The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between November 27 and December 19.
12/1/2014
Health Professions Council
December 1, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, 2-225, Austin
Health Professions Council Meeting Agenda The following items many not necessarily be considered in the order they appear and HPC may act on any agenda item. i Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements A. Consideration of Minutes from September 8, 2014 Action B. Ms. Cynthia Rosas – Texas Veteran's Commission Briefing C. Technology Report – DIR Legacy Project Update – Mr. Allan Martin – ITSS Update – Website Administrator Report Briefing D. Budget and Planning Report – 1st Quarter Review Briefing E. Training Committee – Update on Last Meeting Briefing F. Administrative Committee – Update on Last Meeting Briefing G. Legal Committee – Update on Last Meeting Briefing H. Shared Services Committee – Update on Last Meeting Briefing I. Agency Roundtable J. Public Comment – – Next Meeting Monday, March 9, 2015 K. Adjourn Action. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8851
Department of State Health Services
December 1, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, Room T-609, Austin
Interagency Council for Genetic Services The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to order Welcome and Introductions Approval of September 5, 2014 Minutes Representative Reports/Updates: -Texas Department of Insurance -Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services -University of Texas Health Science Centers -Public and Private Entities that Contract with Department of State Health Services -Department of State Health Services -Consumer Reports Update on Sunset Review Future Direction for Council Public Comment Confirm next meeting date, discuss and accept items for future meeting agenda. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
Legislative Budget Board
December 1, 2014 – 11:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.036, State Capitol, Austin
1. Call to order. 2. Approve minutes of August 5, 2014 Legislative Budget Board meeting. 3. Review the items of information and methodology required to set the Article VIII constitutional limit on certain appropriations for the 2016-17 biennium. a. Conduct public hearing. b. Adopt the items of information. 4. Consider the Governor's Budget Execution Proposal relating to securing the Texas-Mexico border, including the following items: a. Office of the Governor, Trusteed Programs: Transfer of appropriations to the Texas Military Department for the purpose of assisting the Texas Department of Public Safety in border security operations. b. Texas Department of Transportation: Transfer of appropriations to the Texas Department of Public Safety for the purpose of increasing the department.s border security operations, including overtime pay. c. Texas Public Finance Authority: Transfer of appropriations to the Texas Military Department for the purpose of assisting the Texas Department of Public Safety in border security operations. d. Texas Public Finance Authority: Transfer of appropriations to the Texas Department of Public Safety for the purpose of increasing the department.s border security operations, including overtime pay and capital equipment. e. Office of the Governor, Trusteed Programs: Transfer of appropriations to the Texas Department of Public Safety for the purpose of increasing the department.s border security operations and capital equipment. f. Office of the Governor, Trusteed Programs: Transfer of appropriations to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the purpose of assisting the Texas Department of Public safety in border security operations. g. Conduct public hearing. h. Legislative Budget Board action. 5. Receive a report and testimony from the Comptroller of Public Accounts regarding the financial condition of this state. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
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
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 2, 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
12/3/2014
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
House Committee on Insurance
December 3, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.036, Austin
The Committee will meet to consider the following interim charges: Charge 1: Monitor the effects of the Affordable Care Act on the availability and affordability of private health insurance coverage in Texas and on the health insurance market. Charge 2: Evaluate options to expand transparency in the health care marketplace and facilitate informed consumer choice. Monitor the implementation of prior legislation to encourage transparency and adequacy of health care provider networks. Review prior legislative attempts to achieve greater transparency and the effectiveness of regulatory efforts to minimize the negative impacts on consumers related to out-of-network service disputes. Charge 5: Examine the following aspects of the Texas auto insurance market: Methods to decrease the rate of uninsured drivers, including an evaluation of the success of current programs and possible improvements; and The benefits and drawbacks of prohibiting or restricting the use of "named driver" auto insurance policies. Charge 6: Make recommendations for any necessary reforms to address the long-term stability of the residual market for workers' compensation insurance in this state. Public testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional Information contact Beth Klunder: (512)463-0788
Department of Aging and Disability Services
December 3, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Bldg., Austin
Aging and Disability Services Council Several members of the Aging and Disability Services Council will meet at the John H Winters Building, 701 W. 51st St., Austin, Texas, at 10:00am on December 3, 2014, to depart for a tour of the Austin State Supported Living Center, 2203 W. 35th Street, Austin, Texas. The tour will last approximately two hours. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4157
Department of Aging and Disability Services
December 3, 2014 – 2:00 PM
701 W 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Aging and Disability Services Council – Work Session 1. Welcome and Call To Order 2. Commissioner's Update on Sunset Commission 3. Community Services Report 4. State Supported Living Centers (SSLC) Report 5a. Overview of Community First Choice (CFC) Program 5b. Overview of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) High Medical Needs Reimbursement Methodology 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4157
12/4/2014
Department of Aging and Disability Services
December 4, 2014 – 8:30 AM
701 W 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Room, Austin
Aging and Disability Services Council 1. Welcome and Call To Order 2. *Approval of the Minutes a. *Approval of the Minutes of the September 11, 2014 Council Meeting b. *Approval of the Minutes of the October 14, 2014 Emergency Council Meeting on Sunset Recommendations 3. Commissioner's Quarterly Update – Activities – Special Recognition(s)/Announcement(s) – Staffing and Personnel 4. Public Comment 5. HHSC Informational Items: a. Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (IID) High Medical Needs Reimbursement Methodology 6. Recommendation to Propose: a. *Recommendation to propose new §355.9090 to establish a reimbursement methodology for services provided under Community First Choice (CFC) b. *Recommendation to propose amendments to certain sections, the repeal of a section, and new sections in 40 TAC Chapter 45, Community Living Assistance and Support Services c. *Recommendation to propose amendments to certain sections, new sections, and the repeal of certain sections in 40 TAC Chapter 62, Contracting to Provide Transition Assistance Services; and the repeal of §51.451 concerning transition assistance services, in 40 TAC Chapter 51, Medically Dependent Children Program d. *Recommendation to propose amendments to several sections in 40 TAC Chapter 9, Subchapter D, Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Program and amendments to §§9.553, 9.576, and 9.577, in 40 TAC Chapter 9, Subchapter N, Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Program e. *Recommendation to propose new §19.1935 in 40 TAC Chapter 19, Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4157
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (DADS, John H. Winters Bldg., Room 560W), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Sub-Committee Meeting December 4, 2014 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Room 560W 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78753 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Review of Adaptive Aids, Availability, Cost-effectiveness, and Assistance with Living more Independently with Onsite Supports. 3. Updates: a. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) b. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) c. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) d. Committee Members 4. Discussion of Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Gold, 512/438-5986
House Committee on Appropriations
December 4, 2014 – 01:30 PM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.030, Austin
The House Committee on Appropriations will meet to hear invited testimony only regarding the following: State Spending Limit, Overview of the revenue estimate, Budget drivers for the 84th Legislative Session. The budget drivers will include public education, Medicaid, mental health funding, Employee Retirement System and the Teacher Retirement System. Additional Information contact Hunter Thompson: (512) 463-1091
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
Texas Medical Board
December 5, 2014 – 9:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Licensure Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants appearing concerning eligibility. 3.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding physician assistant applicants to be licensed. 4.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding proposed orders offered by the Executive Director. 5.Report on physician assistant licensure process statistics. 6.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Board Rules a)185.4 Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants 7.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicant packets. 8.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/305-7111
Texas Medical Board
December 5, 2014 – 9:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Discipline and Ethics Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals and reports from the Texas Physician Health Program. 3.Reports and discussion regarding the Investigation, Litigation, and Compliance Departments. 4.Review, discussion and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints: A.Jurisdictional Complaints: i.Investigations 14-3508 B.Jurisdictional-Not-Filed Complaints: 14-5436 14-6206 15-0298 15-0377 15-0697 5.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 6.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/305-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 5, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd (HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 4501), Austin
Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of Minutes from September 19, 2014, meeting. (vote required) 3. Report on administrative action items from last meeting. 4. Discussion on disseminating information on the committee recommendations. 5. Discussion on developing a registry for health care interpreters. 6. Public comment. 7. Discuss goals and work plan of the committee for 2015. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Paula Traffas, 512/438-2944
Texas Medical Board
December 5, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Board Meeting 1. Full Board Call to Order, Roll Call and Mission Statement. Our Mission is to protect and enhance the public.s health, safety and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education. 2.Board Member Report. 3.Executive Director's Report. Legislative Update Audit Update Outreach Update and Communications Personnel Update Budget Enforcement Report QA Medical Board Liaison Coaching 4.Medical Director Report. 5.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding continuing medical education for board member training. 6.Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. Agenda item #7 at 10:30a.m. 7.Consideration and possible action for Proposal for Decision. 1. Susan D. Thivierge, PA, SOAH #503-12-6066PA 2. John Boyle, P.A., SOAH #503-13-4612PA 8.Consideration and Approval of Determinations of Default. 9.Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders. 10.Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/ Termination Request Orders. 11.Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 12.Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 13.Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 14.Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 15.Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 16.Consideration and Approval of Remedial Plans. 17.Consideration and Approval of Administrative Agreed Orders. 18.Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/ Automatic Actions. 19.Consideration and Approval of Cease and Desist Orders. Agenda item #20 at 11:00 a.m. 20.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action, including adoption of proposed amendment to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants: §185.16. Employment Guidelines §185.18. Discipline of Physician Assistants 21.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action, including approval for publication as notice of proposed rule in the Texas Register, for proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185:(none) 22.Open Forum for Public Comments. 23.Consideration and Approval of the August 1, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes. 24.Committee reports and the consideration and approval of minutes and action items of committees meeting during the board meeting. 25.Board member training. 26.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/305-7051
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
12/9/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 9, 2014 – 9:00 AM
1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 480A (HHSC Twin Towers), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Special Called Meeting 1.Call to order and determination of quorum. 2.Discussion of Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Report to the Governor (vote required for approval). 3.Public Comment. 4.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Princess.Katana@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Department of Insurance
December 9, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100, Austin
IRO Advisory Group 1. Welcome 2. Introductions 3. Rule Process 4. Topics a. Statutory changes from HB 2645 I. Accreditation by a nationally recognized accrediting body (28 TAC Section 12.103) II. Personnel (28 TAC Section 12.204) III. Time frame for decisions (28 TAC Section 12.206) b. Certification Process – organization of rule for readability and clarity (28 TAC Sections 12.103 and 12.104) c. Fees (28 TAC Sections 12.401 – 12.406) 5. Public Comments. Additional Information Contact: Victoria Ortega, 512/305-7315
Senate Committee on State Affairs
December 9, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Building, Room 2E.20, Austin
The Committee will take up the following Interim Charge: Monitor the actuarial and financial conditions of the pension and health care programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and the Employees Retirement System (ERS). Invited testimony only. Additional Information contact: Gretchen Grigsby (512)463-0380
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 9, 2014 – 1:00 PM
3200 Sanguinet St., Fort Worth
HHSC Stakeholder Feedback Session-IDD STAR+PLUS Acute Care Services Expansion-Fort Worth Agenda: Health and Human Service Commission Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities December 9, 2014 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meeting Site: Amon Carter Community Center Lena Pope Campus 3200 Sanguinet St. Fort Worth, TX 76107 Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 1101316 The Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) is gathering feedback from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their family members, advocates, and providers of acute care and long-term services and supports regarding the transition to STAR+PLUS for people with IDD needing acute care services. HHSC will not be presenting information during these sessions, but instead will ask for public comment in the form of feedback and will collect information and ideas that may affect future managed care initiatives. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate. 1.Opening Remarks 2.Listening Session / Questions and Answers 3.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us
12/11/2014
Department of State Health Services
December 11, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Pickle Research Campus, Commons Building, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee Meeting 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 entirety of Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Services rules at Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157, including DSHS staff's draft proposed revisions/amendments to 25 TAC Chapter 157 Sections 157.11, entitled: Requirements for an EMS Provider License, 157.12, entitled: Rotor-wing Air Ambulance Operations, 157.13, entitled: Fixed-wing Air Ambulance Operations, 157.14, entitled: Requirements for a First Responder Organization License, 157.16, entitled: Emergency Suspension, Suspension, Probation, Revocation or Denial of a Provider License, 157.32, entitled: EMS Education Program and Course Approval, 157.33, entitled: Certification, 157.34, entitled: Recertification, 157.36, entitled: Criteria for Denial and Disciplinary Actions for EMS Personnel and Applicants and Voluntary Surrender of a Certificate, 157.38, entitled: Continuing Education, 157.40, entitled: Paramedic Licensure, 157.43, entitled: Course Coordinator Certification and consider providing input on proposed revisions or amendments. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the February 2015 quarterly GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
12/16/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 16, 2014 – 9:00 AM
501 Pine Tree Rd. (Community Connections), Longview
HHSC Stakeholder Feedback Session-STAR+PLUS Expansion IDD Acute Care Services – Longview Agenda: Health and Human Service Commission Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities December 16, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meeting Site: Community Connections 501 Pine Tree Rd. Longview, TX 75604 Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 5413391 The Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) is gathering feedback from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their family members, advocates, and providers of acute care and long-term services and supports regarding the transition to STAR+PLUS for people with IDD needing acute care services. HHSC will not be presenting information during these sessions, but instead will ask for public comment in the form of feedback and will collect information and ideas that may affect future managed care initiatives. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate. 1.Opening Remarks 2.Listening Session / Questions and Answers 3.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us
12/17/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 17, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly, Public Hearing Room 1410), Austin
Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee (BHIAC) Agenda: Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee (BHIAC) 1.Welcome and Introductions. 2.Review and Approval of the October 21, 2014, Minutes. 3.General Updates by Health and Human Services Commission Staff. 4.BHIAC Discussion and Vote on the Preliminary Quality Measures Recommendation Results. 5.Lunch Break. (45 minutes) 6.BHIAC Discussion and Vote on the Preliminary Health Home Pilots Recommendation Results. 7.Discussion and Vote on the Preliminary Other Recommendation Results. 8.Break. (15-20 minutes) 9.Public Comment. 10.Discussion of Future Agenda Items at next meeting in March 2015. 11.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Monica Thyssen, 512/462-6217
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