Health Care Hearings – November 14

The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between November 15 and December 5
 
11/19/2014
 
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee
November 19, 2014 – 10:00 AM
1400 N. Congress Ave, State Capitol Extension Room: E1.012, Austin
 
The Oversight Committee may discuss or take action regarding any item on this agenda, and as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., may meet in closed session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act. Opening 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call/Excused Absences 3. Adoption of Minutes from August 20 and September 3, 2014 meetings Public Comment and Staff Reports 4. Public Comment 5. Chief Executive Officer Report 6. Chief Compliance Officer Report 7. Chief Operating Officer Report 8. Chief Prevention and Communications Officer Report – Communications Report – 2015 Biennial Conference Program Activities 9. Program Priorities Project Pursuant to s102.107(2) 10. Chief Prevention and Communications Officer Report – Grant Award Recommendations 11. Chief Scientific Officer Report – Grant Award Recommendations – Budget Increase Approval for Grant ID RP130256 and RP130397 12. Chief Product Development Officer Report – Grant Award Recommendations 13. Scientific Research and Prevention Program Committee Appointments Agency Business 14. Personnel Action – Annual Review of Chief Executive Officer 15. Internal Audit Reports – Governance Internal Audit Report – Grants Management Internal Audit Report – IT Internal Audit Report 16. Internal Audit Plan for FY 2015 17. Internal Audit Report FY 2014 18. Biennial Conference Contract 19. Advisory Committee on Childhood Cancers Charter 20. Advisory Committee on Product Development Membership 21. Final Order Approving Amendments to 25 T.A.C. Chapters 701 – 703 22. Proposed Amendments to 25 T.A.C. Chapter 703 and Authorization to Publish in the Texas Register 23. Subcommittee Business 24. Consultation with General Counsel Closing 25. Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items 26. Adjourn Anyone wishing to make public comments must notify the Chief Executive Officer in writing prior to the start of the meeting. The Committee may limit the time a member of the public may speak. Additional Information Contact: Kristen Doyle, 512/463-3190
 
Department of State Health Services
November 19, 2014 – 02:00 PM
Robert E. Moreton Bldg, Public Hearing Room, 1100 W 49th St, Austin
 
State Health Services Council Work Session. The Council will hold a work session to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order 1. Rules Planned for Action at a Future Council Meeting (Public comments will be taken with the rule discussion for the following rule.) a. Amendment to a rule concerning the level of care designation for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care b. Repeal of rules and new rules concerning the regulation of chemical dependency treatment facilities 2. Rules Scheduled for Action by Council on November 20, 2014 (Public comments will be taken with each rule discussion for the following rules.) a. Repeal of rules and new rules concerning Texas food establishments b. Amendment to a rule concerning immunization requirements in Texas elementary and secondary schools c. Repeal of rules concerning the training of animal shelter personnel d. Amendment to a rule concerning the Department of State Health Services Animal Friendly Account e. Repeal of a rule and a new rule concerning the creation and maintenance of an electronic diabetes registry to track glycosylated hemoglobin levels and to govern the format and method of collecting glycosylated hemoglobin data f. Repeal of rules and new rules concerning the regulation of training and certification of promotores or community health workers g. Amendments to rules concerning the provisions of the Epilepsy Program 3. General Public Comment Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-2370
 
House Committee on State Affairs
November 19, 2014 – 02:00 PM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.014, Austin
 
The committee will meet to hear invited testimony regarding the Audit Report on the HealthSelect Contract at the Employees Retirement System, SAO Report No. 15-007, which was released on November 7, 2014.  Additional Information contact: Rep. Byron Cook – 512-463-0730
 
11/20/2014
 
Department of State Health Services
November 20, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Robert E. Moreton Bldg, Public Hearing Room, 1100 W 49th St, Austin
 
State Health Services Council. The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order 1. Approval of August 14, 2014 and October 14-15, 2014 Minutes 2. Commissioner's Report regarding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Family and Community Health Services, Disease Control and Prevention Services, Regulatory Services, Regional and Local Health Services, Chief Operating Office, Chief Financial Office, Sunset Commission review update, Legislative Appropriations Request, Health Status Report, El Paso tuberculosis exposure, Ebola response, Terrell State Hospital tentative award, mental health public awareness campaign, Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar system, and staff and program recognitions 3. Texas School Health Advisory Committee Report 4. Consent Agenda – Recommend to the Health and Human Services Commission the proposal of the following rule actions for public comment a. Repeal of rules and new rules concerning Texas food establishments b. Amendment to a rule concerning immunization requirements in Texas elementary and secondary schools c. Repeal of rules concerning the training of animal shelter personnel d. Amendment to a rule concerning the Department of State Health Services Animal Friendly Account e. Repeal of a rule and a new rule concerning the creation and maintenance of an electronic diabetes registry to track glycosylated hemoglobin levels and to govern the format and method of collecting glycosylated hemoglobin data f. Repeal of rules and new rules concerning the regulation of training and certification of promotores or community health workers g. Amendments to rules concerning the provisions of the Epilepsy Program 5. General Public Comment Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-2370
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 20, 2014 – 09:00 AM
701 W 51st St. (DADS, Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Room), Austin
 
Drug Utilization Review Board 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from August 21, 2014, Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board Meeting (Vote Required) 3. Approval of DUR Board By-Laws (Vote Required) 4. Outcome Report on Overutilization of Antibiotics Intervention: Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS 5. Report on Recent Retrospective DUR Proposals: Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS a. Atypical Antipsychotics: Coordination of Care b. Hypertension Management c. Hyperlipidemia Management 6. Retrospective DUR Proposals (Vote Required): Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS a. Medication Adherence b. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Drug Use Evaluation 7. Prospective Prior Authorization Proposals (Clinical Edits) (Vote Required): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D. a. Antipsychotic Edit Update b. Long Acting Beta Agonist (LABA) – Duplicate Therapy Update c. Injectable Pulmonary Hypertension Agents Edit Update d. Androgenic Agents e. Copaxone f. Cytokine and CAM Antagonists g. H. P. Acthar Gel 8. Retrospective Drug Use Criteria for Outpatient Use in the Vendor Drug Program (Vote Required): Jennifer Seltzer, Pharm. D. a. Tramadol, Sedative/hypnotics, Oral anti-diabetic agents (revisions based on August 2014 DUR Board Meeting comments) b. Angiotensin Receptor Blockers c. Cox-2 Inhibitors d. Hydrocodone e. Meter Dose Inhalers: Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists f. Non-sedating Antihistamines g. Oral/Rectal Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) h. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 9. Texas Sunset Commission 2014-15 Review of HHSC: Andy Vasquez, Medicaid/CHIP Deputy Director, Vendor Drug Program 10. Next Meeting Date: Thursday, January 29, 2015 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Joe Urtado, 512/707-6099
 
Department of State Health Services
November 20, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Moreton Building, Room M-418, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
 
Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council Teleconference. The Advisory 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 August 21, 2014, Council Meeting Hemophilia Assistance Program Rules Update Sunset Review Update Discussion related to the December 2014 Report Acceptance of Agenda Items and Scheduling the Next Council Meeting Public Comment Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 20, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public Hearing Room 1420), Austin
 
Children's Policy Council (CPC) This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome and Introduction. 2. Approval of August 20, 2014 Meeting Minutes. 3. Presentation and Discussion of Committee Reports. a. Leadership i. Election of New Chair and Vice Chair b. Membership c. Communications d. Legislative e. Mental Health f. Transition g. STAR Kids h. CPC member activities i. Emerging Issues 4. Presentation: Sherri Hammack (HHSC), System of Care. 5. Review of the 2015 Legislative Presentation. a. Discussion of member role in legislative process b. Sunset Report 6. Public Comment. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sherry Broberg, 512/420-2856
 
Comptroller of Public Accounts
November 20, 2014 – 01:00 PM
111 East 17th Street, Room 305, L.B.J. Building, Austin
 
Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force I. Introduction: Call to Order and Welcome II. Roll Call of Task Force Member Agencies A. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) B. Office of the Attorney General C. Department of Public Safety D. State Auditor's Office E. Texas Department of Insurance F. Comptroller III. Public Comment IV. Action Item: Approval of Minutes from the August 28, 2014 meeting V. Update from HHSC – Office of Inspector General on Medicaid fraud prevention VI. Updates regarding fraud prevention from other Task Force Member Agencies VII. Discussion of future agenda items VIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: donnarene.johnston@cpa.state.tx.us
 
11/21/2014
 
State Board of Dental Examiners
November 21, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
 
Board Meeting Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)  1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Discussion and review of minutes from the August 8, 2014 board meeting. 4. Discussion of and possible action on proposed agreed settlement orders and consent orders. 5. Public comments. 6. Miscellaneous reports. 6.1. professional Recovery Network Report. 6.2. Western Regional Examining Board Dental Hygiene Report. 6.3. Western Regional Examining Board Report. 7. Discussion of and possible action concerning committee reports. 7.1. Laser Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee. 7.2. Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee. 7.3. Ownership Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee. 7.4. Dental Review Committee – Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Expert Review Panel. 8. Discussion of and possible action on rules. 8.1. Rule reviews in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 2001.039. 8.1.1. Proposed Rule Review – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 125, Applications for Special Consideration or Exception to Board Rules. 8.2. Final adoption of rules. 8.2.1. Final Adoption of Amended Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 101.1, General Qualifications for Licensure. 8.2.2. Final Adoption of Amended Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 101.2, Licensure by Examination. 8.2.3. Final Adoption of Amended Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 101.3, Licensure by Credentials. 8.2.4. Final Adoption of Amended Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 101.4, Temporary Licensure by Credentials. 8.2.5. Final Adoption of New Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 101.12, Provisional Licensing. 8.2.6. Final Adoption of Amended Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 102.1, Fee Schedule. 8.2.7. Final Adoption of Amended Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 107.300, Registration of Non-Profit Corporations Authorized to Hire Dentists. 8.2.8. Final Adoption of Amended Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.4, Names of Dentists. 8.2.9. Final Adoption of Amended Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.52, Names and Responsibilities. 8.2.10. Final Adoption of Repeal of Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.70, Improper Influence on Professional Judgment. 8.2.11. Final Adoption of New Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.70, Improper Influence on Professional Judgment. 8.2.12. Final Adoption of New Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.74, Dental Practice Responsibilities. 8.2.13. Final Adoption of Amended Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 114.1, Permitted Duties. 8.2.14. Final Adoption of Amended Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 114.6, General Qualifications for Registration or Certification. 8.2.15. Final Adoption of Amended Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 117.2, Dental Faculty Licensure. 8.3. Withdrawal of rules. 8.3.1. Withdrawal of Proposed Repeal of Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.70, Improper Influence on Professional Judgment. 8.3.2. Withdrawal of Proposed New Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.70, Contracts, Agreements, and Arrangements with Licensed Dentists. 8.3.3. Withdrawal of Proposed New Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.74, Dental Practice Responsibilities. 8.4. Proposal of rules. 8.4.1. Proposal of Amendments – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 102.1, Fee Schedule. 8.4.2. Proposal of Amendments – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 107.63, Informal Disposition and Alternative Dispute Resolution. 8.4.3. Proposal of Amendments – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 107.103, Disposition of an Official Complaint. 8.4.4. Proposal of Amendments – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 107.110, Compliance. 8.4.5. Proposal of Amendments – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.9, Dishonorable Conduct. 8.4.6. Proposal of Amendments – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.54, Advertising of Specialties. 8.4.7. Proposal of New Rule – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 108.74, Ownership, Maintenance, and Operation of a Dental Practice. 8.4.8. Proposal of Amendments – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 115.2, Permitted Duties. 8.4.9. Proposal of Amendments – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 116.3, Registration and Renewal. 8.4.10. Proposal of Amendments – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 116.5, Certified Dental Technician Required. 8.4.11. Proposal of Amendments – 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Section 117.1, Exemptions. 9. Discussion and possible action on amendments to disciplinary matrix. 10. Agency division activity reports. 10.1. Finance and Administration Division Report. 10.2. Licensing Division Report. 10.3. Joint Report of the Enforcement and Dental Practice Divisions. 10.4. Legal Division Report. 11. Consideration and possible action on hearings at the state office of administrative hearings (SOAH). 11.1. Administrative Law Judge Proposals for Decision. Docket No. 504-14-2879, Clifford MacKenzie, DDS, Texas Dental License Number 13363. – Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 504-14-2879. – Consideration of Staff's Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 504-14-2879, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with/without Modifications. – Consider recommendations and take action: Clifford MacKenzie, DDS, Texas Dental License Number 13363. Docket No. 504-14-4700, Anthony C. Montagnese, Applicant for Dental Licensure. – Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 504-14-4700. – Consideration of Staff's Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 504-14-4700, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with/without Modifications. – Consider recommendations and take action: Anthony C. Montagnese, Applicant for Dental Licensure. Docket No. 504-14-2707, Felicia Peets, Applicant for Dental Assistant Registration. – Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 504-14-2707. – Consideration of Staff's Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 504-14-2707, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with/without Modifications. – Consider recommendations and take action: Felicia Peets, Applicant for Dental Assistant Registration. Docket No. 504-14-4024, Jose Rodriguez, Applicant for Dental Assistant Registration. – Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 504-14-4024. – Consideration of Staff's Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 504-14-4024, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with/without Modifications. – Consider recommendations and take action: Jose Rodriguez, Applicant for Dental Assistant Registration. Docket No. 504-14-4023, Lance E. Woodard, DDS, Texas Dental License Number 17833. – Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision in Docket No. 504-14-4023. – Consideration of Staff's Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 504-14-4023, Including Adoption of the Proposal for Decision's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with/without Modifications. – Consider recommendations and take action: Lance E. Woodard, DDS, Texas Dental License Number 17833. 11.2. Default Orders from SOAH. Docket No. 504-14-3960, Katie McGee, Applicant for Dental Assistant Registration. – Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Order No. 5 Unconditional Order of Dismissal from Docket in Docket No. 504-14-3960. – Consideration of Staff's Recommendations for Disposition of Docket No. 504-14-3960, Including Adoption of the Order of the Board. – Consider recommendations and take action: Katie McGee, Applicant for Dental Assistant Registration. 12. Executive Session pursuant to Tex. Govt Code – 551.071 (Texas Open Meetings Act) to receive legal advice about pending litigation. 13. Executive Director's Report. 14. Presiding Officer's Report. 15. Announcements. 16. Adjourn. Executive Session: The board reserves the right to conduct a closed meeting to discuss any posted agenda items as authorized by law. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-6400
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 21, 2014 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (DADS, Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm), Austin
 
Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics Committee 1. Call to Order. 2. Approval of Minutes from August 22, 2014 Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee meeting (Vote Required). 3. Old Business: Report on HHSC decisions on acceptance of the P&T Committee recommendations from the August 22, 2014, meeting. 4. New Business: Drug Classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL) (Drug Classes Listed Below): a. Androgenic Agents b. Antibiotics, GI c. Antibiotics, Topical d. Antibiotics, Vaginal e. Antiemetic /Antivertigo Agents f. Antifungals, Oral g. Antifungals, Topical h. Antihyperuricemics i. Antiparasitics, Topical j. Antipsychotics k. Antivirals, Topical l. Bone Resorption Suppression and Related Agents m. Colony Stimulating Factors n. Cytokine & CAM Antagonists o. Epinephrine, Self-Injected p. Growth Hormone q. Hypoglycemics, Incretin Mimetics / Enhancers r. Hypoglycemics, Insulin and Related Agents s. Hypoglycemics, Meglitinides t. Hypoglycemics, SGLT2 u. Hypoglycemics, TZD v. Irritable Bowel Syndrome w. Macrolides-Ketolides x. Opiates Dependence Treatments y. Penicillins z. Tetracyclines 5. New drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL (Drugs Listed Below): a. Acne Agents, Topical / Neuac b. Acne Agents, Topical / Ovace Plus lotion c. Acne Agents, Topical / Retin-A Micro 0.08% pump d. Antivirals, Oral / Sitavig e. Beta Blockers / Hemangeol f. Lincosamides /Oxazolidinones / Streptogramins / Sivextro g. Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Zontivity h. Proton Pump Inhibitors / Nexium OTC i. Steroids, Topical Very High / Clodan kit 6. Therapeutic and Clinical Drug Reviews and Updates: Chris Andrews, Pharm.D., Magellan Medicaid Administration. 7. Texas Sunset Commission 2014-15 Review of HHSC: Andy Vasquez, Medicaid/CHIP Deputy Director, Vendor Drug Program. 8. Executive Work Session. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 531, and in accordance with Title 1Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Subchapter F, s354.1928, the Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics Committee may meet in Executive Session on one or more items listed under New Business. 9. Announcements of Drugs Recommended for the Medicaid PDL. 10. Adjourn. 11. Next Meeting Date: Friday, January 30, 2015. Additional Information Contact: Joe Urtado, 512/707-6099
 
Department of State Health Services
November 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Moreton Bldg., Room M204, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
 
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Advisory Committee Teleconference The Committee will meet in a Telephone Conference Call Meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda. Members of the public may access the meeting via conference call 888-359-3627, conference code 1603657. Dial and log in to webinar in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time using the conference phone number and conference code. Weblink: https://stateoftx-dshs.century linkccc.com/CenturylinkWeb/TitleVCHW Please check in with security and someone will escort you to the conference room. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes Public comment The Community Health Worker (CHW) Common Core (C3) Project; a step toward greater national consensus on CHW scope of practice and needed skills New Mexico – Statewide CHW Association CHW Spotlight – Northeast Texas CHW Coalition Annual Report Development – Finalize Advisory Committee 2014 Accomplishments and 2015 Planned Activities Program Update Advisory Committee Membership Vacanies – Recruitment and Application Process Committee Business: -Review and recommend to the Department of State Health Services applications for certification of training institutions -Finalize 2015 meeting dates/requirements of attendance Committee Member Updates New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room 1410, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
 
Health and Human Services Commission Council. This meeting will be webcast. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of the August 15, 2013 Council Meeting Minutes 3. Executive Commissioner’s Status Report 4. Information Items Related to Rules a. Related to Hospital Presumptive Eligibility Information on rule amendment proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 366, Subchapter B, concerning the Presumptive Medicaid for Pregnant Women Program. b. Related to Payment for Physician Assistants and Other Practitioners    Information on a rule  proposed in the Texas Register under Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 354, §354.1001, §354.1062. c. Related to Reimbursement Methodology for Physician Assistants and Other Practitioners    Information on a rule proposed in the Texas Register in Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, amends §355.8093, Physician Assistants, §355.8161, Reimbursement Methodology for Midwife Services, and §355.8281, Reimbursement Methodology, under Title 1, Part 15, Subchapter J. d. Related to the Informal Dispute Resolution Program Information on a rule amendment proposed under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 393. 5. Action Items Related to Rules a. Regarding Family Violence Program  Consideration of rule amendments to be proposed under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 379, Subchapter B. b. Relating to Reimbursement Methodology of School Health and Related Services Consideration of rule amendments to clarify language under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, §355.8443. c. Related to Community First Choice Program Information on a rule to be proposed in the Texas Register under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter A, Division 27, to implement a new state plan option to provide certain home and community based supports. d. Related to Reimbursement Methodology for Community First Choice Program Information on a new rule to be proposed under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter M, Division 7. e. Related to the Texas Dual Eligibles Integrated Care Demonstration Information on the addition of add a new subchapter under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter L. f. Related to Creation of a New Provider Type and Health Service Preferred Pediatric Extended Care Center  Information on a rule amendment to be proposed under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 363, Subchapter B, Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center Services, §§363.201 to 363.217. g. Related to Reimbursement Methodology for Preferred Pediatric Extended Care Centers Information on a rule amendment to be proposed under Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355. 6. Adjourn The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Council will only take actions on items listed on the agenda. *Public comment will be taken following each item, after staff presentation, and/or prior to a vote on the action item. Contact: External Relations Division, 512-487-3300, HHSC, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751-2316.
 
Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
November 21, 2014 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe; Tower II; Suite #302, Austin
 
Investigative Committee The Board's Investigative Committee will discuss and possibly take action regarding the following agenda items: 1. Agreed Order – License #1301 (2:00 pm) The board may go into closed Executive Session regarding any item on the agenda if permitted under the Open Meetings Act, Government Code chapter 551. note: items may be taken out of order.  Additional Information Contact: Mr. Hemant Makan, 512/305-7000
 
11/22/2014
 
Department of State Health Services
November 22, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth
 
Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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. Identify and list the accomplishments of this committee since its inception and report back to the GETAC. 2. Workgroup Reports: A. Texas Disaster Medical System (TDMS) a. TDMS Mass Fatality Management report B. Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) report a. EMTF AMBUS (Ambulance Bus) Working Group Report b. EMTF MMU (Mobile Medical Unit) Working Group Report c. EMTF Air Medical Working Group Report d. EMTF Coordination Center Standards & Operational Guidelines 3. Medical Incident Support Team (M-IST) and Ambulance Staging Manager (ASM) Courses Report 4. Power Grid/EMP/Loss of Infrastructure 5. Ebola virus disease, recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and lessons learned related to healthcare worker exposure and the treatment and transport of exposed patients 6. Discussion of Regional Health and Medical Operations Centers (RHMOCs) 7. Legislative Update 8. Review DSHS rule at Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, Section 157.11(m)(9) to address the various requirements for an EMS provider's delivery of its patient care reports to medical facilities at the time and location of patient drop off at a medical facility, and how to improve the sharing of the medical facility's outcome data of that patient with the EMS provider. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the November 24, 2014 GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment.  Additional Information Contact: gwen.glauninger@twc.state.tx.us
 
Department of State Health Services
November 22, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth
 
Pediatrics Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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. Identify and list the accomplishments of this committee since its inception and report back to the GETAC. 2. Ebola virus disease, recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and lessons learned related to healthcare worker exposure and the treatment and transport of exposed patients. 3. Committee liaison reports: 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 4. Update on Child Fatality Review Teams (final report) 5. Position paper on minimizing x-ray computed tomography (CT) radiation – updates on implementation strategies and linkage to EMSC state partnership website 6. Pediatric Facility Recognition program 7. EMS for Children State Partnership update 8. Update on pediatric transfer guidelines/interfacility transport-review draft document with revisions to be shared with other GETAC subcommittees 9. Update on EMS Clinical Guidelines Project 10. Pediatric Evidence-based Guidelines: Assessment of EMS Utilization in States (PEGASUS) protocols from EMS Evidence Based Guidelines: spinal immobilization, shock, anaphylaxis/allergic reaction, airway management, which are to be implemented in Houston in the fall and six New England states in the spring 11. 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. Trauma registry update 13. GETAC strategic plan update General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the November 24, 2014 GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
Department of State Health Services
November 22, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth
 
Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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. Identify and list the accomplishments of this committee since its inception and report back to the GETAC. 2. Ebola virus disease, recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and lessons learned related to healthcare worker exposure and the treatment and transport of exposed patients. 3. Acknowledgement of Outgoing Committee Members 4. Texas EMS and Trauma Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) and Texas Trauma Care Foundation (TTCF) Injury Prevention Reports 5. Discussion regarding state trauma reports 6. Planning for 2015 Injury Prevention Committee Activities 7. Update on Injury-Free Texas website 8. National Injury Prevention Updates General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the November 24, 2014 GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
Department of State Health Services
November 22, 2014 – 02:30 PM
Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth
 
Stroke Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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. Identify and list the accomplishments of this committee since its inception and report back to the GETAC. 2. Ebola virus disease, recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and lessons learned related to healthcare worker exposure and the treatment and transport of exposed patients. 3. Update on Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCVDS) 4. Update on Lone Star Stroke consortium 5. Report on the progress of Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection funded by the Appropriations Act, Rider 97 of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 6. Update on data security and governance regarding the RAC/STEMI data collection addressed in the 2013 Appropriations Act, Rider 97 7. Consider the recommendation of the Brain Attack Coalition (BAC) standards for stroke ready hospitals as a basis for acceptable certification of Level III stroke support facilities 8. Consider a stroke education program workgroup recommendation that 4 hours of stroke related continuing education be required for recertifying EMS personnel 9. Consider the Transport Bypass Workgroup for adding severity adjusted triage criteria for hospital bypass of ambulance patients when a hospital's stroke care resources are unavailable 10. Update from the Hospital Database Surveillance Subcommittee, Johanna Morton chair General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the November 24, 2014 GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
Department of State Health Services
November 22, 2014 – 04:00 PM
Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth
 
Air Medical Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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. Identify and list the accomplishments of this committee since its inception and report back to the GETAC. 2. Ebola virus disease, recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and lessons learned related to healthcare worker exposure and the treatment and transport of exposed patients. 3. Presentation: Pediatric EMS Recognition Program, by Samuel Vance, EMS for Children State Partnership. 4. Report on the status of the formation of an air medical work group to participate in the Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF). 5. Identify those interested in participating on the EMTF air medical work group and discuss meeting times and dates, and expectations of work group members. 6. Consider the reimbursement fee schedule for fixed wing aircraft disaster response and recovery Memo of Agreement. 7. Update on EMS interstate compact agreements for personnel training, certification and licensure and its effect on students doing clinical rotations, working in other states within the agreement and other factors that may be included in the agreement. 8. Report on the progress of the Trauma Systems Committee Registry workgroup, in conjunctions with Big Country Regional Advisory Council (RAC-D), in identifying issues with the Trauma Registry System. 9. Review and make recommendations for the revision of the 2002 document "A Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System." 10. Review of EMS rule in Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157 Section 157.11(m)(9) to address the various requirements for an EMS provider's delivery of patient care reports to medical facilities at the time and location of patient drop off at a medical facility and how to improve the sharing of the facility's outcome data of that patient with the EMS provider. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the November 24, 2014 GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
11/23/2014
 
Department of State Health Services
November 23, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth
 
Education Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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. Identify and list the accomplishments of this committee since its inception and report back to the GETAC. 2. Ebola virus disease, recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and lessons learned related to healthcare worker exposure and the treatment and transport of exposed patients. 3. Review the Panhandle Regional Advisory Council (RAC) request to identify existing EMS educational opportunities available in the rural and frontier areas, to identify gaps and develop strategies to fill any identified gaps. 4. Continue to develop the community health curriculum for Advanced Practice Paramedic/Advanced Community Paramedic. 5. Review the 2014 state EMS-Trauma strategic plan and consider recommendations for revision. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the November 24, 2014 GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
Department of State Health Services
November 23, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth
 
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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. Identify and list the accomplishments of this committee since its inception and report back to the GETAC. 2. Ebola virus disease, recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and lessons. 3. Update on status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157. 4. Air Medical and EMS committees joint discussion regarding air medical programs that may be engaging non-EMS and non-hospital entities to dial them directly in an emergency possibly bypassing the 911 system. 5. Review of EMS rule at 25 TAC Section 157.11(m)(9) to address the various requirements for an EMS provider's delivery of its patient care reports to medical facilities at the time and location of its patient drop off at the medical facility and how to improve the sharing of the medical facility's outcome data of that patient with the EMS provider. 6. EMS for Children (EMSC) update. 7. Update from Trauma Registry Workgroup. 8. Update on EMS provider license applications for initial applicants, the administrator of record (AOR) course and other changes, implemented as a result of Senate Bill 8, 83rd Legislature, 2013. 9. Update from Emergency Medical Task Forces (EMTFs). General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the November 24, 2014 GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
Department of State Health Services
November 23, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth
 
Medical Directors Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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 Review mission and vision statements for GETAC 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. Identify and list the accomplishments of this committee since its inception and report back to the GETAC. 2. EMS patient care reports provided to receiving emergency facilities, as required by rule in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Section 157.11(m)(9), and the position paper by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), National Association of EMTs (NAEMT), and the National Association of EMS Officials (NASEMSO) entitled, "Transfer of Patient Care Between EMS Providers and Receiving Facilities." 3. Consideration of ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) as a reportable disease, as suggested by the Cardiac Care Committee. 4. Pediatric EMS Recognition Program. 5. Consider endorsement of a position statement and sample clinical guidelines to be forwarded to GETAC regarding the revisions to Transportation Code, Section 724.017 by House Bill 434, 83rd Legislature, 2013, 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 when there are multiple EMS providers, and the issue of patients being transported across state lines, particularly by air medical providers. 7. Consider additions to the GETAC Medical Directors web page at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystem/medicaldirectorscomm ttee.shtm. 8. Consider recommendations and/or a position statement on various situations during which 911 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 the approval of and submission to GETAC of talking points, a position statement and sample clinical guidelines on field clearance and/or limited spinal motion restriction. 11. Consider municipal or county letters of approval of new EMS provider applicants, as required by Health and Safety Code Section 773.0573, and 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Section 157.11(b)(6)(Y), to provide guidance on determining the requirements of service levels mandated in those letters. 12. Consider position statements regarding the transport and care of patients with behavioral disorders. 13. Pediatric Transfer and Transport Guidelines. 14. Consider endorsement of the ACEP/National EMS Physicians Medical Director Board Review Course as an approved course to satisfy the Texas Medical Board (TMB) rule, 22 TAC Section 197.3(b)(17)(A)(iii). 15. Treatment options for cyanide poisoning. 16. Ebola virus disease, recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and lessons learned related to healthcare worker exposure and the treatment and transport of exposed patients. 17. Consider recommendations or a position statement on didactic and clinical training necessary in addition to appropriate testing for Community Paramedic/Paramedic Practitioner MD. 18. Consider recommendations regarding naloxone (Narcan) administration by persons not certified or licensed by DSHS. 19. CPR training requirement for a Texas driver's license. 20. The Medical Practice Act, DSHS Administrative Code rules, and the gap between them. 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: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
Department of State Health Services
November 23, 2014 – 02:30 PM
Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth
 
Cardiac Care Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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. Identify and list the accomplishments of this committee since its inception and report back to the GETAC. 2. Ebola virus disease, recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and lessons learned related to healthcare worker exposure and the treatment and transport of exposed patients. 3. Recognition of committee members finishing their term of service. 4. Landscape of efforts to advance ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) care in Texas: The Texas Heart Attack Coalition. 5. Report on current results of the American Heart Association (AHA) ACTION Registry. 6. Progress in establishing a joint STEMI database committee with the DSHS Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Council. 7. Final report on DSHS Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Program survey of Texas Regional Advisory Council STEMI data. 8. Potential for greater interaction of the GETAC Cardiac Care committee and the DSHS Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Council. 9. Goals for the GETAC Cardiac Care committee in 2015. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the November 24, 2014 GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
11/24/2014
 
Department of State Health Services
November 24, 2014 – 03:30 PM
Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth
 
Trauma Systems Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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. Identify and list the accomplishments of this committee since its inception and report back to the GETAC. 2. Ebola virus disease, recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and lessons learned related to healthcare worker exposure and the treatment and transport of exposed patients. 3. 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. 4. Trauma System Strategic Plan Revisions. 5. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW). 6. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Trauma Medical Director's workgroup. 7. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Mid-Level Provider workgroup. 8. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Regional Advisory Council (RAC) System Development workgroup. 9. Implementation: Trauma Registrar's Trauma Registry Workgroup. 10. Trauma System Survey Review. 11. Trauma Electronic Medical Record Implementation Workgroup. 12. review rule Chapter 157, Section 157.11(m)(9) to address the requirements for EMS reports at the time of patient drop off, the requirement of delivery for a complete EMS report, and how to improve the sharing of the outcome data of that patient with the EMS service. 13. Trauma Center Designation Request for Specialty Services. 14. 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) General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the November 24, 2014 GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
Department of State Health Services
November 24, 2014 – 06:00 PM
Omni Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth
 
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Approval of Minutes Chair Report and Discussion Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regulatory Services State EMS Trauma System Report, Office of EMS Trauma Systems Coordination Assistant Commissioner Report, Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for 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: Advisory Council Members (Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 1. Review of the Panhandle Regional Advisory Council's (RAC) letter of request-regarding the need for EMS educational opportunities in rural and frontier areas. 2. Committee feedback on the progress of EMS patient care reports provided to receiving medical emergency facilities, as required by rule in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157, Section 157.11(m)(9). 3. Receive and consider feedback from committees for the revision of the 2002 document "A Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System." 4. Standardization of various hospital internal emergency response codes for patient arrests, fire, bomb threat, and others, to ensure the codes mean the same thing in all hospitals. 5. Endorsement of the GETAC Injury Prevention Committee's document, entitled: "Hospital Based Injury Prevention Components" developed for use to enhance hospital-based injury prevention programs by defining essential core components and providing supporting materials to achieve those core components. 6. Endorsement of the GETAC Injury Prevention Committee's May 14, 2014 position paper, entitled: "Workforce Development." 7. Discussion of the use of Brain Attack Coalition (BAC) new standards for stroke ready hospitals as criteria to approve certification programs of Level III stroke support facilities. 8. Discussion and possible recommendation for stroke specific continuing education requirements for EMS personnel certification and recertification. 9. Report from all committees on their accomplishments since the inception of the committee. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda Items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
12/1/2014
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 1, 2014 – 10:30 AM
The Perinatal Advisory Council (ITT Institute Bldg., Theory/Classrooms #3 and #4), Austin
 
The Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) 1. Welcome. 2. Approval of the Minutes (Meeting October 7, 2014). 3. Discuss Tool Kits for Various Levels of Care. 4. Review feedback from Stakeholder Meeting on November 10, 2014 regarding draft rules on Neonatal Levels of Care Designation. 5. Lunch (Recess). 6. Public Comment. 7. Set agendas, dates, times and locations of upcoming meetings in 2015. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Catherine.bartoli@hhsc.state.tx.us
 
12/2/2014
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 2, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
 
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Home and Community-based Services. This meeting will be webcast. Hearing.  Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rate adjustments for the Home and Community-based Services waiver program operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.  The hearing will be held in compliance with Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before HHSC approves the rates.  Proposal.  HHSC proposes to add a rate for transition assistance services to the Home and Community-based Services waiver program.  The proposed rate will be effective January 1, 2015, and was determined in accordance with the rate-setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rate was determined in accordance with the rate-setting methodologies proposed in the Texas Register (39 TexReg 6119) and scheduled for adoption effective December 1, 2014.  The methodologies will be codified at 1 TAC, Chapter 355, Subchapter F, §355.725, Reimbursement Methodology for Common Waiver Services in Home and Community-based Services and Texas Home Living.  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 November 14, 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 kyle.baxter@hhsc.state.tx.us.  The briefing package also will 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 Boulevard Austin, Texas 78751-2399 Phone number for package delivery:  512-730-7401 Fax  Attention:  Rate Analysis at 512-707-7475 Email kyle.baxter@hhsc.state.tx.us
 
Texas Health and human Services Commission
December 2, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
 
Proposed Medicaid Add-on Payment Rates for Certain Individuals in the Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions Program. This meeting will be webcast. Hearing.  Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 10 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed new add-on rates for certain individuals in the Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) program operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.  The hearing will be held in compliance with Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before HHSC approves the rates.  Proposal.  HHSC proposes new add-on rates for certain individuals in the ICF/IID program.  The proposed add-on rates will be effective January 1, 2015, and were determined in accordance with the rate-setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and Justification.  The proposed add-on rates were determined in accordance with the rate-setting methodologies proposed in the Texas Register (39 TexReg 8023) and scheduled for adoption effective January 1, 2015. The methodologies will be codified at 1 TAC, Chapter 355, Subchapter D, §355.456, Reimbursement Methodology. Briefing Package.  A briefing package describing the proposed add-on rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on November 14, 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 kyle.baxter@hhsc.state.tx.us.  The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing.  Written Comments.  Written comments regarding the proposed add-on 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 Boulevard Austin, Texas 78751-2399 Phone number for package delivery:  512-730-7401 Fax  Attention:  Rate Analysis at 512-707-7475 Email kyle.baxter@hhsc.state.tx.us
 
12/3/2014
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 3, 2014 – 09:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
 
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks a. Member introductions b. Adopt meeting minutes from September 10, 2014 2. Update on Implementation of Senate Bill 1150 3. Member Input and Comments on Project Issues 4. Discussion on the STAR Kids Screening and Assessment Instrument (SAI) a. Presentation on STAR Kids SAI materials b. Discussion on STAR Kids SAI materials 5. Public Comment 6. Determine Priorities for Future Meetings 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kate Volti, 512/462-6275
 
12/4/2014
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2014 – 02:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
 
Proposed payment rates for the assisted living (AL) services under the Community Based Alternatives (CBA) program, CBA Personal Care III services (PCIII) and Residential Care (RC) program. This meeting will be webcast. Hearing.  Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the assisted living (AL) services under the Community Based Alternatives (CBA) program, CBA Personal Care III services (PCIII) and Residential Care (RC) program.  Although the CBA Waiver has ceased to exist, effective September 1, 2014, and clients have been transitioned into the managed care model under STAR+PLUS, CBA rates continue to be used by actuaries, providers, and managed care organizations for informational purposes. Accordingly, HHSC will continue to adopt payment rates and will conduct the required rate hearings.  The RC program is operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.  The payment rates are proposed to be effective January 1, 2015.  The public hearing will be held in compliance with Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §355.105(g), which require public notice and hearings on proposed reimbursement rates. Proposal.  HHSC proposes to decrease the facility cost area rates for the CBA AL, CBA PCIII services and RC programs to reflect the most recent increase in federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in accordance with the rate-setting methodologies listed below under Methodology and Justification.  The methodologies require that when SSI is increased, the per diem reimbursement be decreased by an amount equal to that increase. Methodology and justification.  The proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate reimbursement setting methodology at 1 TAC §355.509(c)(2) for the RC program, 1 TAC §355.503(c)(2)(B) for the CBA AL service, and 1 TAC §355.503(c)(2)(D) for the CBA PCIII service. 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 November 17, 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; by email at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will 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  Rate Analysis Department, H-400  P.O. Box 149030  Austin, Texas 78714-9030 Overnight mail, special-delivery mail or hand delivery Health and Human Services Commission  Rate Analysis Department, H-400  4900 North Lamar  Austin, Texas 78751-2316 Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401 Fax Attention:  Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475 Email RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
 
12/5/2014
 
Department of State Health Services
December 5, 2014 – 12:00 PM
Austin State Hospital Campus, 4110 Guadalupe Street, Bldg. 626 – Nifty-Fifty Conference Room, Austin
 
Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order – Philip Keiser, M.D. II. Approval of previous meeting minutes (February 21, 2014) – Philip Keiser, M.D. and Committee III. Update on the Division for Disease Control and Prevention Services – Janna Zumbrun IV. Texas HIV Medication Program Budget Update – Department of State Health Services Staff V. AIDS Drug Assistance Program/State Pharmacy Assistance Program update reports -Department of State Health Services Staff VI. Discussion of cobicistat (Tybost) and elvitegravir (Vitekta) VII. Schedule next meeting – Philip Keiser, M.D. VIII. Public comments – Philip Keiser, M.D. IX. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
 
-End of Report-