The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between October 17 and November 6.
10/19/2015
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
October 19, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Agenda I. Call to Order and Welcome (9:00 a.m.) II. Introductions III. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes Held July 13, 2015 IV. Update on Funding for Transfer of the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) for FY2016 V. Discussion Regarding Suggested Modifications to the PMP VI. Open Discussion VII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8037
Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
October 19, 2015 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe; Tower II; Suite #302, Austin
The Board's Investigative Committee will discuss and possibly take action regarding the following agenda items: 1. Committee organization meeting 2. TSBPME Case No. 15-034; Christi Laurence, DPM 3. TSBPME Case No. 15-021; Kevin S. Uren, DPM 4. TSBPME Case No. 14-009; Brian J. Altman, DPM the board's investigative committee 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: Hemant Makan, 512/305-7000
Department of State Health Services
October 19, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room M-101,1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order 1. Provide feedback to DSHS on the Public Health Inventory* 2. Discuss template for 4th Annual Public Health Funding and Policy Committee Report* 3. General Public Comment 4. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* 5. Future Meeting Dates/Locations* Adjourn *Denotes possible action items. Additional Information Contact: Glenna Laughlin, 512/776-7770
10/20/2015
Office of the Governor
October 20, 2015 – 08:30 AM
Fort Worth Convention Center – 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth
Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities I. Call to Order / Roll Call / Introductions – Aaron Bangor, PhD, Chair II. Approval of Minutes: April 18, 2015 (Discussion and Possible Action) III. Approval of Minutes: July 25, 2015 (Discussion and Possible Action) IV. Presentation: Fort Worth Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities V. Committee Staff's Activity Report (Discussion and Possible Action) -Jo Virgil, Community Outreach and Public Info. Coordinator (July-September, 2015) VI. Committee Member Reports (Discussion and Possible Action) Committee members report their own outreach efforts or any of the Committee's issue areas of Access, Communications, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Health, Housing, Recreation, Transportation, Veterans and Workforce (July – September, 2015) VII. Election of Vice Chair (Discussion and Possible Action) VIII. 2016 Committee Work Plan (Discussion and Possible Action) -2015 Annual Survey results (Aging and Disability in Texas) -Accessible Parking Interim Study -2017-2018 Policy Recommendations -Implementation of Sunset Commission Recommendations IX. New Committee Member Orientation – Aaron Bangor, PhD X. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Nancy Van Loan, 512/463-5744
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 20, 2015 – 09:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building,Room 2301, Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee Meeting 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept August 17, 2015, and September 23, 2015, Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee meeting minutes. 3. Regional community healthcare collaboration. 4. Consumer education and access to information. 5. Access to Medicaid Managed Care providers. 6. Value-added services for the IDD population. 7. Discussion of future agenda items. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
Department of State Health Services
October 20, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Bldg, Rm M-653, 1100West 49th Street, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: (Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 1. GETAC strategic planning session in accordance with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 773, Section 773.012(l). General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Review and list agenda items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-2150
10/21/2015
Office of the Governor
October 21, 2015 – 08:30 AM
Fort Worth Convention Center – 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth
Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities I. Call to Order – Aaron Bangor, PhD, Chair II. Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes per presentation) III. Future Meeting Date Selection (Discussion and Possible Action) IV. Reports from Invited Ex-Officio Agency Representatives (Discussion and Possible Action) -Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services -Department of Aging and Disability Services -Department of Family and Protective Services -Department of State Health Services -Health and Human Services Commission -Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Architectural Barriers Division -Texas Workforce Commission V. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Nancy Van Loan, 512/463-5739
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
October 21, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services Campus, Moreton Bldg., Room M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (TCNWS) Advisory Committee 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 October 21, 2015 Agenda 4. The following items are for discussion and possible action: A. Approval of Minutes of June 3, 2015 Meeting B. Review and Approval of 2015 Governmental Public Health Nurse Staffing Study Reports – Tim Hawkins and Frank Gonzalez C. Update from the TCNWS – Pam Lauer D. New Appointments to the Advisory Committee (TCNWSAC) E. Review and Approval of the FY 14-15 Biennial Report F. Review and Approval of the FY 16-17 Operations Plan G. Organizational Updates – Texas Nurses Association – Cindy Zolnierek – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Donna Carlin H. Presentation of Preliminary Texas Nursing Workforce Supply and Demand Projections 5. Final Announcements and Public Comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Pam Lauer, 512/776-6723
Texas Diabetes Council
October 21, 2015 – 07:00 PM
Hyatt Place North Central, Meeting Room 2, 7522 North IH-35, Austin
The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Introductions 3. Approval of July 22, 2015 meeting minutes 4. Employee Retirement System Rider 14: Diabetes Prevention Program for ERS Participants 5. Health and Human Commission Rider 84: Texas Medicaid and Texas Diabetes Council Coordination and Report 6. Market Research and Evaluation Project on Diabetes Self-management Education in Texas 7. Cities Changing Diabetes Initiative 8. Policy on Banned Foods in Texas Schools 9. 2015 Statewide Assessment of Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes and TDC Call to Action 10. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update 11. Diabetes Research Updates 12. Statewide Professional Diabetes Education Updates 13. Coordinating Calendar Items (Information about upcoming conferences, events etc.) 14. Adoption of Meeting Recommendations 15. Next Meeting Date – January 27, 2015 16. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Rita Ortega, 512/458-7490
Texas Diabetes Council
October 21, 2015 – 07:00 PM
Hyatt Place North Central, Meeting Room 2, 7522 North IH-35, Austin
Advocacy and Outreach Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Introductions 3. Approval of July 22, 2015 Meeting Minutes 4. Employee Retirement System Rider 14: Diabetes Prevention Program for ERS Participants 5. Health and Human Commission Rider 84: Texas Medicaid and Texas Diabetes Council Coordination and Report 6. Market Research and Evaluation Project on Diabetes Self-management Education in Texas 7. Cities Changing Diabetes Initiative 8. Policy on Banned Foods in Texas Schools 9. 2015 Statewide Assessment of Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes and TDC Call to Action 10. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update 11. Diabetes Research Updates 12. Statewide Professional Diabetes Education Updates 13. Coordinating Calendar Items (Information about upcoming conferences, events etc.) 14. Adoption of Meeting Recommendations 15. Next Meeting Date – January 27, 2015 16. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Rita Ortega, 512/458-7490
Texas Diabetes Council
October 21, 2015 – 08:00 PM
Hyatt Place Hotel, North Central, Meeting Rm 1, 7522 N IH 35, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order; and Welcome 2. Designate Recorder, Roll Call, and Mission Statement 3. Review and Approve July 22, 2015 Minutes 4. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Updates a. Lipid Algorithm for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults (Action Item) b. Recommendations for Treatment of Painful Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy in Adults (Action Item) c. Minimum Practice Recommendations for Children and Adults (Action Item) 5. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Luby Abijaoude, 512/458-7490
10/22/2015
Texas Board of Nursing
October 22, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting October 22-23, 2015 Agenda Additional Information Contact: Patricia Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
October 22, 2015 – 8:30 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Coordinating Board Meeting Agenda: The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may convene in Executive Session for any of the following items: (1) to seek its attorney's advice about pending or contemplated litigation, including pending or contemplated administrative actions, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.071(1)(A); or (2) to seek its attorney's advice about a settlement offer, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.071(1) (B); or (3) at any point in this meeting, concerning any agenda item listed in the Agenda, to seek or to receive its attorney's advice on legal matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.071(2), or (4) to consult with the Commissioner regarding personnel matters , pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.074 or (5) consultation with attorney regarding the issuance, refunding , and defeasance of the State of Texas College Student Loan Bonds and related issues pursuant to Section 551.071(2) Texas Government Code. 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. Call to Order: Opening Remarks, Announcements and Appointments A. Consideration of Resolution of Appreciation for former Board Chair, Mr. Harold Hahn B. Commissioner's Remarks II. Approval of Minutes A. July 23, 2015, Board Meeting B. September 22, 2015, Board Retreat III. Approval of the Consent Calendar A. Consent Calendar IV. Major Policy Discussion A. Open Educational Resources to Reduce College Costs in Texas V. Recognition of Excellence A. Sam Houston State University and Odessa College, nationally recognized as Models of Excellence 2015 Summer Honorees by University Business magazine for innovative student success programs VI. Matters relating to the Full Board A. Consideration of adopting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee's recommendation relating to the Apply Texas Advisory Committee B. Consideration of adopting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee's recommendation relating to the allocation methodology for TEOG funds at public community colleges C. Consideration of adopting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee's recommendation relating to the allocation methodology for TEOG funds at public technical and state colleges D. Consideration of adopting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the allocation Tuition Revenue Bond (TRB) funds to institutions of higher education VII. Matters relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning A. Committee Chair's Overview B. Public Testimony on Items Relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning C. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the report on Financial Aid for College Students in Texas, Fiscal Year 2014 (H.B. 1, 84th Texas Legislature, General Appropriations Act, Rider 30, page III-49) D. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the report on Student Loan Default Prevention and Financial Aid Literacy Pilot Program (S.B. 680, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) E. Consideration of adopting the Committee recommendation to the Board for approval of the nominated members of the Financial Aid Advisory Committee F. Presentation on the Preliminary Headcount for fall 2015 G. Report on facilities projects that were submitted to the Coordinating Board H. Discussion of draft legislative recommendations for the 85th Texas Legislature I. Proposed Rules (1) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to Chapter 21, new Subchapter P, concerning the Loan Repayment Program for Mental Health Professionals (S.B. 239, 84th Texas Legislature) (2) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to Chapter 21, new Subchapter R, concerning the Dental Education Loan Repayment Program (H.B. 1, 84th Texas Legislature, General Appropriations Act, page III-41) VIII. Lunch IX. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Committee Chair's Overview B. Public Testimony on Items Relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success C. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating to a request from the Texas State Technical College Board of Regents to accept a donation of land in Fort Bend County and placing the land into the educational and general buildings, and facilities inventory D. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to a request from Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas School of Radiologic Technology for a third Certificate of Authority to grant degrees in Texas E. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to a request from Southwest School of Art for a second Certificate of Authority to grant degrees in Texas F. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to requests for a new degree program: Texas A&M University (1) Master of Science (MS) degree with a major in Energy Texas A&M University – Texarkana (2) Doctor of Education (EdD) degree with a major in Education Leadership G. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to funding for the Texas Teacher Residency Program by the 84th Texas Legislature H. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to funding appropriated to the Joint Admissions Medical Program by the 84th Texas Legislature I. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to issuance of a Request for Applications for the Graduate Medical Education Planning and Partnership Grants Program J. Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating the appointment of members to the Graduate Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) K. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating the appointment of members to the Uniform Pre- Nursing Curriculum Advisory Committee L. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating to the Community College Transfer Student Report (H.B. 1, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session) M. Report on the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act funds to colleges for Basic and Leadership Grants N. Report to the Board on school closures and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) O. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Subchapter B, Sections 4.28 and 4.32 of Board rules, concerning transfer of core curriculum courses and transfer of field of study courses (2) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed new Chapter 4, Subchapter S, Sections 4.310 4.317 of Board rules, concerning participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (Senate Bill 1470, 84th Texas Legislature) (3) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed new Chapter 7, Subchapter B, Sections 7.50 7.57 of Board rules, concerning participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (Senate Bill 1470, 84th Texas Legislature) (4) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 6, Subchapter F, Sections 6.105, 6.107, and 6.108 of Board rules concerning the definition of terms and eligibility for support under the planning and partnership grant program for graduate medical education (Senate Bill 18, 84th Texas Legislature) (5) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed new Chapter 9, Subchapter L, Sections 9.550 9.555 of Board rules, concerning the administration of multidisciplinary studies associate degrees at public community colleges (Senate Bill 1189, 84th Texas Legislature) (6) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 13, Subchapter G, Sections 13.121 13.127 of Board rules, concerning the standards and accounting methods for determining restricted research expenditures (House Bill 1000, 84th Texas Legislature) (7) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 6, Subchapter C, Section 6.73 of Board rules, concerning institutional eligibility under the Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program (H.B. 495, 84th Texas Legislature) P. Proposed Rules adopted as emergency rules at the July 2015 Board meeting: (1) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Subchapter C, Sections 4.54 and 4.58 of Board rules, concerning the Texas Success Initiative to support developmental education reform efforts (Senate Bill 1776, 84th Texas Legislature) (2) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Subchapter D, Section 4.85 of Board rules, concerning the course load, grade level, and junior college service area restrictions on dual credit course enrollment at public institutions of higher education (House Bill 505, 84th Texas Legislature) (3) Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter V, Section 22.572 of Board rules, concerning the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Challenge Scholarship Program (Senate Bill 1066, 84th Texas Legislature) Q. Report on institutional requests acted on by the Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner since the previous Board meeting X. Matters relating to the Agency Operations Committee A. Committee Chairs' Overview B. Public Testimony on Items Relating to the Agency Operations Committee C. Consideration of the Committee's recommendation to the Board to increase the Commissioner s annual salary from $191,926 to $205,160 in accordance with the 2016-2017 General Appropriations Act (Section 3, P. III-40) XI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Raymund Paredes, 512/427-6101
Texas Diabetes Council
October 22, 2015 – 08:30 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room M-618, 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin
Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order, Welcome, and Introductions 2. Designate Recorder and Timekeeper 3. Review and Approve July 23, 2015 Minutes 4. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Recognition Program 5. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jimi Ripley-Black, 512/458-7490
Texas Diabetes Council
October 22, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, 6th Floor, Room 607, 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin
Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee Mission Statement: To develop standards of care for prevention, identification, and clinical treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus in the State of Texas and to continue to develop new clinical care algorithms and update existing algorithms, which are evidence-based and unbiased to be recommended to the Texas Diabetes Council and to develop educational programs for patients and health care professionals. The Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order; and Welcome 2. Designate Recorder, Roll Call, and Mission Statement 3. Review and Approve July 23, 2015 Minutes a. Algorithm Review, Discussion and Updates b. Lipid Algorithm for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults (Action Item) c. Recommendations for Treatment of Painful Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy in Adults (Action Item) d. Minimum Practice Recommendations for Children and Adults (Action Item) 4. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Luby Garza-Abijaoude, 512/556-8058
Department of State Health Services
October 22, 2015 – 09:00 AM
East Texas Medical Center Pavilion, 801 Clinic Drive, Tyler
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review entirety of DSHS EMS rules at Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157, and provide input on proposed revisions or amendments, including DSHS staff's draft proposed revisions/amendments to 25 TAC 157, sections: 157.2, entitled: Definitions; 157.3, entitled: Processing EMS Provider Licenses and Applications for EMS Personnel Certification and Licensure; 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; 157.37, entitled: Certification or Licensure of Persons With Criminal Backgrounds; 157.38, entitled: Continuing Education; 157.39, entitled: Comprehensive Clinical Management Program Approval; 157.40, entitled: Paramedic Licensure; 157.43, entitled: Course Coordinator Certification; and 157.44, entitled: Emergency Medical Service Instructor Certification. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 22, 2015 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of minutes from July 23, 2015, Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board meeting. (Vote required) 3. Retrospective DUR: Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS. (Xerox Heritage, LLC). a. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions sent: i. Atypical antipsychotics: Optimization of use ii. Diabetes disease management b. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions outcome: i. Atypical antipsychotics: Coordination of care ii. Hypertension management iii. Hyperlipidemia management c. Retrospective DUR proposals: (Vote required)* i. Depression: Effective antidepressant management ii. Metabolic syndrome management 4. Prospective prior authorization proposals (Clinical Edits): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D. (Health Information Designs, LLC.). (Vote Required)* a. PCSK9 Inhibitors b. Neuropathic Pain c. Topical Acne 5. Retrospective drug use, criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: Jennifer Seltzer, Pharm. D. (University of Texas San Antonio). (Vote required)* a. Atypical antipsychotics b. Gabapentin c. Mecasermin (Increlex) d. Mitazoanide (Alinia) e. Promethazine in children less than 2 years of age f. Topical calcineurin inhibitors 6. Next meeting date: January 21, 2016. 7. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Joe Urtado, 512/707-6099
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 22, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Rooms 1420-1430), Austin
Children's Policy Council 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 introductions 2. Approval of July 23, 2015, meeting minutes (vote required). 3. New officer presentation 4. STAR Kids presentation led by Brian Dees. 5. Committee updates 6. 2016 CPC focus points discussion. a) New member solicitation b) Formation of new committees c) Options for gaining more public input. d) Impact of new legislation on access to care for families. 7. Public comment 8. Closing remarks 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Vicki Magee, 512/420-2826
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
October 22, 2015 – 10:00 AM
DSHS Main Campus, Moreton Bldg, Rm M-100, 1100 W 49th St, Austin
The Council will meet to discuss and act upon the following agenda: 1. Chairman's welcome and introductions 2. Establish a quorum – Roll call and possible action to approve excused absences 3. Discussion and possible action to approve May 21, 2015 Meeting Minutes 4. SHCC subcommittee reports a. SHCC 2017-2022 State Health Plan subcommittee – Discussion of potential topics and revised timeline – Review of stakeholder input results b. SHCC Rules subcommittee – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) process – MOU draft 5. Potential of 1115 Waiver to reform health care services – Charles Begley, PhD 6. SHCC agency representatives' reports a. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Stacey Silverman, PhD b. Health and Human Services Commission – Jimmy Blanton, M.P. Aff. c. Texas Department of State Health Services – Mike Maples d. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services – Lisa Glenn, MD 7. Discussion of implementation plan status for SB 18 8. Health Professions Resource Center and SHCC project director's report – Matt Turner, PhD, MPH 9. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies report – Pam Lauer, MPH 10. Administrative items and next steps a. 2016 SHCC meeting dates 11. Public comment and adjourn Note: The Statewide Health Coordinating Council may act upon any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Ann Barnett, 512/776-7261
Texas Diabetes Council
October 22, 2015 – 11:00 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, Tower Bldg, 4th Floor, Room 607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee. The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions 2. Designate Recorder and Roll Call 3. Mission Statement 4. Review and Approve July 23, 2015 Minutes 5. Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee Report (Action Item) 6. Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee Report (Action Item) 7. New Business 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Luby Garza-Abijaoude, 512/458-7490
Texas Diabetes Council
October 22, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Texas Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, 6th Floor, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Action on Absences 4. Approval of July 23, 2015, Meeting Minutes (Action Item) 5. Chair's Address and Report 6.Presentations Introduction to Cities Changing Diabetes Faith Foreman, Dr. P.H., MPH, LVN Assistant Director, Houston Health Department Klaus Kryer Madsen, MPH Stakeholder Engagement Consultant, Cities Changing Diabetes Houston 7. Executive Director's Report 8. Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee a. Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee – 1. Lipid Algorithm for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults (Action Item) – 2. Recommendations for treatment of Painful Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy in Adults (Action Item) – 3. Minimum Practice Recommendations for Children and Adults (Action Item) b. Outcomes Advisory Subcommittee – 1. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Recognition Program 9. Advocacy and Outreach Committee a. Employee Retirement System Rider 14: Diabetes Prevention Program for ERS Participants b. Health and Human Commission Rider 84: Texas Medicaid and Texas Diabetes Council Coordination and Report c. Market Research and Evaluation Project on Diabetes Self-management Education in Texas d. Cities Changing Diabetes Initiative e. Policy on Banned Foods in Texas Schools f. 2015 Statewide Assessment of Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes and TDC Call to Action (Action Item) g. American Diabetes Association Advocacy Update h. Research Update i. Statewide Professional Education Updates j. Coordinating Calendar Items k. Adoption of Meeting Recommendations (Action Item) 10. Program Reports a. Public Information and Education b. Community Diabetes Projects 11. Agency Reports a. Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services b. Department of State Health Services c. Department of Aging and Disability Services d. Health and Human Services Commission/Texas Medicaid 12. Member Announcements 13. Public Comment (No Action Required) 14. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Richard Kropp, 512/458-7490
Texas Board of Nursing
October 22, 2015 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Board of Nursing notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from Lamar State College – Port Arthur To Establish An Associate Degree Nursing Education Program in Port Arthur, Texas Date and Time: October 22, 2015 at 2 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by October 1, 2015. Address written testimony to: Katherine A. Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Sandi Emerson, 512/463-4631
10/23/2015
Texas Board of Nursing
October 23, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting October 22-23, 2015 Agenda Additional Information Contact: Patricia Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 23, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building,Public Hearing, Rooms 1420-1430), Austin
Consumer Direction 1 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 introductions 2. Approval of minutes of March 13, 2015, May 29, 2015, and August 7, 2015, meetings (Vote required). 3. Chair report on workgroup-related activities since the last meeting. 4. Presiding officer report on workgroup-related activities since the last meeting. 5. Public comment 6. Lunch (recess) 7. Approval of subcommittee recommendations (Vote required). a. Employer Support b. Quality Improvement c. Service Expansion 8. Sub-committee update status reports. a. Employer Support b. Quality Improvement c. Service Expansion 9. State agency reports a. Department of Aging and Disability Services b. Department of State Health Services c. Health and Human Services Commission 10. Public comment 11. Closing remarks and adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Maria Benedict, 512/730-7429
10/27/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 27, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room 1410), Austin
Texas System of Care Consortium 1. Welcome and introductions 2. A family System of Care experience. 3. Health and Human Services Mental Health Coordination. 4. Legislative Appropriation Requests (LAR) relevant to children's mental health. 5. Policy opportunities related to children and youth with serious mental health challenges and their families. 6. Approval of July 29, 2015, meeting minutes (Action).* 7. Public Comment 8. Texas System of Care (SOC) Consortium business. a. Legislative report – next steps. b. Youth Representative Consortium nomination (Action). 9. Recess 10. Texas 2-1-1 Information and Referral overview. 11. SOC Implementation Expansion Updates. a. Anti-stigma project b. Community update c. Youth update d. Family update e. Cultural and linguistic competency update. f. Wraparound update 12. Updates Medicaid 1915c waiver, known as Youth Empowerment Services (YES). 13. Announcements 14. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Sherri Hammack, 512/954-8563
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 27, 2015 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Room, 551M), Austin
Employment First Task Force Subcommittee on Senate Bill 1226 Compliance 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Finalize purpose and goals of the Subcommittee on Senate Bill 1226 Compliance. 3. Review Employment First 2016 report. a. Discuss and determine which recommendations have been implemented and no longer need to be included. b. Discuss and determine which recommendations may require legislation. c. Discuss and determine any remaining recommendations needed. 4. Health and Human Services Commission report on process of Employment First policy adoption for health and human services agencies. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 27, 2015 – 01:00 PM
8001 Centre Park Dr. (The Arc of Texas, Conf. Room 100), Austin
Employment First Task 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of September 11, 2015, meeting summary. 3. Chair report on activities related to the Employment First Task Force. 4. Reports from subcommittees a. Subcommittee on education and outreach. b. Subcommittee on report writing. c. Subcommittee on compliance with Senate Bill 1226. 5. Review and select legislative initiatives. 6. Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) discussion of 2016 Employment First Task Force report. 7. State agency updates a. DADS b. Health and Human Services Commission. c. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. 8. Discussion of future agenda items. 9. Confirm next meeting date and location. 10. Public comments 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/438-3641
10/28/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 28, 2015 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Women's Health Advisory Committee This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Presentation and discussion of women's health program client service benefits package.* 3. General public comment 4. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Kristen Gonzales, 512/776-6661
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 28, 2015 – 01:00 PM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Room, 701 W 51st St.), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of August 26, 2015, and September 23, 2015, Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee (SRAC), Housing Subcommittee meeting minutes. 3. Independent Housing Models for People with IDD, presentation by Ashley Sanchez, Director/President of Adults Independent and Motivated (AIM). 4. Review housing scenarios for approval by the full IDD SRAC on October 29, 2015. 5. Discuss and set agenda items for future meeting. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 28, 2015 – 03:00 PM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room 125C), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Employment/Day Habilitation Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discuss Employment/Day Habilitation survey results. 3. Discuss purpose and goals of the subcommittee. 4. Review and discuss the employment ideas list. 5. Discuss frequency of future meetings and member availability. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
10/30/2015
Department of State Health Services
October 30, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Hill Country Memorial Hospital Texas, 1020 S. State Highway 16, Fredericksburg
Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Update on evaluation of Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 2. Evidence-Based topic-specific injury and violence 3. Develop prevention fact sheet on distracted driving: a. Define the criteria for distracted driving fact sheet/process of document development b. Determine timeline for fact sheet development 4. Potential State Injury Prevention Conference and Leadership Summit in Texas: a. Identify planning committee b. Schedule planning committee conference calls/meetings 5. Schedule future Injury Prevention committee meetings General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the next GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-2150
11/6/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 6, 2015 – 09:00 AM
4800 North Lamar Blvd. (Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Criss Cole Rehabilitation, Center), Austin
Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics Committee 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from July 24, 2015 (vote required).* 3. Old business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) decisions on acceptance of the Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee recommendations from the July 24, 2015, meeting. 4. New business: Drug classes to be reviewed for the Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL)*: a. Androgenic Agents b. Antibiotics, GI c. Antibiotics, Topical d. Antibiotics, Vaginal e. Antiemetic/Antivertigo Agents f. Antifungals, Oral g. Antifungals, Topical h. Antiparasitics, Topical i. Antipsychotics j. Antivirals, Topical k. Bone Resorption Suppression and Related Agents l. Colony Stimulating Factors m. Cytokine & CAM Antagonists n. Epinephrine, Self-Injected o. GI Motility, Chronic p. Growth Hormone q. Hypoglycemics, Incretin Mimetics/Enhancers r. Hypoglycemics, Insulin and Related Agents s. Hypoglycemics, Meglitinides t. Hypoglycemics, TZD u. Macrolides-Ketolides v. Opiates Dependence Treatments w. Otic Anti-Infectives & Anesthetics x. Penicillins y. Tetracyclines 5. New business: New drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL.*: a. Angiotensin Modulators / Entresto b. COPD Agents / Stiolto Respimat c. Neuropathic Pain / Irenka d. NSAIDs / Tivorbex e. Phosphate Binders / Fosrenol powder pack f. Stimulants & Related Agents / Aptensio XR 6. Therapeutic and clinical drug reviews and updates – Chris Andrews, Pharm.D., Magellan Medicaid Administration. 7. Executive work session. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 531, and in accordance with Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1928, the Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics Committee may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under new business as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 8. Announcement of drugs recommended for the Medicaid PDL. 9. Adjourn 10. Next meeting date: January 21, 2016. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Joe Urtado, 512/707-6099
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