The following is a list of health care related legislative and state agency hearings scheduled between May 17 and June 6.
5/19/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 19, 2014 – 01:00 PM
1530 SSW Loop 323 (Tyler Junior College West Campus, Rm 104), Tyler
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the February 18, 2014 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (vote required). 3. Update on Medicaid/Medicare Dual Demonstration Project. 4. Update on Women's Health Care Programs. 5. Update on the Affordable Care Act. 6. Discussion on Healthy Eating Initiatives. 7. Update on the Community Partner Program. 8. Update on Statewide Advisory Committees a. State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee b. STAR Kids Advisory Committee c. Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee d. STAR+PLUS Quality Council 9. Public Comment. 10. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Stephanie Raymer, 903/581-9231
Texas Board of Nursing
May 19, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Nursing Practice Advisory Committee Texas Board of Nursing I. Call to Order II. Welcome and Introductions III. Review and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes IV. Purpose of meeting V. Discussion of Board Charge and Potential Rule Revisions to Chapter 216, Continuing Competency VI. Discussion of the meaning of contributed to in NPA Sec. 301.401 (1) (A) and Rule 217.16 (d) (1) (A) VII. Future Meeting Date VIII. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Denise Benbow, 512/305-6813
Texas Board of Nursing
May 19, 2014 – 03:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee 1. Call to order – 9:00 a.m. 2. Review of the agenda 3. The Texas Board of Nursing will meet to consider and take action on the following: A. Consideration of temporary suspension of registered nurse license #601536 & vocational nurse license #138403 Issued to: Bethany Marlo McDaris under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code ann. s301.4551, immediate action is required of the Texas Board of Nursing because the continued practice of Bethany Marlo McDaris poses a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. On or about February 24, 2014, Respondent became noncompliant with the Agreed Order issued to her by the Texas Board of Nursing on December 13, 2010. Noncompliance is the result of Respondent's failure to comply with all requirements of the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) participation agreement in that she failed to work as a nurse. Respondent also previously failed to submit specimens for drug screens on three (3) occasions. Stipulation Number Three (3) of the Agreed Order dated December 13, 2010, reads: "Respondent shall comply with all requirements of the TPAPN participation agreement during its term and shall keep her license(s) to practice nursing in the State of Texas current." On or about February 24, 2014, Respondent was dismissed from TPAPN and referred to the Texas Board of Nursing. Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code Ann. – 301.4551, the Board is required to take immediate action based upon the above conduct. Respondent's continued practice constitutes a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. A. Consideration of temporary suspension of vocational nurse license #317614 Issued to: Lora Ann Olsen under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code ann. s301.4551, immediate action is required of the Texas Board of Nursing because the continued practice of Lora Ann Olsen poses a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. On or about March 7, 2014, Respondent became noncompliant with the Confidential Eligibility Agreed Order for Peer Assistance issued to her by the Texas Board of Nursing on September 20, 2013. Noncompliance is the result of Respondent's failure to apply to and be accepted into the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN). Stipulation Number One (1) of the Order dated September 20, 2013, reads, in pertinent part: "petitioner shall, within forty-five (45) days of licensure, apply to and be accepted into the TPAPN…" On or about March 7, 2014, Respondent was dismissed from TPAPN and referred to the Texas Board of Nursing. Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code Ann. – 301.4551, the Board is required to take immediate action based upon the above conduct. Respondent's continued practice constitutes a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-6869
5/20/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 20, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Bldg Public Hearing Room), Austin
Task Force on Domestic Violence (TFDV) 1. Welcome, Introductions and Announcements 2. Approve February 20, 2014 Meeting Minutes (Action Required) 3. Presentation Intimate Partner Violence Screening and Counseling: U.S. Health and Human Services Recent Efforts 4. TFDV Business and Discussions a. Committee Sessions b. Committee Reports 5. Discussion: Strategies for Addressing Task Force Charges 6. Public Comment 7. Closing Remarks 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Alice Antilley, 512/420-2849
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 20, 2014 – 12:00 PM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 4501), Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Public Comment 4. Review of April 23, 2014 Meeting Summary 5. Review of Promoting Independence Advisory Committee Subcommittee Vision and Principles 6. Approval of Task Force Bylaws (vote required) 7. Review of Updated Agency Employment Services Information 8. Brainstorming of Preliminary Recommendations 9. Discussion of Next Steps and Future Meetings 10. Other Discussion Items 11. Announcements 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Adrienne Nevola, 512/438-3641
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 20, 2014 – 10:00 AM
2222 Welborn St. (Texas Scottish Rite Hospital), Dallas
Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee (TOPDD) 1. Call to Order: Roll call of Members/Establish Quorum 2. Greetings and Introductions: Richard Garnett, Ph.D. 3. Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 10, 2014 4. Guest speaker: Sadie Funk, Executive Director, Texas Association for Infant Mental Health (TAIMH) 5. Child Safety and Injury Prevention Committee: Ashley Givens 6. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Collaborative: Mary Tijerina, Ph.D., MSSW 7. Resource Development: Marian Sokol, Ph.D. 8. Executive Director report: Janet Sharkis 9. Grant Award Update: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health 10. Scheduling of Next Meeting: Richard Garnett, Ph.D. 11. Public Comment 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angela Morales, 512/206-4544
5/21/2014
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
May 21, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Enforcement Committee. The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Enforcement Committee will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the committee which are listed in the agenda, as follows: Pending Complaints (including cases recommended for closure) #s: 2013-236, 2013-275, 2013-277, 2014-040, 2014-071, 2014-072, 2014-128, 2014-133, 2014-134, 2014-137, 2014-140, 2014-142, 2014-147, 2014-149, 2014-154, 2014-161, 2014-164, 2014-166. Requests to expunge #'s: NA. Discussion with staff to review procedures for resolving open enforcement actions. The Committee may meet from time to time in Executive Session with respect to the above items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Note: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Ms. Mary Feys at 512-305-6901 a minimum of two (2) working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate accommodations can be made. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee
May 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
1400 N. Congress Avenue, Room E1.012, Austin
The Oversight Committee may discuss or take action regarding any item on this agenda, and as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., may meet in closed session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act. Opening 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call/Excused Absences 3. Adoption of Minutes from February 19, 2014 meeting Public Comment and Staff Reports 4. Public Comment 5. Chief Executive Officer Report 6. Chief Compliance Officer Report 7. Chief Operating Officer Report Program Activities 8. Chief Scientific Officer Report – Grant Award Recommendations 9. Chief Product Development Officer Report – Contract Terms for Product Development Grants – Grant Award Recommendations 10. Chief Prevention and Communications Officer Report 11. Scientific Research and Prevention Program Committee Appointments 12. Program Priorities Project Agency Business 13. Acceptance of a Donation Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code – 102.054 14. Agency Strategic Plan 15. Legislative Appropriations Request for 2016-2017 biennium 16. Authorization of Request for Financing to Texas Public Finance Authority and Bond Review Board 17. Internal Audit Report Status 18. Proposed Amendments to 25 T.A.C. Chapters 701 – 703 and Authorization to Publish in the Texas Register 19. Proposed Amendments to Oversight Committee Bylaws, including Code of Conduct 20. Subcommittee Business 21. Consultation with General Counsel Closing 22. Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items 23. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Mary Gerdes, 512/305-8484
Department of State Health Services
May 21, 2014 – 02:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Building 2, Public Hearing Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
State Health Services Council Work Session The Council will hold a work session to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order 1. Introduction of New State Health Services Council Members 2. Rules Scheduled for Action by Council on May 22, 2014 (Public comments will be taken with each rule discussion for the following rules.) a. Repeal of a rules and new rules concerning provider network development b. Amendments to rules concerning sexually transmitted diseases, including Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus c. Amendments to rules concerning preventable adverse events d. Amendments to rules, repeal of rules, and new rules concerning the Spinal Screening Program e. Repeal of rules and new rules concerning the Hemophilia Assistance Program f. Amendments to rules, new rules, and repeal of rules concerning the licensing and regulation of health professions g. Amendment to rules concerning radioactive materials and general requirements and license regulations for radiation control 3. General Public Comment Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Carolyn Bivens, 512/776-2370
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
3555 Stagg Dr., Baptist Hospitals 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 February 19, 2014 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (vote required). 3. *Update on Medicaid/Medicare Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Women's Health Care Programs. 5. *Update on the Affordable Care Act. 6. *Discussion on Healthy Eating Initiatives. 7. *Update on the Community Partner Program. 8. *Update on Statewide Advisory Committees a. State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee b. STAR Kids Advisory Committee c. Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee d. STAR+PLUS Quality Council 9. *Public Comment. 10. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 11. Adjourn. * Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Additional Information Contact: Amy Haden, 409/730-4023
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public Hearing Rm. 1410), Austin
Children's Policy Council 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 21, 2014 (vote required) 3. Report-out and Discussion a. Membership i. Selection of officers 4. Discussion of Legislative Report 5. Discussion of Recommendations a. All committees 6. Working Lunch 7. Break-out sessions a. Continued Committee recommendations work 8. Public Comment 9. Discussion of New Business a. 2014 Legislative Report timelines/process 10. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Sherry Broberg, 512/420-2856
Joint House Committee on Government Efficiency & Reform and House Committee on Technology
May 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E2.010, Austin
The Committees will meet in a joint hearing to consider the following charges: Study the current laws, rules, and processes in place for the Department of Information Resources' Cooperative Contracts and recommend improvements to the 84th Legislature. Examine the public's accessibility to government services and agencies through the use of mobile applications and online services. Additional information contact: Krista Heiden 512-463-0903
5/22/2014
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
May 22, 2014 – 11:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 100, Austin
Enforcement Committee. The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Enforcement Committee will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the committee which are listed in the agenda, as follows: Pending Complaints (including cases recommended for closure) #s: NA. Requests to expunge #'s: 104-205, 108-236, 109-028, 109-220, 110-205, 110-210, 111-240, 2012-215. Discussion with staff to review procedures for resolving open enforcement actions. The Committee may meet from time to time in Executive Session with respect to the above items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Note: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Ms. Mary Feys at 512-305-6901 a minimum of two (2) working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate accommodations can be made. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
May 22, 2014 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe St, Ste 2-225, Austin
The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board which are listed on this agenda. The Board may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. 1. Call to order, roll call & establishment of a quorum Call to Order, Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum. Vote as necessary on excusing any absent board members. 2. Approval of minutes approval of Minutes from the February 20, 2014 Board Meeting 3. Public comments forum for licensees, the general public or other interested stakeholders to address the Board 4. Executive committee business Cynthia Tays, D.C. 4.1 President's Report Dr. Cynthia Tays may make a brief oral report to the Board on matters of current interest, including committee assignments. 4.2 Executive Director's Report Executive Director Yvette Yarbrough will present written and oral reports to the Board concerning recent agency activities, statistical reports, audit outcomes, revenues and expenditures, licensing information, enforcement information and issues from the legislative session. Mrs. Yarbrough will answer questions from the board members concerning any agency operations, legislative issues and other matters of concern to the Board. 4.3 Strategic Plan Executive Director Yvette Yarbrough will ask for input for the agency's Strategic Plan, due in late June. 5. Executive Session 5.1 The Board may meet in Executive Session for consultation with counsel pursuant to Section 551.071, Government Code, wherein the Board and essential staff will receive a briefing from assigned Assistant Attorney General and General Counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers including but not limited to: 5.1.1 Texas Medical Association lawsuit against the Board, including remand, concerning Diagnosis. 5.1.2 Texas Medical Association lawsuit against the Board regarding Rule 75.17 Scope allowing DCs to perform Vestibular-Ocular-Nystagmus testing and challenge to diagnosis, as well as TMA challenge to definitions of "musculoskeletal system" and "subluxation complex." 5.1.3 Eric VanderWerff, DC vs. TBCE – Lawsuit and appeal brought by Dr. VanderWerff challenging a Board Order issued in an enforcement case 5.1.4 Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine lawsuit against the Board, regarding the Board allowing certain chiropractors to perform acupuncture within scope of practice. The Board will reconvene in open session after Executive Session to vote on items considered in Executive Session as necessary. 6. Consideration of motions related to items discussed in Executive Session board members will have the opportunity to offer motions related to any items discussed in Executive Session. 6.1 Consideration of Motions Related to Executive Session 7. Licensure and educational standards committee business 7.1 Request for Approval to Sit for the Texas Jurisprudence Exam 7.1.1 Michael Johnsey, New Applicant 7.2 Request for Approval to Sit for the Texas Jurisprudence Exam 7.2.1 Thientuan Vo, Revoked Licensee Seeking New License 7.2.2 Tom Pham, Revoked Licensee Seeking New License 7.3 Discussion and comments from Committee Chair concerning Committee business, activities or issues. 7.3.1 Discussion of possible recommendation to Rules Committee to regulate use of the terms specialist or specializing in by chiropractors. 8. Rules committee business 8.1 Consideration to Propose Rule Amendments or Repeal Rules as Recommended by the Licensure and Educational Standards Committee 8.1.1 Discussion and consideration to propose an amendment to Rule 73.3 Continuing Education, including (1) changing the number of hours of required continuing education credits each year that may be taken online or by webinar, (2) changing how many hours are Board-required and/or the topics covered, (3) removing a prohibition against video courses found in 73.3(b)(4), (4) allowing other professionals to be instructors in Board-required CE courses, and (5) allowing other professional organizations (i.e. medical schools) to sponsor CE courses, and (6) making minor edits to the rule. 8.1.2 Discussion and consideration to propose an amendment to Rule 73.4 to increase the time a licensee may remain on Inactive Status. 8.1.3 Discussion and consideration to propose to repeal Rule 71.15 Recognized Specialties concerning the recognition of chiropractic specialties. 8.2 Discussion and comments from Committee Chair concerning Committee business, activities or issues 8.2.1 Discussion regarding rule review 8.2.2 Discussion regarding the use of Groupon, Living Social, and other social media marketing by D.C.s 9. Enforcement committee business 9.1 Consideration of Accepted Agreed Orders. The Board will consider approval of the following Agreed Orders that have been recommended by the Enforcement Committee and accepted by the Respondents. 9.1.1 Case # 2012-151 9.1.2 Case # 2012-177 9.1.3 Case # 2013-035 9.1.4 Case # 2013-238 9.1.5 Case # 2013-284 9.1.6 Case # 2013-335 9.1.7 Case # 2013-369 9.1.8 Case # 2013-371 9.1.9 Case # 2013-372 9.1.10 Case # 2013-395 9.1.11 Case # 2014-011 9.1.12 Case # 2014-013 9.1.13 Case # 2014-025 9.1.14 Case # 2014-026 9.1.15 Case # 2014-046, 2014-047, 2014-048, & 2014-049 9.1.16 Case # 2014-051 9.1.17 Case # 2014-055 & 2014-056 9.1.18 Case # 2014-057 9.1.19 Case # 2014-059 9.1.20 Case # 2014-064 9.1.21 Case # 2014-067 9.1.22 Case # 2014-079 9.1.23 Case # 2014-100 9.1.24 Case # 2014-102 9.2 Consideration of Requests to Expunge Records 9.2.1 Case # 104-205 9.2.2 Case # 108-236 9.2.3 Case # 109-028 9.2.4 Case # 109-220 9.2.5 Case # 111-240 9.2.6 Case# 2012-215 9.2.7 Case# 110-205 9.3 Consideration of Board Orders 9.3.1 Case # 2013-356 9.3.2 Case# 2013-236 9.4 Discussion and comments from Committee Chair concerning Committee business, activities or issues. 10. Miscellaneous 10.1 Call for future items for discussion and/or consideration by the Board 10.2 Future Meeting Dates: The planned Board meeting dates for the remainder of Calendar Years 2014 – 2015 are: 1) August 21, 2014 2) November 13, 2014 3) February 19, 2015 4) May 21, 2015 5) August 20, 2015 6) November 19, 2015 Note: All planned board meeting dates through November 2015 may be found on the agency's website (under "Calendar") at: www.tbce.state.tx.us. All dates are tentative until posted in the Texas Register. The next Enforcement Committee dates apart from the board meetings are scheduled for: 1) July 8, 2014 2) August 20, 2014 3) October 14, 2014 4) November 12, 2014 10.3 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
May 22, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Ste 2-225, Austin
Executive Committee. The Executive Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee which are listed on this agenda. The Committee may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. 4. Executive Committee business Cynthia Tays, D.C. 4.1 President's Report Dr. Cynthia Tays may make a brief oral report to the Board on matters of current interest, including committee assignments. 4.2 Executive Director's Report Executive Director Yvette Yarbrough will present written and oral reports to the Board concerning recent agency activities, statistical reports, audit outcomes, revenues and expenditures, licensing information, enforcement information and issues from the legislative session. Mrs. Yarbrough will answer questions from the board members concerning any agency operations, legislative issues and other matters of concern to the Board. 4.3 Strategic Plan Executive Director Yvette Yarbrough will ask for input for the agency's Strategic Plan, due in late June. 4.4 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
May 22, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Licensure & Education Committee. The Licensure and Educational Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee which are listed on this agenda. The Committee may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. 7. Licensure and educational standards committee business 7.1 Request for Approval to Sit for the Texas Jurisprudence Exam 7.1.1 Michael Johnsey, New Applicant 7.2 Request for Approval to Sit for the Texas Jurisprudence Exam 7.2.1 Thientuan Vo, Revoked Licensee Seeking New License 7.2.2 Tom Pham, Revoked Licensee Seeking New License 7.3 Discussion and comments from Committee Chair concerning Committee business, activities or issues. 7.3.1 Discussion of possible recommendation to Rules Committee to regulate use of the terms "specialist" or "specializing in" by chiropractors. 7.4 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
May 22, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Ste 2-225, Austin
Rules Committee. The Rules Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee which are listed on this agenda. The Committee may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. 8. Rules Committee business 8.1 Consideration to Propose Rule Amendments or Repeal Rules as Recommended by the Licensure and Educational Standards Committee 8.1.1 Discussion and consideration to propose an amendment to Rule 73.3 Continuing Education, including (1) changing the number of hours of required continuing education credits each year that may be taken online or by webinar, (2) changing how many hours are Board-required and/or the topics covered, (3) removing a prohibition against video courses found in 73.3(b)(4), (4) allowing other professionals to be instructors in Board-required CE courses, and (5) allowing other professional organizations (i.e. medical schools) to sponsor CE courses, and (6) making minor edits to the rule. 8.1.2 Discussion and consideration to propose an amendment to Rule 73.4 to increase the time a licensee may remain on Inactive Status. 8.1.3 Discussion and consideration to propose to repeal Rule 71.15 Recognized Specialties concerning the recognition of chiropractic specialties. 8.3 Discussion and comments from Committee Chair concerning Committee business, activities or issues 8.3.1 Discussion regarding rule review 8.3.2 Discussion regarding the use of Groupon, Living Social, and other social media marketing by D.C.s 8.4 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Department of State Health Services
May 22, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Bldg, Rm M-418, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council Teleconference The Council will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome, Chair Call to Order and General Announcements Roll Call Review/Approval of Minutes of the February 20, 2014 Council Meeting Discussion related to the draft December 2014 Report Acceptance of Agenda Items and Scheduling the Next Council Meeting Public Comment Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: beverly.grace@dshs.state.tx.us
Department of State Health Services
May 22, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Building 2, Public Hearing Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
State Health Services Council Stakeholder Meeting on 2016-2017 Legislative Appropriations Request The Council will hold a Stakeholder Meeting on the 2016-2017 Legislative Appropriations Request to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order 1. Briefing on 2016-2017 Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) 2. Public Comment on LAR Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Carolyn Bivens, 512/776-2370
Department of State Health Services
May 22, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Building 2, Public Hearing Room 164, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
State Health Services Council The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order 1. Approval of February 26-27, 2014 Minutes 2. Commissioner's Report regarding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Family and Community Health Services, Disease Control and Prevention Services, Regulatory Services, Regional and Local Health Services, Chief Operating Office, Chief Financial Office, mental health public awareness campaign, health information technology governance redesign and service delivery plan, Sunset review, Legislative Appropriations Request, legislative interim charges, Consolidated Strategic Plan, cross agency projects, Flower Mound cancer cluster, tobacco free enterprise, Moreton Building move, and staff and program recognitions 3. Briefing on the Health and Human Services System Strategic Plan 2015-2019 4. Consent Agenda – Recommend to HHSC the proposal of the following rule actions for public comment a. Repeal of a rules and new rules concerning provider network development b. Amendments to rules concerning sexually transmitted diseases, including Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus c. Amendments to rules concerning preventable adverse events d. Amendments to rules, repeal of rules, and new rules concerning the Spinal Screening Program e. Repeal of rules and new rules concerning the Hemophilia Assistance Program f. Amendments to rules, new rules, and repeal of rules concerning the licensing and regulation of health professions g. Amendment to rules concerning radioactive materials and general requirements and license regulations for radiation control 5. General Public Comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Carolyn Bivens, 512/776-2370
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 22, 2014 – 09:00 AM
9050 Viscount Blvd., El Paso Community College Administrative Center, Building A, Auditorium, El Paso
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the February 27, 2014 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (Vote required). 3. *Update on Medicaid/Medicare Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Women's Health Care Programs. 5. *Update on the Affordable Care Act. 6. *Discussion on Healthy Eating Initiatives. 7. *Update on the Community Partner Program. 8. *Update on Statewide Advisory Committees a. State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee b. STAR Kids Advisory Committee c. Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee d. STAR+PLUS Quality Council 9. *Public Comment. 10. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lilia Estrada, 915/834-7751
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 22, 2014 – 10:00 AM
7033 Southwest Freeway, Southwest Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County, Meeting Center, Houston
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the February 20, 2014 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (vote required). 3. *Update on Medicaid/Medicare Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Women's Health Care Programs. 5. *Update on the Affordable Care Act. 6. *Discussion on Healthy Eating Initiatives. 7. *Update on the Community Partner Program. 8. *Update on Statewide Advisory Committees a. State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee b. STAR Kids Advisory Committee c. Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee d. STAR+PLUS Quality Council 9. *Public Comment. 10. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Dr. David Arlen, 713/767-3214
5/23/2014
Department of State Health Services
May 23, 2014 – 08:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street
Topic Research Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board. The Texas Radiation Advisory Board's Topic Research Committee will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action, as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the January 31, 2014 meeting 4. Old Business A. Update on rulemaking priorities, Monica Perez, DSHS B. Laser Safety Standards, ANSI Z136.1-2014, ANSI Z136.8-2012, and "other special application standards within the Z136 series that have precedence over ANSI Z136.1-2014, within their specific scope" 5. New Business A. Use of social media for timely communication with Licensees and Registrants B. Licensing of Certified Diagnostic Physicists by the American Board of Radiology C. Present and discuss topics that need further research for action by the TRAB 6. Public Comments 7. Formulate recommendations on any agenda items to be considered by the full Board 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: ihamilton@swmail.sw.org
Department of State Health Services
May 23, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street
Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium, and Waste Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board. The Texas Radiation Advisory Board's Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action, as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the January 31, 2014 meeting 4. Old Business A. Update on the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility: C McGuire 5. New Business A. TCEQ's Report on Texas's High-Level Waste Storage Option B. EPA's Proposed Rule on Radiation Protection Standards for Nuclear Power Plants 6. Public Comments 7. Formulate recommendations on any agenda items to be considered by the other Committees or the full Board 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kevin.Raabe@RioGrandeResources.com
Department of State Health Services
May 23, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center, Conference Room 240, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Medical Committee of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board. The Texas Radiation Advisory Board's Medical Committee will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action, as necessary, on the following agenda items: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the January 31, 2014 meeting 4. Old Business A. Review of Dr Janjan's draft Advisory on the National Registry for Radiation Exposure during Healthcare Procedures (Janjan) B. Update on national initiatives on standardizing practice metrics in imaging using ionizing radiation – initial focus being tied to future reimbursement (1) Organized medicine (Janjan) (2) Physics (Emery or Hamilton) (3) State of Texas (DSHS-Ratliff) C. Report on 02/2014 ACR Image Gently CT Conference – DSHS D. Report on 05/2014 CRCPR conference: review data collection on national trends: focus on dental x-ray training, looking at use of cone beam CT vs panorex (ratio of use) – DSHS 5. New Business A. Potential future shortage of diagnostic medical physicists due to recent ABR change for national certification with only CAMP training (1) ABNP no longer giving exam (2) medical physicist shortage for imaging equipment: i.e., CT, fluoroscopy, X-ray (Hamilton) (3) Chair of Medical Physicist Board Charles W. Beasley invited (Ratliff) 6. Public Comments 7. Formulate recommendations on any agenda items to be considered by the full Board 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: metter@uthscsa.edu
Department of State Health Services
May 23, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Austin-Health and Human Services Commission, MHMR Center Conference Room 164, 909 West 45th Street
Texas Radiation Advisory Board. The board will convene as posted to consider, discuss and take formal action, as necessary, on the following agenda items, as time allows: 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of guests 3. Adoption of the minutes of the January 31, 2014 meeting 4. Committee Reports and Recommendations A. Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee B. Medical Committee C. Topic Research Committee 5. Program Reports A. Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) C. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) D. Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission (TLLRWDCC) E. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Roger Mulder, State Liaison Officer 6. Old Business A. Update on the Texas Radiation Regulatory Conference, in Austin, TX, September 11 and 12, 2014, presented by the DSHS in coordination with the TCEQ, the RRC and the South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society, which will be hosting the conference – DSHS, Richard Ratliff 7. New Business A. Approval of the TRAB's FY-2013 Annual Report to Commissioner Lakey B. Inclusion of the State Agencies' written reports to the TRAB on the TRAB's website C. Presentation on the release of radioactive material from the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) – DSHS, Mike Rutherford D. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Industrial, Nuclear Power, Uranium and Waste Committee E. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Medical Committee F. Discuss and decide on action items presented by the Topic Research Committee 8. Public Comments 9. Discussion of Future Meeting Topics 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John P. Hageman, jph@swri.org
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 23, 2014 – 10:00 AM
500 Rio Concho Dr., City of San Angelo McNeese Convention Center, South Meeting Room, San Angelo
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 25, 2013 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (vote required). 3. Approval of minutes of the February 21, 2014 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (vote required). 4. *Update on Medicaid/Medicare Dual Demonstration Project. 5. *Update on Women's Health Care Programs. 6. *Update on the Affordable Care Act. 7. *Discussion on Healthy Eating Initiatives. 8. *Update on the Community Partner Program. 9. *Update on Statewide Advisory Committees a. State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee b. STAR Kids Advisory Committee c. Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee d. STAR+PLUS Quality Council 10. *Public Comment. 11. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 12. Adjourn. * Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Additional Information Contact: Becky Ruff, 325/659-7856
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 23, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Brown-Heatly Public Hearing Room, Austin
Health and Human Services Commission Council 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of the February 28, 2013 Council Meeting Minutes 3. Executive Commissioner's Status Report 4. Information Presentations a. HHSC Legislative Appropriations Request 2016-17 Potential Exceptional Items: Lisa Subia 5. Information Items Related to Rules a. Regarding Transitioning Foster Care Youth Medicaid Eligibility Information on emergency rule amendment proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapters 366, s366.611. b. Regarding Adding Anesthesiologist Assistants to the Fee Schedule as a Medicaid Provider Information on rule amendments proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 354, s354.1064, s354.1065. c. Related to Waiver Payments to Hospitals, for Physician Services, and other Providers Information on rule amendments proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 355, Part 15, Subchapter J, Division 4, s355.8202. and s355.8203. d. Regarding Medical Transportation Program Non-Emergency Transportation Services Information on rule amendments in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 380, 380.101, s380.201, s380.205 & s380.207, s380.209, s380.301, s380.401, s380.501 and s380.502. 6. Action Items Related to Rules a. Related to Out-of-State Provider Eligibility Consideration on a new rule to be proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 352, s352.17. b. Regarding to Three-Day Payment Window to Providers Consideration on a new rule to be proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 354, 354.1072. c. Regarding Potentially Preventable Complications and Potentially Preventable Readmissions Consideration on a new rule to be proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 354, s354.1446. d. Regarding CHIP Out-of-Network Providers Consideration on a new rule to be proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 354, s354.1832. e. Related to CHIP Balance Billing Consideration on a new rule to be proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 370, s370.4 and s370.453 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/487-3300
5/27/2014
Comptroller of Public Accounts
May 27, 2014 – 01:15 PM
111 East 17th Street, Room 805, L.B.J. Building, Austin
Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force Introduction: Call to Order and Welcome II. Roll Call of Task Force Member Agencies A. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) B. Office of the Attorney General (OAG) C. Department of Public Safety D. State Auditor's Office E. Texas Department of Insurance F. Comptroller III. Public Comment IV. Action Item: Approval of Minutes from the December 3, 2013 and February 28, 2014 meetings V. Update from HHSC – Office of Inspector General on Medicaid fraud prevention VI. Updates regarding fraud prevention from other Task Force Member Agencies VII. Discussion of future agenda items VIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Brashear, 512/463-3901
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 27, 2014 – 02:00 PM
1702 Horne Rd. (Corpus Christi-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 February 25, 2014 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (vote required). 3. Update on Medicaid/Medicare Dual Demonstration Project. 4. Update on Women's Health Care Programs. 5. Update on the Affordable Care Act. 6. Discussion on Healthy Eating Initiatives. 7. Update on the Community Partner Program. 8. Update on Statewide Advisory Committees a. State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee b. STAR Kids Advisory Committee c. Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee d. STAR+PLUS Quality Council 9. Public Comment. 10. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Belinda Senteno, 956/421-5576
5/28/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 28, 2014 – 10:00 AM
320 Iwo Jima Blvd, Marine Military Academy Cadet Act. Ctr, Harlingen
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the February 26, 2014 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (vote required). 3. Update on Medicaid/Medicare Dual Demonstration Project. 4. Update on Women's Health Care Programs. 5. Update on the Affordable Care Act. 6. Discussion on Healthy Eating Initiatives. 7. Update on the Community Partner Program. 8. Update on Statewide Advisory Committees a. State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee b. STAR Kids Advisory Committee c. Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee d. STAR+PLUS Quality Council 9. Public Comment. 10. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Belinda Senteno, 956/421-5576
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 28, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed new and amended rules concerning the Medical Transportation Program. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed new rule §380.202 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 380, Subchapter B, concerning Program Services; amendments to §380.101 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 380, Subchapter A, concerning Definitions of Terms; §§380.201, 380.203, 380.205, 380.207, and 380.209 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 380, Subchapter B, concerning Eligibility, Program Requirements, Program Processes, Program Limitations, and Program Exclusions; amendments to §380.301 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 380, Subchapter C, concerning Client Rights and Responsibilities; amendments to §380.401 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 380, Subchapter D, concerning Individual Transportation Participant Requirements; and amendments to §§380.501 and 380.502 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 380, Subchapter E, concerning Standards for Motor Vehicles and Standards for Motor Vehicle Operators. The proposed new rule and amendments were published in the May 2, 2014, issue of the Texas Register. See 39 Tex Reg. 3522. The proposed amendments and new rules define the term “managed transportation organization” and specify requirements of participation in the Medical Transportation Program (MTP) as required by Senate Bill 8, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013. In addition, the amended rules update references to agencies, delete obsolete citations and definitions, and update language to reflect current policy for the MTP. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed new rule and amendments to the rules may be submitted to Shannon Pickett, Associate Director, MTP, HHSC, at 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 439W, Austin, Texas 78723; by fax to 512-706-4997; or by email to shannon.pickett@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of the proposed new rule and amendments in the Texas Register.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 28, 2014 – 11:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed amended rules concerning Medicaid Managed Care. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed amendments to the following sections: §§353.2 and 353.4, under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter A, concerning General Provisions; §§353.403, 353.407, 353.409, 353.417, and 353.421 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter E, concerning Standards for Medicaid Managed Care; §§353.601 and 353.603 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter G, concerning STAR+PLUS; §§353.701 and 353.702 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter H, concerning Star Health; §353.802 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter I, concerning STAR; and §353.909 under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter J, concerning Outpatient Pharmacy Services. The proposed amendments were published in the April 25, 2014, issue of the Texas Register. See 39 TexReg 3304. To implement Senate Bill 7, HHSC proposes to amend the rules to specify that STAR+PLUS serves members in all service areas in the state. Consequently, beginning September 1, 2014, individuals who are enrolled in the Community-Based Alternatives, primary home care, or day activity health services programs through Department of Aging and Disability Services, and who qualify for STAR+PLUS will be required to enroll in a STAR+PLUS managed care organization for all of their Medicaid benefits. HHSC further proposes to amend the rules to specify that certain populations will no longer be excluded from being enrolled in STAR+PLUS statewide. Specifically, two populations will be required to enroll in STAR+PLUS: beginning September 1, 2014, adults residing in a community-based Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF-IID) or receiving services under an ICF-IID 1915(c) waiver will receive acute care Medicaid benefits through STAR+PLUS; and beginning March 1, 2015, adult residents of a nursing facility will receive all Medicaid benefits through STAR+PLUS. Additionally, one population—children residing in a community-based ICF-IID or receiving services under an ICF-IID 1915(c) waiver–may choose to receive acute care Medicaid benefits through STAR+PLUS, but will not be required to do so. HHSC also proposes to amend the rules to specifically exclude certain Medicaid clients from participating in STAR+PLUS, such as children residing in nursing facilities, residents of state supported living centers, and persons enrolled in Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. In connection with the implementation of Senate Bill 7, HHSC proposes rule amendments to: update definitions impacted by the legislative changes; clarify the minimum amount of time a beneficiary has to choose a managed care organization (MCO) or a primary care provider; clarify situations when a member may move from one MCO to another or disenroll from managed care altogether; and clarify that an MCO may not disenroll or transfer certain members who may be disruptive due to their disability as a result of the disruption. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposed amendments to the rule may be submitted to Michelle Erwin, Manager in Program Management, Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program Division, HHSC, at 4900 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78751; by fax to 512-730-7452; or by email to michelle.erwin@hhsc.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.
5/29/2014
Department of State Health Services
May 29, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410/1420, 4900 North Lamar, Austin
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and Preventable Adverse Events (PAE) Advisory Panel The Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Announcements 3. Review of January 17, 2014 meeting minutes 4. HAI/PAE program a. Staffing update b. PAE reporting status update c. HAI reporting data summary (CAUTI specific update also) d. HAI/PAE rule changes/amendments e. Facility HAI data review report f. Status report on Multi-drug Resistant Hepatitis A and CRE reporting g. Status report on Clostridium difficle exceptional item activities 5. Update on Website activities 6. Report on recent training/educational activities 7. Review of items from the last meeting 8. Agenda items for next meeting 9. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: beverly.grace@dshs.state.tx.us
House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles I, IV, & V
May 29, 2014 – upon adj.
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E1.030, Austin
The subcommittee will meet upon adjournment of the joint hearing with the House Corrections Committee to discuss the following interim charge: Examine the status of the state.s information technology (IT) infrastructure, the effectiveness of data center consolidation in reducing IT costs, and the effectiveness of the Department of Information Resources' Cooperative Contracts Program in delivering best value for the state in IT purchases. The subcommittee will hear invited and public testimony. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Sylvester Turner, 512/463-0574
House Committee on Appropriations & House Committee on Corrections
May 29, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E1.030, Austin
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles I, IV and V will hold a joint hearing with the House Corrections Committee to consider the following interim charge: Monitor the administration of the Correctional Managed Health Care system and examine forecasts for short and long-term criminal justice populations and health care cost trends. The subcommittee will hear invited testimony only. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Sylvester Turner, 512/463-0574
House Committee on Corrections
May 29, 2014 – 12:00 PM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E2.010, Austin
The Committee will consider testimony on Interim Charge #1: Study and review the correctional facilities and processes within Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, and Texas Juvenile Justice Department with emphasis on efficiencies, effectiveness, and recidivism. Examine the existing programmatic approach per facility in the areas of the vocation, education, visitation, rehabilitation, health and mental health services, parole supervision, and reentry initiatives. Evaluate opportunities for partnerships between facilities and private industries to offer education, job training, and potential employment for offenders during incarceration, parole, and final release. The Committee will not consider testimony for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department at this hearing and will consider this agency at a later date. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Tan Parker, 512/463-0688
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 29, 2014 – 11:00 AM
340 E. Main St. (Nimitz Hotel Grand Ballroom), Fredericksburg
Draft Texas Health and Human Services Coordinated Strategic Plan and HHS Agencies' strategic plans for 2015-2019 public hearing May 29, 2014 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Daylight Time Meeting Site: Admiral Nimitz Museum Nimitz Hotel Grand Ballroom 340 E. Main St. Fredericksburg, TX 78624 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of Strategic Planning Process 3. Public Comment 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Mathilde Flores, 512/424-6984
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 29, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (DADS, Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Medicaid Health Information Exchange Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions: a. Vote to elect Vice-Chair (Action Item/Vote Required) b. Vote to approve bylaws (Action Item/Vote Required) c. Proposed 2014 Meeting Schedule 2. Discussion of State Legislative Activities and Federal Developments 3. Discussion of Statewide Health Information Exchange Activities a. Approach to State-Level Consent Management 4. Medicaid Project Updates: a. Medicaid Eligibility and Health Information Services (MEHIS) b. Categories of Sensitive Health Information c. Texas Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program d. Medicaid Clinical Gateway e. How analytics are empowering the EHR Incentive Program 5. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS): Health IT Update; Health Services Gateway 6. Texas Health IT Regional Extension Center Update: Our Accomplishments and Our Future 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: David Fulton, 512/462-6233
5/30/2014
Department of State Health Services
May 30, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, M2-202 Conference Room, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Advisory Committee Teleconference The Committee will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda. Members of the public may access the meeting via conference call 888-312-3048, conference code 8995767, (dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting using the conference phone number and conference code); or attend in person at the Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, (M2-202) Conference Room, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756. Please check in with Security – someone will escort you to the conference room. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes Public comment Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classifications Data Community Health Workers (CHWs) Children's Comprehensive Care – Partners for Children's Health: CHWs working as part of interdisciplinary health care team New Mexico: Senate Bill 58 "The Community Health Workers Act" Texas Medicaid Reimbursement for Preventive Services and Community Health Workers CHW Advisory Committee Workgroup Updates Evaluation/Training Program Update Committee Business: -Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions Committee Member Updates New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Beatrice Smith, 512/776-2208
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 30, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Medicaid Fee Review for 124 Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medicaid Fee Review of 124 Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with 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 Fee Review of 124 Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services are proposed to be effective June 1, 2014. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated to align 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 May 16, 2014. 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 sarah.hambrick@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 sarah.hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us . This meeting will be webcast
6/2/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 2, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks. a. Member introductions. b. Approve meeting minutes from March 26, 2014. 2. Presentation from the Children's Policy Council. 3. STAR Kids Screening and Assessment Process. a. Overview of draft Request For Proposal materials. b. Group discussion. 4. Public Comment. 5. Determine Meeting Schedule and Priorities for Future Meetings. 6. Adjourn. People who wish to submit written testimony for Public Comment may do so either by hardcopy or electronically. The address for hardcopy submission is: Kate Volti, Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance program Division, Policy Development, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., MC-H310, Austin, TX 78751. The address for electronic submission is: STARKids@hhsc.state.tx.us . Contact:Kate Volti, Senior Policy Advisor,Health and Human Services Commission, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, 512-462-6275, kate.volti@hhsc.state.tx.us.
6/3/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 3, 2014 – 11:00 AM
Various, Various
Draft Texas Health and Human Services Coordinated Strategic Plan and HHS Agencies' Strategic Plans for 2015-2019 Public Hearing Video conference available at the following locations: Abilene Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), K 106 4601 S. First St., Abilene, TX 79605 Austin Brown-Heatly, 2301 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751 Beaumont Edison Plaza, 9133 350 Pine St.-9th Floor, Beaumont, TX 77701 Corpus Christi Flynn Park Tower, 618 5155 Flynn Parkway, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Edinburg HHSC, 101 2520 S. Veterans Blvd., Edinburg, TX 78539 El Paso El Paso State Office, R485 401 E. Franklin Ave., El Paso, TX 79901 Grand Prairie HHSC, Lonestar 801 W. Freeway St., Grand Prairie, TX 75051 Houston Elias Ramirez State Office, 2E/F 5425 Polk St., Houston, TX 77023 Lubbock HHSC, 203 6302 Iola Ave., Lubbock, TX 79424 San Antonio HHSC, 2001 11307 Roszell St., San Antonio, TX 78217 Tyler HHSC, 117 302 E. Rieck Rd., Tyler, TX 75703 Agenda items: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of Strategic Planning Process 3. Public Comment 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Mathilde Flores, 512/424-6984
6/4/2014
House Committee on Human Services
June 4, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to consider invited and public testimony on the following interim charge: Examine crisis resources for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Identify strategies to serve individuals with complex behavioral and medical needs in the community. Additional Information Contact: Rep. R. Pena Raymond, 512/463-0558
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