The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between October 7 and October 27.
10/9/2017
Department of State Health Services
October 9, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council, 7500 US Highway 90 West, San Antonio
Injury Prevention Committee Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GTAC) Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements GETAC Vision: A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas. GETAC Mission: To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Call to Order/Roll Call Approval of Minutes from August 2017 meeting Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Update from the Department of State Health Services about injury prevention activities 2. The Injury Prevention Committee's unintentional drug poisonings task force 3. Discussion and update about journal article documenting the process of completing the Evidence-Based Distracted Driving Fact Sheet, as developed by the Injury Prevention Committee 4. Update regarding the development and implementation of a pilot test of submersion report, as developed by the Injury Prevention Committee in conjunction with the Texas EMS & Trauma Registries 5. Development and implementation of an injury prevention orientation for trauma managers 6. Evidence-Based Childhood Drowning Prevention Fact Sheet, as developed by the Injury Prevention Committee 7. Revision of the Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document, as developed by the Injury Prevention Committee General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion) Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next meeting date Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/458-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 9, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 5155), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Hospice Services. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for hospice dual routine home care, service intensity add-on, continuous home care, inpatient respite care, and general inpatient care services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the payment rates for hospice dual routine home care, service intensity add-on, continuous home care, inpatient respite care, and general inpatient care services to be effective October 1, 2017. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with the hospice reimbursement methodology located at the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Part 418, Subpart G. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after September 29, 2017. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing package prior to the hearing by contacting the HHSC Rate Analysis Department by telephone at (512) 730-7401; by fax at (512) 730-7475; or by e-mail at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or e-mail. U.S. Mail: Health and Human Services Commission Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2316. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at (512) 730-7475. E-mail: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 9, 2017 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501), Austin
System Adequacy Subcommittee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee System Adequacy Subcommittee October 9, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 4501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Mission statement for new System Adequacy Subcommittee (vote required) 3. Discuss Intellectual and Developmental Disability data available to inform subcommittee goals 4. Develop subcommittee goals and prioritize goals 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278
10/11/2017
Department of State Health Services
October 11, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Embassy Suites – Arboretum, 9505 Stonelake Boulevard, Austin
Public Health Funding and Policy Committee (PHFPC) This meeting will be available by teleconference. Call-in Number: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 899597# The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome/Call to Order – Committee Chair, Stephen Williams 1. Approval of August 9, 2017 Meeting Minutes* – Committee 2. Update on Emergency Preparedness and Response* – Mr. Dave Gruber 3. Discussion on DSHS Budget* – Ms. Jennifer Sims 4. Update on Data Sharing Between DSHS and Local Health Entities* – Mr. Chris Aker 5. Update on the Public Health Implementation Plan* – Mr. Peter Hajmasy 6. Discussion on Zika Funding for Local Health Entities* – Mr. Kirk Cole 7. Discussion on status of the 2017 Annual PHFPC Report* – Mr. Stephen Williams 8. Stakeholder Comment – Public 9. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* – Mr. Stephen Williams 10. Future Meeting Dates/Locations* – Mr. Stephen Williams 11. Adjourn – Mr. Stephen Williams *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: 512/776-7770
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 11, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee AGENDA: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee October 11, 2017 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Youth experience presentation 3. Review of July 12, 2017, meeting minutes and discussion of subcommittee membership (Action) 4. New member welcome 5. Development of recommendations for submission to the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (Action) 6. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee workgroups introduction 7. Lunch break 8. Evaluation and recent reports 9. Hurricane Harvey – children's mental health response 10. Alliance for Adolescent Recovery and Treatment in Texas strategic plan 11. Texas System of Care project updates 12. Public comment 13. Next steps 14. Announcements 15. Next meeting – January 10, 2018 16. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/487-3312
10/12/2017
Department of Family and Protective Services
October 12, 2017 – 11:00 AM
Center for Child Protection 8509 FM 969, Lexus Room, Austin
Committee on Advancing Residential Practices (CARP) Meeting Objective: Residential Child Care Contractors, Associations, and DFPS representatives meeting in an effort to strengthen our partnership, improve communication, and provide a venue for focusing on enhancements to the system that support enhanced safety, permanency and well-being for children. 11:00 – 11:30: Welcome and Introductions (Sheila Bell & Trevor Woodruff) 11:30 – 12:30: Fiscal Year 2018 Performance Based Residential Contracting and Demonstration Update (Sheila Bell) 12:30 – 1:30: Lunch 1:30 – 1:45: Discharge Notice (Jenny Hinson) 1:45 – 2:00: Single Plan of Service (Carol Self) 2:00 – 2:15: Updates Out of State Travel with Bordering States (Debra Emerson) 2:15 – 3:15: Licensed Administrators (Jean Shaw). Additional Information Contact: Casey Wilburn, 512/438-3127
10/13/2017
Department of Family and Protective Services
October 13, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Public Private Partnership (PPP) Agenda items: 1. Welcome and Introductions: Michael Redden, Co-Chair and Trevor Woodruff, Co-Chair (sub for Kristene Blackstone) 2. Updates: DFPS a. Harvey Updates, b. Temporary Emergency, c. Placements; and d. New DFPS Structure 3. Community Based Care: Ellen Letts & Kaysie Taccetta a. Overview, b. Status Updates (Region 2, 3b, Bexar Cty), c. Implementation Planning, d. PPP Sub-Workgroups; and e. Estimated Timelines 4. Break 5. FCR Performance Data FY 2016: Claire Hall 6. 3b Update: Wayne Carson and Gretchen Fehrm 7. Suggestions for topics for next meeting: Michael Redden, Co-Chair and Trevor Woodruff, Co-Chair (sub for Kristene Blackstone) 8. Wrap up and Adjourn *The next meeting is Friday, January 12, 2018. Additional Information Contact: Ellen.Letts@dfps.state.tx.us
State Board of Dental Examiners
October 13, 2017 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe St., Tower 3, Suite 102, Austin
TEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS BOARD MEETING Convenes on October 13, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. – Conclusion 333 Guadalupe St, Tower 3, Suite 102 Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. ANNUAL REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND POTENTIAL PERSONNEL ACTION RELATED TO THE EVALUATION, INCLUDING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN OR TERMINATION. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 5. ADJOURN. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners may enter a closed meeting in executive session to consider any agenda item when permitted by Texas law. VIDEOCONFERENCING: The member of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners presiding over the meeting noticed herein will be physically present at the meeting location. Other members of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners may participate in the meeting through videoconferencing technology, pursuant to Section 551.127(c) of the Texas Government Code, and other applicable laws. Additional Information Contact: Tyler Vance, 512/475-0977
10/16/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 16, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1520), Austin
Legislative and Policy Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Legislative and Policy Committee October 16, 2017 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of meeting minutes from December 7, 2016; February 13, 2017; and July 24, 2017 4. Committee business and member activities updates 5. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Patrick Randall, 512/206-5129
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 16, 2017 – 09:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530), Austin
Education and Awareness and Services and Supports Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Education and Awareness and Services and Supports Committee October 16, 2017 9:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of meeting minutes from December 7, 2016; February 13, 2017; and July 24, 2017 4. Committee business and member activities updates 5. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Patrick Randall, 512/206-5129
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 16, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council October 16, 2017 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Adoption of meeting minutes from July 24, 2017 4. Discussion of committee business a. Legislative and Policy Committee b. Education and Awareness and Services and Supports Committee c. Membership and Bylaws Committee 5. Presentation on long-term brain injury activities for individuals with acquired brain injury 6. Department of State Health Services Injury Epidemiology and Surveillance overview and update on brain injury statistics 7. Discussion of the report due to the Executive Commissioner in February 2018 8. Presentation on the membership process for advisory councils 9. Election of Vice Chair 10. Announcements a. Brain Injury Alliance's December 2017 symposium b. Texas Brain Injury Association's November 2017 walk 11. Presentation on H.B. 271, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017 12. Public comment 13. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Patrick Randall, 512/206-5129
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 16, 2017 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530), Austin
Executive Committee AGENDA: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Executive Committee October 16, 2017 1:00 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1530 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of meeting minutes from December 7, 2016; June 7, 2017; July 24, 2017; and September 11, 2017 4. Committee business and member activities updates 5. Review and discuss committee goals and future projects 6. Discuss 2017 Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Report to the Executive Commissioner 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Patrick Randall, 512/206-5129
10/19/2017
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
October 19, 2017 – 11:00 AM
Lone Star College – Tomball; Health Science Building – 111K; 700 Graham Drive, Tomball
Investigation Committee (1) call to order (2) public comment (3) review and possible action on case #s. (4) next committee meeting date (5) adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
10/23/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 23, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council October 23, 2017 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Update from the Chair 3. Review and approval of meeting minutes from July 10, 2017 4. Staff updates a. Appointment terms b. Legislative update c. Program initiatives 5. Palliative Care Information and Education website a. Advance directive language discussion b. Palliative care provider site 6. Continuing education a. Upcoming continuing education event b. Next steps and goals 7. Legislative report discussion a. Timeline b. Data collection c. Report topics and priorities d. Next steps 8. Action items for staff or member follow-up 9. Public comment 10. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jimmy Blanton, Director, Health Quality Institute, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us. People who wish to submit written testimony for public comment may do so either by hard copy or electronically. The address for hardcopy submission is: Jimmy Blanton, 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78723. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
10/26/2017
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
October 26, 2017 – 10:00 AM
DSHS Main Campus, Moreton Building, Room M100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
The Statewide Health Coordinating Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on 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 February 23, 2017 Meeting Minutes 4. Oral Health in Texas presentation 5. SHCC discussion of 2019-2020 Update to the Texas State Health Plan report a. Oral Health b. Health Literacy c. Health Professions Training – Clinical Site Availability d. Hospital Trauma Designation 6. SHCC agency representatives' reports a. Health and Human Services Commission b. Texas Department of State Health Services c. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 7. Report on SHCC representation on the Health and Human Services Commission's E-Health Advisory Committee 8. Physician Workforce Shortage Report presentation of preliminary 2017-2018 findings 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 a. 2018 SHCC meeting dates: 3/1/2018, 6/7/2018, 10/11/2018 12. Public comment and adjourn Note: The Statewide Health Coordinating Council may act upon any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Matt Turner, 512/776-6541
10/27/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 27, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee AGENDA: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee October 27, 2017 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions 2. Approval of minutes for August 18, 2017, meeting and review of past action items 3. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Services updates a. Block Grant Subcommittee restructure b. Public Awareness Campaign c. Appointments update d. First Responders – Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Cooperative Agreement Grant e. Disaster response f. Peer and Parity Workgroup update 4. State Hospital plan 5. First episode psychosis 6. Public comment 7. 1115 Medicaid Waiver case study 8. Regulatory update 9. Subcommittee and committee reports a. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee b. Data Subcommittee c. Rules Subcommittee d. Policy Subcommittee e. Self-Directed Care update f. Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee 10. Public comment 11. Planning for next meeting 12. Action items and committee recommendations 13. Closing remarks Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Karissa Sanchez, 512/487-3337