The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between March 7 and March 27.
3/9/2015
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II
March 9, 2015 – On Adjournment of Appropriations Committee
Reagan Building, Room 131, Austin
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II will meet in a Formal Meeting to discuss House budget recommendations and riders. The Subcommittee will be specifically working on any riders and unfinished business related to the Department of Aging and Disability Services, the Department of State Health Services, the Office of Violent Sex Offender Management, the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission. Comntact: Kyler Arnold (512) 463-1091
Health Professions Council
March 9, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-225, Austin
Health Professions Council. 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 1, 2014 Action B. Budget and Planning Report – 2nd Quarter Review – LAR Status Briefing C. Technology Report Briefing D, Agency Roundtable Briefing E. Public Comment – – Next Meeting Monday, June 15, 2015 Briefing F. Adjourn Action. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8550
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 9, 2015 – 01:00 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly, Public Hearing Rm), Austin
Star+Plus Nursing Facility Advisory Committee (NFAC) 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. Come to order 2. Roll call 3. Welcome by Committee Chair a. Member introductions b. Discussion of the Legislature's intent in the formation of the Committee c. Discussion of the expectations and role of the Committee 4. Medicaid Managed Care overview 5. Review discussion and adoption of the Committee guiding principles 6. Discussion of agenda, dates, and locations of 2015 Meetings 7. Public Comment 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/936-8100
House Human Services Committee
March 9, 2015 – 02:00 PM or upon adjourment
Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: HB 493 – Canales, Relating to prohibiting the purchase of energy drinks under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. HB 781 – Burkett, Relating to caregiver screening and training by substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. HB 788 – Miller, Rick, Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities; increasing a fee. Contact: Jim Terrell (512) 463-0786
3/10/2015
House Public Health Committee
March 10, 2015 – 08:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.012, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: HB 170 – Alvarado, Relating to regulation of vapor products; authorizing fees; creating offenses; providing a penalty. HB 661 – Zerwas | et al., Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees. Contact: Rudy England (512) 463-0806
Texas Board of Nursing
March 10, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting Agenda March 10, 2015 I. Call to order-8:30 a.m. II. Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: February 10, 2015, Committee Meeting; February 2, 2015, Emergency Meeting; February 10, 2015, Emergency Meeting; February 17, 2015, Emergency Meeting; February 23, 2015, Emergency Meeting IV. Staff recommendations V. The eligibility and disciplinary committee of the board will meet to consider and take action on the following: A. Petitioners for eligibility B. Petitioners for an exception to a previous board order C. Motions for rehearing D. Agreed orders E. Reinstatement agreed orders F. Eligibility agreed orders G. Default revocation orders H. Deferred disciplinary action agreed orders I. Agreed order – KStar pilot program. Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-6869
Department of State Health Services
March 10, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Department of State Health Services Main Campus, Bernstein Building G-103, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas Worksite Wellness Advisory Board Meeting The Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Roll Call/Introductions Discussion 1. 2015 Get Fit Texas Challenge 2. Legislative Updates 3. Updates on wellness activities from the Employees Retirement System 4. Updates on wellness activities from the Department of State Health Services Public Comments Acceptance of Items for Discussion/Approval at Future Meetings Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Rocky Payne, 512/776-7111
3/11/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 11, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee. 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. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Review and Approval of the December 17, 2014, minutes. 3. General updates by Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Staff. 4. Presentation by HHSC Staff on Planned Process and Timeline for Medicaid Benefit Policy Development. 5. Presentation by HHSC Staff on Managed Care Organization Quality Report Card. 6. Presentation by Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee (BHIAC) members on Innovative models for Incentivizing with Vouchers. 7. Lunch Break. 8. *BHIAC Discussion and Vote on Preliminary Health Home Pilots Recommendation Results. 9. Break. 10. BHIAC Discussion on Metrics, Screening Tools, and Assessment Tools. 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion of Agenda Items at June 2015 BHIAC meeting. 13. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Monica Thyssen, 512/462-6217
House State Affairs Committee
March 11, 2015 – 10:30 AM or upon adjournment
Reagan Building, Room 140, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills, among others: HB 177 – Zedler | et al., Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells. HB 416 – Riddle | et al., Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking. Contact: Toni Barcellona (512) 463-0814
House Committee on Insurance
March 11, 2015 – 02:00 PM or upon adjournment
Capitol Extension, Room E2.036, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: HB 185 – Zedler, Relating to benefits for a refill of a prescription drug by a health benefit plan issuer. HB 255 – Guerra | et al., Relating to certain fees charged for the adjudication of pharmacy benefit claims. HB 778 – Bell | et al., Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans. Contact: Jesse Sifuentez (512) 463-0788
3/12/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 12, 2015 – 09:30 AM
701 West 51st St. (DADS, Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm), Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Discussion of Draft Sustainability Plan for Money Follows the Person Demonstration Grant. 3. Public Comment. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Gold, 512/438-5986
3/13/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
March 13, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public Hearing Rooms 1420-1430), Austin
Consumer Direction Workgroup 1. Welcome and Announcements – Nancy Crowther. 2. Public Comment. 3. Introduction of new workgroup members – Nancy Crowther. 4. Approval of Minutes of October 24, 2014, meeting (Vote Required). 5. Presiding Officer Report – Kay Lambert. 6. Report on Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Employee Misconduct Registry – Elizabeth Jones. 7. Lunch (recess). 8. Update and discussion of DADS' proposed Consumer Direction Services (CDS) rule changes – Elizabeth Jones. 9. Update on status of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system – Rhonda Pratt, Deborah Keyser- HHSC. 10. Update on current and future projects of standing committees. a. Quality Assurance – Helen Baker b. Employer Support – Joshua Oyeniyi 11. State Agency Reports. a. DADS b. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) 12. Closing Remarks – Kay Lambert. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kay Lambert, 512/462-6287
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
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 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