The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between June 31 and July 21.
7/5/2017
Texas Department of Insurance
July 5, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Room 1250A, Austin
Texas Health Reinsurance System Board of Directors Special Meeting 1. Call to Order. 2. Review and vote on minutes of the February 07, 2017 board meeting. 3. Discussion and possible action based on enactment of SB 1171-ENR-85R captioned "Relating to the suspension and reactivation of the operation of the Texas Health Reinsurance System". In particular, the board will: a. Consider a "Plan of Suspension" to facilitate suspending the operations of the Texas Health Reinsurance System ("System"). b. Consider amendments to the System's current "Plan of Operation" particularly related to making amendments that would be consistent with suspending operations of the System. c. Consider such other matters as may be required or desirable in achieving suspension of operations of the System. In particular, the board will solicit advice and comments from staff of the Department of Insurance, staff at Pool Administrators Inc. (the System's third-party administrator), and from interested stakeholders. d. Upon final discussion, the board anticipates voting for approval of a Plan of Suspension, for approval of amendments to the Plan of Operation, and for taking other actions found to be necessary or desirable to accomplish suspending the operations of the System. The board further anticipates voting for approval to authorize the chairman to present the Plan of Suspension, amendments to the Plan of Operation, and possibly related documentation to the commissioner of insurance, or to the deputy commissioner authorized to act on behalf of the commissioner, for approval, subject to the commissioner or his authorized deputy commissioner acting with delegated authority providing notice and public hearing. 4. Announcement of any business items for the next board meeting agenda that will require discussion and possible action. 5. Discussion and possible action to set the date for the next board meeting. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Robert Rucker, 512/676-6954
7/7/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
July 7, 2017 – 08:00 AM
San Antonio Marriot Rivercenter, 101 Bowie St., San Antonio
Texas Pharmacy Law Update and Board Forum Members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy will participate in a Forum at the Texas Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
7/10/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 10, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council July 10, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be a telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend at the meeting site or via conference call at 1-877-820-7831, participant code 821494. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Update from the Chair 3. Review and approval of meeting minutes from April 3, 2017 4. Staff updates a. Program update b. Timelines c. Legislative update 5. Workgroup updates a. Planning and progress reporting b. Website development c. Continuing education 6. Action items for staff or member follow-up 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jimmy Blanton, Director, Health Quality Institute, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us. People who wish to submit written testimony for public comment may do so either by hard copy or electronically. The address for hard copy submission is: Jimmy Blanton, 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78723. The address for electronic submission is: jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
7/11/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 11, 2017 – 09:00 AM
1100 West 49th St. (Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room 100), Austin
Policy Council for Children and Families AGENDA: Policy Council for Children and Families July 11, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of State Health Services Moreton Building Room 100 1100 West 49th St. Austin, Texas 78751 This meeting will be a telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend at the meeting site or via conference call at 1-877-820-7831, participant code 821494. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Update from the Chair 3. Discussion and possible recommendations on STAR Kids 4. Action items for staff or member follow-up 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
The University of Texas System
July 11, 2017 – 09:30 AM
North Campus, T. Boone Pickens Building, Room ND 14.206, 6001 Forest Park, Dallas
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council COMPLETE AGENDA (single space): The JAMP Council will convene a meeting on July 11, 2017, according to the following agenda. I. Discussion and possible action regarding the following agenda items: Approval of minutes of February 8, 2017 meeting Open Meetings Training update Committee assignments and responsibilities Evaluation & Accountability Committee Update Academic Affairs Committee Update Routine budgetary issues, including possible amendments to the current budget Review and approve the 2018 & 2019 budgets Approval of the agreements between JAMP and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the University of Texas System Administration Appointments to Standing Committees Review of criteria guidelines and processes for entry and continued participation in JAMP Medical school interview and match process Health insurance for JAMP participants Summer internship evaluation process Minimum MCAT score requirement and final test date for continuing in the program JAMP and Texas Med Dental Roundup Texas Health Education Center Report Issues raised by JAMP faculty directors related to above agenda items The date for next Council meeting II. Recess to convene Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Education Code, Section 51.8246(b) to discuss the education records or other personal information of individual students or the evaluation, eligibility, admission, or selection of individual students: Review JAMP student summer program evaluations Review JAMP student grades Review JAMP medical school applicants MCAT scores and grades Student appeal(s) of dismissal from JAMP Student resignation(s) from JAMP Student dismissal(s) from JAMP Student appeal to take a course at another institution III. Reconvene in open session to take action as appropriate on Executive Session items and adjourn Meeting Accessibility: Meetings of the Joint Admission Medical Program Council are open to the public except for executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Additional Information Contact: Paul Hermesmeyer, 512/499-4352
7/12/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 12, 2017 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125), Austin
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee AGENDA: Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee July 12, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Family experience presentation 3. Approval of April 12, 2017, meeting minutes (Action) 4. Subcommittee membership (Action) 5. Youth Empowerment Services Waiver service array 6. Alliance for Adolescent Recovery and Treatment in Texas update 7. Texas Children Recovering From Trauma initiative update 8. Lunch break 9. Texas System of Care (TxSOC) new projects 10. Legislative updates and collaboration opportunities 11. Children's mental health awareness recap 12. Artify youth conference recap 13. Program updates on TxSOC 14. Public comment 15. Next steps 16. Announcements 17. Next meeting – October 11, 2017 18. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Lillian Stengart, 512/487-3312
7/13/2017
Department of Family and Protective Services
July 13, 2017 – 01:00 PM
John H. Winters Bldg, 701 W 51st St., Room 125W, Austin
Committee on Advancing Residential Practices (CARP) Meeting Objective: Residential Child Care Contractors, Associations, and DFPS representatives meeting in an effort to strengthen our partnership, improve communication, and provide a venue for focusing on enhancements to the system that support enhanced safety, permanency and well-being for children. 1:00 – 1:15: Welcome and Introductions (Sheila Bell 1:15 – 1:45: DFPS Legislative Update (Shaniqua Johnson & Rand Harris) 1:45 – 2:45: Fiscal Year 2018 Performance Based Residential Contracting (Sheila Bell) 2:45 – 3:45: Demo with the Center for States – Office 365 Forms (Jenny Hinson) 3:45 – 4:15: Single Case Plan (Carol Self). Additional Information Contact: Casey Wilburn, 512/438-3127
7/17/17
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 17, 2017 – 9:00 AM
Health and Human Services Commission Brown Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin
Proposed Payment Rates. Hearing. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the 24-Hour Residential Child Care (24 RCC) program, Treatment Foster Family Care, Integrated Care Coordination, Temporary Emergency Placement, Case Management, Family-based Safety Services and payment rates for Single Source Continuum Contractors under community-based foster care. The hearing will be held in compliance with Title 1 of Texas Administrative Code (1 TAC) §355.7103(a)(2), which requires public notice and hearings on proposed 24RCC reimbursements. HHSC will broadcast the public hearing. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase payment rates for certain services for the 24 RCC program and to establish new payment rates for Treatment Foster Family Care, Integrated Care Coordination, Temporary Emergency Placement, Case Management, Family-based Safety Services and community-based foster care. The payment rates are proposed to be effective Sept. 1, 2017, and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies listed below under "Methodology and Justification." Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.7103, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for the 24 RCC program, Treatment Foster Family Care, Integrated Care Coordination, Temporary Emergency Placement and community-based foster care; and Proposed new §355.7109, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Case Management and Family-based Safety Services. Briefing Package. A briefing package (link is external) describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after July 30, 2017. Those interested may also obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting HHSC Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email to RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail: Health and Human Services Commission, Sarah Hambrick, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030 Overnight mail, special-delivery mail or hand delivery: Sarah Hambrick, Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751-2316 Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401 Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475 Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us