Below is a list of legislative and state agency health care hearings scheduled between March 29 and April 18.
3/31/2014
Department of State Health Services
March 31, 2014 – 10:00 AM
HHSC-MHMR Center, Adult Mental Health Services, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division, Bldg 552, 909 – West 45th St, Austin
Local Authority Network Advisory Committee Teleconference The Committee will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Public comment Approval of minutes Revisions to 25 TAC, Chapter 412, Subchapter P (relating to Provider Network Development) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: beverly.grace@dshs.state.tx.us
Texas Medical Board
March 31, 2014 – 12:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Lobby Area, Room 100, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners – Acupuncture Stakeholder Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Petition for Rule Change – Title 22 Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 183 – Acupuncture s183.7 – Scope of Practice 3. Proposed Rules for Comment – Title 22 Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 183 – Acupuncture s183.19 – Acupuncture Advertising s183.25 – Inactive Status License s183.26 – Retired License 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
March 31, 2014 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Lobby Area, Room 100, Austin
Enforcement Stakeholder Meeting Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Proposed Rule Amendments to Title 22 Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 165 – Medical Records s165.1(a) – Contents of Medical Record Option 1 Option 2 Chapter 184 – Surgical Assistants s184.16 – Discipline of Surgical Assistants Chapter 187 – Procedural Rules s187.5 – National Practitioner's Data Bank (NPDB) s187.13 – Informal Board Proceedings Relating to Licensure Eligibility s187.24 – Pleadings s187.26 – Service in SOAH Proceedings s187.28 – Discovery s187.29 – Mediated Settlement Conferences s187.35 – Presentation of Proposal for Decision s187.37 – Final Decision and Final Orders s187.38 – Motions for Rehearing Chapter 190 – Violation Guidelines s190.8(1)(L) – Violation Guidelines – Exceptions 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Medical Board
March 31, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Lobby Area, Room 100, Austin
Licensure Stakeholder Meeting Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Proposed Rule Amendments to Title 22 Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 163 – Licensure s163.4 – Procedural Rules for Applicants s163.5 – Licensure Documentation Chapter 166 – Physician Registration s166.6 – Exemption from Registration Fee for Retired Physician Providing Voluntary Charity Care – Return to Active Practice Chapter 172 – Temporary and Limited Licenses s172.5(b) – Visiting Physician Temporary Permit s172.8 – Faculty Temporary License Chapter 175 – Fees and Penalties s175.1 – Application and Administrative Fees s175.2 – Registration and Renewal Fees Chapter 184 – Surgical Assistants s184.4 – Qualifications for Licensure. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
4/3/2014
Texas Medical Board
April 3, 2014 – 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 Barlow Smith, M.D., License No. F9026. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: sandra.ramirez-carbajal@tmb.stat
Department of Family and Protective Services
April 3, 2014 – 02:00 PM
701 W. 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, 125-E, Austin
Work session: 1. Call to Order. 2. Staff Briefings: a. CPS Operational Review. 3. New Business: a. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 749, Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies, relating to foster home screenings and verifications, and the supervision of foster homes. b. Recommendation to propose new rule 40 TAC s700.211 concerning Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Access to CPS Case File. c. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 700, Subchapter B, concerning Confidentiality of CPS Records. d. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 745, Subchapter F, concerning Background Check Requirements for DFPS employees and volunteers who are also subject to Licensing background-check requirements. 4. Old Business: a. Recommendation to adopt rule changes regarding Day-Care and Residential Child-Care Minimum Standards. 5. Adjourn.* * Denotes action item. Additional Information Contact: Wynne Breece, 512/438-4308
4/4/2014
Department of State Health Services
April 4, 2014 – 09:00 AM
City of Austin Learning Resource Ctr, 2800 Spirit of Texas Dr, Austin
Education Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/RollCall Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Consider the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMS Education competencies and standards for AEMT (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician) that were adopted in August 2012 for Texas EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) training in 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) s157.32, and how it affects the practice of currently certified Texas EMT-Is who initially received the NHTSA 1985 or 1999 (I-85, I-99) curriculum for EMT-I training. 2. Define the additional or alternative training that is required for a Texas certified EMT-I (either I-85 or I-99) to transition to AEMT, as required by the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT). 3. Review the community health curriculum for Advanced Practice Paramedic/Advanced Community Paramedic and consider recommendations for its adoption in Texas. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Department of Family and Protective Services
April 4, 2014 – 09:00 AM
701 W. 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, 125-E, Austin
Family and Protective Services Council 1. Call to Order. 2. Reading, Correction, and Approval of Minutes of January 17, 2014, regular meeting.* 3. Agency Briefings: a. Internal Audit Division. b. Harris County Project. c. Commissioner's Report to include: Administrative announcements and acknowledgements, Legislative Update, Sunset Review, Regional Visits and Notification of Rule Adoptions. d. Chair's Report. 4. Public Testimony. 5. New Business: a. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 749, Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies, relating to foster home screenings and verifications, and the supervision of foster homes.* b. Recommendation to propose new rule 40 TAC s700.211 concerning Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Access to CPS Case File.* c. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 700, Subchapter B, concerning Confidentiality of CPS Records.* d. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 745, Subchapter F, concerning Background Check Requirements for DFPS employees and volunteers who are also subject to Licensing background-check requirements.* 6. Old Business: a. Recommendation to adopt rule changes regarding Day-Care and Residential Child-Care Minimum Standards.* 7. Adjourn.* *Denotes Action Item. Additional Information Contact: Wynne Breece, 512/438-4308
4/7/2014
House Committee on Public Health
April 7, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.012, Austin
The committee will meet to consider invited and public testimony on the following interim charges: Charge #1. Assess the prevalence of nonmedical prescription drug use in the state (including opioid analgesics, stimulants, tranquilizers, and sedatives). Identify adverse health impacts. Recommend strategies to curb emerging substance abuse trends among children, pregnant women, and adults, as well as to reduce health care costs and mortality. Charge #5. Monitor transition of the state's immunization registry to a new system. Determine whether the registry can be better utilized to prevent and/or respond to communicable disease outbreaks, including pertussis. Identify potential factors contributing to the rise in the number of pertussis cases and strategies to prevent future outbreaks. Additional information, please contact: Donald Barber (512) 463-0806.
4/8/2014
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 8, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-400A, Austin
Agenda I. Review of evaluations of responses to RFQ 515-14-0005 II. Discussion and Recommendations III. Review of Budget Proposal for FY 2016-2017 IV. Discussion and Recommendations V. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Cathy Stella, 512/305-8013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 8, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Elias Ramirez State Office Building, 5425 Polk St., Houston
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Houston is part of the Harris service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 8, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Elias Ramirez State Office Building, 5425 Polk St., Houston
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Houston is part of the Harris service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 8, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Elias Ramirez State Office Building, 5425 Polk St., Houston
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Houston is part of the Harris service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/9/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 9, 2014 – 09:00 AM
701 W. 51st St. (Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Room 125W), Austin
Interagency Council on Addressing Disproportionality and Disparities 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome and Opening Remarks 3. Action Item: Approval of the January 9, 2014 Meeting Minutes (Vote Required) 4. Discussion and Work on Health and Human Services Commission Rider 87 Legislative Report 5. Discussion of Schedule for Next Meeting 6. Public Comment 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Melonee Carter, 512/424-6509
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 9, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St., Beaumont
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Beaumont is part of the Jefferson service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Hidalgo, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 9, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St., Beaumont
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Beaumont is part of the Jefferson service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Hidalgo, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2.STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/10/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 10, 2014 – 10:00 AM
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 W. 51 St., Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from the January 30, 2014 Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board Meeting. (Approved by Vote) 3. Retrospective Drug Use Criteria for Outpatient Use in the Vendor Drug Program (Action Item with Vote Required): Jennifer Seltzer, PharmD. A) Fluoroquinolones B) Sedative/Hypnotics C) Inhaled Corticosteroids D) Inhalational/Oral Fentanyl E) Inhaled Anticholinergics F) Memantine G) Low-Dose Quetiapine 4. Report on Recent Retrospective DUR Proposals: Larry Dent, PharmD., BCPS A) Gastrointestinal Agents 5. Retrospective DUR Proposals (Action Item with Vote Required): Larry Dent, PharmD., BCPS A) Hypertension Management B) Hyperlipdemia Management 6. Prospective Prior Authorization Proposals (Clinical Edits), (Action Item with Vote Required): Alex DeRuiter, PharmD. A) Actemra B) Antipsychotic Edit Update C) Agents for Gaucher's Disease D) Agents for Hereditary Angioedema -Updated E) Agents for Hepatitis C F) Duplicate Therapy – Long Acting Beta Agonist Agents G) Injectable Pulmonary Hypertension Agents 7. Public Comments* 8. Next Meeting Date: August 21, 2014 9. Adjourn *Public comments will be taken following each item, after staff presentation and/or before a vote on the action items. Contact: Julie Nieto, Committee Coordinator, Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program Division, 512-707-6134, Julie.nieto@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/11/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 09:00 AM
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 W. 51 St., Austin
Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from January 31, 2014 meeting 3. Old Business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) decisions on acceptance of the Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee recommendations from the January 31, 2014 meeting. 4. New Business: Public Comment on Drug Classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (Drug Classes Listed Below) A) Anticoagulants B) Antidepressants, Other C) Antidepressants, SSRIs D) Antiparkinsons Agents E) Beta-Blockers F) Bile Salts G) BPH Treatments H) Bronchodilators, Beta Agonist I) COPD Agents J) Erythropoiesis Stimulating Proteins K) Glucocorticoids, Inhaled L) HAE Treatments M) Immune Globulins N) Iron, Oral O) Lincosamides/Oxazolidinones/Streptogramins P) Lipotropics, Other Q) Lipotropics, Statins R) PAH Agents, Oral and Inhaled S) Pancreatic Enzymes T) Sedative Hypnotics 5. Public Comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (Drugs Listed Below) A) Acne Agents, Topical / Avar medicated pad B) Acne Agents, Topical / Avar LS medicated pad C) Acne Agents, Topical / Sumadan XLT D) Antifungals, Oral / Noxafil tablet E) Antipsychotics / Versacloz F) Colony Stimulating Factors / Granix G) Cytokine and CAM Antagonists / Actemra syringe H) Hepatitis C Agents / Olysio I) Hepatitis C Agents / Sovaldi J) NSAIDs / Zorvolex K) Proton Pump Inhibitors / Aciphex Sprinkle L) Steroids, Topical High / Dermasorb TA M) Steroids, Topical Low / Dermasorb HC 6. Therapeutic and Clinical Drug Reviews and Updates: Chris Andrews, Pharm.D., Magellan Medicaid Administration 7. Executive Work Session: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 531, and in accordance with Title 1Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Subchapter F, §354.1928, the Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee may meet in Executive Session on one or more items listed under New Business, items 4, 5 and 6. 8. Announcements of Drugs Recommended for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List 9. Adjourn 10. Next Meeting Date: August 22, 2014 Contact: Julie Nieto, HHSC Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program Division, 512-707-6134, Julie.nieto@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 10:15 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 4530, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Pediatric and Young Adult Outcomes Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discussion of School Nurse and Teacher Trainings 3. Discussion of Meaningful Outcome Identification 4. Discussion of initiative to Texas Athletic Trainers 5. Public Comment* 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 12:30 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm. 4501, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) 1. Call to order and determination of quorum. 2. Welcome and introductions. 3. Approval of January 24, 2014 Minutes (vote required). 4. Report of the Chair. 5. Member activity reports and announcements. 6. Break (Recess). 7. Report of the Office of Acquired Brain Injury, Bettie Beckworth, Director. 8. Committee Reports and Assignments: Membership Committee Education and Resources Committee Long-Term Community Supports Committee Legislative Committee Pediatric and Young Adult Outcomes Committee Acceptance of Committee Reports (vote required) 9. *Public Comment. 10. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Contact: Bettie Beckworth, Office of Acquired Brain Injury, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-701-7136, bettie.beckworth@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: Bettie Beckworth, 512/701-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 11:45 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Room 4530), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Membership Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of Current Membership and their terms 3. Discuss ongoing solicitation of Potential Members 4. Review of biographies for Current Members 5. Discussion and Approval of Draft of letter reminding members of attendance requirements for quarterly meetings in accordance with Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council rules 6. Discussion of Member trainings 7. Public Comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 11, 2014 – 08:30 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg. Rm. 4501), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Legislative & Policy Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Status of Medicaid Waiver amendment for Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy 3. Review Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council legislative action plan 4. Discussion of data collection issues for traumatic brain injury 5. Discussion of Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Report to the Governor 6. Public Comment 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Bettie Beckworth, 512/706-7136
4/12/2014
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 12, 2014 – 01:15 PM
The Westin Galleria Hotel, 5060 W Alabama, Rm – Galleria I, Houston
Members of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy will participate in a Forum at the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Annual Seminar Program. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
4/14/2014
House Committee on Public Health
April 14, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.012, Austin
The committee will meet to consider invited and public testimony on the following interim charges: Charge #2. Study and make recommendations for improvements to the licensing, regulation, and monitoring of compounding pharmacies, including a review of the joint cooperative efforts between the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, Department of State Health Services, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Consider the impact of the passage of SB 1100 (83R), additional appropriations made by the 83rd Legislature to strengthen inspections, and any relevant federal legislation. Charge #4. Examine the current practice for dispensation of biologic and follow-on biologic (biosimilar) pharmaceutical products in our state. Review any practices for interchangeability of drugs that might pertain to these particular medicines. Review and make recommendations regarding the substitution of biosimilar and biologic medicines. Additional information, please contact: Donald Barber (512) 463-0806.
4/15/2014
House Committee on Human Services
April 15, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.030
The committee will convene to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charge(s): Monitor the implementation of Foster Care Redesign. Evaluate its impact on the child welfare system in areas of the state where redesign is underway, including transition from the legacy system, foster family retention and recruitment, placement stability, permanency, and child safety. Evaluate the affordability and efficiency of the Texas adoption process. Additional information, please contact: Jim Terrell (512) 463-0786
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 10:45 AM
The University of Texas at Austin, Thompson Conference Center, Room 3.102, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors Work Group B: Best Practices and Patient and Stakeholder Engagement 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Discuss Work Group B Potential Topic Areas and Recommendations. 3. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items. 4. Public Comment. 5. Adjourn. Contact: Jimmy Blanton, Health and Human Services Commission, 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100, Austin, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 12:30 PM
The University of Texas at Austin, Thompson Conference Center, Room 3.102, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors Inaugural Recommendations Evaluation Work Group (Working Lunch) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review Work Group Evaluation Process 3. Discuss Inaugural Recommendations 4. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn Contact: Jimmy Blanton, Health and Human Services Commission, 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100, Austin, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 01:15 PM
The University of Texas at Austin, Thompson Conference Center, Room 3.102, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors Work Group A: Measurement and Analytics 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Discuss Work Group A Potential Topic Areas and Recommendations. 3. Review Staff and Work Group Action Items. 4. Public Comment. 5. Adjourn. Contact: Jimmy Blanton, Health and Human Services Commission, 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100, Austin, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 01:00 PM
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Laredo Regional Campus, D. D. Hachar Building, Auditorium (2nd Floor) , 1937 E. Bustamante, Laredo
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Laredo is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 15, 2014 – 04:00 PM
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Laredo Regional Campus, D. D. Hachar Building, Auditorium (2nd Floor) , 1937 E. Bustamante, Laredo
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families and other stakeholders. Laredo is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/16/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 16, 2014 – 01:00 PM
South Texas College
Pecan Campus – Cooper Center, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen
Medicaid Manged Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. McAllen is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 16, 2014 – 04:00 PM
South Texas College
Pecan Campus – Cooper Center, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families and other stakeholders. McAllen is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock and Nueces. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Integrated care demonstration project for fully Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible individuals 7. Questions and Answers 8. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
4/17/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 17, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Brownsville Community Health Center, DBA New Horizon Medical Center, 191 East Price Rd., Brownsville
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Providers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 1 p.m. session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. Brownsville is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 7. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 17, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Brownsville Community Health Center, DBA New Horizon Medical Center, 191 East Price Rd., Brownsville
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session for Consumers. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The 4 p.m. session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Brownsville is part of the Hidalgo service area. Additional meetings will be held in these other service areas: Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Nueces and Tarrant. Please visit http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/MMC.shtml for updates. 1. Managed care overview 2. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas 3. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care 4. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 5. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program 6. Questions and Answers 7. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
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