The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been schedule between March 19 and April 8.
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
House Committee on Business & Industry
March 22, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.010, Austin
The committee will be hearing invited testimony on the following charge, among others: Study the following aspects of the designated doctor process in the Texas workers' compensation system: a. the Division of Workers' Compensation's (DWC's) processes for educating, monitoring, and evaluating designated doctors. b. whether the DWC requires additional authority to regulate designated doctors or entities providing services for designated doctors; and c. any unique issues with "traveling" designated doctors. Contact: Angelina Lopez (512) 463-0766
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
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 29, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept Feb. 23, 2016, Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee meeting minutes. 3. Discuss the managed care organizations' report cards. 4. Discuss value-added services recommendations. 5. Discuss Medical Transportation Program. 6. Discuss feedback on the enrollment packets. 7. Discuss future meeting dates and agenda items. 8. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Kathi Montalbano, IDD Specialist for Managed Care, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Division, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7409, or kathi.montalbano@hhsc.state.tx.us.
3/30/2016
House Committee on Insurance
March 30, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.036, Austin
The committee will meet to hear invited testimony on the following charges: Charge #3: Evaluate the statutory penalty calculations under Texas's prompt payment laws regarding health care claims. Include an analysis of whether the proper benchmarks are used to establish penalties commensurate with an improper payment and the effect of the abolition of the Texas Health Insurance Pool on the use of funds collected under the statute. Charge #7: Review the implementation of HB 2929 (83R). Examine the bill's impact and compliance among affected health plans. Examine the costs incurred by the Employees Retirement System, Teacher Retirement System, and any other affected state health plans as a result of the legislation. Charge #8: Review current statutory provisions regarding the prosecution of workers' compensation insurance fraud. Examine ways to maintain or enhance fraud prosecution while ensuring a fair process for all parties involved. Contact: Jesse Sifuentez (512) 463-0788
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 Transition Legislative Oversight Committee will meet on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 9:30am to hear invited and public testimony. 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
4/4/2016
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 4, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2 Room 400A, Austin
Executive Committee A. Review TSBP Revenue Projections and Fee Recommendations B. Review of Budget Proposal for FY2018-2019. Additional Information Contact: Cathy Stella, 512/305-8013
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