The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between October 8 and October 28.
10/10/2016
State Board of Dental Examiners
October 10, 2016 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Austin
Texas Board of Dental Examiners Anesthesia Committee AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER. II. ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. III. DISCUSSION: a. Review of Chapter 110 b. Modifications of Chapter 110 c. New Rules IV. OTHER V. PUBLIC COMMENTS VI. ADJOURN *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: Amanda LaFuente, 512/463-7452
10/11/2016
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
October 11, 2016 – 12:00 PM
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 cases (4) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
10/12/2016
Joint Legislative Committee on Aging
October 12, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.026, Austin
The committee will meet to consider the following topics: 1. Explore the need for geriatric training and continuing education among physical and mental health professionals and current promotional efforts across the state. 2. Explore opportunities to promote collaborative and innovative aging services across the state, particularly among the state aging and public health agencies, as well as other public and private agencies and organizations, to develop strategies for closer collaboration to improve the lives of older citizens. Contact: Amanda Tollett (512) 463-0628
Department of State Health Services
October 12, 2016 – 09:30 AM
Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Rm 1410, 4806 North Lamar 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 1. Approval of August 10, 2016 Meeting Minutes* 2. Department of State Health Services Response to PHFPC 2014-2015 Annual Report Recommendations 3. Texas Public Health Action Plan Update* 4. Categorization of Local Health Departments Process Discussion* 5. Department of State Health Services Data Sharing Workgroup Update* 6. Defining Core Public Health Services Discussion* 7. Public Health Stakeholder comment 8. Agenda Items for Next Meeting* 9. 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
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
October 12, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, 1100 West 49th Street, Room M-100, 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 12, 2016 Agenda 4. The following items are for discussion and possible action: A. Minutes of September 28, 2016 Meeting B. Hospital Nurse Staffing Study Reports C. Long Term Care Nurse Staffing Study Reports D. Organizational Updates – Texas Nurses Association – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Texas Board of Nursing – Texas Hospital Association E. Update from the TCNWS 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Pam Lauer, 512/776-6723
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 12, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Building, Rooms 1420 & 1430)
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee, Subcommittee to the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee October 12, 2016 10 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Rooms 1420 and 1430 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Family Experience Presentation 3. Ethics Presentation 4. Approval of July 13, 2016, meeting minutes (Action) 5. Group activity: Bringing our Values to our Work (developing common expectations) 6. Lunch break 7. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee business (Action) 8. Strategic Planning for Alliance for Adolescent Recovery and Treatment in Texas (Action) 9. Program updates a. Texas Children Recovering from Trauma b. Texas System of Care (SOC) i. Texas Family Voice Network ii. Allies Cultivating Change by Empowering Positive Transformation and youth engagement iii. SOC community meeting iv. Anti-stigma campaign v. Highlighting SOC success stories c. Texas State Youth Treatment Planning Initiative 10. Public comment 11. Next steps 12. Announcements 13. Next meeting – January 11, 2017 14. Adjourn. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Lillian Stengart, Project Director, Texas System of Care, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-487-3312, or Lillian.Stengart@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Stengart at 512-487-3312 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Lillian Stengart, 512/487-3312
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 12, 2016 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 2615, Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Subcommittee meeting minutes from January 21, 2016, March 1, 2016, April 11, 2016, and June 28, 2016 3. Discuss how to file a consumer complaint 4. Presentation on guardianship/support decision-making process 5. Presentation on Local IDD Authority quality assurance processes 6. Discuss future meeting dates, agenda, and action items 7. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Sallie Allen, Advisory Committee Coordinator, Medicaid/CHIP Services Department, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-424-6969, or Sallie.Allen@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Sallie Allen, 512/424-6969
10/13/2016
Joint Legislative Committee on Aging
October 13, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.026
The committee will meet to consider the following topics: 1. Examine strategies for preventing and controlling outbreaks of Influenza and bacterial Pneumonia disease in Texas' Long Term Care Facilities. Evaluate whether existing public health and prevention policies, reporting requirements meet or exceed quality standards, as well as identify any tools and actions the state can foster in antimicrobial stewardship. 2. Evaluate the current state of elderly financial abuse and exploitation as well as consider options for long term financial health and savings of aging populations. Contact: Amanda Tollett (512) 463-0628
Department of State Health Services
October 13, 2016 – 09:00 AM
McLennan Community College, Emergency Services Education Center, 7601 Steinbeck Bend Drive, Waco
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Education Work Group Call to Order/Introductions Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review progress on Texas effort (based on the Hartford Consensus III and the Stop the Bleed projects) to develop a coalition relating to the empowering of the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass casualty and active shooter events, identify education stakeholders and Education Committee goals towards coalition implementation. 2. Continuing education requirements for all levels of Emergency Medical Services personnel. 3. Continued development of the Community Health Worker curriculum. Scheduling of future meetings. Announcements. General Public Comment. (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 13, 2016 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Advisory committee member education 3. Ethics training 4. Open Meetings Act training 5. Lunch break 6. Membership terms 7. History of State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee 8. Medicaid Managed Care Overview 9. Nursing facilities Medicaid managed care participation 10. Discuss draft of bylaws* 11. Discuss committee goals 12. Future meeting dates, agenda, and action items 13. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this item. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6337
Texas Medical Board
October 13, 2016 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Rd, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Executive Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Interim appointment related to Executive Director & direction. 3.Direction, Recommendation and possible action regarding misuse and/or release of confidential investigative information. 4.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-7051
Texas Medical Board
October 13, 2016 – 09:15 AM
333 Guadalupe Rd, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Finance Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Budget report. 3.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Department of State Health Services
October 13, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Austin State Hospital Campus, Building 552, Room 124-A, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services Teleconference Site: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 834918# The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Opening remarks and introductions. 2. Public comment. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding a letter of advice from the committee regarding the crisis in inpatient capacity and the backlog for forensic hospital admissions.* 4. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd, 512/776-6723
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
October 13, 2016 – 10:00 AM
DSHS Main Campus, Moreton Bldg, Rm M-100, 1100 West 49th St, Austin
The 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 April 14, 2016 Meeting Minutes 4. SHCC Rules subcommittee report a. Report on updated Health Care Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC) rules b. Report on SHCC representation on the Health and Human Services Commission's E-Health Advisory Committee c. Discussion and possible action to approve Council policy recommendation that Legislature repeal Health and Safety Code (HSC) Sec. 104.0156 on HITAC 5. SHCC State Health Plan report a. Discussion and possible action to approve 2017-2022 Texas State Health Plan 6. Discussion of Senate Bill 18 on physician workforce shortages a. Report on implementation of legislation b. Presentation of preliminary 2016 findings – Syed Jafri, PhD and Edward Osei, PhD, Tarleton State University 7. SHCC agency representatives' reports a. Health and Human Services Commission – Jimmy Blanton, M.P.Aff. b. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services – Lisa Glenn, MD c. Texas Department of State Health Services – Mike Maples d. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Stacey Silverman, PhD 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. 2017 SHCC meeting dates: 2/26/2017, 6/8/2017, 10/26/2017 11. Public comment and adjourn Note: The Statewide Health Coordinating Council may act upon any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Matt Turner, 512/776-6541
Texas Medical Board
October 13, 2016 – 10:15 AM
333 Guadalupe Rd, Room 100, Austin
Licensure Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding applicants for licensure, permits, and certification. a.Applicants appearing concerning eligibility b.Proposed orders offered by the Executive Director c.Physician licensure applicants to be licensed d.Surgical assistant licensure applicants to be licensed e.Acudetox applicants to be certified 3.Report on physician licensure statistics. 4.Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding Nonprofit Health Organizations. a.Applicants for initial certification b.Requests for biennial recertification c.Cancellation of organizations certified as Nonprofit Health Organizations 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
October 13, 2016 – 10:15 AM
333 Guadalupe Rd, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Disciplinary Process Review Committee 1.Call to order and roll call. 2.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals from the Texas Physician Health Program. 3.Reports and discussion regarding Texas Physician Health Program. 4.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding renewals involving impaired licensees. 5.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Compliance administrative FO-4 Waivers and information provided to licensees. 6.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding orders that involve restriction on the treatment of chronic pain. 7.Reports and discussion regarding the Investigation, Litigation and Compliance Departments. 8.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding review of probationers appearances. 9.Consideration and approval of membership of the Expert Physician Panel. 10.Reports and discussion regarding cases over one year old. 11.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints: A.Jurisdictional Complaints: i.Investigations 14-3803 16-0447 16-1407 16-1944* 16-1945* 16-3610 16-4545 16-5034 16-5067* ii.Legal Files 16-0234 (15-5323) 16-0534 (16-0496) B.Jurisdictional-Not-Filed Complaints: 16-5050 16-5083 16-5131 16-5988 16-6526* 16-6684 16-6835 16-6884 16-6911 16-6992 16-6993 16-7090 16-7161 16-7312 16-7508 16-7509 16-7510 16-7531 16-7579 C.Non-Jurisdictional Complaints: 16-7947 12.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding routine follow-up on investigative files previously referred from DPRC for follow-up action, specifically including: 16-3426, custom letter to hospital regarding 9 licensees/files 13.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. 14.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Department of State Health Services
October 13, 2016 – 02:00 PM
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), M-103, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Administration Advisory Committee Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account *Teleconference Access* Please dial (877) 820 – 7831 and enter participant passcode: 737504# Note: the pound key [#] must be entered after the participant passcode The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: Welcome and Call to Order Roll Call Approval of November 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes (Tab 3) Review of 2016 Distribution (Tab 4) Review of 2016 Audits (Tab 5) Review of Approved Program Rule -25 TAC, 102 (Tab 6) Administrative Updates (Tab 7) – Fillable Excel file to be an additional option for submission of 2016 Expenditure Statement; Committee Member contact information verification; committee member training requirements; tentative date for 2017 committee meeting; Investment Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda – October 14, 10:00 A.M. Public Comments Adjourn Membership: Jerry Bearden Betsy Briscoe Honorable Woodrow Gossom Jonny Hipp Michael Nunez Honorable Daryl Primo Honorable David Bird Keri Disney-Story R. King Hillier Carolyn Konecny Eddie Olivarez. Additional Information Contact: 512/834-6603
10/14/2016
Department of Family and Protective Services
October 14, 2016 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Public Private Partnership Agenda items: – Welcome and Introductions – New Members – Meadows Mental Health Institute Presentation – Performance Based Contracts Discussion – Foster Care Redesign Update and Discussion – Capacity Discussion with Dr. Daley and Reanna Anderson. Additional Information Contact: Kaysie Reinhardt, 512/438-5112
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 14, 2016 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St, Department of Aging & Disability Services, Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Drug Utilization Review Board 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from July 29, 2016 (Vote required) 3. Old business: Report on Health and Human Services Commission decisions on acceptance of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board recommendations from the July 29, 2016, meeting 4. New business: Public Comment on 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, Metformins u. Hypoglycemics, Thiazolidinediones v. Macrolides-Ketolides w. Opiates Dependence Treatments x. Penicillins y. Tetracyclines Public Comment on new drugs to be reviewed for the Medicaid PDL:* a. Analgesics, Narcotic Long / Xtampza ER b. Antimigraine Agents, Triptans / Migranow Kit c. Bile Salts / Ocaliva d. COPD Agents / Bevespi Aerosphere e. Hepatitis C Agents / Epclusa f. Hepatitis C Agents / Viekira XR g. NSAIDs / Vopac MDS 5. Therapeutic and Clinical Drug Reviews and Updates – Chris Andrews, Pharm. D., Magellan Medicaid Administration 6. Executive Work Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 531.071, and in accordance with Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Part 15, Subchapter F, Section 354.1941(c)(2), the DUR Board may meet in executive session on one or more items listed under new business as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 7. Lunch 8. Announcements of Drugs Recommended for the Medicaid PDL 9. Retrospective DUR: Larry Dent, Pharm. D., BCPS, Xerox Heritage, LLC a. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions sent: i. Diabetes Disease Management ii. Multiple Drug Therapy Regimen (Polypharmacy) b. Report on recent retrospective DUR interventions outcome: i. Appropriate Use of Clozapine in Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder ii. Rheumatoid Arthritis Management c. Retrospective DUR proposals: (Vote required)* i. Asthma Disease Management ii. High Dose Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication Management 10. Prospective prior authorization proposals (clinical edits): Christina Faulkner, Pharm. D., Health Information Designs, LLC (Vote required)* a. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) clinical prior authorization criteria updates b. Combining clinical prior authorizations for Fentanyl Agents 11. Retrospective drug use, criteria for outpatient use in Vendor Drug Program: Jennifer Seltzer, Pharm. D., University of Texas at San Antonio (Vote required)* a. Aprepitant b. Exenatide c. Oral Antidiabetic Agents d. Oral Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists for Nausea and Vomiting (e.g.,dolasetron, ondansetron) e. Pramlintide 12. Adjourn 13. Next Meeting Date: January 27, 2017 *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Maribel O. Castoreno, DUR/PDL Oversight Specialist, Maribel.Castoreno@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Maribel O. Castoreno, 512/707-6112
Department of State Health Services
October 14, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Hill Country Memorial Hospital, 1020 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Injury Prevention Committee Call to Order/Introductions Review and approval of minutes Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Evidence-Based Distracted Driving Prevention Fact Sheet 2. Evidence-Based Childhood Drowning Prevention Fact Sheet 3. The how to use guide' for Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components 4. Evaluation of Hospital-Based Injury Prevention Components document 5. Position Statement on Childhood Drowning Prevention Scheduling of future meetings Announcements General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/458-7111
Department of State Health Services
October 14, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Bldg, Room M-653, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Newborn Screening Advisory Committee Public attendees who wish to attend the meeting must be physically present as the call-in option is not available to the public. The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome and Introductions Action: Review and Approval of Minutes for June 17, 2016 Action: Proposed Revision to Bylaws Newborn Screening Consultant Survey Results Break for Lunch Newborn Screening Video/Texas NewSTEPS 360 Hospital Quality Improvement Project Newborn Screening Fee Increase Update – Possible Action Following Discussion of Impact to Providers Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement Project(s) X-ALD, Pompe, and MPS1 Screening Panel Update – Possible Action to Committee Letter Public Comment Future Agenda Items / Confirm Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Beth Rider, 512/776-7111
10/19/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 19, 2016 – 11:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Rooms 1420 – 1430), Austin
Policy Council for Children and Families 1. Welcome 2. Extended introductions from members 3. Background presentations on rules, bylaws, and deliverables 4. Presentation on Children's Policy Council a. Discussion of the Texas Children's Policy Council Recommendations for Improving Services for Texas Children with Disabilities b. Next steps for the legislative report 5. Appointment terms (vote will be taken)* 6. Election of presiding officer and assistant presiding officer (vote will be taken)* 7. Council discussion on initial work plan 8. Action items for staff or member follow-up 9. Public comment 10. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
10/25/2016
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
October 25, 2016 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Tejas Room 1.163, Austin
Nursing Innovation Grant Program NIGP GRANTEES' MEETING AGENDA 1. Introductions 2. Presentations of Project Outcomes 3. Lunch 4. Review of Grant Requirements and Project Implementation 5. Adjournment. Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Thus, no person can carry a handgun and enter the room or rooms where a meeting of the THECB is held if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code. Please Note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing THECB, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code and THECB is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. Additional Information Contact: Fu-An Lin, 512/427-6211
10/26/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 26, 2016 – 02:00 PM
Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st St., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Hospice Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for hospice routine home care, continuous home care, inpatient respite care, general inpatient care, dual routine home care and the service intensity add-on. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the payment rates for hospice routine home care, continuous home care, inpatient respite care, general inpatient care, dual routine home care and the service intensity add-on. The payment rates are proposed to be effective Oct. 1, 2016, in accordance with the final Medicare hospice rule published in the Federal Register on Aug. 5, 2016 (CMS-1652-F). 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 (link is external) describing the proposed payment rates will be available on or after Oct. 14, 2016. Those interested may also obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Tesa Delemater by telephone at 512-730‑7401; by fax at 512-730‑7475; or by email at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail: 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. Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
10/27/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
October 27, 2016 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
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 Galen College of Nursing To Establish A Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program in San Antonio, Texas Date and Time: October 27, 2016 at 2:00 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 21, 2016. 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: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Texas Board of Nursing
October 27, 2016 – 02:20 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
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 Texas A&M University-Commerce To Establish A Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program in Commerce, Texas Date and Time: October 27, 2016 at 2:20 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 21, 2016. 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: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
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