The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between October 18 and November 7.
10/20/2014
State Board of Dental Examiners
October 20, 2014 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Laser Ad Hoc Committee I. Call to order. II. Roll call. III. Review and approval of past minutes. IV. Discussion and consideration of DHAC's recommendations related to possible rule-making action concerning the use of lasers by registered dental hygienists. V. Discussion and consideration of possible rule-making action and action regarding the board's current policy statement concerning the use of lasers by registered dental hygienists. VI. Announcements. VII. Public comments. VIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-6400
House Committee on County Affairs
October 20, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.016, Austin
The Committee will meet to hear testimony on the following interim charges: Interim Charge #1: Examine population growth in Texas counties and the impact the growth has had on housing, available land resources, businesses in Texas, as well as the impact of growth on the state's economy. Evaluate Texas's preparedness to respond to future growth and ensure economic stability. Interim Charge #3: Monitor the health advisory panel stemming from HB 3793 (83R). Continue oversight of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and issues jails currently face, including the mental health of those in jail, and make recommendations for refinement or improvement of processes and programs.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 20, 2014 – 11:00 AM
2405 Robert Dedman Dr, UT Thompson Conf. Center, Rm 3.1020, Austin
Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Work Group Meeting (IHCQE) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Staff Update 3. Serious and Persistent Mental Illness Discussion 4. Recess (Break) 5. Expanded Access to Care Discussion 6. Public Comment 7. Review of staff action follow-up items prior to next meeting 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 20, 2014 – 01:30 PM
701 W 51st St, DADS, John H. Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 12, 2014 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the Health and Human Services Commission Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: rose.linan@hhsc.state.tx.us
Office of the Governor
October 20, 2014 – 01:30 PM
400 North Olive Street, Dallas
Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities I. Call to Order/Roll Call/Introductions II. Approval of Minutes: July 25, 2014 (Action Item) III. Executive Director's Report (committee activities/accomplishments, July – September, 2014) IV. Presentation to Dallas Mayor's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities V. Paratransit Interim Study (Discussion/Action) (ongoing project based on assignment from 83rd R Legislative Session, HB 1545) VI. Policy Recommendations for 84th Legislative Session (Discussion/Action) (based on the committee's issue areas of Access, Communications, Education, Emergency Management, Health, Housing, Recreation, Transportation, Veterans, and Workforce) VII. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Nancy Van Loan, 512/463-5739
10/21/2014
Office of the Governor
October 21, 2014 – 08:30 AM
400 North Olive Street, Dallas
Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities I. Call to Order/Roll Call/Introductions II. Policy Recommendations for 84th Legislative Session (Discussion/Action) Continuation from 10/20/14 (based on the Committee's issue areas of Access, Communications, Education, Emergency Management, Health, Housing, Recreation, Transportation, Veterans, and Workforce) III. Member Reports (involvement in members' communities and based on the Committee's issue areas) IV. Public Comment (limit 3 minutes per presentation) V. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Nancy Van Loan, 512/463-5739
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 21, 2014 – 09:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1420), Austin
Council on Children and Families (CCF) 1. Welcome, Introductions, and Announcements 2. Approve August 12, 2014, Meeting Minutes (vote required) 3. Council Business a. Council Report Update b. Review of Sunset Recommendations c. Approval of Legislative Report (vote required) 4. CCF Member Agencies and Public Members may present Updates to the Council 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Vicki Magee, 512/420-2826
Department of State Health Services
October 21, 2014 – 09:30 AM
8407 Wall Street, Exchange Building, Room N-102, Austin
The Youth Camp Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: Call to Order. Opening remarks. Review and approval of the meeting minutes from the last official meeting of the Youth Camp Advisory Committee (September 25, 2013). Department of State Health Services updates. Discussion of Sunset Advisory Commission report. Elect new committee officers. Public comment. Set next meeting date. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
5015 South IH-35 (South Park Business Office, Suite 200), Austin
Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee (BHIAC) 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Review and Approval of the June 11, 2014 minutes. 3. Provide update on Phase I Final report meeting with Commissioner Janek. 4. General updates by Health and Human Services Commission staff. 5. Lunch Break. (Recess 45 minutes) 6. BHIAC Discussion on Integrated Care Recommendation Results. 7. Break. (Recess 15-20 minutes) 8. BHIAC Discussion Continued/Vote on Integrated Care Recommendations. 9. Public Comment. 10. Discussion of next meeting in December 2014 and possible agenda items. 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: monica.thyssen@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
3800 Commercial Ave. (CentroMed, Encino Ballroom), San Antonio
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 13, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Valerie Houston, 210/619-8294
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 21, 2014 – 01:00 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1420), Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome & Introductions 3. Review and Approval of August 4, 2014, Meeting Summary 4. Public Comments 5. Updates a. Texas Employment First Task Force 2014 Report b. Task Force Member Appointment c. Home and Community Based Settings (HCBS) Rule Review Update d. Texas Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) e. Other Updates 6. Proposed Interagency Circular on Employment First Policy 7. Overview of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 8. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Waiver: Income Limits 9. Future Task Force Meetings a. Next Meeting b. Meeting Logistics c. Updates from Agency Members d. Workgroups 10. Announcements 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/438-3641
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 21, 2014 – 01:30 PM
2777 N. Stemmons Freeway (Trinity Towers, Conference Room 150), Dallas – location has been updated
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 13, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Martha Rodriguez, 972/337-6219
10/22/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 22, 2014 – 09:00 AM
1723 Hemphill St. (The Women's Center of Tarrant County, Community/Board Room), Fort Worth
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 13, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Martha Rodriguez, 972/337-6219
Department of State Health Services
October 22, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Moreton Building, Room M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Establish Quorum and Approval of Excused Absences 3. Review of October 22, 2014 Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of July 16, 2014 Meeting 5. Review and Approval of 2014 Hospital Nurse Staffing Study Reports 6. Review and Approval of 2014 Long Term Care Nurse Staffing Study Reports 7. Organizational Updates from the Texas Nurses Association, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Texas Hospital Association on Upcoming Legislative Session 8. Update from the TCNWS 9. Final Announcements and Public Comment 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Pam Lauer, 512/776-6723
Department of State Health Services
October 22, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Administration Advisory Committee The Committee will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on: I. Welcome and Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Welcome New Administration Advisory Committee Members IV. Approval of October 23, 2013 Meeting Minutes V. Review of 2014 Distribution VI. Review of 2014 Audits VII. Tentative date for next annual meeting VIII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Anne Stokey, 512/776-2591
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 22, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Adoption of prior meeting minutes (vote required) 4. HHSC Agency Update a. Managed Care Expansion b. Community First Choice c. Duals Demonstration 5. Public Comment on Draft Recommendations and Other Items 6. Lunch Break (recess) 7. Discussion and Final Vote on Recommendations (Vote Required) 8. Discussion and adoption of Recommendations Report (Vote Required) 9. Other Committee Business 10. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
Texas Board of Nursing
October 22, 2014 – 02:00 PM
500 South I.H. 35, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Board Retreat Agenda I. Legislative Process – Training on communicating effectively and appropriately to legislators and staff on the role of the Board of Nursing, its challenges and its recommendations to improve it effectiveness in meeting legislative expectations; and the process and the environment in which legislative policy is made so as to provide needed information to legislators in the most useful and appropriate manner – MMajek. II. Budgeting and Reporting Process – Basic review of the state budgeting requirements, procedures for the upcoming legislative session – MMajek. III. Nursing issues for the 84TH Legislative Session, Cindy Zolnerick will present the Nursing Coalition's Legislative Agenda. Additional Information Contact: Patricia Vianes-Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Department of State Health Services
October 22, 2014 – 03:00 PM
1100 West 49th Street, Moretone Bldg., Room M-101, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: Welcome/Call to Order 1. HHSC Sunset Report Public Hearing 2. Potential Recommendations to Governor's Task Force on Infectious Disease 3. General Public Comment 4. Agenda Items for Next Meeting 5. Future Meeting Dates/Locations Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Glenna Laughlin, 512/776-7770
10/23/2014
Texas Board of Nursing
October 23, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting October 23-24, 2014 Agenda
Department of Information Resources
October 23, 2014 – 09:30 AM
300 West 15th Street, William P. Clements Bldg, Room 103, Austin
Agenda 1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Witness Registration 2. Approve Minutes of August 21, 2014, DIR Board Meeting – action 3. Executive Session A. The Board may recess to executive session at any time pursuant to Section 551.074, Government Code, to consider personnel matters, specifically to deliberate the compensation and job responsibilities of the interim executive director and to deliberate the selection process to be followed in selecting an executive director, and pursuant to Section 551.071, Government Code, to consult with its attorney. Following the executive session, the open meeting will be called back to order. B. End of executive session/Return to open session 4. Agency Management A. Consider the compensation of, and Delegation of Authority to, the Interim Executive Director, including consideration of ACTIONs resulting from discussions during executive session – action B. Consider appointing Board Subcommittee – action 5. Executive Director's Report on Agency Performance 6. Finance Update A. Board Subcommittee Report on Audit and Finance B. FY14-Q4 Financial Statements C. Consider approval of FY14 Operating Budget Amendments – action D. Consider approval of Administrative Fees – action 7. Internal Audit Update A. Consider approval of the FY15 Internal Audit Annual Plan – action B. Consider approval of the FY14 Internal Audit Annual Report to State Leadership – action C. Consider approval of the Finance and Audit Subcommittee Charter – action D. Consider approval of the Internal Audit Charter – action 8. Texas Administrative Code (TAC) A. Consider an order proposing the amendment in the Texas Register of the following rules: 1) 1 TAC 202, concerning Information Security Standards – action 2) 1 TAC 215, concerning Statewide Technology Center for Data/Disaster Recovery Services – action B. Consider publishing notice in the Texas Register of review of the following rules pursuant to s2001.039, Government Code: 1) 1 TAC 211, concerning Information Resources Managers – action C. Overview of required procurement and contracting training for Governing Bodies provided by the Comptroller of Public Accounts 9. Deputy Executive Director – Operations Update A. Legacy Systems Study Update 10.Planning, Policy and Governance Update A. Consider approval of Biennial Performance Report – action 11.Texas.gov Update A. Board Subcommittee Report B. Staff Report C. Consider approval of DPS Bulk Safety Inspection Fee – action 12.Technology Sourcing Office Update A. Board Subcommittee Report B. Consider approval of major contracts and amendments 1) Ratification of Technology Donation Agreement – action C. Discussion of Contract Data D. Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program 13.Customer Office Update A. Staff Report B. Consider approval of revised Charter for Customer Advisory Committee – action 14.Statewide Information Security Office Update A. Board Subcommittee Report B. Staff Report 15.Data Center Services Update A. Board Subcommittee Report B. Staff Report 16.Communications Technology Services Update A. Board Subcommittee Report B. Staff Report 17.Program and Portfolio Management Office Update 18.Public Testimony 19. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Chandra Thompson, 512/936-7577
Department of State Health Services
October 23, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Moreton Bldg., Room M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on: 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 July 21, 2014 Meeting Minutes 4. Presentation on DSHS' HB 1023 Report to Legislature 5. Discussion and possible action to approve 2015-2016 Update to the State Health Plan a. Primary care section -Process and progress recap -Subcommittee report -Discussion b. Mental health section -Process and progress recap -Subcommittee report -Discussion 6. DSHS Center for Health Statistics Analytics and Health Care Reporting presentation 7. Discussion and possible action to establish a SHCC Legislative Subcommittee 8. SHCC agency representatives' reports a. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board b. Health and Human Services Commission c. Texas Department of State Health Services d. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services 9. Health Professions Resource Center and SHCC project director's report 10. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies report 11. Administrative items and next steps 12. Public comment and adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Matt Turner, 512/776-6541
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 23, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (DADS Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Medicaid Health Information Exchange (HIE) Advisory Committee. The Council meeting can be viewed live and on demand via streaming internet. The link to register for the council meeting is https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/941879658. After completing the online registration form, you will receive an email with instructions for how to access the conference call and download the presentation materials that will be used during the forum. 1. Welcome and Introductions: a. Approval of Committee Minutes (Action Item-Vote Required) 2. Discussion of State Legislative Activities and Federal Developments. 3. Discussion of Statewide Health Information Exchange Activities. 4. Discussion of Physician Challenges with Meaningful Use Stage 2 Measures. 5. Discussion of the Power of a Federated Health Information Exchange. 6. Update on Public Health Support for Meaningful Use. 7. Update on the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program. 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: David Fulton, 512/462-6233
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 23, 2014 – 10:00 AM
3810 4th St, USDA Agriculture Research Serv. Branch, Conf. Rm, Lubbock
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 15, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Anthony Flunder, 806/783-6624
Texas Board of Nursing
October 23, 2014 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Nursing To Establish A Master's Degree in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program in Bryan, Texas Date and Time: October 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower II, 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 office by October 9, 2014. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Janice Hooper, 512/305-6814
Texas Board of Nursing
October 23, 2014 – 02:20 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from CyberTex Institute of Technology To Establish A Vocational Degree in Nursing in Austin, Texas Date and Time: October 23, 2014 at 2:20 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower II, 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 office by October 9, 2014. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Janice Hooper, 512/305-6814
10/24/2014
Texas Board of Nursing
October 24, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting October 23-24, 2014 Agenda
Comptroller of Public Accounts
October 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
208 E. 10th Street, Room #320, Austin
Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Comm. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes of March 21, 2014 Meeting 3. Capital Markets Outlook and Discussion 4. Endowment Portfolio Update and Related Matters 5. Presentation and Discussion of Investment Performance for the Period Ending June 30, 2014 6. Discussion of 2014 Annual Distribution and Distribution Stabilization Account Contribution (DSA) Objectives 7. Discussion of Next Meeting and Agenda Items 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Nora Arredondo, 512/463-4636
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4601 South 1st St. (Region 2/9 Headquarters, Rm K101-K102, Abilene
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 16, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kevin Orr, 325/795-5876
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rms. 1420-30), Austin
Consumer Direction Workgroup (CDW) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes of April 24, 2014, April 25, 2014, and July 24, 2014, meetings (Vote Required) 3. Chair Report 4. Update on Community First Choice 5. Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Rules Project 6. Lunch (recess) 7. Update on new Department of Labor rules concerning wage and overtime calculations for personal care attendants 8. Update on Attendant Care Forums 9. Reports from CDW representatives on Senate Bill 7 Advisory Committees 10. Public Comment 11. State Agency Reports a. DADS b. HHSC c. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services d. Texas Works Commission 12. Standing committee reports a. Quality Assurance b. Service Expansion c. Employer Support d. Education and Outreach 13. Presiding Officer report 14. New Business 15. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kay Lambert, 512/462-6287
10/27/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 27, 2014 – 01:00 PM
1530 SSW Loop 323 (Tyler Junior College West Campus, Rm 104), Tyler
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 19, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Stephanie Raymer, 903/581-9231
10/28/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 28, 2014 – 09:00 AM
11670 Chito Samaniego Dr. (Education Service Center Region 19 Head Start, Multipurpose Center), El Paso
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 22, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lilia Estrada, 915/834-7751
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 28, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar St. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., 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 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 Implementation 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. Additional Information Contact: Sherri Hammack, 512/954-8563
10/29/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 29, 2014 – 10:00 AM
3555 Stagg Dr. (Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Cancer Center Auditorium), Beaumont
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 21, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Amy Haden, 409/730-4023
10/30/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 30, 2014 – 10:00 AM
7033 Southwest Freeway (Southwest Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County, Meeting, Center), Houston
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 22, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Dr. David Arlen, 713/767-3214
10/31/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 31, 2014 – 10:00 AM
500 Rio Concho Dr. (City of San Angelo McNeese Convention Center, South Meeting Room), San Angelo
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 23, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Becky Ruff, 325/659-7856
11/4/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 4, 2014 – 02:00 PM
1702 Horne Rd. (Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, Auditorium), Corpus Christi
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 27, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Arnold Gomez, 361/878-3432
11/5/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 5, 2014 – 10:00 AM
320 Iwo Jima Blvd. (Marine Military Academy, Cadet Activity Center), Harlingen
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 28, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting. (vote required) 3. Update on the Affordable Care Act. a. Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility b. Changes to the HHSC Renewal Process 4. Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 5. Update on the Managed Care Expansion Initiatives. a. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities b. STAR+PLUS Expansion c. Nursing Facility d. Behavioral Health 6. Update on the Home and Community Based Services Rules. 7. Update on the Medicaid and CHIP Quality Efficiency Improvement Efforts. 8. Update on the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Waiver. 9. Update on the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers. 10. Information Presentations. a. Medical Transportation Program b. YourTexasBenefitsCard.com c. YourTexasBenefits.com Mobile App d. Community Partner Program 11. Public Comment. 12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting. 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Belinda Senteno, 956/421-5576