The following is a list of health care related legislative and state agency hearings scheduled between May 10 and 30.
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 Board of Nursing
May 13, 2014 – 08:15 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting 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 a consideration of temporary suspension of registered nurse license, the Board is required to take immediate action. Respondent's continued practice constitutes a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-6869
Texas Board of Nursing
May 13, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee I. Call to order – 8:30 a.m. II. Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: March 18, 2014, Committee Meeting; March 10, 2014, Emergency Meeting; March 14, 2014, Emergency Meeting; March 21, 2014, Emergency Meeting; April 21, 2014, Emergency Meeting; April 25, 2014, Emergency Meeting IV. Staff recommendations V. The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on petitioners, motions for rehearing, agreed orders, reinstatement agreed orders, eligibility agreed orders, default revocation orders, referred disciplinary action agreed orders. Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-6869
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
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 200 E. Market St, San Antonio
Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Recognize and welcome new members to the committee Discussion and possible action on the following items: I. Workgroup Reports: A. Texas Disaster Medical System (TDMS) 1. TDMS Mass Fatality Management report B. Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) workgroup report 1. EMTF South Padre Island Exercise 2. EMTF AMBUS (Ambulance Bus) Working Group Report 3. EMTF MMU (Mobile Medical Unit) Working Group Report 4. EMTF Air Medical Working Group Report 5. EMTF Coordination Center Standards and Operational Guidelines II. Medical Incident Support Team (M-IST) and Ambulance Staging Manager (ASM) Courses Report III. Disaster preparedness considerations for a power grid failure, electromagnetic pulse event, or other loss of infrastructure IV. Discussion of Regional Health Medical Operations Centers (RHMOC) General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
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
6330 East Highway 290, ITT Institute Bldg., Theory/Classrooms #3 and #4, Austin
The Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) 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. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North IH-35, Austin
Pediatric Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Recognize and welcome new members to the committee Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Committee liaison reports (reports on August 2013 meetings): a. Air Medical b. EMS c. Education d. Injury Prevention e. Medical Directors f. Stroke g. Trauma Systems h. Regional Advisory Council chairs i. Disaster planning 2. Update on Child Fatality Review Teams 3. Consider a position paper on minimizing computed tomography (CT) radiation a. Consider strategies for quality improvement implementation recommendations of the Pediatric committee position paper on CT radiation b. Consider ideas for rule revisions governing radiation exposure (2017 is the target date, but recommendations are welcomed at any time). c. Consider development of a framework for external links to pediatric radiation exposure and other possible linkages (e.g. state partnership, Radiation-TDSHS website) 4. Injury prevention and head injury presentation: Within Arm's Reach (WAR) 5. EMS for Children (EMSC) State Partnership update a. Update on the Pediatric Facility Categorization program b. Update on the Pediatric EMS Recognition program c. EMSC Day d. EMSC Crew of the Year award e. EMSC Logo contest 6. Update on pediatric transfer guidelines and review Washington State "Pediatric Consultation" Task force activities and consider recommendations for defining transport teams, burn guidelines, methods, and checklists for interfacility transfer, with a focus on explaining hospital links, severity risk and other pertinent factors that affect the outcomes of patients 7. Update on Model EMS Clinical Guidelines Project, as described on the National Association of State EMS Officials website at https://www.nasemso.org/Projects/ModelEMSClinicalGuidelines/inde .asp 8. Update on the Pediatric Evidence-based Guidelines: Assessment of EMS Utilization in States (PEGASUS) protocols project funded by the EMS for Children Targeted Issues Grant 9. Update on State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) 10. Update on complex care registry 11. Consider quality performance metrics for the improvement of the care of children in emergent and urgent care settings, including the use of system performance improvement (PI) metrics linked to pediatrics, and integration of EMSC performance metrics 12. Update on Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 13. Review of summary reports generated from the Texas EMS/Trauma Registry data General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Texas Department of Insurance
May 14, 2014 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Room 102, Austin
Advisory Committee for the Standard Request Form for Prior Authorization Agenda 1. Call to order Roll call and welcome Antitrust statement 2. Review of SB 1216 3. Receive comments and recommendations from committee members regarding (A) Standard Prior Authorization Request Form (B) Requirements related to the use, acceptance, and timely acknowledgement of the form including consequences for noncompliance 4. Meeting schedule 5. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Angela Melina Raab, 512/305-7520
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Crown Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Recognize and welcome new members to the committee Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Texas EMS Trauma and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) and Texas Trauma Care Foundation (TTCF) Injury Prevention Reports 2. Emergency Nurse Association (ENA) Conference Update 3. DSHS Trauma Registry Presentation 4. Review/update of hospital-based injury prevention program components and materials: a. Data workgroup b. Partner workgroup c. Training workgroup d. Strategies workgroup e. Evaluation workgroup 5. Review of GETAC position statement on injury and violence prevention workforce development 6. Development of an evidence-based injury and violence policy website 7. Future Center for Disease Control (CDC) injury and violence prevention funding 8. Review of summary reports generated from the Texas EMS/Trauma Registry data General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
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.
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2014 – 02:30 PM
Crown Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Stroke Committee of the Governor's EMS & Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/RollCall Recognize and welcome new members to the committee The Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report on Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCVDS) 2. Report on Regional Advisory Council (RAC) data collection workgroup 3. EMS Stroke Education Program workgroup report 4. Transport Bypass Workgroup report 5. Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup report 6. Consider the TCCVDS American Heart Association (AHA) Get with the Guidelines (GWTG) Stroke hospital database for use in state stroke designation requirements 7. Consider the Brain Attack Coalition (BAC) standards for stroke ready hospitals as a basis for acceptable certification of Level III stroke support facilities. 8. Presentation by Evan Allan, MD, Florida Hospital Neuroscience Institute: EMS Triage has Benefits for Bypassed Primary Stroke Centers General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next meeting date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North IH-35, Austin
Air Medical Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Recognize and welcome new members to the committee Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review the updated air medical rule language that was proposed by the Air Medical committee' gap analysis of their earlier draft proposal that was based on the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) 2012 Model State Guidelines, and forward for GETAC consideration. 2. Report on progress of the formation of an air medical workgroup, in conjunction with Texas Association of Air Medical Services (TAAMS), to participate on the Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF). 3. Update on the DSHS rule interpretation question proposed regarding whether students in a Texas EMS training program may be allowed to participate for credit in clinical rotations (in-hospital observations and hands-on experience under the supervision of preceptors) in settings outside of the State of Texas, and explore the possibility of interstate compact agreements for EMS personnel training, certification and licensure. 4. Consider recommendations from the Pediatric committee regarding the Washington State Guidelines for Transport, and related items addressed in that report. 5. Report on the progress of the Trauma Systems Committee Registry workgroup, in conjunction with Big Country Regional Advisory Council (RAC) D, in identifying issues with the Trauma Registry system. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
5/15/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 15, 2014 – 09:00 AM
John H. Winters building, Conference Room 125 E/W, 701 W. 51st St., Austin
Senate Bill 1150 Kick-Off Meeting 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review Senate Bill 1150 Survey Responses 3. Identify sub-workgroup topics and participants 4. Discuss next steps and follow-up meetings Contact: Katy Walter, Program Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-462-6381, katy.walter@hhsc.state.tx.us
Department of State Health Services
May 15, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Crown Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Education Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/RollCall Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Consider the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMS Education competencies and standards for AEMT (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician) that were adopted in August 2012 for Texas EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) training in 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) s157.32, and how they affect the practice of currently certified Texas EMT-Is who initially received the NHTSA 1985 or 1999 (I-85, I-99) curriculum for EMT-I training. 2. Define the additional or alternative training that is required for a Texas certified EMT-I (either I-85 or I-99) to transition to AEMT, as required by the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT). 3. Review the community health curriculum for Advanced Practice Paramedic/Advanced Community Paramedic and consider recommendations for its adoption in Texas. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
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
House Committee on County Affairs
May 15, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E2.016, Austin
The Committee will meet to hear testimony on the following charge: 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:
a. consider any reforms to state agencies to make them more responsive to Texas taxpayers and citizensl; b. identify issues regarding the agency or its governance that may be appropriate to investigate, improve, remedy, or eliminate; c. determine whether an agency is operating in a transparent and efficient manner; and d. identify opportunities to streamline programs and services while maintaining the mission of the agency and its programs. The committee will also consider the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program 1115 Waiver. Additional information contact: Katy Reagan 512-463-0760
Department of State Health Services
May 15, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Crown Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Trauma Systems Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review of current DSHS EMS and Trauma System Rules, in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, and make recommendations to DSHS with regard to the process for applying for trauma facility designation. 2. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW). 3. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Trauma Medical Director's workgroup. 4. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Mid-Level Provider workgroup. 5. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Regional Advisory Council (RAC) System Development workgroup. 6. Implementation: Trauma Registrar's Trauma Registry Workgroup 7. Trauma System Survey Review 8. Trauma Electronic Medical Record Implementation Workgroup 9. Committee Member Stakeholder Reports a. GETAC Council b. Region VI American College of Surgeons/Committee on Trauma (ACS/COT) c. Texas Trauma Coordinator's Forum (TTCF) d. Level IV Trauma Centers e. Level III Trauma Centers f. Level II Trauma Centers g. Level I Trauma Centers h. Pediatric Trauma Centers i. Texas EMS/Trauma Foundation (TETAF) Trauma Division j. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) k. Trauma Center Administrators l. Texas Hospital Association m. Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) 10. Review of summary reports generated from the Texas EMS/Trauma Registry data 11. Presentation by the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), regarding their program, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services, which funds rehabilitation care of persons with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Spinal Cord injury (SCI) General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Department of State Health Services
May 15, 2014 – 01:00 PM
6121 North IH-35, Austin
Medical Directors Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Review mission and vision statements for GETAC Recognize and welcome new members to the committee Vision: A unified, comprehensive, and effective EMS/Trauma System for a healthy, safe Texas. Mission: To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive EMS/Trauma System that will meet the needs of all patients and that will raise the standards for community health care by implementing innovative techniques and systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Consider the advantages, disadvantages and possibilities of designating a state EMS medical director or medical advisor, as mentioned in American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) state-by-state report card on support for emergency care 2. Consider the Cardiac Care committee's suggestion to include ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) as a reportable disease 3. EMS for Children Statewide Assessment update 4. Actions taken by GETAC at its February 14, 2014 strategic planning meeting regarding the establishment of standard dates and time for standing committees 5. Consider endorsement of a position statement and sample clinical guidelines to be forwarded to GETAC regarding the revisions to Transportation Code, s724.017, relating to the persons authorized to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances 6. Scene control with multiple EMS services providing care and/or patients being transported across state lines, particularly by air medical providers 7. Review and propose additions to the GETAC Medical Director web page on the DSHS website at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/medicaldirectorscom ittee.shtm 8. Consider recommendation or a position statement on the various situations during which ground EMS or air medical providers may be overused or inappropriately "mandated" for interfacilty transfers 9. Report from Trauma System Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 10. Consider approval and submission to GETAC of talking points, a position statement and sample clinical guidelines on field clearance and/or limited spinal motion restriction 11. Review requirements for municipal or county letters of approval of new EMS provider applicants as required by Health and Safety Code, s773.0573, to provide guidance on determining the requirements of service levels mandated in those letters 12. Consider approval of position statements regarding the transport and care of patients with behavioral disorders 13. Pediatric transfer and transport guidelines 14. Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) / American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registry's (ACC-NCDR) coding of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the CathPCI Registry following cardiac arrest and the potential effect on patient outcomes 15. Review of summary reports generated from the Texas EMS/Trauma Registry data General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Department of State Health Services
May 15, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-407, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Institutional Review Board #1 (Acting as Scientific Review Panel) The Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Review and approve minutes of the previous Meeting held April 17, 2014 Announcements Administrator's Report -IRB Office Activities Since Last Meeting Submission for Review Hospital Discharge Data Request 14-016 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) [New] Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Steven Lowenstein, 512/776-2202
Department of State Health Services
May 15, 2014 – 02:30 PM
Crown Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/RollCall Recognize and welcome new members to the committee Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review Local Project Grant processes and guidelines to develop recommendations for improvements and updating processes 2. Review recommendations and best practices regarding service animals and other animals encountered during ambulance transportation 3. Review proposed revisions to Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Section 157.11 regarding changes mandated by House Bill (HB) 3556 and Senate Bill (SB) 8 of the 83rd Legislative Session, 2013. 4. Recommendations to DSHS, as required by Senate Bill 8 of the 83rd Texas Legislative Session, 2013, regarding the laws and policies related to the licensure of nonemergency EMS transportation providers that would reduce the incidence and opportunities of fraud, waste and abuse. 5. EMS for Children (EMSC) update. 6. Update on status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157. 7. Report from the workgroup examining the language in 25 TAC Section 157.11, Requirements for an EMS Provider License, and 25 TAC Section 157.13, Fixed-wing Air Ambulance Operations, regarding patient care issues when EMS ground and air providers are present. 8. Update from Emergency Medical Task Forces (EMTF). 9. Update on issues on drug shortages and pharmaceutical compounding of drugs. 10. Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) Update 11. Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) / American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registry's (ACC-NCDR) coding of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the CathPCI Registry following cardiac arrest and the potential effect on patient outcomes. 12. Review of summary reports generated from the Texas EMS/Trauma Registry data General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Department of State Health Services
May 15, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Crown Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Cardiac Care Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report on current results of the American Heart Association (AHA) action Registry 2. Report on DSHS – Cardiovascular Disease Council Interface 3. Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) web portal development for GETAC Cardiac Care Committee 4. Report on Regional Advisory Council (RAC) ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Survey 5. STOP STEMI iPhone application 6. Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) / American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registry's (ACC-NCDR) coding of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the CathPCI Registry following cardiac arrest and the potential effect on patient outcomes. Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
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
Department of Aging and Disability Services
May 16, 2014 – 09:00 AM
701 W 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg, Pub Hearing Rm. 125 W&C, Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee (NFAAC) 1. Approval of minutes of October 25, 2013 meeting 2. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 3. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 PM. Additional Information Contact: Lynette Sanders, 512/438-5305
Department of State Health Services
May 16, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North IH-35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Approval of Minutes Chair Report and Discussion Assistant Commissioner Report (Regulatory Services) State EMS/Trauma System Report Assistant Commissioner Report (Disease Control and Prevention) Assistant Commissioner Report (Regional and Local Health Services) Preparedness Coordinating Council GETAC Committee Summary Reports: Air Medical Committee Cardiac Care Committee Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee Education Committee EMS Committee Injury Prevention Committee Medical Directors Committee Pediatric Committee Stroke Committee Trauma Systems Committee GETAC Liaison Summary Reports Texas EMS, Trauma, and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) EMS for Children State Partnership update Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: (Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 1. GETAC strategic planning session in accordance with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 773, Section 773.012(l). 2. Review of the letter from GETAC to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Associates of Applied Sciences in EMS; change to the 60-hour rule and the impact in EMS education. 3. The review of the GETAC strategic plan document developed at the April 24, 2014 GETAC strategic planning session in accordance with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 773, Section 773.012(l) 4. Review the online Medical Directors Course adapted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, developed by the National Association of EMS Physicians and the American College of Emergency Physicians, meeting the education requirements of Title 22 Part 9 Chapter 197 Rule s197.3 Off-Line Medical Director. 5. Review of summary reports generated from the Texas EMS/Trauma Registry data General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda Items for next meeting General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-2780
Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
May 16, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-510, Austin
I. Call to order. II. Public comment. III. Review and possible action on rule amendments proposed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners as follows: s341.6, License Restoration; s329.1, General Licensure Requirements; s343.1, Definitions; s341.3, Qualifying Continuing Competence. IV. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Karen Gordon, 512/305-6953
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
Joint Legislative Committee on Aging
May 16, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Building, Room 2E.20, Austin
The Legislative Committee on Aging will have its organizational meeting on Friday, May 16, at 10:00a.m. in the Betty King Committee Room (2E.20) of the State Capitol. The Committee will consider organizational business and hear invited testimony on updates on initiatives to address various needs among Texas' aging population. Invited Testimony Only. Additional Information Contact: Sen. Huffman, 512/463-0117
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
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 Meeting (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
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
5/21/2014
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
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
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
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
5/27/2014
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 adjournment of earlier meeting
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
Joint House Committee on Appropriations – Subcommittee on Articles I, IV & V and House Committee on Corrections
May 29, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E1.030, Austin
The House committees will hold a joint hearing 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
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 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of Strategic Planning Process 3. Public Comment 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Mathilde Flores, 512/424-6984
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
5/30/2014
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
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