The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between June 27 and July 17.
6/30/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 30, 2015 – 10:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (The University of Texas at Austin, Thompson Conference Center,Room 3.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Full Board Meeting 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Opening Statements 3. Old Business: a. Review and approval of February 3 and April 7, 2015 meeting minutes (Vote required) * 4. Staff Update: a. Introduction of Graduate Interns b. 84th Legislative Session Update a. State Agency Updates i. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ii. Texas Medical Board iii. Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency (IHCQE) Ex-Officio Members b. Staff Briefing 84th Regular Session, 2015 i. Senate Bill 200 ii. Senate Bill 277 iii. Other legislation 5. Board Discussion on Next Steps for the Institute (Vote may be taken) * a. Funding Opportunities b. Governance and Structure c. Project Close Out and Archives 6. Action Items and Next Steps for Staff 7. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4378
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 30, 2015 – 02:00 PM
8001 Centre Dr. (The Arc of Texas,Suite 100), Austin
Employment First Task Force Workgroup on Education and Outreach Process 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Review of education and outreach process as described in legislation. 3. Discussion of ideas for implementation of education and outreach process. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
7/2/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 2, 2015 – 02:30 PM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Room 103, W), Austin
Employment First Task Force Workgroup on Senate Bill 1226 Compliance 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Review and discuss Employment First legislation in Texas. 3. Review roles of state agencies in implementing Employment First principles in Texas. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-3641
7/6/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 6, 2015 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430), Austin
State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee Subcommittee on Recommendation Member Experience 10: Managed Care Organization (MCO) Telephone Trees. This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Selection of subcommittee chair* 4. Discussion of existing barriers to accessing phone trees. 5. Demonstration of STAR+PLUS Health Plan's phone tree systems. 6. Presentation on technological simplification of MCO phone trees. 7. Public Comment 8. Discussion of future meetings 9. Adjournment *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
7/9/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 9, 2015 – 10:00 AM
6330 East Highway 290 (ITT Technical Institute Building, Theory/Classrooms Rooms 3 and 4), Austin
The Quality-Based Payment Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of the January 28, 2015, Meeting Minutes 3. Resignations (Dr. Robert Stephens) 4. Informational presentations on value-based payment projects in Texas Lunch (Recess) 5. Staff update on 84th Texas Legislature and discussion 6. Committee Discussions and Recommendations a. Discussion and recommendations on implementation of 84th Texas Legislature items b. Discussion and recommendations on next steps for Texas Medicaid-CHIP regarding quality-based payments 7. Public Comment 8. Next Meeting (TBD) 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: James Cooley, 512/380-4376
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 9, 2015 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room)
Employment First Task Force 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. State Employment Leadership Network presentation. 3. State agency updates. 4. Workgroup review and evaluation. 5. Employment First Task Force report planning and timeline. 6. Public comment. 7. Adjourn.
7/12/2015
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
July 12, 2015 – 09:15 AM
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
Members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy will participate in a Forum at the Texas Pharmacy Association meeting. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
7/15/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 15, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Brown Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Primary Home Care, Community Attendant Services, and Family Care Non-Priority Personal Attendant Services; Day Activity and Health Services; Residential Care; Medically Dependent Children Program Attendant Services; Community First Choice Services; the Proxy Rate for Attendant Services used in the Calculation of the STAR+PLUS Managed Care Capitation Rates for the Home and Community-based Services Risk Group; and all associated Consumer Directed Services
Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on July 15, 2015, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed base rate increases for attendant services provided under the following programs operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS): Primary Home Care; Community Attendant Services; Family Care; Consumer-Managed Personal Assistance Services; Residential Care; Day Activity and Health Services; Medically Dependent Children Program; and Consumer Directed Services. The hearing will also receive public comment on proposed base rate increases for certain attendant and habilitation services provided under the Community First Choice (CFC) program operated by DADS and HHSC. Finally, the hearing will receive public comment on proposed base rate increases for the proxy rate for attendant services used in the calculation of the STAR+PLUS managed care capitation rates for the Home and Community-based Services (HCBS) risk group and its associated Consumer Directed Services rate. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the base rates for Primary Home Care, Community Attendant Services, and Family Care Non-Priority Personal Attendant Services; Consumer-Managed Personal Assistance Services, Day Activity and Health Services; Residential Care; Medical Dependent Children Program Respite Services provided by an attendant; CFC State Plan (STAR+PLUS) Attendant and Habilitation Services, the proxy rate for attendant services used in the calculation of the STAR+PLUS managed care capitation rates for the HCBS risk group; and all associated Consumer Directed Services. The proposed rates will be effective September 1, 2015 and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates incorporate provisions in the 2016-17 General Appropriations Act that included funds to support increases in the base wages of personal attendants to $8.00 per hour. See General Appropriations Bill, 84th Legislature, R.S., article. II, at II-131 (Health and Human Services Section, Special Provisions for all Health and Human Services Agencies, § 47). HHSC calculated the proposed payment rates in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified at title 1, section 355.112 of the TAC, relating to Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement and title 1, section 355.9090 of the TAC, relating to Reimbursement Methodology for Community First Choice. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on July 3, 2015. Those interested may also obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at kyle.baxter@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, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Kyle Baxter at 512-730-7475. Email: kyle.baxter@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 15, 2015 – 11:00 AM
Brown Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for non-state operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions and the Home and Community-based Services waiver program. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission will conduct a public hearing on July 15, 2015, at 11 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed rate increases for the following programs operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS): non-state operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions; and the Home and Community-based Services waiver program. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase payment rates for non-state operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions and for certain services provided in the Home and Community-based Services waiver program. The proposed rates will be effective September 1, 2015 and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates incorporate provisions in the 2016-17 General Appropriations Act that included funds to support rate increases for non-state operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions and for rate increases for services determined not to be fully funded for the Home and Community-based Services waiver program. See General Appropriations Bill, 84th Legislature, R.S., article II, at II-18 (DADS, Riders 39 and 40). HHSC calculated the proposed payment rates in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified at Title 1, Sections 355.456 and 355.723 of the Texas Administrative Code. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on July 3, 2015. Those interested may also obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at kyle.baxter@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, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Kyle Baxter at 512-730-7475. Email kyle.baxter@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 15, 2015 – 02:00 PM
Brown Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Payment Rates for the 24-Hour Residential Child Care and Supervised Independent Living Program; and the Sub-Acute Inpatient Treatment Program. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on July 15, 2015, at 2 p.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for services provided under the following programs operated by the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS): 24-Hour Residential Child Care and Supervised Independent Living Program (24RCC/SIL); and the Sub-Acute Inpatient Treatment Program. Proposed payment rates under foster care redesign will be included as a topic for this public hearing. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.7103(a)(2), which requires public notice and hearings on proposed 24RCC/SIL reimbursements. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase payment rates for certain services for the 24RCC/SIL program, to propose a new payment rate for the Sub-Acute Inpatient Treatment Program and to propose rates for foster care redesign, including blended foster care rates and a rate ceiling for exceptional care. The proposed rates will be effective September 1, 2015, and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were determined in accordance with the 2016-17 General Appropriations Act that included funds to support rate increases for certain services in the 24RCC/SIL Program as well as funds to support a new Sub-Acute Inpatient Treatment Program. See General Appropriations Act, 84th Legislature, R.S., article. II, at II-45 (DFPS Rider 42). HHSC calculated the proposed payment rates in accordance with the proposed amended rate setting methodology for 24RCC/SIL codified at title 1, section 355.7103 of the TAC and the proposed new rate setting methodology for the Sub-Acute Inpatient Treatment Program to be codified at title 1, section 355.7107 of the TAC. The proposed amendment and new section were published in the June 26, 2015, issue of the Texas Register. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on July 3, 2015. Those interested may also obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at kyle.baxter@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, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Kyle Baxter at 512-730-7475. Email kyle.baxter@hhsc.state.tx.us
7/16/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 16, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Brown Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee. 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. 84th Legislative Session State Agency Updates. 3. State Supported Living Center Update. 4. Community First Choice Update. 5. Employment First Task Force Update. 6. Public Comment. 7. Adjourn. Contact: April Young, Policy Analyst, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-424-6911, April.Young@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 16, 2015 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, Winters Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Medicaid Health Information Exchange Advisory Committee. This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1235031199759158018 on July 16, 2015, at 10 a.m. 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Committee Minutes (vote required)* 3. State and Federal Developments* 4. Health and Human Services Health Information Exchange* 5. Statewide Health Information Exchange Activities* 6. Electronic Health Record Incentive Program and Meaningful Use* 7. Update on International Classification of Diseases, 10th Ed. (ICD-10) for Compliance Date – October 1, 2015* 8. Patient Matching in Health Information Exchanges* 9. Public Comment 10. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: David Fulton, 512/462-6233
7/17/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 17, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment, Texas Health Steps Personal Care Services and Community First Choice Personal Care Services
Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Texas Health Steps (THSteps) Personal Care Services and Community First Choice Personal Care Services. The proposed rate actions are based on direction provided by the 2016-2017 General Appropriations Act, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, Article II, Rider 50, at pages II-96 through II-98 (Health and Human Services Section, HHSC). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website.Proposal. The payment rates for EPSDT THSteps Personal Care Services and Community First Choice Personal Care Services are proposed to be effective September 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §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 EPSDT services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after July 3, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at 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: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate, Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
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