The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between May 2 and May 22.
5/4/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 4, 2015 – 01:00 PM
1530 SSW Loop 323 (Tyler Junior College, W Campus, Conf. Rm), Tyler
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 27, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Stephanie Raymer, 903/581-9231
House Human Services Committee
May 4, 2015 – 2:00 PM or upon adjournment
Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: HB 1104 – Raymond, Relating to exempting the procurement of services for victims of family violence from competitive bidding requirements. HB 1811 – Naishtat, Relating to a study of the participation of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in public higher education. HB 2666 – Naishtat, Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. HB 2673 – Blanco, Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. HB 2799 – Stickland, Relating to home-school education for foster children. HB 3655 – King, Susan, Relating to a strategy to ensure proper use of money under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Contact: Jim Terrell (512) 463-0786
5/5/2015
House Public Health Committee
May 5, 2015 – 8:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.012, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: HB 3195 – Bernal, Relating to the establishment of a health care pilot program for low-income individuals. HB 3995 – Romero, Jr., Relating to licensed marriage and family therapists. SB 197 – Schwertner | et al., Relating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Contact: Rudy England (512) 463-0806
Texas Medical Board
May 5, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, 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 Stanton C. Packard, M.D., License No. J6641. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 5, 2015 – 09:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rms. 1420-1430), Austin
Council on Children and Families 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, Introductions, and Announcements. 2. Approve February 10, 2015, Meeting Minutes. (vote required) 3. Council Business. a. Council Report Update. b. Review of Sunset legislation. 4. Council Member Agencies and Public Members may present Updates to the Council. 5. Public Comment. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Vicki Magee, 512/420-2826
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
May 5, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225, Austin
Board Business Meeting Agenda A. Announcements Meeting Procedures Board Members Staff Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes (Tab 01) TSBP Board Business Meeting Held February 3, 2015 Temporary Suspension Hearings C. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules C.1 Final Adoption of Rules C.1.1 Amendments to 291.104 and 291.106 Concerning Class E Pharmacies (Tab 02) C.1.2 Amendments to s291.133 Concerning Pharmacies Compounding Sterile Preparations (Tab 03) C.1.3 Amendments to s295.6 Concerning Emergency Temporary Pharmacist License (Tab 04) C.1.4 New Rule s297.11 Concerning Emergency Temporary Pharmacy Technician Registration (Tab 05) C.1.5 Amendments to s295.9 Concerning Inactive License Continuing Education Requirements (Tab 06) C.1.6 Amendments to s297.3 Concerning Criminal History Background Checks for Pharmacy Technician Renewal Applications (Tab 07) C.2 Proposal of Rules C.2.1 Amendments Concerning License Fees (Tab 08) C.2.1.1 s291.6 Concerning Pharmacies C.2.1.2 s295.5 Concerning Pharmacists C.2.1.3 s297.4 Concerning Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Trainees C.2.2 Amendments to s283.9 and s291.6 Concerning Pharmacist Examination Fee and Amended Pharmacy License Fee (Tab 09) C.2.3 Amendments to s297.8 Concerning Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education Requirements (Tab 10) C.2.4 Amendments to 291.51-291.54, and s291.133 Concerning Sterile Compounding by Nuclear Pharmacies (Tab 11) C.3 Rule Reviews in Accordance with Government Code, Section s2001.039 (Tab 12) C.3.1 For Proposal C.3.1.1 Chapter 291 Concerning Pharmacies (Non-Resident Pharmacy (Class E)) (291.101-291.106) (Tab 13) C.3.1.2 Chapter 295 Concerning Pharmacist (295.1-295.9, 295.11-295.13, 295.15) (Tab 14) D. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning Reports of Committees/Task Forces D.1 Task Force on ASC Pharmacy and Class F Pharmacy Rules (Tab 15) E. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions E.1 Financial Update E.1.1 Review of FY2015 Expenditures (Tab 16) E.1.2 Review of Board Member Travel Budget (Tab 17) E.1.3 Consideration of Material Changes to Contracts for Goods and Services Awarded Under Chapter 2155 of Texas Government Code (Tab 18) E.1.4 Update on Legislative Appropriations Request for FY2016-2017 (Tab 19) E.2 Update Concerning Program to Aid Impaired Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students E.2.1 Update on Number of Participating Individuals (Tab 20) E.2.2 Professional Recovery Network (PRN) E.2.2.1 Presentation and Discussion Concerning PRN Expenditures and Activities by PRN Director Courtney Hulbert (Tab 21) E.3 Review TSBP Revenue Projections and Fee Scenarios (Tab 22) E.4 Report on Internal Risk Assessment (Tab 23) E.5 Review and Approval of FY2016 Calendar of Events (Tab 24) E.6 Discussion of Succession Plan for Executive Director (Tab 25) E.7 Discussion Concerning Notification to a Prescriber When a Prescription is Not Picked Up (Tab 26) E.8 Discussion Concerning Prescription Transfer Requirements (Tab 27) E.9 Discussion Concerning Medical Board Rules Regarding Telemedicine (Tab 28) E.10 Report on Appeals from State Office of Administrative Hearings Cases and Other Court Actions (Tab 29) E.11 Report on Continuing Education Initiative (Tab 30) E.12 Update on Legislation Filed During the 83rd Texas Legislative Session that has an Impact on TSBP and/or the Practice of Pharmacy (Tab 31) E.13 Update on Legislation Filed During the 84th Texas Legislative Session that has an Impact on TSBP and/or the Practice of Pharmacy (Tab 32) F. Disciplinary Orders F.1 Consideration of Proposals for Decision F.1.1 In the Matter of Kenneth Michael Hollas, Pharmacist License #34064 (Tab 33) F.1.1.1 Executive Session Concerning the Proposal For Decision in the Matter of Kenneth Michael Hollas, Pharmacist License #34064 F.2 Report on Agreed Board Orders Entered by Executive Director (Tab 34) F.3 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders and Default Orders (Tab 35) F.4 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Remedial Plans (Tab 36) F.5 Executive Session to Consider Confidential Agreed Board Orders (Tab 37) G. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports G.1 Report on Complaints Closed and Dismissed During the Previous Quarter (Tab 38) G.2 Report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints (Tab 39) H. Miscellaneous H.1 Items to be Placed on Agenda for May 2015 Board Meeting (Tab 40) H.2 Discussion of and Possible Action on Recent Conferences and Events Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) Spring Leadership Symposium, Austin, TX April 7-8, 2015 Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA April 7-10, 2015 Texas Society of Health System Pharmacist (TSHP) Annual Seminar, San Antonio, TX April 23-26, 2015 H.3 Discussion of and Possible Action on Upcoming Conferences and Events National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA May 16-19, 2015 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, May 28, 2015 (Mendoza) Informal Conference, Austin, June 2-4, 2015 (Wetherbee) American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Summer Meeting, Denver, CO June 6-10, 2015 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, June 25, 2015 (Abeldt) Informal Conference, Austin, July 7-9, 2015 (Stine) Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) RXperts Conference & Expo, The Woodlands, TX July 10-12, 2015 National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL July 24-27, 2015 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, July 23, 2015 (Kedron) TSBP Board Business Meeting, Austin August 4-5, 2015. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 5, 2015 – 02:00 PM
1702 Horne Rd. (Nueces County Public Health District, Auditorium), Corpus Christi
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the November 4, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Arnold Gomez, 361/878-3432
5/6/2015
Senate Health & Human Services Committee
May 6, 2015 – 8:00 AM
Texas Capitol, Senate Chamber, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: SB 960 – Uresti , Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services. HB 1678 – Raymond | et al., SP: Schwertner, Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. HB 1679 – Raymond | et al., SP: Birdwell, Relating to the continuation of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. HB 1769 – Zerwas | et al., SP: Uresti, Relating to requirements for assisted living facility license applicants. Contact: Meagan Kirby (512) 463-0360
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 6, 2015 – 10:00 AM
320 Iwo Jima Blvd. (Marine Military Academy, Cadet Activity Center, Harlingen
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the November 5, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Belinda Senteno, 956/421-5576
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 6, 2015 – 10:00 AM
3555 Stagg Dr. (Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas, Cancer Center Auditorium), Beaumont
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 29, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Amy Haden, 409/730-4023
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 6, 2015 – 01:00 PM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rm 1420-1430), Austin
Interagency Task Force for Children with Special Needs 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 Introduction. 2. Approval of February 4, 2015 meeting minutes. 3. Priority I Initiative: Informed and Empowered Parents .(website project by and for families with children that have special needs) a. Update, presentation, and discussion of Web Project, Trademark Media . i. Usability feedback. ii. Phase II development. iii. Hand off to Office of Health Coordination and Consumer Services (HCCS). 4. Action Item: Council vote to accept and deploy website. 5. Introduction of marketing team and presentation of marketing outreach plan. 6. Priority II Initiative: Crisis Prevention/Intervention. a. Discuss ideas for the future of this initiative . 7. Public Comment. 8. Discuss next potential action items and meeting dates. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sherry Broberg, 512/420-2856
5/7/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 7, 2015 – 09:30 AM
11670 Chito Samaniego (Head Start Multipurpose Center, Clint Conference Room), El Paso
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 28, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Lilia Herrera-Estrada, 915/834-7751
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
May 7, 2015 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
Rules Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Approval of Minutes of February 5, 2015 4. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments, including amendments regarding Telehealth, to the following rules: A. s362.1, Definitions B. s372.1, Provision of Services C. s373.1, Supervision of Non-Licensed Personnel; s373.2, Supervision of a Temporary Licensee; and s373.3, Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant D. s369.1, Display of Licenses; and s369.2, Changes of Name or Address of Licensees E. s376.8, Restoration of Registration 5. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments regarding restorative nursing plans and recommendations for any further needs of the patient in another continuum of care as per s372.1, Provision of Services, and the definition of occupational therapy practice as per s362.1, Definitions 6. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to the OT Practice Act and Board Rules 7. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates and agenda items 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
May 7, 2015 – 03:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
Education Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Approval of Minutes of February 5, 2015 4. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments to Chapter 367 to include the continuing education approval process; continuing education documentation; the CE audit; and other continuing education issues 5. Discussion and possible action on s367.2, Categories of Education 6. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates and agenda items 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
5/8/2015
Texas Medical Board
May 8, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners – Licensure Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants appearing concerning eligibility. 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants for a Texas Acupuncture License. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed orders offered by the Executive Director. 5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Board Rules: a. 183.25 Inactive Status License b. 183.26 Retired License 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Ramirez-Carbajal, 512/305-7111
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
May 8, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
1. Call to Order 2. Public comment 3. Approval of Minutes of February 6, 2015 4. Discussion and possible action on the Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, the legislative session, and other agency business 5. Investigation Committee Report A. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders for case numbers: 15-037; 15-040; 15-054; 15-055; 15-056; 15-057; 15-060; 15-061; 15-065; 15-074; 15-075; 15-077; 15-091; 15-092; 15-102; and 15-103 B. Discussion and possible action on the Investigation Committee meeting of April 20, 2015 C. Discussion and possible action on investigative activities to date 6. Discussion and possible action on presentation by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy 7. Discussion and possible action on adopting changes to proposed s364.1, Requirements for Licensure; s364.2, Initial License by Examination; s364.3, Temporary License; s364.4, Licensure by Endorsement; s367.2, Categories of Education; s370.3, Restoration of a Texas License; and s374.2, Detrimental Practice 8. Rules Committee Report Discussion and possible action on recommendations from the Rules Committee including the following items: A. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments, including amendments regarding Telehealth, to the following rules: 1. s362.1, Definitions 2. s372.1, Provision of Services 3. s373.1, Supervision of Non-Licensed Personnel; s373.2, Supervision of a Temporary Licensee; and s373.3, Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant 4. s369.1, Display of Licenses; and s369.2, Changes of Name or Address of Licensees 5. s376.8, Restoration of Registration B. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments regarding restorative nursing plans and recommendations for any further needs of the patient in another continuum of care as per s372.1, Provision of Services, and the definition of occupational therapy practice as per s362.1, Definitions C. Discussion and possible action on questions received by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners related to the OT Practice Act and Board Rules 9. Education Committee Report Discussion and possible action on recommendations from the Education Committee including the following items: A. Discussion and possible action on proposing rule amendments to Chapter 367 to include the continuing education approval process; continuing education documentation; the CE audit; and other continuing education issues B. Discussion and possible action on s367.2, Categories of Education 10. Discussion and possible action on issues pertaining to Board jurisdiction and the OT Practice Act and Board Rules with regard to licensees working on federal installations such as military bases or the VA 11. Discussion and possible action on the OT Coordinator's Report. The Coordinator's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 12. Discussion and possible action on the Presiding Officer's Report. The Presiding Officer's report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 13. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Board meeting dates and agenda items for future consideration 14. Adjournment The Board may meet in closed session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
Texas Medical Board
May 8, 2015 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners – Board Meeting 1. Full Board call to order and roll call. 2. Board Member Report. 3. Executive Director's Report. Budget update Legislative update 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action relating to delegation of acupuncture. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding rule 183.10. 7. Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non Public Rehabilitation Orders. 8. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 9. Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 10. Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 11. Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 12. Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 13. Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 14. Consideration and Approval of Default Orders. 15. Consideration and Approval of Proposal for Decision. 16. Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/Automatic Actions. 17. Consideration and approval of cease and desist orders. 18. Consideration and approval of Remedial Plans. 19. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests to become approved providers. 20. Report from staff of CAE courses approved. 21. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests for approval of continuing acupuncture education courses. 22. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 23. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. 24. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding a proposed adoption for a rule change, including proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. a. s183.4. Licensure b. s183.6 Denial of License, Discipline 25. Open forum for public comments. 26. Consideration and approval of January 16, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes. 27. Committee reports and the consideration and approval of committee action items. 28. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Ramirez-Carbajal, 512/305-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 8, 2015 – 10:15 AM
500 Rio Concho Dr., McNeese Convention Center, San Angelo
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 31, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Becky Ruff, 325/659-7856
Department of Aging and Disability Services
May 8, 2015 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Bldg. (Public Hearing Rm. 125 W&C), Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee (NFAAC) 1. Approval of the minutes of the February 6, 2015 meeting 2. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 3. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 PM. Additional Information Contact: Lynette Sanders, 512/438-5305
5/11/2015
Texas Board of Nursing
May 11, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 102, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Agenda for Eligibility & Disciplinary Advisory Committee Meeting William P. Hobby Building, Room 102 Monday, May 11, 2014- 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 1.1 Call to Order. 1.2 Review and Approval of the Agenda. 1.3 Review and Approval of the Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2014. 1.4 Review of the Board's April, 2012, Charge to Committee. 1.5 Review and Discussion of the Board's Guidelines for Physical and Psychological Evaluations and proposed revisions. 1.6 Review and Discussion of the Board's adopted Disciplinary Guidelines for Criminal Conduct and proposed revisions. 1.7 Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Board's Eligibility and Disciplinary Sanctions for Nurses with Substance Abuse, Misuse, Substance Dependency, or other Substance Use Disorder; for Lying and Falsification; and for Fraud, Theft, and Deception. 1.8 Review and discussion of proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code 213.27, 213.28, 213.29, 213.30, and 213.33. 1.9 Items for Future Agenda. 1.10 Set Future Meeting Date. 1.11 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jena Abel, 512/305-6822
5/13/2015
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, 200 East Market St, San Antonio
Disaster Emergency Preparedness 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/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Workgroup Reports: A. Texas Disaster Medical System (TDMS) a. TDMS Mass Fatality Management report B. Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) report a. EMTF AMBUS (Ambulance Bus) Working Group Report b. EMTF MMU (Mobile Medical Unit) Working Group Report c. EMTF Air Medical Working Group Report d. EMTF Coordination Center Standards & Operational Guidelines e. Infectious Disease Response Unit (IDRU) 2. Medical Incident Support Team (M-IST) and Ambulance Staging Manager (ASM) Courses Report 3. Report on the FirstNet First Responder Network Authority broadband interoperable communications network 4. Ebola/infectious disease response summary 5. Regional Health and Medical Operations Centers (RHMOCs) 6. Legislative update 7. Identify 2015 priorities for the Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Members Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Pediatrics 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/Roll Call Welcome new members to the committee Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Committee liaison reports: a. Air Medical b. EMS c. Education d. Injury Prevention e. Medical Directors f. Stroke g. Trauma Systems h. Regional Advisory Council chairs i. Disaster planning 2. Update on Child Fatality Review Teams 3. National Pediatric Readiness Project and an update on publications of the national survey 4. Pediatric Facility Recognition program and national facilities recognition program 5. EMS for Children State Partnership update 6. Special needs population updates, including current activities of State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), Children's Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) and Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) 7. Update on pediatric transfer guidelines/inter-facility transport and review of the draft document with revisions to be shared with other GETAC subcommittees 8. Trauma Registry update by Chris Drucker, Injury Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch, comparing EMS pediatric data to general hospitalization data, and a report comparing pediatric facilities to non-pediatric facilities. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Injury Prevention 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/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. TETAF and TTCF injury prevention reports 2. State Child Fatality Review Team Update 3. Emergency Medical Services for Children Update 4. Update/status of injury prevention-related legislation for 84th Texas Legislature 5. Implementation and evaluation of hospital-based injury prevention components 6. Update on American Trauma Society Injury Prevention coordinator course 7. National and state injury prevention conferences 8. Schedule future meetings General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next meeting date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Crown Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Stroke 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/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report/update on Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCVDS) 2. TCCVDS legislative update presentation by Diana Welsh, Texas EMS Trauma and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF). 3. Solicitation of suggestions regarding Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection funded by the Appropriations Act, Rider 97 of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 3. Presentation and review of survey data and National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) options 4. Consider recommendations of the Stroke Education Program Workgroup on large vessel occlusion assessment instruments, such as the Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS), for use by first responders. 5. Consider recommendations of the Transport Bypass Workgroup severity adjusted triage criteria for hospital bypass of ambulance patients. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Air Medical 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/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Update on the status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157. 2. Update on the interstate recognition, cooperation and accountability of EMS personnel working across state boundaries, and consider the model legislation document entitled, Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Compact (REPLICA), that is posted on the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) website at www.nasemso.org/projects/interstatecompacts/index.asp. 3. Review and provide recommendations for Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines Draft. 4. Update on EMS for Children Pediatric EMS Recognition Program 5. Work Group/Liaison Updates a. Work group feedback regarding adaptation of the Pediatric EMS Recognition program to Air Medical Programs b. Report on the progress of the Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup c. Liaison report regarding identification of barriers to EMS Provider Licensing rule, 25 TAC s157.11(m)(9), regarding leaving documentation at receiving facilities and EMS receiving outcome data d. Work group report on providing typing (defining and categorizing disaster response resources by capability) of airports for disaster response related to resource availability 6. Review of the draft fixed-wing disaster response DSHS Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with reimbursement rates 7. Air Medical and EMS committees' joint discussion regarding air medical programs that may be engaging non-EMS and non-hospital entities to dial them directly in an emergency possibly bypassing the 911 system 8. Stakeholder Group Update a. Texas Association of Air Medical Services (TAAMS) b. Association of Air Medical Services c. Other Groups General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment Vision A unified, comprehensive, and effective EMS/Trauma System for a healthy, safe Texas Mission To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive EMS/Trauma System that will meet the needs of all patients and that will raise the standards for community health care by implementing innovative techniques and systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
5/14/2015
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, 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/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Development of the Advanced Practice Paramedic/Community Health Paramedic curriculum. 2. Develop stroke specific continuing education objectives for EMS personnel certification and recertification. 3. Review the Panhandle Regional Advisory Council (RAC) request to identify existing EMS educational opportunities available in the rural and frontier areas, to identify gaps and develop strategies to fill any identified gaps. 4. Results of the 2015 Texas EMS Educator's Summit in Corpus Christi. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
May 14, 2015 – 10:00 AM
William P. Hobby, Jr., 333 Guadalupe St., Room 100, Austin
Enforcement Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code Section 605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve February 23, 2015, Committee Minutes 4.Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-13-0028 5. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-13-0031 6. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Complaint #1070-15-0002 7. Staff Report Concerning Update on Open Cases, to include Tabled Cases 8. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Closed Cases 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Propose Agenda Items 11. Public Comment 12. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4523
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Emergency Medical Services 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/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) s157.39, Comprehensive Clinical Management Program (CCMP) – Is there still a need for it 2. EMS Committee meetings gathering stakeholder input on EMS and Trauma Systems rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157. 3. Update on status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157. 4. EMS for Children (EMS-C) update and EMS-C National EMS Reassessment. 5. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee 6. Update on draft revised language in Injury Prevention and Control data reporting rules, TAC Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 103. 7. Report on the National Rural EMS Conference held in Cheyenne, Wyoming on May 5-6, 2015 8. The new EMS regulatory survey tool and site visit process used by DSHS EMS field staff. 9. Review of EMS rule at 25 TAC 157.11(m)(9) to address the various requirements for an EMS provider's delivery of its patient care reports to medical facilities at the time and location of its patient drop off at the medical facility and how to improve the sharing of the medical facility's outcome data of that patient with the EMS provider. 10. Update on DSHS Local Project Grants and recent changes on the outcomes of the most recent process. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Medical Directors 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/Roll Call Review mission and vision statements for GETAC Vision A unified, comprehensive, and effective EMS/Trauma System for a healthy, safe Texas. Mission To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive EMS/Trauma System that will meet the needs of all patients and that will raise the standards for community health care by implementing innovative techniques and systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Pediatric EMS Recognition Program report 2. National EMS Reassessment report 3. Report from Trauma System Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 4. Discussion and approval of position statement(s) regarding the transport and care of patients with behavioral disorders 5. Pediatric Transfer and Transport Guidelines 6. Workgroup report and consider recommendation or position statement on didactic and clinical training necessary in addition to appropriate testing for Community Paramedic/Paramedic Practitioner 7. Discussion and possible recommendations regarding naloxone (Narcan) administration by persons not certified or licensed by DSHS 8. Workgroup report and recommendation on the gap (break in continuity) between the Medical Practice Act, Occupations Code Chapter 151, Texas Medical Board rules, Title 22, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 197, and DSHS EMS rules, 25 TAC, Chapter 157 9. Discussion and possible recommendations regarding EMS provider medical directors notification of educational training agreements between EMS educational programs and EMS provider organizations General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Annual Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System Radiology Services – 77641 and 77642. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Tuberculosis Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Annual Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System Radiology Services – 77641 and 77642 are proposed to be effective May 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8061, which addresses payment for outpatient hospital services; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. 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, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate, Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Obstetric Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Obstetric Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Obstetric Services are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. 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, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030 Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery Texas Health and Human Services Commission Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 Brown-Heatly Building 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Tuberculosis Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Tuberculosis Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Tuberculosis Services are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. 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: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand deliver: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Medical and Surgical Supplies, Procedure Code A4351 with SC Modifier. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Medical and Surgical Supplies, Procedure Code A4351 with SC Modifier. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Medical and Surgical Supplies, Procedure Code A4351 with SC Modifier are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. 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: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Flucelvax Influenza Vaccine. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Flucelvax Influenza Vaccine. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Flucelvax Influenza Vaccine are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. 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: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015, for the following services: Allergy Tests, Auditory System Surgery, “C” Codes (transcatheter placement, revascularization, intraocular lens, and neurostimulator leads), Cardiography and Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Services including, Catheterization, Dialysis, Gastroenterology, Intravenous Treatment including Chemotherapy, Male Genital System Surgery, Medicine (Other), Noninvasive Vascular Diagnostic Studies, Ophthalmological Services, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Services, Clinical Laboratory Services, Hospital Outpatient Imaging Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; §355.8061, which addresses payment for outpatient hospital services; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services; and §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Breast Cancer Large Rearrangement Testing. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Breast Cancer Large Rearrangement Testing. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Breast Cancer Large Rearrangement Testing are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Trauma Systems 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/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review of current DSHS EMS and Trauma System Rules, in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, and make suggestions to DSHS with regard to the process for applying for trauma facility designation. 2. Legislative / Sunset update from State 3. Trauma System Strategic Plan Revisions 4. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 5. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Trauma Medical Director's workgroup. 6. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Mid-Level Provider workgroup 7. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Regional Advisory Council (RAC) System Development workgroup. (RAC Chairs A- H) 8. Trauma Registrar's Development Workgroup 9. Trauma Electronic Medical Record Implementation Workgroup 10. Trauma Center Activation Process 11. Inclusion of the Stand-Alone EDs in Trauma System 12. Regional Performance Improvement cooperation between RACs 13. Committee Member Stakeholder Reports a. GETAC Council b. Region VI American College of Surgeons/Committee on Trauma (ACS/COT) c. Texas Trauma Coordinator's Forum d. Level IV Trauma Centers e. Level III Trauma Centers f. Level II Trauma Centers g. Level I Trauma Centers h. Pediatric Trauma Centers i. Texas EMS/Trauma Foundation (TETAF) Trauma Division j. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) k. Trauma Center Administrators l. Texas Hospital Association m. Emergency Nurses Association 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: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Cardiac Care 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/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report on current results of the American Heart Association (AHA) Action Registry 2. Report on the progress of Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection funded by the Appropriations Act, Rider 97 of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 3. Considerations for Revision of the Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System a. Overview and potential name change b. Pages 1- 24 suggested revisions c. Pages 25- 31 suggested revisions 4. Report on Toronto Heart Attack Collaborative (THAC) Progress General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
5/15/2015
Department of State Health Services
May 15, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Approval of Minutes Council Members Chair Report and Discussion Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regulatory Services State EMS Trauma System Report, Office of EMS Trauma Systems Assistant Commissioner Report, Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regional and Local Health Services GETAC Committee Summary Reports: Air Medical Committee Cardiac Care Committee Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee Education Committee EMS Committee Injury Prevention Committee Medical Directors Committee Pediatric Committee Stroke Committee Trauma Systems Committee GETAC Liaison Summary Reports: Texas EMS, Trauma, and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) EMS for Children State Partnership update Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: (Public comment time may be limited at chair's discretion.) 1. Stroke – specific continuing education requirements for EMS personnel certification and recertification. Report from the Education Committee workgroups. 2. Position statements on certain situations during which EMS or air medical providers may be overused or inappropriately mandated for inter-facility transfers 3. Update from state EMS director on Interstate CompAct (Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate CompAct) issue 4. Support Infectious Disease Response Units as recognized components of the Emergency Medical Task Force system 5. Information sharing for high-consequence infectious disease 6. EMS provider medical director notification of Educational Training Agreements between EMS Educational Programs and EMS Provider Organizations 7. Freestanding emergency departments and other facilities providing emergency care and the potential categorization or designation of such entities 8. ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) as a reportable disease 9. Report from work group regarding air medical programs that may be engaging non- EMS and non-hospital entities to dial them directly in an emergency possibly bypassing the 911 system 10. How to improve the sharing of a medical facility's patient outcome data with EMS providers 11. Report on Pediatric Transfer and Transport Guidelines from Charles Macias, MD, MPH 12. Pediatric EMS Recognition Program 13. National EMS Reassessment 14. Gaps (breaks in continuity) between The Medical Practice Act, Texas Medical Board (TMB), Rule 197 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157 15. Review and update of The Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System 16. Renaming the Texas Trauma and EMS System strategic plan report General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at chair's discretion.) Review and list agenda Items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
May 15, 2015 – 10:00 AM
William P. Hobby, Jr., 333 Guadalupe St., Room 100, Austin
Licensing and Accreditation Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code Section 605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve February 27, 2015, Committee Minutes 4. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Technician Applications FM (Prosthetics) 5. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Student Applications AA (Prosthetics) RB (Orthotics and Prosthetics) MD (Orthotics and Prosthetics) CD (Orthotics and Prosthetics) MF (Orthotics and Prosthetics) KH (Orthotics and Prosthetics) EH (Orthotics) PH (Orthotics and Prosthetics) BG (Orthotics) AK (Orthotics and Prosthetics) CK (Orthotics and Prosthetics) KK (Orthotics and Prosthetics) LL (Orthotics and Prosthetics) DL (Orthotics and Prosthetics) KM (Orthotics and Prosthetics) NM (Orthotics and Prosthetics) DWM (Orthotics and Prosthetics) DRM (Orthotics and Prosthetics) TN (Orthotics and Prosthetics) AR (Orthotics and Prosthetics) MR (Orthotics and Prosthetics) JS (Orthotics and Prosthetics) BT (Orthotics and Prosthetics) MV (Orthotics and Prosthetics) NW (Orthotics and Prosthetics) 6. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Assistant Applications SO (Prosthetics) RS (Prosthetics) 7. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Pending Practitioner Applications EC (Prosthetics) EG (Orthotics) JS (Prosthetics) 8. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve or Disapprove the Following Facility Accreditation Applications AADH-H (Prosthetics) AOP-N (Prosthetics) BC-B (Orthotics and Prosthetics) GGPS-T (Orthotics and Prosthetics) HC-C (Orthotics and Prosthetics) HCOP-EP (Orthotics and Prosthetics) LPO-D (Orthotics and Prosthetics) RGVP-M (Prosthetics) SP-SA (Prosthetics) SOP-H (Orthotics and Prosthetics) 9. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Recommendations to the Board on Authorizing Executive Director to Issue Certain License, Registration and Accreditation Approvals 10. Set Next Meeting Date 11. Propose Agenda Items 12. Public Comment 13. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4523
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
May 15, 2015 – 01:00 PM
William P. Hobby, Jr., 333 Guadalupe St., Room 100, Austin
Rules Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code Section 605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve February 27, 2015 Committee Minutes 4. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action by the Rules Committee Regarding Amendments to the Rules Concerning the Licensure and Regulation of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 821, including possible amendments to: a. Rule s821.15 Accreditation of Prosthetic and Orthotic Facilities regarding a new posting requirement for hours of operation 5. Discussion and Possible Action regarding a New Rule establishing Two Different Levels Orthotic Assistant licensure, with Different Educational Requirements and Different Scopes of Practice 6. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Application Process for Assistants 7. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Examinations 8. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations to the Board on Appointments to the Ad Hoc Committee on Rules 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Propose Agenda Items 11. Public Comment 12. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4523
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
May 15, 2015 – 02:00 PM
William P. Hobby, Jr., 333 Guadalupe St., Room 100, Austin
Board Meeting The Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff 2. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Board Members who are Inexcusably Absent from Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings, as defined under Texas Occupations Code Section 605.057(a)(5) 3. Review and Approve the February 27, 2015, Board Meeting Minutes 4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Board Committee Appointments 5. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Reports from the Board Committees a. Licensing and Accreditation Committee – report from May 15, 2015 -Number of Applications Reviewed -Number of Applications Approved -Number of Applications Denied -Number of Applications Tabled -Review, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Process for License, Registration and Accreditation Approval b. Enforcement Committee – report from May 14, 2015 -Number of Cases Reviewed -Disciplinary Action Recommended -Number of Cases Closed -Number of Cases Tabled -Staff Report Concerning Update on Open Cases, to include Tabled Cases -Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Closed Cases c. Rules Committee – report from May 15, 2015 -Review, Discussion, and Possible Action by the Rules Committee Regarding Amendments to the Rules Concerning the Licensure and Regulation of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 821, including possible amendments to: -Rule s821.10(b)(4) regarding Assistants; -Rule s821.15 Accreditation of Prosthetic and Orthotic Facilities regarding a new posting requirement for hours of operation -Discussion and Possible Action regarding a New Rule establishing Two Different Levels Orthotic Assistant licensure, with Different Educational Requirements and Different Scopes of Practice -Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Application Process for Assistants -Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Examinations -Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations to the Board on Appointments to the Ad Hoc Committee on Rules 6. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Letter from American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) on 98th Annual National Assembly October 7-10, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas 7. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Process for Approval of Licensure Applications by Executive Director 8. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Appointments to the Ad Hoc Committee on Rules and Scheduling Ad Hoc Committee on Rules Meeting Dates 9. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Agreed Orders for Case #1070-09-0010 10. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Payment Order on Case #1070-14-0031 11. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Withdrawal of Proposed Denial and Closure of Case #1070-14-0030 12. Executive Session, Discussion, and Possible Action on Staff Attorney's Report Regarding All Pending Hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings including: Case #s 1070-10-0074 & 1070-10-0075; and Case #s 1070-12-0013, 1070-12-0014 & 1070-12-0033; Case #s 1070-11-0034, 1070-11-0035, & 1070-13-0027; and Case # 1070-13-0029 13. Presiding Officer's Report on Current Challenges and Accomplishments; Interaction with Stakeholders, State Officials, and Staff; Committee Appointments and Functions; Workload of Board Members; and General Information Regarding the Routine Functioning of the Board 14. Executive Director's Report on Program Operations; Customer Service Accomplishments, Inquiries, and Challenges; Current and/or Historical Licensee Statistics; Media, Legislative, and Stakeholder Contacts and Concerns; Workload Processing; Special Projects Assigned to Executive Director; General Information Regarding the Routine Functioning of the Licensure Program; and Executive Director's Report Concerning Update on Open, Tabled, and Closed Cases as well as Disciplinary Action Log and Tool 15. Professional Licensing and Certification Unit Management Report on Unit Organization and Staffing; Program Costs and Revenue; Current Operational Initiatives; Customer Service Accomplishments and Challenges; Workload Processing and Statistical Information; Status of Rulemaking within the Unit; Legislative and Media Contacts and Tracking; General Information on Functioning of the Unit 16. Set Next Meeting Dates 17. Propose Agenda Items 18. Public Comment 19. Adjournment Action may be taken on any of the above items. The Board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Board/committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item if it exists. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Board/Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/834-4523
5/21/2015
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
May 21, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Bldg., 1100 West 49th Street, Room M-100, Austin
The Council will meet to discuss and act upon the following agenda: 1. Chairman's welcome and introductions 2. Establish a quorum – Roll call and possible action to approve excused absences 3. Discussion and possible action to approve February 23, 2015 Meeting Minutes 4. SHCC subcommittee reports a. SHCC 2017-2022 State Health Plan subcommittee – Discussion of potential topics and proposed timeline b. SHCC Rules subcommittee – Discussion of current rules and potential rule-revision process 5. Presentation on Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment projects 6. SHCC agency representatives' reports (including legislative updates) a. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Stacey Silverman, PhD b. Health and Human Services Commission – Jimmy Blanton, M.P.Aff. c. Texas Department of State Health Services – Mike Maples d. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services – Lisa Glenn, MD 7. Discussion of legislation potentially affecting the SHCC and the Health Professions Resource Center (SB18 & HB1445) 8. Health Professions Resource Center and SHCC project director's report – Matt Turner, PhD, MPH 9. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies report – Cate Campbell, MPH 10. Administrative items and next steps a. 2016 SHCC meeting dates 11. Public comment and adjourn Note: The Statewide Health Coordinating Council may act upon any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Matt Turner, 512/776-6541
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