The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been schedule between March 12 and April 1.
3/14/2016
Health Professions Council
March 14, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-225, Austin
Health Professions Council Agenda The following items many not necessarily be considered in the order they appear and HPC may act on any agenda item. I Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements A. Consideration of Minutes from December 14, 2015 B. Budget and Planning Report – 2nd Quarter Review – Preliminary Legislative Appropriations Request discussion. C. Technology Report – Report on ITSS Agencies – Report on Website Progress – Report on Database Upgrade D. Agency Roundtable – Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinated Council – Active Shooter Training – Sunset Discussion E. Public Comment – Next Meeting Monday, June 20, 2016 F. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
3/15/2016
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
March 15, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Frontiers of Flight Museum, Conf. Room, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas
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, December 8, 2015 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 Reports -The University of Texas Medical Branch -Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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 2016 First Quarter Report 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VII.Update on Hematologic and Oncologic Cancers – Olugbenga Ojo, MD Chief Medical Officer /Chief Physician Executive TDCJ Hospital & Clinics Associate Professor of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine UTMB Galveston; Avi B. Markowitz, M.D., F.A.C.P. Bill and Louise Bauer Distinguished Chair in Cancer Research Professor and Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology Associate Director for Experimental Therapeutics and Department Head, Office of Oncology Clinical Trials, UTMB Comprehensive Cancer Center VIII.Joint Infection Control Committee Update – Chris Black-Edwards, RN BSN IX.Public Comments X. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marsha Brumley, 936/437-3542
3/16/2016
Department of State Health Services
March 16, 2016 – 03:00 PM
Dept of State Health Main Campus, 1100 West 49th St, Moreton Building, Room 101, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order 1. Review Process for Development of the Texas Public Health Action Plan* 2. Review Summary Data from the Report of the Texas Public Health Inventory of Services* 3. Review Response Frequency Data from the Texas Public Health Inventory of Services* 4. General Public Comment 5. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* Adjourn *Denotes possible action items The committee accepts public testimony at meetings. Persons wishing to address the committee must complete a registration form at the reception desk before the start of the meeting. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Chair. Additional Information Contact: Glenna Laughlin, 512/776-7770
3/18/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 18, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501), Austin
Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2016, meeting (Vote required). 3. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee recommendations to the Executive Commissioner about qualifications for health care translators and interpreters. 4. Review of draft poster and flyer for committee recommendations. 5. Public comment 6. Discuss goals, work plan, and schedule for committee for 2016. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Paula Traffas, 512/438-2944
3/21/2016
Department of State Health Services
March 21, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Austin State Hospital Campus, Building 552, Training Room 125, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Opening remarks and introductions. 2. DSHS committee updates. 3. Approval of minutes from February 22, 2016 joint committee meeting. 4. Public comment. 5. Review of March 4, 2016 Hogg Foundation summit and forensic subcommittee meeting. 6. Discussion of a framework and recommendations for forensic services.* 7. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd, 512/776-7111
3/22/2016
Department of State Health Services
March 22, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Austin State Hospital Campus, Building 552, Training Room 125, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services Forensic Subcommittee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Opening remarks and introductions. 2. DSHS committee updates. 3. Public comment. 4. Discussion of the future direction for forensic services.* 5. Review and discussion of recommendations for a comprehensive plan for the coordination of forensic services.* 6. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd, 512/776-7111
House Select Committee on Mental Health
March 22, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.016, Austin
The Select Committee on Mental Health will meet to hear invited testimony related to children’s mental health/behavioral health, including, but not limited to clinical medicine, treatment, public education, and juvenile justice. Contact: Sandra Talton (512) 463-0470
3/23/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 23, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room 1410), Austin
Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and approval of the June 10, 2015, minutes.* 3. General updates on Health and Human Services Commission activities. 4. General updates on Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee activities. 5. Focus group's proposed assignments. 6. Lunch break (45 minutes). 7. Discussion topics breakout: Payment mechanisms, outcome measures, and home health pilots. 8. Discussion topic report out. 9. Break (15-20 minutes). 10. Discussion of tools for Managed Care Organization self-assessment of integration. 11. Public comment 12. Discussion of possible future agenda items at next meeting in July 2016. 13. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Monica Thyssen, 877/541-7905
3/29/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 29, 2016 – 10:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
The Perinatal Advisory Council 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. Approval of the minutes (Meeting January 26, 2016). 4. State Neonatal Care System Report, Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination. 5. Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) guiding principles. 6. PAC Report due September 1, 2016. 7. Updates from PAC Chair.* 8. Lunch (Recess) 9. Discussion on Maternal Levels of Care.* 10. Public comment 11. Announce dates, times, and locations of upcoming meetings in 2016. 12. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
3/31/2016
Health and Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee
March 31, 2016 – 9:30 AM
Capitol Extension Building, E1.036 Finance Room, Austin
The Committee will hear invited testimony on the following: Health and Human Services Commission – Overview of Transition Plan; Workforce Commission – Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Transfer; Department of Family and Protective Services – Update of Child Abuse Prevention Services Consolidation. Contact: Stephanie Hoover (512) 463-0370
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 31, 2016 – 9:30 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd. , Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Peer Support in the Home and Community-Based Services Adult Mental Health Program. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on March 31, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for Peer Support in the Home and Community-Based Services Adult Mental Health (HCBS-AMH) program operated by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 (relating to public hearing on rates) and Title 1 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §355.201(relating to establishment and adjustment or reimbursement rates by HHSC), which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. The public hearing will be held in the Public Hearing Room in the Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, with entrance through Security. Entry is through the front of the building facing Lamar Boulevard. Free parking is available in front of the building and in the adjacent parking garage. Proposal. HHSC proposes to amend the rate for Peer Support to reflect the salaries of the staff providing the service, to be effective April 15, 2016. Methodology and Justification. HHSC calculated the proposed payment rates in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified in Title 1 TAC §355.9070 (relating to reimbursement methodology for the HCBS-AMH). Briefing Package. On March 11, 2016, a briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available. Those interested may also obtain a free copy of the briefing package by contacting the HHSC Rate Analysis department by U.S. mail addressed to HHSC Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030; by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RAD_Operations@hhsc.state.tx.us. In addition, free copies of the briefing package will be available at the public hearing. The briefing package will contain a description of the specific rate adjustments that are proposed. 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 Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Kyle Baxter at 512-730-7475. Email: RAD_Operations@hhsc.state.tx.us
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