950 by Representative Burkett 11:00 AM Review of Board Charges to Advisory Committee on Education (ACE) 11:15 AM Charge #1 related to substantially equivalent education standards 11:45 AM Lunch (Ordered in – reservations required) 12:15 PM Charge # 1 continued 1:00 PM Charge #2 related to pathway to initial licensure for graduates of out-of-state programs not meeting substantially equivalent education standards 2:45 PM Questions and Follow-Up 3:00 PM Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Kristin Benton, 512/305-6839
6/26/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 26, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room 4501), Austin
Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Day Habilitation and Employment Services Subcommittee Meeting June 26, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and adopt April 5, 2017, meeting minutes 3. Public comment 4. Post-legislative discussion 5. Discussion of Home and Community-based Services settings 6. Member discussion of future agendas 7. Break 8. Review current Intellectual and Developmental Disability Waiver Assessments and discuss possible addition of employment questions 9. Public comment 10. Discuss future agenda, action items, and recommendations 11. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Joy Kearney, 512/462-6278
6/27/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 27, 2017 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Texas Autism Council Agenda: Texas Autism Council June 27, 2017 1 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of the minutes of the December 9, 2016, and March 21, 2017, meetings 4. Chair and member updates 5. Presentation: Legislative update 6. Presentation: State services for people with autism 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Mike Bright, 512/377-0580
6/28/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 28, 2017 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Community First Choice AGENDA: Community First Choice June 28, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast link, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp on June 28, 2017, at 10 a.m. 1. Welcome and opening remarks 2. Overview of Community First Choice (CFC) Personal Assistance Services/Habilitation (PAS/HAB) form and instructions can be found at: https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/meetings-e ents and https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/provider-portals/resour es/stakeholder- involvement. 3. Discussion and feedback of draft CFC PAS/HAB form and instructions a. Living arrangement/Education/Employment sections b. PAS/HAB tasks subsections c. Health-related tasks d. Natural support availability/Weekly schedules 4. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Desiree Martinez, Program Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-438-4855, desiree.martinez@hhsc.state.tx.us. People who wish to submit written testimony for public comment may do so by hard copy or electronically by close of business on July 14, 2017. The address for hard copy submission by mail, courier, or hand delivery is Desiree Martinez, Policy Development Support, Health and Human Services Commission, 701 West 51st St., MC-579, Austin, TX 78751. The address for electronic submission is MCD_CFC@hhsc.state.tx. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
6/29/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 29, 2017 – 01:00 PM
701 West 51st St. (John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125 East), Austin
Employment First Task Force AGENDA: Employment First Task Force June 29, 2017 1 p.m. Meeting Site: John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125 East 701 West 51st St. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of April 21, 2017, meeting summary 3. Public comment 4. Employment First Task Force (EFTF) legislative update 5. Future plans 6. Health and Human Services Commission legislative overview 7. Discussion/closing remarks of EFTF 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/438-3641