The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between March 14 and April 3.
3/16/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 16, 2015 – 08:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 4530), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Sub-Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. State Agency Updates a. Community First Choice b. Employment First Initiative/Employment Assistance c. Transition to Managed Care d. Other updates 3. Member Discussion 4. Prepare to Report to Full Advisory Committee 5. Discussion of Future Meeting Date and Agenda Items 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Cassandra Marx, 512/730-7416
House Human Services Committee
March 16, 2015 – 02:00 PM, or upon adjournment
Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: HB 1679 – Raymond, Relating to the continuation of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. HB 1680 – Raymond, Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information. HB 2463 – Raymond, Relating to the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. Contact: Jim Terrell (512) 463-0786
3/17/2015
House Public Health Committee
March 17, 2015 – 08:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.012, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: HB 62 – Martinez, "Mando", Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients. HB 175 – Miller, Rick, Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. HB 698 – King, Tracy O., Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. HB 751 – Zerwas | et al., Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products. HB 1219 – Raymond | et al., Relating to a provisional license to practice funeral directing or embalming. HB 1282 – Zerwas | et al., Relating to a human papillomavirus-associated cancer strategic plan developed by the Department of State Health Services. Contact: Rudy England (512) 463-0806
3/18/2015
Senate Health and Human Services Committee
March 18, 2015 – 08:00 AM
Capitol Building, Senate Chamber, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: SB 125 – West, Relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. SB 582 – Kolkhorst, Relating to education and training programs for food handlers; eliminating the authority of a local health jurisdiction to require certain fees. SB 622 – Uresti, Relating to the physician assistant board. SB 694 – Bettencourt | et al., Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. SB 760 – Schwertner, Relating to provider access requirements for a Medicaid managed care organization. SB 791 – Kolkhorst, Relating to testing for and education about congenital cytomegalovirus in infants. Contact: Meagan Kirby (512) 463-0360
House Insurance Committee
March 18, 2015 – 02:00 PM, or upon adjournment
Capitol Extension, Room E2.036, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider, among others, the following bills: HB 838 – Naishtat, Relating to the definition of serious mental illness for purposes of certain group health benefit plans. HB 1379 – Sheets, Relating to the standard valuation and nonforfeiture requirements for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities. Contact: Jesse Sifuentez (512) 463-0788
3/19/2015
Texas Medical Board
March 19, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, 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, of the license of Robert P. Ryan, M.D., License Number #E-6901. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
House County Affairs Committee
March 19, 2015 – 10:30 AM, or upon adjournment
Capitol Extension, Room E2.016, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider, among others, the following bill: HB 65 – McClendon, Relating to disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases; authorizing a fee. Contact: Katy Reagan (512) 463-0760
Department of State Health Services
March 19, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Moreton Building, Conference Room M-618, 1100 W 49th Street, Austin
Institutional Review Board #1 (Acting as Scientific Review Panel) Meeting The Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: A. Call To Order. B. Submission for Review -Hospital Discharge Data Requests –15-012 Inpatient Behavioral Health Service Use and Charges in Texas Counties C. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Steven Lowenstein, 512/776-7111
3/20/2015
Texas Medical Board
March 20, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Debra Snell, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Ramirez-Carbajal, 512/305-7111
3/25/2015
Department of State Health Services
March 25, 2015 – 10:00 AM
ITT Technical Institute, 6330 Highway 290 East, Suite 150, Austin
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following item: 1. Review entirety of Department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMS rules at Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157, including DSHS staff's draft proposed revisions/amendments to 25 TAC Chapter 157: Sections 157.11, entitled: Requirements for an EMS Provider License; 157.12, entitled: Rotor-wing Air Ambulance Operations; 157.13, entitled: Fixed-wing Air Ambulance Operations; 157.14, entitled: Requirements for a First Responder Organization License; 157.16, entitled: Emergency Suspension, Suspension, Probation, Revocation or Denial of a Provider License; 157.32, entitled: EMS Education Program and Course Approval; 157.33, entitled: Certification; 157.34; entitled: Recertification; 157.36; entitled: Criteria for Denial and Disciplinary Actions for EMS Personnel and Applicants and Voluntary Surrender of a Certification; 157.38; entitled: Continuing Education; 157.40, entitled: Paramedic Licensure; 157.43, entitled: Course Coordinator Certification; and consider providing input on proposed revisions or amendments. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the May 2015 quarterly GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
3/27/2015
Department of State Health Services
March 27, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Moreton Building, Conference Room #M-204, 1100 W 49th Street, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Advisory Committee teleconference Please check in with Security – someone will escort you to the Conference Room. Members of the public may also access the meeting through conference call and webinar. Via Conference Call (888) 438-5519, Conference Code 8007068. Conference Call Instructions: Dial and log in to webinar in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time using the conference phone number and conference code. Webinar Link: https://stateoftx-dshs.centurylinkccc.com/CenturylinkWeb/TitleVC W (Ctrl+Click) Webinar Instructions link: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mch/Advisory-Committee-Webinar-Instr ctions.shtm (Ctrl+Click) The Committee will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possible act on the following agenda. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes Public comment 2014 Annual Report Highlights 2015 CHW Advisory Committee Workgroups CHW Spotlight: DSHS CHW Regional Meeting – CHW "Dolls" Fredericksburg, Texas February 11, 2015 Program Update CHW Training and Certification Program Proposed Rules- Public Comment Committee Business: -Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions Committee Member Updates New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Beatrice Smith, 512/776-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 27, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm 4501), Austin
Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters March 27, 2015 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes from the January 23, 2015 meeting. (vote required) 3. Discussion of ASTM International standards for interpreting. 4. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee recommendations to the Executive Commissioner about qualifications for healthcare translators and interpreters, pursuant to Texas Government Code s531.706. 5. Public comment. 6. Discuss goals and work plan of the committee for 2015. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Paula Traffas, 512/438-2944
3/30/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 30, 2015 – 01:00 PM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly, Public Hearing Room), Austin
STAR+PLUS Quality 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 August 18, 2014 meeting minutes. 4. Agency update. a. Long term services and supports quality measures b. Nursing facility quality measures c. Managed Care Organization Report Cards d. Community First Choice e. Nursing Facility Carve-in f. Duals Demonstration 5. Overview of National Core Indicators: Aging and Disabilities. 6. Discussion of council recommendations contained in the 2014 Annual Report to the Executive Commissioner. 7. Pending state legislation regarding STAR+PLUS quality. 8. Public Comment. 9. Discussion of future agenda items. 10. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337