The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between November 25 and December 15.
11/27/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 27, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Workgroup AGENDA: Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Workgroup November 27, 2017 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Conference line: 1-877-820-7831 Code: 941266 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archied-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome and opening remarks 2. Charge, roles, committee overview, structure, and deliverables 3. Review Bylaws 4. Logistics for future meetings, officers, and subcommittee structures 5. Health and Human Services Commission overview a. Office of Mental Health Coordination b. Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program c. Office of the Ombudsman 6. Texas Department of Insurance overview 7. Public comment 8. Planning for next meeting 9. Action items 10. Closing remarks Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/424-6631
11/29/2017
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee
November 29, 2017 – 10:00 AM
1400 N. Congress Avenue, Room E1.012, Austin
Oversight Committee Texas State Capitol Extension 1400 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701 Room E1.012 November 29, 2017 10:00 a.m. The Oversight Committee may discuss or act on 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 purpose permitted by the Act. Anyone wishing to offer 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. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call/Excused Absences 3. Oath of Office for newly appointed Oversight Committee members 4. Adoption of Minutes from the August 16, 2017, meeting 5. Public Comment 6. Grantee Presentation 7. Chief Executive Officer Report 8. Chief Compliance Officer Report 9. Chief Scientific Officer Report – Grant Award Recommendations 10. Chief Prevention and Communications Officer Report – Grant Award Recommendations 11. Chief Product Development Officer Report – Proposed Request for Applications FY 2018 Process and Timeline 12. Scientific Research and Prevention Program Committee Appointments 13. FY 2018 Program Priorities 14. Internal Auditor Report 15. Amendments to 25 T.A.C. Chapters 701 – 703 – Final Order Approving Amendments to Chapter 703 – Proposed Amendments to Chapters 701 and 703 and Authorization to Publish in Texas Register 16. Chief Operating Officer Report 17. Subcommittee Business – New subcommittee member assignments 18. Personnel – Chief Executive Officer 19. Texas Open Meeting Act and Public Information Act Updates 20. Compliance Investigation Pursuant to Health & Safety Code – 102.2631 21. Consultation with General Counsel 22. Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items 23. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kristen Doyle, 512/463-3190
11/30/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 30, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council November 30, 2017 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 The Council meeting can be viewed live and on demand via streaming internet. The link to view the council meeting is http://texashhsc.swagit.com/live/. 1. Welcome and opening remarks a. Welcome b. Hurricane Harvey update 2. Proposed rules* a. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) proposes new rules in Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 95, concerning the Prescription Drug Donation Program b. DSHS proposes new rules in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 133, Subchapter K, concerning Hospital Level of Care Designations for Maternal Care c. DSHS proposes new rules in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 133, Subchapter L, concerning Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy Designation d. DSHS proposes new rule s265.30 in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 265, Subchapter B, Texas Youth Camps Safety and Health, concerning Youth Camp Licensing Waiver and Appeal e. DSHS and the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) propose amendments in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapters 133, 134, 137, 139, 229, 265, and 295, concerning Food Safety f. HHSC proposes new rules, amendments, and repeals in TAC, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 19, Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification, Subchapters B, D, R, and W, concerning Life Safety Codes for Nursing Facilities g. HHSC proposes amendments in TAC, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Reimbursement Rates, Subchapters A, D, and F, concerning Reform of Cost Reporting Process for Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (IDF/IID) Providers 3. Information Rules* HHSC adopted an amendment to s355.8443 in TAC, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Reimbursement Rates, Subchapter J, Division 23, concerning Reimbursement Methodology for School Health and Related Services 4. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on these agenda items. The HHSC Executive Council will only review items listed on the agenda. Additional Information Contact: 512/428-1984
12/1/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 1, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
e-Health Advisory Committee AGENDA: e-Health Advisory Committee December 1, 2017 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order and logistics 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of September 29, 2017, meeting minutes 4. e-Health Advisory Committee rules revision update 5. Committee bylaws revisions and approvals 6. Interoperability Strategy Workgroup recommendations a. Policy and practice b. Infrastructure c. Business and technology operations d. Communications e. Governance 7. Break 8. Recommendations for required e-Health Advisory Committee reports on progress 9. Break 10. Public comment 11. Next meeting planning 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Adriana Rhames, 512/491-5557
12/4/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2017 – 08:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2530), Austin
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Subcommittee December 4, 2017 8:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair report 2. Review summary of September 11, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Review and discuss financial management services agency interview questions 4. Review and discuss financial management services agency nursing guidance 5. Review, discuss, and complete work on draft handbook 6. Discuss meeting's action items and future meeting agendas 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2017 – 12:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Consumer Directed Services Processes and Expansion Subcommittee December 4, 2017 Noon Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair report 2. Review summary of September 11, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Presentation and discussion on Youth Empowerment Services 4. Review and discuss streamlining forms 5. Review, discuss, and complete work on service delivery option forms 6. Discuss meeting's action items and future meeting agendas 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501), Austin
System Adequacy Subcommittee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee System Adequacy Subcommittee December 4, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept October 9, 2017, subcommittee minutes 3. Discuss Intellectual and Developmental Disability waiver slots 4. Discuss Home and Community-based Services Residential Remediation Plan 5. Public comment 6. Review results of the Chair meeting with Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee regarding responsibilities 7. Discuss System Adequacy Subcommittee goals and prioritize 8. Public comment 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2017 – 03:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615), Austin
Training and Outreach Subcommittee AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction Training and Outreach Subcommittee December 4, 2017 3:00 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 2615 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Roll call and Chair report 2. Review summary of September 11, 2017, subcommittee meeting 3. Continue work on cataloging training and outreach materials 4. Review, discuss, and complete work on service coordinator training 5. Discuss meeting's action items and future meeting agendas 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
12/5/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 5, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Texas Council on Consumer Direction December 5, 2017 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Introductions; Vice-Chair updates 2. Review and approve minutes from September 12, 2017, meeting 3. Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) update and summary of EVV Workgroup meeting 4. Consumer directed services utilization data review 5. Lunch break 6. Home and Community-based Services settings 7. State agency updates 8. Intellectual and Developmental Disability Systems Redesign Advisory Committee update 9. Subcommittee updates and next steps 10. Public comment 11. Discuss 2018 meetings, next meeting agenda, and action items 12. Adjourn The committee may take public comment on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
Texas Department of Insurance
December 5, 2017 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Advisory Committee Standard Request Form for Prior Authorization of Prescription Drug Benefits The committee will review the adopted standard prior authorization form, examine the form's effectiveness and impact on patient safety, and determine whether changes are needed, as required under Insurance Code s1369.305(d). 1. Call to order Introductions and welcome Antitrust statement 2. Review of Adopted Standard Prior Authorization Request Form for Prescription Drug Benefits 3. Receive committee members' comments and recommendations regarding (A) The effectiveness and impact on patient safety of the Standard Prior Authorization Request Form; and (B) Suggested changes to the Standard Prior Authorization Request Form 4. Meeting schedule 5. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Chris Harrigan, 512/676-6559
12/8/2017
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
December 8, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, 1100 West 49th Street, Room M-618, Austin
Tx Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (TCNWS) Advisory Committee Teleconference Call-in Number: 1-646-749-3122 Participant Passcode: 711-929-525 The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Establish Quorum and Approval of Excused Absences 3. Review of December 8, 2017 Agenda 4. The following items are for discussion and possible action: a) Approval of Minutes of October 25, 2017 Meeting b) Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Reports c) Governmental Public Health Nurse Staffing Reports 5. Final Announcements and Public Comment 6. Adjourn Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code, Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code, Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. Additional Information Contact: Pam Lauer, 512/776-6723
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 8, 2017 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st St. (Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Room 4501), Austin
Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Advisory Committee Meeting. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Angela Bryant, BEI Program Administrator, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-407-3269, angela.bryant@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 8, 2017 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st St. (Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee AGENDA: Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee December 8, 2017 10:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Introductions of the nursing facility administrator committee members 2. Approval of minutes of September 15, 2017, meeting 3. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 4. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4417
12/12/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 12, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, Austin
Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting December 12, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept October 3, 2017, subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Discuss quality and recommended Intellectual and Developmental (IDD) survey topics 4. IDD accessible webpage update 5. Discuss complaints – Health Plan Management and Office of the Ombudsman 6. Review results of the Chair meeting with System Adequacy Subcommittee regarding responsibilities 7. Public comment 8. Discuss future agenda, action items, and recommendations 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278