The following list represents state agency health care hearings scheduled between November 30 and December 20.
12/3/2013
Comptroller of Public Accounts
December 3, 2013 – 11:00 AM
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 (OAG) 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 August 30, 2013 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: 512/463-5561
The University of Texas System
December 3, 2013 – 10:00 AM
Ashbell Smith Hall Building, Second Floor Conference Rm #208, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council I. Discussion and possible action regarding the following agenda items: Approval of minutes of August 6, 2013 meeting and October 7, 2013 meeting Review of criteria guidelines and processes for entry into & continued participation in JAMP Review of bylaws Committee assignments and responsibilities Evaluation & Accountability Committee Update Academic Affairs Committee Update Routine budgetary issues, including possible amendments to the current budget Entering applicant review and interview process JAMP medical school match Medical school interview process Issues raised by JAMP faculty directors related to above agenda items The date for next Council meeting II. Recess to convene Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Education Code, Section 51.8246(b) to discuss the education records or other personal information of individual students or the evaluation, eligibility, admission, or selection of individual students: Selection of 2014 JAMP applicants for interview Selection of students for entrance inot the 2014 medical school match program for assignment of students to medical school matriculation Student appeal(s) of dismissal from JAMP Student appeal(s) of acceptance eligibility Student resignation(s) from JAMP Student dismissal(s) from JAMP Student appeal to take course at another institution Student appeal to request 5th year in program III. Reconvene in open session to take action as appropriate on Executive Session items and adjourn Meeting Accessibility: Meetings of the Joint Admission Medical Program Council are open to the public except for executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Additional Information Contact: Paul Hermesmeyer, 512/499-4352
12/4/2013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 4, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Bell County Expo Center, Special Events Room, 301 West Loop 121, Belton
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The morning session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. The afternoon session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Both sessions will begin with a managed care overview. 1. Providers 9 a.m. to noon. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers 2. Consumers, families, and other stakeholders 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have IDD, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Department of Aging and Disability Services
December 4, 2013 – 02:00 PM
701 West 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Aging and Disability Services Council – Work Session 1. Welcome and Call To Order 2. Community Services Report 3. State Supported Living Centers (SSLC) Report 4. Review of December 5, 2013 Items: a. Recommendation to propose amendments to several sections in 40 TAC Chapter 9, Subchapter D, Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Program b. Recommendation to propose amendments to s68.101, concerning application; s68.102, concerning definitions; and s68.103, concerning use and availability of EVV system, in Chapter 68, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) System 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4563
12/5/2013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 5, 2013 – 8:30 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed payment rates for the assisted living/residential care. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the assisted living/residential care (AL/RC) services under the Community Based Alternatives (CBA) program, CBA Personal Care III services (PCIII) and Residential Care (RC) program. These programs are operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. The payment rates are proposed to be effective Jan. 1, 2014. 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/RC, 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/RC 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 Nov. 19, 2013. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Michelle Mikulencak or Rate Analysis by telephone at 512730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; by email at michelle.mikulencak@hhsc.state.tx.us, by U.S. mail to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. In addition, requests for the briefing package may be sent by overnight mail or hand delivered to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. 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 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 P.O. Box 149030 Austin, Texas 78714-9030 Overnight mail, special-delivery mail or hand delivery Texas Health and Human Services Commission Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 Brown-Heatly Building 4900 North Lamar Austin, Texas 78751 Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401 Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475 Email: michelle.mikulencak@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 5, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Family Health Center, 1600 Providence Dr., Waco
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The morning session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. The afternoon session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Both sessions will begin with a managed care overview. 1. Providers 9 a.m. to noon. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers 2. Consumers, families, and other stakeholders 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have IDD, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center
December 5, 2013 – 11:30 AM
1430 Collier Street – Board Room, Austin
Board of Trustees – Planning and Operations Committee Agenda I. Citizens' Comments (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes). II. Approval of Minutes for October 24, 2013 III. Planning and Network Advisory Committee (PNAC) Report IV. Recommendation for Approval of PNAC Membership V. Recommendation for Acceptance of City Annual Interlocal Report for Period Ending 9/30/13 VI. Recommendation for Acceptance of SAMSO Interlocal Report for Period Ending 9/30/13 VII. Information Item: Overview of FY 13 Contract Performance Measures VIII. Information Item: Program Evaluation – Health Integration Project IX. Announcements X. Unfinished Business XI. New Business Identify Consent Agenda Items XII. Citizens' Comments Austin Travis County Integral Care is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additional Information Contact: Jessika Carnahan, 512/440-4080
Department of Aging and Disability Services
December 5, 2013 – 08:30 AM
701 West 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Aging and Disability Services Council 1. Welcome and Call To Order 2. *Approval of the Minutes of the September 12, 2013 Council Meeting 3. Commissioner's Quarterly Update – Activities – Special Recognition(s)/Announcement(s) – Staffing and Personnel 4. Public Comment 5. Informational Items a. Amended s355.314, Supplemental Payments to Non-State Government-Owned Nursing Facilities, under Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter C 6. Recommendation to Propose: a. *Recommendation to propose amendments to several sections in 40 TAC Chapter 9, Subchapter D, Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Program b. *Recommendation to propose amendments to Community Care for Aged and Disabled, s355.502, Reimbursement Methodology for Common Services in Home and Community-Based Services Waivers and s355.505, Reimbursement Methodology for the Community Living Assistance and Support Services Waiver Program, under Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter E; and s355.723, Reimbursement Methodology for Home and Community-Based Services and Texas Home Living Programs, under Title 1 of the TAC, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter F c. *Recommendation to propose amendments to certain sections in 40 TAC Chapter 55, Contracting to Provide Home-Delivered Meals d. *Recommendation to propose amendments to s68.101, concerning application; s68.102, concerning definitions; and s68.103, concerning use and availability of EVV system, in Chapter 68, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) System e. *Recommendation to propose amendments to s19.2322, concerning Medicaid bed allocation requirements, and new s19.345, concerning small house and household facility requirements, in Chapter 19, Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification f. *Recommendation to propose amendments to s61.103, concerning definitions; and s61.106, concerning the relationship of private organizations to DADS and employees of DADS, in Chapter 61, Volunteer and Community Engagement 7. Adjourn *Denotes item open for action. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-4563
12/6/2013
Department of Aging and Disability Services
December 6, 2013 – 10:00 AM
5701 Springdale Road, Region XIII Education Service Center, Austin
Texas Council on Autism & Pervasive Developmental Disorders Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions Approval of the Minutes of the October 17, 2013 Council Meeting Chair Items: – Senate Bill 7 Advisory Committees – Report on the National Autism Leadership Summit & the 2013 Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Conference Council on Autism State Plan & Goals for Fiscal Years (FY) 2014-15 Lunch Public Testimony FY 2013 Council on Autism Annual Report Consolidation of Health and Human Services Enterprise Autism Services Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities Senate Bill 7 Update Council on Autism FY 2014 Budget FY 2014 Council on Autism Meetings & Assignments Adjourn The meeting will adjourn at 3:30 PM. Additional Information Contact: Ron Ayer, 512/438-5001
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 6, 2013 – 10:00 AM
909 W 45th St. (Offices of TOPDD, Conf. Room 295, Bldg. 2), Austin
Executive Committee for Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities (TOPDD) Date: Dec. 6, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meeting Site: Offices of TOPDD Conference Room 295 Building 2 909 W 45th St. Austin 1. Roll call and establishing quorum 2. Welcome and introductions: Dr. Richard Garnett 3. Approval of Minutes: Dr. Richard Garnett 4. Discussion of Needs assessment 5. Child Safety and Injury Prevention Task Force Report: Ashley Givens 6. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Collaborative report: Dr. Mary Tijerina 7. TOPDD staff report: Sunset review, Project Choices, funding: Janet Sharkis and TOPDD staff members 8. Discussion of next meeting date and possible Agenda items: Dr. Richard Garnett 9. Public comment. Additional Information Contact: Janet Sharkis, 512/206-5869
12/9/2013
Health Professions Council
December 9, 2013 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St. Tower 2-225, Austin
Health Professions Council 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-220 Austin, TX 78701 Council Meeting December 9, 2013 9:00 a.m. 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 9, 2013 Action B. Technology Report – – DIR Update – Mr. Allan Martin – – Regulatory Database Project Update – – ITSS Update Briefing C. Budget and Planning Report – 1st Quarter Review Briefing D. Training Committee – Business Continuity Planning and Training Briefing E. Agency Leadership Elections – Nominations for positions – Vote Vote F. Public Comment – Next Meeting Monday, March 10, 2014 G. Adjourn Action. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, jmonk@hpc.texas.gov
12/11/2013
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
December 11, 2013 – 11:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Committee on Academic and Workforce Success Note: Time of meeting will be 11:00am or upon adjournment of the committee on affordability, accountability and planning meeting whichever occurs later. Public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public-testimony I. Welcome and Committee Chair's meeting overview II. Consideration of approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2013, Committee meeting III. Consideration of approval of the Consent Calendar IV. Public Testimony on Agenda Items V. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to additional funding for the TransitionTX Project B. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to awards for Teacher Quality Grants Projects for the 2014-2015 grant year C. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to additional funding for regional teams for the Vertical Alignment Training Project D. Update on the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Diagnostic Profile of the TSI Assessment and the development of the ABE Operational Plan for serving identified students E. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of a Request for Applications regarding a regional professional development program addressing Adult Basic Education policies and programming F. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the reallocation of Work-Study Mentorship Program funding G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee related to the issuance of federally-funded Texas Workforce Commission grant awards to two additional Accelerate Texas colleges H. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to a request from the University of North Texas for a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree, each with a major in Biomedical Engineering I. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the allocation of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act funds to colleges for Basic grants for 2014-2015 J. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act funds to colleges for Leadership grants for 2014-2015 K. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to awarding Carl D. Perkins Reserve Grants L. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of the grants for the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program M. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the awarding of the grants for the Engineering Recruitment Program – Engineering Summer Program (ERP-ESP) N. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to a request from Texas State Technical College – Marshall to operate an extension center in the city of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas O. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee to authorize the Commissioner of Higher Education to submit the Seventh Report on the Timely Graduation Incentive Pilot Project to the Legislature by December 31, 2013 (S.B. 30, 79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session) P. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee to authorize the Commissioner of Higher Education to submit the 2013 report on the National Research University Fund to the Comptroller and Legislature Q. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 5, Rules Applying to Public Universities, Health-Related Institutions, and/or Selected Public Colleges of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter G, Strategic Planning and Grant Programs Related to Emerging Research and/or Research Universities, Sections 5.121 and 5.122 of Board rules, concerning submission of strategic research plans (S.B. 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 9, Program Development in Public Two-Year Colleges, Subchapter J, Academic Associate Degree and Certificate Programs, Sections 9.182, 9.183, and 9.184 of Board rules, concerning the number of semester credit hours required to earn an associate's degree at a public institution of higher education (S.B. 497, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) R. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the appointment and re-appointment of members to the Advisory Committee on Research Programs (ACORP) S. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee regarding institutions' plans for closure and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
December 11, 2013 – 09:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning Public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public-testimony I. Welcome and Committee Chair's meeting overview II. Consideration of approval of the minutes from September 25, 2013, Committee meeting III. Consideration of approval of the Consent Calendar IV. Public Testimony on Agenda Items V. Matters relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning A. Report on facilities projects that were submitted to the Coordinating Board B. Discussion of recommendations for membership of the Higher Education Strategic Planning Committee C. Update on RAND Community Colleges Baccalaureate Study in addressing the state's projected workforce needs for training and education (S.B. 1414 and H.B 1296 Texas Legislature, Regular Session) D. Results of the GenTX Campaign Evaluation Analytic Data Analysis E. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 13, Subchapter F, Section 13.107 of Board rules concerning Formula Funding and Tuition Charges for Repeated and Excess Hours of Undergraduate Students (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 13, Subchapter C, Sections 13.43 and 13.44 of Board rules concerning distribution of budgets (3) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter P, Sections 21.500 – 21.511 of Board rules, concerning the Professional Nurses' Student Loan Repayment Program (4) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter Q, Sections 21.530 – 21.540 of Board rules, concerning the Licensed Vocational Nurses' Student Loan Repayment Program (5) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter R, Sections 21.560 – 21.566 of Board rules, concerning the Dental Education Loan Repayment Program (6) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to Chapter 21, new Subchapter X, concerning the Loan Repayment Program for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (Senate Bill 620, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (7) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to Chapter 21, new Subchapter Y, concerning the Student Loan Default Prevention and Financial Aid Literacy Pilot Program(Senate Bill 680, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (8) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter Z, Sections 21.800 – 21.811 of Board rules, concerning the Graduate Nurses' Education Loan Repayment Program (9) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter FF, Sections 21.1010 – 21.1017 of Board rules, concerning the Law Education Loan Repayment Program (10) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter HH, Sections 21.1052 – 21.1068 of Board rules, concerning the Exemption Program for Texas Air and Army National Guard/ROTC Students (11) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 21, Subchapter JJ, Sections 21.004 – 21.005 of Board rules, concerning the Kenneth H. Ashworth Fellowship Program (12) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter KK, Sections 21.020 – 21.026 of Board rules, concerning the Classroom Teacher Repayment Assistance Program (13) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter MM, Sections 21.080 – 21.089 of Board rules, concerning the Doctoral Incentive Loan Repayment Program (14) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 21, Subchapter OO, Sections 21.2200 – 21.2207 of Board rules, concerning the Children's Medicaid Loan Repayment Program (15) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 21, Subchapter TT, Sections 21.2271 and 21.2273 as well as new Section 21.2276 of Board rules, concerning the Exemption Program for Dependent Children of Persons Who are Members of Armed Forces Deployed on Combat Duty(Senate Bill 1210, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (16) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 22, Subchapter F, Sections 22.101 – 22.111 of Board rules, concerning the Provisions for the Scholarship Programs for Vocational Nursing Students (17) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 22, Subchapter G, Sections 22.121 – 22.131 of Board rules, concerning the Provisions for the Scholarship Programs for Professional Nursing Students (18) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter L, Sections 22.225 – 22.231, 22.234 – 22.236, 22.239 and 22.241 of Board rules, concerning the Toward EXcellence Access & Success Grant (Texas) Grant Program (Senate Bill 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (19) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter M, Sections 22.254, 22.256, and 22.260 of Board rules, concerning the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG) (Senate Bill 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (20) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter O, Sections 22.293 and 22.295, as well as new Section 22.298 of Board rules, concerning the Exemption Program for Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff(Senate Bill 1210, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) (21) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the repeal of Chapter 22, Subchapter Q, Sections 22.312 – 22.318 of Board rules, concerning the Engineering Scholarship Program (22) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 21, Subchapter SS, Sections 21.2261 and 21.2264 of Board rules, concerning Waiver Programs for Certain Nonresident Persons (Senate Bill 1210, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) F. Lunch G. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Ms. Susan Brown, 512/427-6130
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 11, 2013 – 01:00 PM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm 1410, Austin
Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee (BHIAC) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review of the BHIAC Charge, Including discussion of: Statement of purpose and task Responsibility of the Chair and Vice-Chair Review of bylaws Frequency of meetings 3. Presentation by Health and Human Services Staff: Project Implementation and Timeline 4. Public Comment 5. Discussion of next meetings and possible Agenda Items for BHIAC, March 2014 and June 2014 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Monica Thyssen, 512/462-6217
12/12/2013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 12, 2013 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Room), Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee Dec. 12, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meeting Site: John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks a) Introduction of chair b) Review of committee charge c) Member introductions 2. Project Overview a) Medicaid managed care overview b) Senate Bill 7 STAR Kids overview c) Demographic overview d) Project milestones e) Program core components f) Member questions and answers 3. Committee Open Discussion a) Establish priority topics b) Feedback methods 4. Committee Operations a) Establish operating guidelines 5. Discussion of Schedule for Future Meetings and Topics 6. Public Comment 7. Next Steps 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kate Volti, 512/462-6275
12/13/2013
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Dec. 13, 2013 – 8:30 a.m.
4900 North Lamar Blvd.( Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Nomination Committee. 1) Welcome and introductions 2) Review of Candidate Applications and Nominations 3) Discussion and Preparation of recommendations for Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council membership approval 4) Preparation of ballots and voting instructions 5) Public Comment* 6) Adjourn – *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Contact: Bettie Beckworth, Office of Acquired Brain Injury, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-706-7136, bettie.beckworth@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Dec. 13, 2013 – 11 a.m.
4900 North Lamar Blvd.( Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4105), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Legislative and Policy Committee 1) Welcome and introductions 2) Status of Medicaid Waiver Amendment for Cognitive Rehabilitation 3) Discussion of House Bill 2929 – Insurance Coverage for Post-Acute Brain Injury Rehabilitation 4) Develop a Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Brain Injury Legislative Plan 5) Discussion of TBIAC Report to the Governor 6) Public Comment* 7) Adjourn – *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Contact: Bettie Beckworth, Office of Acquired Brain Injury, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-706-7136, bettie.beckworth@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Dec. 13, 2013 – 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
4900 North Lamar Blvd.( Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410 and 1420), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council. 1) Call to order and determination of quorum 2) Welcome and introduction of new members 3) Approval of July 19, 2013 Minutes (vote required) 4) Report of the Interim Chair 5) Member activity reports and announcements 6) Break (Recess) 7) Report of the Office of Acquired Brain Injury, Bettie Beckworth, Director 8) Committee Reports and Assignments: 9) Nominations Committee: Election of Officers for 2014 (vote required) a) Education Committee b) Identification Committee c) Legislative Policy Committee d) Resources Committee e) Acceptance of Committee Reports (vote required) 10) Public Comment 11) Adjourn – *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Contact: Bettie Beckworth, Office of Acquired Brain Injury, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-706-7136, bettie.beckworth@hhsc.state.tx.us.
12/17/13
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Dec. 17, 2013 – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. (The University of Texas at Austin Thompson Conference Center – Room 2.102), Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board of Directors Work Group A: Measurement and Analytics. 1) Welcome and Introductions 2) Discuss approaches to streamline and improve the use of Medicaid data and related analytics a) Improving quality metrics including identifying core measures b) Improving data collection, analysis and reporting c) Improving data sharing 3) Update on Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) administrative simplification in the Medicaid program 4) Review Staff and Work Group Action Items 5) Public Comment 6) Adjourn. Contact: Jimmy Blanton, HHSC, 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100, Austin, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us.
12/18/13
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 18, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Permian Basin, Auditorium, 800 W. 4th St., Odessa
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The morning session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. The afternoon session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Both sessions will begin with a managed care overview. 1. Providers 9 a.m. to noon. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers 2. Consumers, families, and other stakeholders 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have IDD, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
12/19/13
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 19, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Hendrick Medical Center, Shelton Building, Auxiliary Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 2000 Pine St., Abilene
Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Information Session. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement several Medicaid managed care initiatives. These initiatives relate to changes to the STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs. HHSC staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will be available to offer information and respond to questions. The morning session will be directed towards acute care and long-term services and supports providers. The afternoon session will be directed towards consumers, families, and other stakeholders. Both sessions will begin with a managed care overview. 1. Providers 9 a.m. to noon. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers 2. Consumers, families, and other stakeholders 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. STAR+PLUS expansion to Medicaid Rural Service Areas. Delivery of mental health rehabilitation and targeted case management services through managed care. Delivery of acute care services for most adults who have IDD, through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Delivery of nursing facility services through the STAR+PLUS managed care program. Questions and Answers. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.