The follow state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between May 20 and June 9.
5/22/2017
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
May 22, 2017 – 12:00 PM
1430 Collier St., Austin
Integral Care Finance Board Committee FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Integral Care's mission is to improve the lives of people affected by behavioral health and developmental and/or intellectual challenges. DATE: Monday, May 22, 2017 TIME: 12:00 p.m. PLACE: 1430 Collier St. – Board Room Austin, Texas 78704 AGENDA I. Citizens Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes) II. Approval of Finance Committee Minutes for April 24, 2017 III. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Integral Care's Employee Health Care Benefit Recommendations for FY 2018 (Weden, Buie) IV. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Cash & Investment Report – April, 2017 (Weden) V. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Financial Statements and Amendments (if applicable) for the Period Ending April 30, 2017 (Subject to Audit) (Weden, Thompson) VI. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and/or their designee(s) to have express authority to act for or on behalf of Integral Care in matters relating to Integral Care Pharmacy (Weden) VII. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer and/or his designee to enter into contracts to enroll in multiple Pharmacy Networks (Weden) VIII. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Authorizing Approval for the Board Chair, and Chief Executive Officer and/or His Designee to Sign the Health and Human Services Local Mental Health Authority Contract for FY 2018 (Weden) – Verbal Report IX. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Authorizing Approval for the Board Chair, and Chief Executive Officer and/or His Designee to Sign the Health and Human Services Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority Contract for FY 2018 (Weden) – Verbal Report X. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve Suspending the June Finance Committee Meeting due to Annual Texas Council Conference to be held June 28th- 30th in Galveston (Weden) – Verbal Report Integral Care Finance Meeting May 22, 2017 Page 2 XI. Update on Resource Development (Richards) XII. MIS Report (Ball) XIII. Announcements XIV. New Business a. Identify Consent/Non-Consent Agenda Items XV. Citizens Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes). Additional Information Contact: Libby Worsham, 512/447-4141
5/24/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
5/24/2017 – 9:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy provided by Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities/Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Home Health Agencies, and Independent Therapists. Hearing. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy provided by Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities/Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORF/ORF), Home Health Agencies (HHA), and Independent Therapists. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC will broadcast the public hearing. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand. Proposal. The payment rates for the Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy provided by CORF/ORF, HHA, and Independent Therapists are proposed to be effective July 1, 2017. Briefing Package. A briefing package (link is external) describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after May 10, 2017. 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, TX 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 Blvd, Austin, TX 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
6/1/2017
State Board of Dental Examiners
June 1, 2017 – 11:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Austin
Dental Practice Committee TEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS DENTAL PRACTICE COMMITTEE Convenes on June 1, 2017 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF STAFF'S RECOMMENDED TOPICS FOR CONSIDERATION. 3.1. Dentists 3.2 Dental Hygienists 3.3 Dental Assistants 3.4 Other 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Amanda LaFuente, 512/463-7452
State Board of Dental Examiners
June 1, 2017 – 01:30 PM
333 Guadalupe, Austin
Licensing Committee TEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS LICENSING COMMITTEE MEETING Convenes on June 01, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225 Health Professions Council Conference Room Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF APPLICABLE LAWS AND RULES. 4. DISCUSSION OF STAFF'S RECOMMENDED APPLICATION DENIALS. 4.1. PORT3 2017Q3DDS1 4.2. PORT3 2017Q3DDS2 4.3. APPLICATION 2017Q3RDA1 4.4. APPLICATION 2017Q3RDA2 4.5. APPLICATION 2017Q3RDA3 5. DISCUSSION OF STAFF'S RECOMMENDED APPLICATION APPROVALS WITH CONDITIONS. 5.1 APPLICATION 2016Q4RDA1 6. DISCUSSION ON APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OR EXCEPTION TO BOARD RULES. 6.1. DDS1 RAFAEL GARCIA 6.2. DDS2 PEGGY LEVIN 7. DISCUSSION ON NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS AUTHORIZED TO HIRE DENTISTS. 7.1. SPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SUBSPECIALISTS OF CENTRAL TEXAS 8. DISCUSSION ON CE PROVIDER APPROVAL. 8.1. CARY SMITH – DENTISTS SECURE LABS 9. LICENSING DIVISION UPDATE. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 12. ADJOURN. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Board reserves the right to conduct a closed meeting to discuss any posted agenda items as authorized by law. Specifically, the board may enter executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney to seek advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Additional Information Contact: Amanda LaFuente, 512/463-7452
6/5/2017
Health Professions Council
June 5, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-220, Austin
Health Professions Council 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-225 Austin, TX 78701 Council Meeting June 5, 2017 10:00 a.m. Agenda The following items many not necessarily be considered in the order they appear and HPC may act on any agenda item. I Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements A. Consideration of Minutes from December 12, 2016 B. Budget and Planning Report – 3rd Quarter Review – Budget Review for new members C. Technology Report – Report on ITSS Agencies – Report on Website Progress – Report on Database Upgrade – Laserfiche Upgrade – DIR/VOIP D. Agency Roundtable – Sunset Bills for Agencies – Senator Huffines Bills on Video streaming E. Public Comment – Next Meeting Monday, September 18, 2017 F. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8550
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 5, 2017 – 12:00 PM
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting. Scheduled, agenda not yet posted.
6/8/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 8, 2017 – 1:30 PM
Hospital Payment Advisory Committee Meeting. Scheduled, agenda not yet posted.
6/9/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 9, 2017 – 9:30 AM
Mahon Library, 1306 9th St., Lubbock, TX 79401
Healthy Texas Women Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Public Hearing. 1. Welcome and opening remarks. 2. Healthy Texas Women Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Application presentation. 3. Public Comment. Please note that Health and Human Services' (HHS) role at the hearing is to take public comments on the waiver application. HHS does not plan to answer questions at the public hearing beyond those requesting basic clarification. Instead, HHS will record public comment about the application draft and post a summary of issues and responses on the HHS website. Public comment will be time-limited per person. 4. Adjourn. The complete application is available online at https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/policies-rules/waivers/healthy-texas-women-1115-waiver. HHS will be taking comments on the draft application from May 12, 2017, through June 12, 2017. To obtain free copies of the waiver application, submit comments or receive other information about the application, contact Sallie Allen by mail at Health and Human Services Commission, PO Box 13247, Mail Code H-600, Austin, TX 78711-3247; by phone at 512-424-6969; by fax at 512-730-7472; or by email at TX_Medicaid_Waivers@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.