The following legislative and state agency hearings have been scheduled between May 31 and June 20.
6/2/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 2, 2014 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Public Hearing Room), Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory 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. Additional Information Contact: Kate Volti, 512/462-6275
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 Meeting Sites 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
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 3, 2014 – 01:00 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly, Room 1420), Austin
Interagency Task Force for Children with Special 1. Welcome and Introduction 2. Approval of March Meeting Minutes 3. Project Status Presentation and discussion: Trademark Media/SUMA Social Marketing/Texas Parent 2 Parent a. Priority I: Informed and Empowered Parents/Children with Special Needs Web project 4. Project Discussion: Priority II: Crisis Prevention/Intervention a. Timeline b. Staff participation requirements c. Funding 5. Public Comment 6. Discuss Next Potential Action Items and Meeting Dates 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: sherry.broberg@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Medical Board
June 3, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Lobby Area, Room 102, Austin
Medical Board & Physician Assistant Enforcement Stakeholder Mtg Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Proposed Rule Amendments to Title 22 Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 185 – Physician Assistant s185.7 – Temporary License s185.16 – Employment Guidelines (Option 1 and 2) s185.18 – Discipline of Physician Assistants s185.28 – Emeritus Retired License 3. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
6/4/2014
Department of State Health Services
June 4, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division, Department of State Health Services, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Local Authority Network Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Public comment Approval of minutes Outcome measures for a recovery-oriented system of care Initial Plan for the Appropriate and Timely Provision of Mental Health Services required by H.B. 3793 (83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013) Ten-Year Plan for State Hospitals required by Rider 83 (S.B. 1, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013): Develop Ten-Year Plan Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Tamara Allen, 512/206-5007
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
6/6/2014
Texas Medical Board
June 6, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Dennis Black, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
Texas Medical Board
June 6, 2014 – 11:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Osvaldo Beltran, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
6/9/2014
Health Professions Council
June 9, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-225, Austin
Health Professions Council The following items many not necessarily be considered in the order they appear and HPC may act on any agenda item. i Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements A. Consideration of Minutes from March 17, 2014 Action B. Technology Report – – DIR Update – Mr. Allan Martin – – ITSS Update – – Laserfiche System – – Website Administrator Report Briefing C. Budget and Planning Report – 3rd Quarter Review – Legislative Appropriations Request Briefing D. Training Committee – Minimum Data Set Ms. Ann Barnett, HPRC Briefing E. Agency Roundtable – Audio/Visual System Issues and repair Future design – IT Infrastructure Action F. Public Comment – – Next Meeting Monday, September 8, 2014 G. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
6/10/2014
Texas Department of Insurance
June 10, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Hobby Building, Tower 1-Room 1250A, Austin
Texas Health Reinsurance System – Board of Directors Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order. 2. Review and vote on minutes of the July 30, 2013, THRS Board (Board) meeting. 3. Participation by the public (Invitation to address the Board on any THRS matter). 4. Presentation and discussion of and any necessary action by the Board on the Report of the Administrator of the Texas Health Reinsurance System. This agenda item might also include discussion and/or action relating to any of the following Administrator Report items: –Reinsurance activity – including a summary of number of ceding carriers, ceded lives and coverage plans for the month of the report; –Ceded lives comparison – across months, beginning with the first day of the current year through the last day of the month covered by the report; –Premium and claim summary – including a comparison of both accepted premium amounts and accepted claim amounts for the month covered by the report, compared to that same month in the previous loss year, as well as a historical recap of premiums remitted and claims accepted; –Carrier issues – including questions posed by participating carriers about operation and administration of the System, and any of its processes and procedures; –Assessment activity – including an update on any activity relating to any assessment for which full collection has not been completed by the end of the month covered by the report; and –Un-audited financial statements – including sources and uses of cash; other cash flow considerations or observations; income statements and operating assets; possible System cash position restructure; and/or operations adjustments as permitted to minimize future debt. 5. Discussion of and any necessary action regarding rates and trends for reinsurance coverages, factors affecting reinsurance premium, benefit plan design, and communication programs. 6. Chair report to Board regarding results of negotiations with PAI. Discussion of and action on changes to service agreement made based on chair's negotiations with PAI. 7. Discussion of and any necessary action regarding System's line of credit. 8. Discussion of and any necessary action regarding Board recommendation to insurance commissioner regarding legislation addressing status of THRS. 9. Discussion of and any necessary action regarding proposed amendment to THRS plan of operation. 10. Announcement of any business items to be placed on the agenda for discussion or action at the next Board meeting. 11. Set the date for the next Board meeting. 12. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Justin Beam, 512/475-1876
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 10, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Alamo Area Council of Governments, Al J. Notzon III Board Room, 1st floor, 8700 Tesoro Dr., San Antonio
STAR+PLUS Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Training. Beginning September 1, 2014, certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are covered by Medicaid will receive their basic medical services, or acute care, through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding provider trainings across the state to educate providers who serve individuals with IDD on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. Bexar service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml. Agenda: 1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview 2. Delivery of acute care services for the following people through STAR+PLUS: a. People who live in a community-based intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF-IID) b. People who receive services in a DADS IDD waiver, including: i. Home and Community-based Services (HCS) ii. Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) iii. Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) iv. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) 3. Coordination of acute care services through STAR+PLUS and long-term services and supports through the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) 4. Questions and Answers 5. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
6/11/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 11, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room 1410, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee. 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. *Review and Approval of the April 17, 2014 minutes 3. Discuss Letter sent to Advisory Committee 4. Discussion/Vote on Report 5. Lunch Break (Recess 45 minutes) 6. *Discussion/Vote on Report continued 7. Presentation by Texas A&M on Delivery System Reform Incentive Pool study 8. General updates by Health and Human Services Commission Staff 9. *Public Comment 10. Discussion of next meeting in September 2014 and possible Agenda Items 11. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Contact: Monica Thyssen, Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Management Division, 512‑462-6217, monica.thyssen@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 11, 2014 – 10:30 AM
ITT Institute Building, Theory Classrooms 3 and 4, 6330 East Highway 290, Austin
Perinatal Advisory Council. 1. Welcome and General Operational Items 2. Approval of the Minutes (Meeting May 14, 2014) 3. Discussion of Neonatal Standards 4. Update on draft Rules proposed for Neonatal Levels of Care 5. Lunch (Recess) 6. Presentation and Discussion of Subcommittee report 7. Public Comment 8. Set agendas, dates, times and locations of 2014 meetings 9. 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.
6/12/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 12, 2014 – 09:00 AM
El Paso Community College, Administrative Services Center, Building A – Boardroom, 9050 Viscount Blvd., El Paso
STAR+PLUS Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Training. Beginning September 1, 2014, certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are covered by Medicaid will receive their basic medical services, or acute care, through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding provider trainings across the state to educate providers who serve individuals with IDD on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. El Paso service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml Agenda:1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview 2. Delivery of acute care services for the following people through STAR+PLUS: a. People who live in a community-based intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF-IID) b. People who receive services in a DADS IDD waiver, including: i. Home and Community-based Services (HCS) ii. Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) iii. Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) iv. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) 3. Coordination of acute care services through STAR+PLUS and long-term services and supports through the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) 4. Questions and Answers 5. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
6/13/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 13, 2014 – 1:30 PM
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 W. 51st St., Austin
Hospital Payment Advisory Committee. 1. Opening Comments: Peggy Deming, Hospital Payment Advisory Committee Chair 2. Approval of May 1, 2014 Meeting Minutes (Vote Required) NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULES/INFORMATION ITEMS: 3. Disproportionate Share Hospital Reimbursement Methodology and Waiver Payments Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to amend Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, §355.8065, concerning Disproportionate Share Hospital Reimbursement Methodology; §355.8201, Waiver Payments to Hospitals for Uncompensated Care; §355.8202, Waiver Payments to Physician Group Practices for Uncompensated Care; and §355.8441, Reimbursement Methodologies for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment. The proposed amendments are intended to meet the requirements of 2014-15 General Appropriations Act, Senate Bill 1, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 86, Transitional Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital and Related Payments), which allows HHSC to expend up to $160 million in general revenue funds in fiscal year 2014 and $140 million in general revenue funds in fiscal year 2015 to stabilize and improve Medicaid hospital payments. Changes are proposed to both the disproportionate share hospital and uncompensated care (UC) supplemental payment programs. The proposed amendments to the disproportionate share hospital and UC supplemental payment program revise the way that the state's disproportionate share hospital allocation is distributed among eligible hospitals and the way that the state's UC allocation is distributed among eligible provider. -Pam McDonald, HHSC 4. Public Comment* 5. Proposed Next Meeting: Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. 6. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Contact: Sallie Allen, Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Division, 512-424-6969, fax 512-730-7472, sallie.allen@hhsc.state.tx.us.
6/16/2014
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II
June 16, 2014 – 1:00 PM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E1.030, Austin
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II will convene a public hearing to consider the following interim charge: Monitor the administration of new state funding to expand behavioral health services in Texas. Make recommendations to improve coordination and prevent duplication of effort, including the behavioral health projects funded through the Medicaid 1115 waiver. Evaluate the methodology utilized by the state to fund the public mental health system in order to assess improvements in how mental health funds and associated performance targets are allocated throughout the state. Develop funding recommendations that emphasize equity in funding and performance expectations, improving outcomes, the attainment of performance targets, population needs, availability of local resources, and geographic diversity.(Charge 8) The Subcommittee will hear invited and public testimony. Public Testimony may be time-limited at the discretion of the chair. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Zerwas, 512/463-0657
6/17/2014
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II
June 17, 2014 – 9:00 AM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E1.030, Austin
Subcommittee on Article II The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II will convene a public hearing to consider the following interim charge topics: Study the implementation of provisions in SB 7 (83R) and Article II Special Provisions Section 48 regarding the Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Make recommendations for expansion of, and improvement in, the delivery of those services if cost-effective. (Charge 9) Monitor the implementation of cost-containment initiatives in health and human services programs directed by Health and Human Services Commission Rider 51. Recommend additional opportunities for cost containment, including but not limited to, improvements in the procurement of durable medical equipment and increased medication adherence among Medicaid clients. (Charge 7) The Subcommittee will hear invited and public testimony. Public Testimony may be time-limited at the discretion of the chair. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Zerwas, 512/463-0657
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 17, 2014 – 11:30 AM
Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1420, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Employment First Task Force. 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Public Comment* 4. Review and Approval of May 20, 2014 Meeting Summary 5. Chair and Staff Updates 6. Approval of Task Force Bylaws (vote required*) 7. Review of Updated Agency Employment Services Information 8. Discussion of Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Vocational Rehabilitation Eligibility Criteria and Process 10. Discussion of Employment Services for People Receiving Routine Case Management and Psychosocial Rehabilitation at Department of State Health Services. 11. Review and Discussion of Task Force Report and Policy Recommendations 12. Next Steps and Future Meetings 13. Other Discussion Items relating to the Employment First Task Force duties 14. Announcements & Updates 15. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Contact: Adrienne Nevola, Policy Specialist, Department of Aging and Disability Services, 512-438-3641, Adrienne.Nevola@dads.state.tx.us.
6/18/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 18, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Wilson Turner Auditorium, Medical Plaza II, 7737 Southwest Freeway, Houston
STAR+PLUS Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Training. Beginning September 1, 2014, certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are covered by Medicaid will receive their basic medical services, or acute care, through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding provider trainings across the state to educate providers who serve individuals with IDD on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. Harris service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml Agenda:1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview 2. Delivery of acute care services for the following people through STAR+PLUS: a. People who live in a community-based intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF-IID) b. People who receive services in a DADS IDD waiver, including: i. Home and Community-based Services (HCS) ii. Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) iii. Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) iv. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) 3. Coordination of acute care services through STAR+PLUS and long-term services and supports through the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) 4. Questions and Answers 5. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
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