The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between June 14 and July 4.
6/16/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 16, 2014 – 09:00 AM
6400 Highway 290 East (DARS Regional Office, Suite 201), Austin
Employment First Task Force Workgroup on Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services [DARS] Eligibility Criteria for Vocational Rehabilitation Services 1. Welcome 2. Review of Federal Eligibility Criteria for Vocational Rehabilitation Services 3. Review of DARS Process to Determine Eligibility 4. Discussion of Challenges with the Current Process 5. Recommendations to the Task Force 6. Other discussion on Criteria for Vocational Rehabilitation Services 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Carline Geiger, 512/407-1320
Texas Medical Board
June 16, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 400A, 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 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II
June 16, 2014 – 1:00 PM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E1.030, Austin
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II will convene a public hearing to consider the following interim charge: Monitor the administration of new state funding to expand behavioral health services in Texas. Make recommendations to improve coordination and prevent duplication of effort, including the behavioral health projects funded through the Medicaid 1115 waiver. Evaluate the methodology utilized by the state to fund the public mental health system in order to assess improvements in how mental health funds and associated performance targets are allocated throughout the state. Develop funding recommendations that emphasize equity in funding and performance expectations, improving outcomes, the attainment of performance targets, population needs, availability of local resources, and geographic diversity.(Charge 8) The Subcommittee will hear invited and public testimony. Public Testimony may be time-limited at the discretion of the chair. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Zerwas, 512/463-0657
6/17/2014
House Committee on Appropriations
June 17, 2014 – 9:00 AM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E1.030, Austin
Subcommittee on Article II The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II will convene a public hearing to consider the following interim charge topics: Study the implementation of provisions in SB 7 (83R) and Article II Special Provisions Section 48 regarding the Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Make recommendations for expansion of, and improvement in, the delivery of those services if cost-effective. (Charge 9) Monitor the implementation of cost-containment initiatives in health and human services programs directed by Health and Human Services Commission Rider 51. Recommend additional opportunities for cost containment, including but not limited to, improvements in the procurement of durable medical equipment and increased medication adherence among Medicaid clients. (Charge 7) The Subcommittee will hear invited and public testimony. Public Testimony may be time-limited at the discretion of the chair. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Zerwas, 512/463-0657
Department of State Health Services
June 17, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1.Call to order and welcome visitors 2.Approval of minutes from the March meeting 3.NO Presentation this month. 4. Subcommittee reports: a. Harmful Algal Bloom workgroup meeting update b. Fish Sampling Subcommittee meeting update c. The Human Health Workgroup update 5.Agency updates 6.Upcoming TSCC 2014 meetings to be held at the Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.: September 16, 2014 Dec. 16, 2014 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Debbie Potter, 512/776-7314
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 17, 2014 – 11:30 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1420), Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Public Comment 4. Review and Approval of May 20, 2014 Meeting Summary 5. Chair and Staff Updates 6. Approval of Task Force Bylaws (vote required) 7. Review of Updated Agency Employment Services Information 8. Discussion of Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Vocational Rehabilitation Eligibility Criteria and Process 9. Discussion of Planning and Discovery Process for Employment Services in Medicaid Waivers 10. Discussion of Employment Services for People Receiving Routine Case Management and Psychosocial Rehabilitation at Department of State Health Services (DSHS) 11. Review and Discussion of Task Force Report and Policy Recommendations 12. Next Steps and Future Meetings 13. Other Discussion Items relating to the Employment First Task Force duties 14. Announcements & Updates 15. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Adrienne Nevola, 512/438-3641
6/18/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 18, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Wilson Turner Auditorium, Medical Plaza II, 7737 Southwest Freeway, Houston
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. Harris 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.
Senate Committee on Government Organization
June 18, 2014 – 1:00 PM
Capitol Extension Bldg, Room 2E.20 (Betty King Cmte. Room), Austin
The Senate Government Organization committee will hold a public hearing to address two interim charges: Examine state agencies' mandated reporting practices, the necessity and utility of these reports, and reporting processes to the legislature and to the public. Make recommendations on eliminating unnecessary and duplicative reports, reducing state costs through the use of technology, and improving transparency to the legislature and citizens. Monitor the implementation of SB 1597, relating to the development of state agency information security plans to improve the security of agency information systems and to proactively protect the state against cybercrime and similar threats. 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
June 18, 2014 – 01:30 PM
701 W. 51st St. (Winters Building, Room 360W), Austin
Applied Income Workgroup 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Discussion and Review of Applied Income Survey Results a. Nursing Facility Survey b. Ombudsman Survey c. Discussion of Identified Trends 3. Identifying Possible Recommendations for Applied Income Report 4. Review of Report Outline 5. Discussion of Delivery Date for Applied Income Report 6. Other Discussion Items Related to the Applied Income Workgroup 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
Department of State Health Services
June 18, 2014 – 02:00 PM
8501 Wall Street, Room N-110, Austin
Preventive Health and Health Block Grant State Preventive Health Advisory Committee Teleconference The Committee will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda. Members of the public may access the meeting via conference call 1-877-820-7831, passcode 682566# Welcome/Call to Order Approval of January 22, 2014, Minutes. Updates on the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Overview of Community and Clinical Services and Texas Healthy Communities Recognition Programs – Patty Moore, PhD, Section Director, Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section Approval of FY14 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant "Revised" Work Plan Stakeholder Public Comment Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/834-4555 X 2035
6/19/2014
Texas Medical Board
June 19, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Lobby Area, Room 100, 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 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
6/20/2014
Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
June 20, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-510, Austin
I. Call to order. II. Public comment. III. Approval of minutes of January 24, 2014 and May 16, 2014 Executive Council meetings. IV. Discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, Strategic Plan, upcoming legislative session, and other agency business. V. Review and possible action on rule amendments proposed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners as follows: Chapter 367, Continuing Education, s372.1 and proposed new s372.2, Provision of Services, to add Telehealth; and s373.3, Supervision of an Occupational Therapy. VI. Presiding Officer's Report. VII. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Executive Council meeting dates, and items for future consideration. VIII. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jennifer Jones, 512/305-6969
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 20, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501), Austin
Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes for May 9, 2014 meeting. (vote required) 3. Report on administrative action items from last meeting. 4. Discussion on existing health care mentor and preceptor programs. 5. Discussion on developing a registry for health care interpreters. 6. Finalize proposal for certification (vote required). 7. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee recommendations. 8. Public comment. 9. Discuss goals and work plan of the committee for 2014, including completion of report and recommendations for Executive Commissioner. 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Paula Traffas, 512/438-2944
Texas Board of Nursing
June 20, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Delegation Task Force – Chapter 224. Agenda I. Welcome and Introductions II. Guidelines for Meeting III. Election of Chairperson IV. History of dates for rules V. Purpose of meeting VI. Discussion of RN Delegation Rules in Chapter 224 VII. Schedule next meeting VIII. Closing. Additional Information Contact: Bonnie Cone, 512/305-6840
6/23/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 23, 2014 – 01:00 PM
701 West 51st St., DADS, Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
STAR+PLUS Quality Council 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Adoption of prior meeting minutes (vote required)* 4. Consideration and adoption of report recommendations (vote required)* 5. Other business: a. Relating to past meeting minutes b. Relating to the Council legislative charge c. Relating to STAR+PLUS quality d. Relating to future meetings 6. Adjournment *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
6/24/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 24, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Children's Medical Center , Ambulatory Pavilion, Independence Conference Room, First Floor, 2350 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas
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. Dallas 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
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
June 24, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 100, Austin
Licensure & Education Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners. 1. Discussion and recommendation to Rules Committee concerning probationary CE – resolution of conflicting language between 73.2(a) and 73.5. 2. Discussion and recommendation to Rules Committee on modification of Rule 75.3 (regarding whether personal statement of applicant must be from that person) 3. Discussion and recommendation to Rules Committee concerning granting an exemption from requirements of Out-of-Facility practice rule for Designated Doctors 4. Discussion and recommendation to Rules Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff to modify Rule 74.3 to require DCs/facility owners that are shutting down a business to notify the Board in writing within 30 days of closure and provide custodian of records contact information. 5. Discussion and recommendation to Rules Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff to require licensees/facility owners under Rule 75.3 to notify Board upon receiving deferred adjudication. 6. Discussion and recommendation to Rules Committee concerning a clarification of Rule 75.8 to indicate that the licensee and facility owner are both responsible for posting the public information placard and current annual registration certificate. 7. Discussion and recommendation to Rules Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff requiring facility owner under Rule 80.1 to notify the Board in writing within ten days of hiring a graduate and to provide indentifying information. 8. Discussion and recommendation to Rules Committee concerning additional clarity in whether new licensees are required/not required to take Medicare without regard to status as currently expressed in Rules 73.3 (b)(2)(A)(iii), 73.3 (d)(1)(4), and 73.4. (d). 9. Discussion and recommendation to Rules 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
Sunset Advisory Commission
June 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E1.036, Austin
Sunset Advisory Commission 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Staff Presentation and Public Testimony (see instructions below) University Interscholastic League 4. Staff Presentation and Agency Response Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Department of Family and Protective Services Department of State Health Services Department of Aging and Disability Services 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25 5. Public Testimony (see instructions below) Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Department of Family and Protective Services Department of State Health Services Department of Aging and Disability Services 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Cee Hartley, 512/463-1300
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
June 24, 2014 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Rules Committee Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners. 1. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning a recommendation from Board staff on Rule 75.17(a)(3) to bring the rule into harmony with a court ruling. 2. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 75.9 to conform to statutory language under Tex. Occ. Code – 201.507. 3. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 80.1 as suggested by a representative of Parker University. 4. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning probationary CE – resolution of conflicting language between 73.2(a) and 73.5. 5. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning modification of Rule 75.3 (regarding whether personal statement of applicant must be from that person) 6. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning granting an exemption from requirements of Out-of-Facility practice rule for Designated Doctors 7. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff to modify Rule 74.3 to require DCs/facility owners that are shutting down a business to notify the Board in writing within 30 days of closure and provide custodian of records contact information. 8. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff to require licensees/facility owners under Rule 75.3 to notify Board upon receiving deferred adjudication. 9. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a clarification of Rule 75.8 to indicate that the licensee and facility owner are both responsible for posting the public information placard and current annual registration certificate. 10. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff requiring facility owner under Rule 80.1 to notify the Board in writing within ten days of hiring a graduate and to provide indentifying information. 11. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning additional clarity in whether new licensees are required/not required to take Medicare without regard to status as currently expressed in Rules 73.3 (b)(2)(A)(iii), 73.3 (d)(1)(4), and 73.4. (d). 12. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning the requirement for an inactive licensee to return to active status once every 5 years as currently provided in Rule 73.4. Review L&E Committee discussion concerning 20 year period for inactive license and requirement to retake Part IV of the jurisprudence examination prior to returning to active status. 13. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning the four (4) required Board hours as presently required under Rule 73.7. 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 specialties 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
6/25/2014
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
June 25, 2014 – 09:00 AM
1200 East Anderson Lane, Room 1.170, Austin
Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning Public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying, please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public-testimony. I. Welcome and Committee Chair's meeting overview II. Consideration of approval of the minutes from March 26, 2014, Committee meeting III. Consideration of approval of the Consent Calendar IV. Public Testimony on Agenda Items Relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning V. Matters relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning A. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee on the RAND Community Colleges Baccalaureate Study in addressing the regional workforce needs of the state to determine regions that would benefit from the authorization of baccalaureate degree programs in the fields of nursing and applied sciences at public community colleges (S.B. 414, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) B. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee on the study relating to the relationship between the receipt of grant aid and changes in participation, persistence, and graduation (S.B. 1, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Rider 56, Article III-58) C. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the approval of the annual Closing the Gaps 2015 Progress Report, including results of the Higher Education Assistance Plans (H.B. 2550, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) D. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the certification of Texas Research Incentive Program funds to the Emerging Research Universities E. Update on Texas Higher Education Strategic Planning Committee Activities F. Report on facilities projects that were submitted to the Coordinating Board G. Lunch H. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Susan Brown, 512/427-6130
Sunset Advisory Commission
June 25, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E1.036, Austin
Sunset Advisory Commission Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24 and 25, 2014 Senate Finance Committee Room Room E1.036, Capitol Extension 1400 Congress Avenue 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 24 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Staff Presentation and Public Testimony (see instructions below) University Interscholastic League 4. Staff Presentation and Agency Response Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Department of Family and Protective Services Department of State Health Services Department of Aging and Disability Services 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25 5. Public Testimony (see instructions below) Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Department of Family and Protective Services Department of State Health Services Department of Aging and Disability Services 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Cee Hartley, 512/463-1300
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
June 25, 2014 – 11:00 AM
1200 East Anderson Lane, Room 1.170, Austin
Committee on Academic and Workforce Success Note: time of meeting will be 11:00 am or upon adjournment of the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planniing Meeting whichever occurs later. Public Testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public-testimony I. Welcome and Committee Chair's meeting overview II. Consideration of approval of the minutes from the March 26, 2014, Committee meeting III. Consideration of approval of the Consent Calendar IV. Public Testimony on Agenda Items V. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Report to the Committee from The University of Texas System on: (1) The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's establishment of the new institution (2) The University of Texas at Austin's establishment of the new Dell Medical School B. Report to the Committee on Activities of the Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program C. Report to the Committee on Activities of the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual Advisory Committee D. Consideration of adopting the Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee's recommendation to the Committee relating to the implementation of the 60-SCH limit for associate degrees E. Consideration of adopting the ApplyTexas Advisory Committee's recommendation to the Committee relating to the Cost Effectiveness of a Common Application for Nursing F. Consideration of adopting the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee's recommendation to the Committee relating to the distribution of funds trusteed to the Coordinating Board to support family practice residency programs for Fiscal Year 2015 and the report on trusteed funds distributed in Fiscal Year 2014 G. Consideration of adopting the Certification Advisory Council's recommendation to the Committee relating to the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) being recognized as an accrediting agency in Texas H. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to Committee relating to requests for a new degree program: Sam Houston State University (1) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Forensic Science Texas A&M University (2) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a major in Family Nurse Practitioner Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi (3) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Geospatial Computing Sciences Texas Tech University (4) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Educational Leadership via distance education Texas State University (5) Master of Science (MS) degree with a major in Engineering University of Houston (6) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Hospitality Administration (7) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies (8) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Curriculum and Instruction University of Houston – Clear Lake (9) Doctor of Education (EdD) degree with a major in Curriculum and Instruction I. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of grants for the Graduate Medical Education Planning Grants Program J. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of grants for the Graduate Medical Education Unfilled Positions Program and the New and Expanded Program Grants K. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of grants for the Graduate Medical Education Resident Physician Expansion Program L. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of grants for the Primary Care Innovation Program M. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of grants for the Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-related Education Grant Program N. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of a cost extension for a grant awarded to the University of North Texas under the Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program O. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Rules Applying to All Public Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter D, Dual Credit Partnerships between Secondary Schools and Texas Public Colleges, Sections 4.81 and 4.85 of Board rules concerning the dual credit eligibility requirements (H.B. 5, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Rules Applying to All Public Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter G, Early College High Schools, Section 4.155 of Board rules concerning early college high school student eligibility requirements (3) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 9, Program Development in Two-Year Public Colleges, Subchapter A, Definitions, Section 9.1 of Board rules concerning the definitions (4) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 9, Program Development in Two-Year Public Colleges, Subchapter D, Transferable Academic Courses, Section 9.75 of Board rules concerning compensatory education courses (5) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 9, Program Development in Two-Year Public Colleges, Subchapter E, Certificate and Associate Degree Programs, Section 9.93 of Board rules concerning the approval of certificate and associate degree programs in the state of Texas (6) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 9, Program Development in Two-Year Public Colleges, Subchapter G, Contractual Agreements, Section 9.121, 9.123, 9.124, and 9.126 of Board rules concerning the accurate reference to an accrediting body (7) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 9, Program Development in Two-Year Public Colleges, Subchapter H, Partnerships between Secondary Schools and Public Two-Year Colleges, Sections 9.141, 9.142, 9.143, and 9.146 and new Section 9.147 of Board rules concerning partnerships between secondary schools and public two-year colleges (H.B. 5, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (8) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 9, Program Development in Two-Year Public Colleges, Subchapter J, Academic Associate Degree and Certificate Programs, Sections 9.183 and 9.184 of Board rules concerning the accurate reference to an accrediting body P. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the appointment of members to Advisory Committees: (1) Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) (2) ApplyTexas (3) Certification Advisory Council (CAC) (4) Graduate Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) (5) Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC) (6) Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee (UEAC) Q. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to institutions' plans for closure and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) R. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the January 2014 Annual Compliance Reports for Institutions under a Certificate of Authorization (Names beginning with "A" through "O") S. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of a Request for Applications for a coordinator to develop and implement a statewide professional development program to support the dissemination of promising practices in serving students assessed at developmental education and basic academic skills education levels T. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the use of federal fiscal year 2014 Teacher Quality Grant funds to extend current grants and provide funding to support continuation activities U. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the approval to increase the federally funded Texas Workforce Commission grant award to one Accelerate Texas college V. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the allocation of Work-Study Mentorship Program funding to participating TransitionTX Project sites W. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the approval to enter into contracts with three (3) public institutions of higher education to continue the Advise TX college advising program, designed to increase the number of low-income, first generation college, and underrepresented students who enter and complete higher education VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Rex Peebles, 512/427-6520
6/26/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 26, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Tyler Junior College, Regional Training and Development Center, Room 104, 1530 S SW Loop 323, Tyler
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 receive begin receiving services through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding provider trainings across the three rural service areas to educate providers on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. The Northeast 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, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 26, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Tyler Junior College, Regional Training and Development Center, Room 104, 1530 S SW Loop 323, Tyler
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. Northeast 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
7/1/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 26, 2014 – 10:00 AM
South Texas College, Pecan Campus – Cooper Center, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen
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. Hidalgo 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
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 1, 2014 – 10:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conf. Ctr., Room 2.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Work Group Meeting (IHCQE) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Staff Update 3. Serious and Persistent Mental Illness: a. Project Status Update b. Review of Suggested Stakeholder Feedback c. Board Discussion 4. Health Literacy: a. Review of Suggested Stakeholder Feedback b. Board Discussion 5. Lunch (Recess) 6. Administrative Simplification: a. Review of Suggested Stakeholder Feedback b. Board Discussion 7. Promoting Value Based Care: a. Review of Suggested Stakeholder Feedback b. Board Discussion 8. Expanded Access to Care: a. Review of Suggested Stakeholder Feedback b. Board Discussion 9. Public Comment 10. Review of staff action items for follow-up prior to next meeting 11. Discuss potential dates for next meeting 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
7/2/2014
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
July 2, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby Building, Room 2-225, Austin
I. Call to Order and Welcome II. Overview and history of physician dispensing III. Discussion of possible new class of pharmacy located in physicians office IV. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
July 2, 2014 – 01:30 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby Building, Room 2-225, Austin
I. Call to Order and Welcome II. Overview of issues concerning physician ownership of pharmacies III. Discussion of possible statutory or regulatory action needed for physician ownership of a pharmacy IV. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
7/3/2014
Texas Board of Nursing
July 3, 2014 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing William P. Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin, Texas 78701 notice of public hearing July 3, 2014 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) is holding a public hearing on Thursday, July 3, 2014, to receive public comments on proposed new Chapter 221, 221.1-221.15, relating to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, as was published in the Texas Register on May 30, 2014 (39 TexReg 4101-4118). This hearing is designed to provide an opportunity for nurses and others to comment on the proposed new chapter. The hearing will take place on Thursday, July 3, 2014, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, or until all comments are received, if sooner, in Room 100, in the William P. Hobby Building, located at 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701. Proposed new Chapter 221, 221.1-221.15, relating to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, may be viewed in the May 30, 2014, edition of the Texas Register, located at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0530/0530prop.pdf The Board appreciates all stakeholder participation and feedback on the proposed new rule. Feedback received is important to the Board and makes a difference in the regulation of nursing in the State of Texas. Because many participants may wish to provide public comments at this hearing, the following guidelines will be used: 1. Any person who wishes to appear before the Board during the hearing shall present himself/herself in person at the meeting and must fill out a registration form, which will be available at the meeting. Individuals not completing this form prior to the beginning of the hearing may not be allowed to speak, subject to the discretion of the President of the Board, or her designee. 2. Each speaker will be allowed no more than ten (10) minutes to present verbal comments. 3. Speakers are requested not to read prior written submissions. 4. Each organization with several representative members in attendance should have one representative speaker present the organization's comments. 5. The public hearing will be presided over by the Board's President, or her designee, who will reserve the right to modify time limits and order of presentation, should there be good cause to do so. Additional Information Contact: Rene McDonald, 512/305-6878
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