The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between October 3 and October 23.
10/7/2015
Department of State Health Services
October 7, 2015 – 09:30 AM
Greenlights For Nonprofit Success, 8303 N. MoPac Expressway, Suite A201, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order 1. Approval of August 12, 2015 Meeting Minutes* 2. Election of Vice-Chairperson* 3. Funding Formula for HIV Surveillance* 4. Office of the Assistant Commissioner Update 5. Provide Input on Draft Rules Process for HB 2646 and SB 1574* 6. Health Emergency and Response Section (HEPRS) Update 7. Core Public Health Services Workgroup Update 8. Texas Public Health Funding Analysis Project Update 9. Create Process to Establish 1115A Waiver Project for Chronic Disease* 10. Template and Timeline for 3rd & 4th Annual Public Health Funding & Policy Committee Reports* 11. General Public Comment 12. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* 13.Future Meeting Dates/Locations* Adjourn *Denotes possible action items The committee accepts public testimony at meetings. Persons wishing to address the committee must complete a registration form at the reception desk before the start of the meeting. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Chair. Additional Information Contact: Glenna Laughlin, 512/776-7770
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
October 7, 2015 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Health-Related Institutions Formula Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda I. Call to order II. Consideration and approval of the minutes from September 9, 2015, meeting III. Discussion, review, and consideration of the Commissioner's 2018-2019 Biennium charges IV. Planning for subsequent meetings V. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: David Young, 512/427-6139
10/8/2015
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
October 8, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 400A, Austin
Agenda A. KA Consideration of Temporary Suspension of: Pharmacy License #28818 of Niko RX Pharmacy; and Pharmacist License #17909 of Maria Cecilia Gutierrez; and Technician Trainee Registration #227495 of Sheila Zulema Gallegos; and Technician Trainee Registration #230221 of Hanna Grace Gutierrez A.1 Executive Session Concerning Temporary Suspension of the above-listed licensees and registrants. Additional Information Contact: Ann Driscoll, 512/305-8048
Department of State Health Services
October 8, 2015 – 02:00 PM
Border RAC Field Operations Building, 6805-A Boeing Drive, El Paso
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) – Emergency Medical Services Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 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, 512/834-6700
10/9/2015
Texas Medical Board
October 9, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Licensure Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants appearing concerning eligibility. 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants for a Texas Acupuncture License. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed orders offered by the Executive Director. 5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding fingerprints. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Ramirez, 512/305-7111
Texas Medical Board
October 9, 2015 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Education Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests to become approved providers. 3. Report from staff of CAE courses approved. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests for approval of continuing acupuncture education courses. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Ramirez, 512/305-7111
Texas Medical Board
October 9, 2015 – 09:45 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Full Board 1. Full Board call to order and roll call. 2. Board Member Report. 3. Executive Director's Report. Legislative update Budget update Audit update Outreach update Personnel update 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding dry needling. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. 6. Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non Public Rehabilitation Orders. 7. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 8. Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 9. Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 10. Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 11. Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 12. Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 13. Consideration and Approval of Default Orders. 14. Consideration and Approval of Proposal for Decision. 15. Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/Automatic Actions. 16. Consideration and approval of cease and desist orders. 17. Consideration and approval of Remedial Plans. 18. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases.l 19. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. 20. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding a proposed adoption for a rule change, including proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. a. s183.25 Inactive Status License b. s183.26 Retired License 21. Report regarding s183.7(c). 22. Open forum for public comments. 23. Consideration and approval of May 8, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes. 24. Committee reports and the consideration and approval of committee action items. 25. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Ramirez, 512/305-7111
Department of State Health Services
October 9, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Moreton Building, Board Room, M100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Newborn Screening Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome and Introductions Review and Approval of Minutes for June 18, 2015 Critical Congenital Heart Disease NICU Protocol – Preliminary Data Results Informed Consent – Research Using Newborn Blood Spots Newborn Screening Program Updates Secondary Panel Implementation Celebration / Break for Lunch Newborn Hearing Process New Conditions – Included on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel Timeliness of Newborn Screening Medicaid Provider (Re)Enrollment – Update Newborn Screening Follow-up Support Public Comment Future agenda items Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Beth Rider, 512/776-2780
Texas Medical Disclosure Panel
October 9, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, Exchange Building, Room N-102, 8407 Wall Street, Austin
The Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order I. Introduction of members and guests. II. Approval of minutes from the June 12, 2015 meeting. III. Review and discussion of updates to 25 TAC s601.2 – s601.9. a. (b) Cardiovascular system b. (g) Female genital system treatments and procedures c. (i) Integumentary system treatments and procedures d. (j) Male genital system e. (l) Musculoskeletal system treatments and procedures f. (p) Urinary system g. (s) Endoscopic surgery h. (v) Plastic surgery IV. Discussion of any other updates to 25 TAC s601.2 – s601.9. V. Update regarding study on readability levels of consent forms/lists. VI. Public Comment. VII. Next meeting date. VIII. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Pamela Adams, 512/834-6648
10/13/2015
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
October 13, 2015 – 11:00 AM
Lone Star College, Tomball Health Science Building, 111K 700Graham Drive, Tomball
Investigation Committee (1) Call to order. (2) Public comment. (3) Review and possible action on cases: (4) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
10/15/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 15, 2015 – 09:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee 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. Public comment 3. Home and community-based services regulation transition plan update. 4. State supported living centers update. 5. State agency updates a. Department of State Health Services update. b. Department of Family and Protective Services update. c. Department of Aging and Disability Services update. d. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs update. e. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services update. f. Texas Workforce Commission update. g. Health and Human Services Commission update. 6. Money Follows the Person Demonstration update. 7. Community First Choice Development and Implementation Council update. 8. Electronic visit verification update. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
10/22/2015
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. Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors b. Aprepitant (Emend') c. Exenatide (Byetta', Bydureon') d. Pramlintide (Symlin') e. Rifaximin (Xifaxan') f. Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists. 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 Board of Nursing
October 22, 2015 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Board of Nursing for the state of Texas 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942 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
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