Health Care Hearings – May 2

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Below is the list of health care related state agency and legislative meetings scheduled between May 3 and May 23.

5/5/2014

House County Affairs Committee
May 5, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension E2.016

The Committee will meet to hear testimony on the following interim charges:

Continue oversight of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and issues jails currently face, including the mental health of those in jail, and make recommendations for refinement or improvement of processes and programs.
Monitor the health advisory panel stemming from HB 3793 (83R).
Determine which counties have implemented a cite-and-summons policy, whether the policy has been effective in lessening overcrowding in county jails, and whether those cited by peace officers comply with the policy.
Conduct legislative oversight and monitoring of the agencies and programs under the committee’s jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 83rd Legislature. In conducting this oversight, the committee should:
- consider any reforms to state agencies to make them more responsive to Texas taxpayers and citizens;
- identify issues regarding the agency or its governance that may be appropriate to investigate, improve, remedy, or eliminate;
- determine whether an agency is operating in a transparent and efficient manner; and
- identify opportunities to streamline programs and services while maintaining the mission of the agency and its programs.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 5, 2014 – 02:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin

Health and Human Services Commission Stakeholder Forum. 1. Legislative Appropriations Request Exceptional Items 2. Affordable Care Act Update 3. Farm Bill Update 4. “Eat Healthy” Website Overview 5. Community Partner Program Update 6. Senate Bill 7 Update 7. 1115 Waiver Update
Contact: John Livingston, Health and Human Services Commission Office of Community Access, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, 512-206-5624, John.Livingston@hhsc.state.tx.us.

5/6/2014

Texas State Board of Pharmacy
May 6, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225, Austin

Agenda A. Announcements Meeting Procedures Board Members Staff Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes (Tab 01) TSBP Board Business Meeting, Held February 11, 2014 Temporary Suspension Hearings C. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules C.1 Final Adoption of Rules C.1.1 Amendments to s281.64 Concerning Sanctions for Criminal Offenses (Tab 02) C.2 Proposal of Rules C.2.1 Amendments to s291.133 Concerning Pharmacies Compounding Sterile Preparations (Tab 03) C.2.2 Amendments to 291.31 and 291.34 Concerning Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (Tab 04) C.2.3 Amendments to s291.32 Concerning Personnel (Tab 05) C.2.4 Amendments to s291.33 Concerning Substitution of Dosage Form (Tab 06) C.2.5 Amendments to 291.76 and 291.151 Concerning Labeling and Compounding of Sterile Preparations (Tab 07) C.2.6 Amendments Concerning License Fees (Tab 08) C.2.6.1 s291.6 Concerning Pharmacies C.2.6.2 s295.5 Concerning Pharmacists C.2.6.3 s297.4 Concerning Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Trainees C.3 Rule Reviews in Accordance with Government Code, Section s2001.039 (Tab 09) C.3.1 For Proposal C.3.1.1 Chapter 281 Concerning Administrative Practices and Procedures (''281.1 – 281.13, 281.15, 281.17 – 281.23, 281.30-281.34, 281.60 – 281.67) (Tab 10) C.3.1.2 Chapter 311 Concerning Code of Conduct (''311.1 – 311.2) (Tab 11) D. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning Reports of Committees/Task Forces D.1 Task Force to Review Pharmacy Technician Practice (Tab 12) E. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions E.1 Financial Update E.1.1 Review of FY2014 Expenditures (Tab 13) E.1.2 Review of Board Member Travel Budget (Tab 14) E.1.3 Approval of Executive Director's Across-the-Board Salary Increase (Tab 15) E.2 Review TSBP Revenue Projections and Fee Recommendations (Tab 16) E.3 Review and Approval of Exceptional Item Request for FY2016-2017 (Tab 17) E.4 Report on Internal Risk Assessment (Tab 18) E.5 Board Decision on Recommendations for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Testing Request for Qualifications (Tab 19) E.6 Update Concerning Program to Aid Impaired Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students E.6.1 Update on Number of Participating Individuals (Tab 20) E.6.2 Professional Recovery Network (PRN) E.6.2.1 Presentation and Discussion Concerning PRN Expenditures and Activities by PRN Director Courtney Hulbert (Tab 21) E.7 Review and Approval of TSBP FY2015-2019 Strategic Plan (Tab 22) E.8 Report on Customer Service Survey (Tab 23) E.9 Review and Approval of FY2015 Calendar of Events (Tab 24) E.10 Update on Federal Compounding Legislation and Implementation and Report on Testimony Presented at the House Public Health Committee Hearings Held April 7, 2014, and April 14, 2014 (Tab 25) E.11 Report on Appeals from State Office of Administrative Hearings Cases and Other Court Actions (Tab 26) E.12 Report on Shared Regulatory Data Base Project and Update on TSBP Website (Tab 27) E.13 Discussion and Possible Rule Amendments to s291.72 Concerning Electronic Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians in a Class C Pharmacy in a Facility With 101 Beds or More (Tab 28) E.14 Presentation and Discussion Concerning a New Class of Pharmacy Located in a Physician's Office with Limited Dispensing (Tab 29) E.15 Discussion Concerning Patient Counseling (Tab 30) E.16 Discussion Concerning the Increasing Numbers of Telemedicine and Telehealth Services Available to Patients (Tab 31) E.17 Discussion Concerning Federal Prescription Transfer Rules (Tab 32) E.18 Discussion Concerning Pharmacies Operating Without a Pharmacist-in-Charge (Tab 33) E.19 Update on Legislation Filed During the 83rd Texas Legislative Session that has an Impact on TSBP and/or the Practice of Pharmacy (Tab 34) E.20 Discussion of Possible Statutory Changes for Consideration During the 84th Session of the Texas Legislature (Tab 35) F. Disciplinary Orders F.1 Consideration of Proposals for Decision F.1.1 In the Matter of Isaac Simeon Achobe, Pharmacist License #27139 (Tab 36) F.1.1.1 Executive Session Concerning the Proposal For Decision in the Matter of Isaac Simeon Achobe, Pharmacist License #27139 F.2 Report on Agreed Board Orders Entered by Executive Director (Tab 37) F.3 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders and Default Orders (Tab 38) F.4 Executive Session to Consider Confidential Agreed Board Orders (Tab 39) G. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports G.1 Report on Complaints Closed and Dismissed During the Previous Quarter (Tab 40) G.2 Report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints (Tab 41) H. Miscellaneous H.1 Items to be Placed on Agenda for August 2014 Board Meeting (Tab 42) H.2 Discussion of and Possible Action on Recent Conferences and Events American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL March 28-31, 2014 Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL April 1-4, 2014 Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) Spring Leadership Symposium, Austin, TX April 3-5, 2014 Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists (TSHP) Annual Seminar, Houston, TX April 11-13, 2014 West Texas Pharmacy Association (WTPA) Convention and Seminar, Lubbock, TX April 24-27, 2014 Discussion of and Possible Action on Upcoming Conferences and Events National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ May 17-20, 2014 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, May 22, 2014 (Stine) Informal Conference, Austin, June 3-4, 2014 (Mendoza) Technician Informal Conference, Austin, June 19, 2014 (Mendoza) Informal Conference, Austin, July 8-10, 2014 (Abeldt) Technician Informal Conference, Austin, July 17, 2014 (Kedron) National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) Annual Meeting, Arlington, VA July 18-21, 2014 Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) Conference & Expo, San Marcos, TX July 30 – August 2, 2014 TSBP Board Business Meeting, Austin, TX August 5, 2014. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026

5/7/2014

Department of State Health Services
May 7, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Austin State Hospital Campus, West Auditorium, Bldg. 582, 4110 Guadalupe Street, Austin

Texas Worksite Wellness Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Roll Call/Introductions Discussion 1. Get Fit Texas State Agency Challenge 2014 2. Business Enterprise of Texas project 3. Development of WWAB recommendations to DSHS 4. Annual Wellness Conference planning 5. Exercise referral benefit 6. Updates on wellness activities from the Employees Retirement System 7. Updates on wellness activities from the Departmentt of State Health Services Public Comments Acceptance of Items for Discussion/Approval at Future Meetings Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us

5/8/2014

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 8, 2014 – 09:00 AM
701 W. 51st St. (John H. Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Room), Austin

Medical Care Advisory Committee 1. Opening Comments: Michael Vaclav, DDS, Medical Care Advisory Committee Chair 2. Comments from the Associate Commissioner for Medicaid and CHIP: Kay Ghahremani, Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) 3. Approval of February 2014 Meeting Minutes informational items: 4. Anesthesiologists Assistants HHSC is amending 1 TAC s354.1064, Anesthesiologist Assistant Conditions of Participation, and 1 TAC s354.1065, Anesthesiologist Assistant Benefits and Limitations to reflect the conditions, requirements, and limitations described in HHSC's state plan amendment approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This amendment adds anesthesiologist assistants to the fee schedule as a Medicaid provider with an effective date of June 1, 2013. Kami Geoffray, HHSC 5. Delivery of Nonemergency Medical Transportation Services HHSC is amending 1 TAC Chapter 380, Medical Transportation Program (MTP). Senate Bill (S.B.) 8, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, added Section 533.00257 to the Government Code, which requires HHSC to provide MTP services on a regional basis through managed transportation organizations (MTOs). The amendments and new rules define the term "managed transportation organization" and specify requirements of participation in the MTP as required by S.B. 8. In addition, the amended rules update references to agencies, delete obsolete citations and definitions, and update language to reflect current policy for the MTP. Shannon Pickett, HHSC 6. Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth HHSC is amending 1 TAC Chapter 366, s366.611, concerning Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth, and proposes new s366.1201, concerning Medicaid for Youth Under the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. The proposed rules align the eligibility requirements of Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth (MTFCY) with the eligibility requirements of the new Former Foster Care Children's (FFCC) program and provide coverage to former foster care youth who were approved by this State for placement inside or outside Texas in accordance with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), codified at Texas Family Code s162.102, and to former foster youth from any state who were receiving Medicaid services in Texas on or before December 31, 2013, subject to other conditions of eligibility. Stephanie Stephens, HHSC 7. Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) HHSC, on behalf of DADS, is amending 40 TAC Chapter 60, Contracting to Provide Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE): s60.6 concerning definitions; and s60.8 concerning contracting requirements. The amendments are to clarify existing contracting procedures and add contracting requirements to PACE program rules. Ginny Barlow, DADS 8. Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Program HHSC, on behalf of DADS, is amending 40 TAC Chapter 42, 42.103, 42.104, 42.201, 42.212, 42.214, 42.215, 42.216, 42.217, 42.223, 42.242, 42.301, 42.401, 42.402, 42.403, 42.404, 42.405, 42.406, 42.615, 42.620, 42.625, 42.626, 42.628, 42.630, and 42.631. These proposed amendments, new sections, and repeal, address the use of restrictive interventions; require an annual nursing assessment by a registered nurse; prohibit a program provider from terminating or retaliating against specified persons for certain actions; revise definitions, service provider qualifications, and requirements for providing employment assistance and supported employment; replace deleted requirements with references to proposed new Chapter 49, Contracting for Community Services which will be effective September 1, 2014; add requirements for a service backup plan and for residential habilitation, nursing, and specialized nursing services and revise case manager documentation requirements; revise safety provisions for individuals receiving licensed assisted living and licensed home health assisted living; update reporting requirements in the event of an individual's death, list of required forms, terminology and references; and clarify billing, licensure, documentation, training and record keeping requirements. Kathi Montalbano, DADS 9. Waiver Payments to Hospitals, for Physician Services, and Other Providers HHSC is amending TAC, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, s355.8201, concerning Waiver Payments to Hospitals, s355.8202, concerning Waiver Payments for Physician Services, and s355.8203, concerning Waiver Payments to Other Performers. Amendments include additional definitions; specify deadlines for affiliation and certification submissions; allow hospitals to request adjustments to increase their interim hospital-specific limits (HSLs) for purposes of calculating uncompensated care (UC) payments and require an additional reconciliation for hospitals submitting such requests; describe how advance UC payments will be calculated when a partial-year UC application was used to determine the preceding demonstration year's UC payment; clarify how a governmental entity must submit its intergovernmental transfers (IGT) in certain situations; provide better organization and clarification, including compiling references to Delivery System Reform Incentive Payments (DSRIP) in a single rule section; and eliminate references to obsolete transition payments where appropriate, clarify eligibility requirements, and make other changes to conform the rule to CMS approved waiver protocols. Pam McDonald, HHSC 10. CHIP Balance Billing HHSC proposes to amend 1 TAC s370.4, Definitions, and 1 TAC s370.453, Balance Billing. The proposed changes to 370.453 are intended to prevent the unauthorized billing of CHIP members and their families for covered services. The amendment adds definitions for "emergency behavioral health condition," "emergency service," and "emergency medical condition". Carisa Magee, HHSC 11. CHIP Out-of-Network Providers HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, s370.604, Managed Care Organization Requirements Concerning Out-of-Network Providers to align the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) managed care program requirements with the current Medicaid managed care program requirements for out-of-network providers by requiring CHIP managed care organizations (MCOs) to follow out-of-network utilization standards and corresponding reporting requirements. Emily Zalkovsky, HHSC notice of proposed rules/action items: 12. 3-Day Payment Window HHSC proposes to amend TAC, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 6, s354.1072, concerning Authorized Inpatient Hospital Services, to remove the exemption from compliance with the three-day payment window for children's hospitals. This amendment aligns the program rule regarding children's hospitals and the three-day payment window with the reimbursement rule (TAC s355.8052) already in effect. Kami Geoffray, HHSC 13. Out-of-State Medicaid Provider Eligibility HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 352, s352.17, Out-of-State Medicaid Provider Eligibility, to include provisions allowing the enrollment of out-of-state providers who provide a medically necessary service that is otherwise unavailable or has limited availability within the state of Texas. The proposed amendment also allows the enrollment of out-of-state providers for limited exceptions for good cause. Laurie VanHoose, HHSC 14. Potentially Preventable Readmissions (PPR) and Potentially Preventable Complications (PPC) HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 35, Reimbursement Adjustments for Potentially Preventable Events, s354.1445 and s354.1446. The proposed amendments change the timing of the reporting process relative to the reimbursement reductions; include financial disincentives for hospitals that do not properly code "present on admission" conditions; and clarifies language used previously by TMHP to more accurately capture the population included in the PPR and PPC reports. Matt Ferrara, HHSC 15. Pediatric Long Term Care Facilities HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter C, s355.307, requiring a pediatric care facility to maintain an average daily census of 80 percent children. The number of such individuals (adults aged in place) who may be counted as children for purposes of determining whether the facility meets the requirements for remaining a pediatric care facility is currently limited to 15 percent. The proposal increases the allowed percentage to 35 percent of the average daily census of the facility and would allow those adults who have "aged in place" to be counted as children and eliminate their relocation to other facilities. Laura Marble, HHSC 16. Reimbursement Methodology for Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter F, s355.725, concerning Reimbursement Methodology for Common Waiver Services in Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL). This amendment adds a reimbursement methodology for transition assistance services in HCS and TxHmL. Judy Myers, HHSC 17. Cost Determination Process HHSC proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15 Chapter 355, Subchapter A, s355.102, s355.103, s355.104, s355.105, and s355.111, concerning Cost Determination Process; Subchapter C, s355.308, concerning Reimbursement Methodology for Nursing Facilities; Subchapter E, s355.503, s355.505, and s355.513, concerning Community Care for Aged and Disabled; and Subchapter G, s355.6907, concerning Telemedicine Services and other Community-Based Services. These changes include increasing the capitalization threshold for assets; extending the useful life of wheelchair lifts to five years; renumbering the subparagraphs in s355.103(b) to provide clarity; clarifying that providers are required to use the most current version of a resource; updating references in s355.103; removing language related to consolidated cost reports for certain community care providers; updating language regarding distribution of materials prior to public rate hearings; and revising the compliance period for providers to correct an administrative contract violation. Judy Myers, HHSC 18. Public Comment 19. Proposed Next Meeting: Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 9 a.m. 20. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sallie Allen, 512/424-6969

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 8, 2014 – 10:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (UT Thompson Conference Ctr, Rm 2.102, Austin

Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors (IHCQE) 1. Welcome, Introductions and Opening Statements 2. Old Business: a. Review and approval of meeting minutes of February 21 and April 15, 2014 b. Report on Workgroup Progress (Vote May Be Taken) i. Inaugural Recommendations Evaluation ii. Workgroup A: Measurement and Analytics iii. Workgroup B: Best Practices and Patient and Stakeholder Engagement iv. Workgroup C: Innovative Payment and Delivery Systems v. Workgroup D: Productivity and Process Improvement 3. Background Presentations: a. Aetna b. Lone Star Circle of Care 4. Lunch (Recess) 5. Staff Update: a. Proposed list of 2014 Recommendation Topics (Vote may be taken) b. Proposed process for developing and approving recommendations (Vote may be taken) 6. State Agency Updates: a. Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) b. Department of State Health Services (DSHS) c. Employment Retirement System of Texas (ERS) d. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) e. Health and Human Services Commission Health Information Technology (HHSC-IT) f. Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) g. Texas A&M University (TAMU) h. Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) i. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) j. Texas Medical Board (TMB) k. Texas State University System (TSU) l. Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTU) m. Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) n. University of Houston (UH): Vacant o. University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT) p. University of Texas System (UT) 7. Final Board Actions 8. Public Comment 9. Review of staff action items for follow-up prior to next meeting 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372

5/9/2014

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 9, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 4501, Austin

Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes for March 21, 2014 meeting. (vote required*) 3. Report on administrative action items from last meeting. 4. Finalize proposal for certification (vote required*). 5. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee recommendations. 6. Discussion on developing a registry for health care interpreters. 7. Public comment.* 8. Discuss goals and work plan of the committee for 2014, including completion of report and recommendations for Executive Commissioner. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Paula Traffas, 512/438-8209

5/12/2014

Department of State Health Services
May 12, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410, 4900 North Lamar Blvd, Austin

Texas School Health Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order-Jan Hungate, Ed.D., Presiding Officer II. Welcome and Introduction of Members, Guests and Staff III. Approval of the Agenda-Jan Hungate, Ed.D. IV. Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the March 3, 2014 Meeting'Jan Hungate, Ed.D. V. Strategic Planning VI. Agency Updates: Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Department of State Health Services VII. Childhood Obesity Prevention Resolution Kelly Reed-Hirsch Second Draft Presented for Approval VIII. Resolution Supporting Inclusive Practices for Students with Exceptionalities in Texas Public Schools Becky Rendon, R.N. Second Draft Presented for Approval IX. Recommendations and Research for Offering Physical Activity Outside of the School Day'Revision'Linda Seewald Second Draft Presented for Approval X. Bullying Prevention Toolkit – Revision – Robert Conlon, Ph.D.First Draft Presented for Review XI. Agenda Topics for School Health Advisory Councils – Call for New Topics – Jan Hungate, Ed.D. XII. Coordinated School Health Data Sets – Call for New Websites Jan Hungate, Ed.D. XIII. Reminder of Next Meeting Date: September 8, 2014; Determine Agenda Topics, Jan Hungate, Ed.D. XIV. Public Comment XV. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Ellen Smith, 512/776-2140

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 12, 2014 – 01:30 PM
701 W 51st St. (John H. Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Room), Austin

Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the February 10, 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: Rose Marie Linan, 512/206-5151

5/13/2014

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 13, 2014 – 10:00 AM
3800 Commercial Ave., CentroMed Encino Ballroom, San Antonio

Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the February 11, 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: Rose Marie Linan, 512/206-5151

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 13, 2014 – 01:30 PM
2350 Stemmons Freeway, Children's Medical Center Ambulatory Care Pavilion, Independence Conf. Rm., Dallas

Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 15, 2013 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (Vote required). 3. Approval of minutes of the February 11, 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. Additional Information Contact: Martha Rodriguez, 972/337-6219

5/14/2014

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2014 – 09:00 AM
2300 Circle Dr., Resource Connection, Magnolia Room, Fort Worth

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. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Deborah Hill, 972/337-6138

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2014 – 10:30 AM
ITT Institute Building , Theory/Classrooms 3 and 4, 6330 East Highway 290, Austin

Perinatal Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and General Items 2. Approval of the Minutes (Meeting of April 16, 2014) 3. Status of draft Rules proposed for Neonatal Levels of Care 4. Lunch (Recess)
5. Continued discussion on Rules proposed for Neonatal Levels of Care 6. Public Comment 7. Set Agendas, Dates, Times and Locations of 2014 Meetings 8. Adjourn Contact: David Williams, Council Coordinator, Health and Human Services Commission, 6330 East Highway 290, Austin, TX 78723, 512-380-4374, david.williams@hhsc.state.tx.us.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
May 14, 2014 – 11:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Austin

Advisory Committee on Research Programs 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Election of chair and vice chair for 2014 3. Consideration of summary notes of the August 20, 2013 meeting 4. Review of the 2013 Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program competition and consideration of staff recommendation of grant awards 5. Consideration of timeline and request for input on the merit review of the 2013 NHARP competition 6. Discussion of 2011 NHARP grants and institutional internal audits 7. Consideration of Future Meetings including Agendas and Dates 8. Adjournment This meeting will be web-cast through the Coordinating Board's website at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us. Additional Information Contact: Reinold Cornelius, 512/427-6156

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2014 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin

Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Orthotic Procedures and Devices. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Orthotic Procedures and Devices. 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 Orthotic Procedures and Devices are proposed to be effective July 1, 2014. 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, 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 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 Health and Human Services Commission Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 Brown-Heatly Building 4900 North Lamar Blvd. 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

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2014 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin

Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for FluLaval Vaccine. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the FluLaval Vaccine. 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 FluLaval Vaccine are proposed to be effective July 1, 2014. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8081, which addresses payments for laboratory and x-ray services, radiation therapy, physical therapists' services, physician services, podiatry services, chiropractic services, optometric services, ambulance services, dentists' services, psychologists' services, licensed psychological associates' services, maternity clinic services, and tuberculosis clinic services; and §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, 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 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 Health and Human Services Commission Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 Brown-Heatly Building 4900 North Lamar Blvd. 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

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2014 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin

Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for 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 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, 2014, for the following services: Birthing Centers; Eye and Ocular; Adnexa Surgery; Nervous System Surgery; Vision Devices and Related Services. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8001, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for vision care services; §355.8081, which addresses payments for laboratory and x-ray services, radiation therapy, physical therapists' services, physician services, podiatry services, chiropractic services, optometric services, ambulance services, dentists' services, psychologists' services, licensed psychological associates' services, maternity clinic services, and tuberculosis clinic services; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8181, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for birthing center services; and §355.8461, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services eyeglass program. 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, 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 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 Health and Human Services Commission Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 Brown-Heatly Building 4900 North Lamar Blvd. 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

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2014 – 02:00 PM
John H. Winters Building , Public Hearing Room , 701 West 51st St., Austin

Proposed Rules for Medicaid Eligibility Changes for Former Foster Care Youth. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed new rules and amendments to existing rules under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 366, concerning the implementation of Medicaid eligibility changes for former foster care youth. The proposed rules accomplish two objectives. First, the proposed rules align the eligibility requirements of Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth (MTFCY) with the eligibility requirements of the new Former Foster Care Children's (FFCC) program. Federal law requires a state to cover former foster care adolescents who were in foster care under the responsibility of the State on the date of attaining 18 years of age or such higher age as specified in state law. 42 U.S.C. §1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX). The proposed rules align MTFCY to FFCC by providing coverage only to former foster care youth who had been in Texas conservatorship. Second, the proposed rules provide coverage to former foster care youth who were approved by this State for placement inside or outside Texas in accordance with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, codified at Texas Family Code §162.102, and to former foster youth from any state who were receiving Medicaid services in Texas on or before December 31, 2013, subject to other conditions of eligibility. This is consistent with both federal law and state policy. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposal may be submitted to Amanda Austin, HHSC, Office of Social Services, MC 2115, 909 West 45th St., Austin, TX 78751, or by email to Amanda.Austin@hhsc.state.tx.us, within 30 days after publication of this proposal in the Texas Register.

5/15/2014

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 15, 2014 – 10:00 AM
6330 Highway 290 East, ITT Building, Rooms 3-4, Austin

The Quality Based Payment Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of the February 20, 2014 Minutes 3. Informational Presentations: a. Dr Shenkman: The At Risk process, the proposed pediatric behavioral health HEDIS measures b. Medicaid/CHIP discussions on value based payment (VBP) options c. Other updates 4. Lunch (Recess) 5. Committee Discussions and Recommendations a. Enrollment b. Telemedicine c. Shared savings d. Quality Measures 6. Public Comment 7. Discussion of Topics and Schedule for the Next Meeting 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: matthew.ferrara@hhsc.state.tx.us

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 15, 2014 – 10:00 AM
3810 4th St., US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service Branch, Conference Room, Lubbock

Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the February 13, 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: Anthony Flunder, 806/783-6624

5/16/2014

Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
May 16, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St #2-510, Austin

Investigation (1)Call to order (2)Public comment (3)Review and possible action on cases (4)Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jennifer Jones, 512/305-6900

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 16, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 W. 51st St. (John H. Winters Bldg., Room 460W), Austin

Interagency Coordinating Council for HIV and Hepatitis 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Presentation on Medicaid and Eligible Individuals with HIV by Alex Melis, Health and Human Services Commission. 3. Discussion on the 2014 and the 2015 Interagency Coordinating Council for HIV and Hepatitis Reports. 4. Roundtable discussion on members' current agency initiatives related to HIV and Hepatitis. 5. Discussion and identification of future agenda items and potential dates for future meetings. 6. Public comments. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Clare Seagraves, 512/424-6967

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 16, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4601 S 1st St. (HHSC Region 2/9 Hdqts, Room K101-K102), Abilene

Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 18, 2013 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (Vote required). 3. Approval of minutes of the February 14, 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. Additional Information Contact: Kevin Orr, 325/795-5876

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

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

5/21/2014

House Government Efficiency & Reform Committee and House Technology Committee
Joint Hearing
May 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension E2.010

The committees will meet in a joint hearing to consider the following interim 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.

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