The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between September 19 and October 9.
9/21/2015
Health Professions Council
September 21, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Ste 2-225, Austin
I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda II. Announcements – Leadership Elections A. Consideration of Minutes from June 15, 2015 B. Budget and Planning Report – 4th Quarter Review – FTE Increase C. Technology Report – Wishlist Items – Report on Document Imaging Upgrade – Report on ITSS Agencies D. Agency Roundtable E. Public Comment – Next Meeting Monday, December 14, 2015 F. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
9/22/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 22, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 5155 , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Small and Large, State-Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on September 22, 2015, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on the proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rates for small and large, state-operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID) operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. As the single state agency for the state Medicaid program, HHSC proposes the following interim per diem reimbursement rates for small and large, state-operated ICF/IIDs operated by DADS, to be effective September 1, 2015: Small State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities, Proposed interim daily rate: $649.48; Large State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Medicaid Only clients, Proposed interim daily rate: $856.70; Large State-Operated ICF/IID Facilities – Dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare clients, Proposed interim daily rate: $829.19. HHSC is proposing these interim rates so that adequate funds will be available to serve individuals residing in these facilities. The proposed interim rates account for actual and projected increases in costs to operate these facilities. Methodology and Justification. The proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies codified as 1 TAC §355.456(e), relating to Reimbursement Methodology. 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 September 11, 2015. Those interested may also obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis 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 will 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: Texas 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: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, 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
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 22, 2015 – 10:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
The Perinatal Advisory Council This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call; Introduction of New Members. 3. Approval of the Minutes (Meeting June 1, 2015). 4. Status of Draft Rules Proposed for Neonatal Levels of Care. 5. Legislative Update 6. Discussion on Maternal Levels of Care.* 7. Lunch (Recess) 8. Discussion on Maternal Levels of Care. 9. Public Comment 10. Set agendas, dates, times, and locations of upcoming meetings in 2015. 11. Adjourn * It is anticipated this agenda item will continue to be discussed after the Lunch Recess. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
9/23/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 23, 2015 – 09:30 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, Winters Building, Room 460W), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept July 14, 2015, and August 17, 2015, Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Subcommittee meeting minutes. 3. Regional community healthcare collaboration. 4. Consumer education and access to information. 5. Access to Medicaid Managed Care providers. 6. Value-added services for the IDD population. 7. Discussion of future meeting date and agenda items. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 23, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission,
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Rooms 1420 and 1430), Austin
Women's Health 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. Call to order 2. Opening remarks from committee members. 3. Discussion of Committee bylaws (Voting). 4. Opening remarks from Health and Human Services Commissioner. 5. Presentation on Women's Health Programs from Women's Health Services Division.* 6. General public comment period. 7. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Kristen Gonzales, 512/776-6661
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
September 23, 2015 – 10:45 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Committee on Academic and Workforce Success Note: Time of Meeting will convene at 10:45a or upon adjournment of the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning, whichever occurs later) Agenda public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public-testimony I. Welcome and Committee Chair's meeting overview II. Consideration of approval of the minutes from the June 24, 2015, Committee meeting III. Consideration of approval of the Consent Calendar IV. Public Testimony on Agenda Items V. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Report to the Committee on the Graduate Education Advisory Committee activities B. Report to the Committee on the Certification Advisory Council activities C. Consideration of adopting the Certification Advisory Council's recommendation to the Committee relating to a request from Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas School of Radiologic Technology for a third Certificate of Authority to grant degrees in Texas D. Consideration of adopting the Certification Advisory Council's recommendation to the Committee relating to a request from Southwest School of Art for a second Certificate of Authority to grant degrees in Texas E. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to requests for a new degree program: Texas A&M University (1) Master of Science (MS) degree with a major in Energy Texas A&M University – Texarkana (2) Doctor of Education (EdD) degree with a major in Education Leadership F. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to funding for the Texas Teacher Residency Program by the 84th Texas Legislature G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to funding appropriated to the Joint Admissions Medical Program by the 84th Texas Legislature H. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to issuance of a Request for Applications for the Graduate Medical Education Planning and Partnership Grants Program I. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating the appointment of members to the Graduate Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) J. Report on the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act funds to colleges for Basic and Leadership Grants K. Report to the Committee on school closures and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) L. Lunch M. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Subchapter B, Sections 4.28 and 4.32 of Board rules, concerning transfer of core curriculum courses and transfer of field of study courses (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed new Chapter 4, Subchapter S, Sections 4.310 – 4.317 of Board rules, concerning participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (Senate Bill 1470, 84th Texas Legislature) (3) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed new Chapter 7, Subchapter B, Sections 7.50 – 7.57 of Board rules, concerning participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (Senate Bill 1470, 84th Texas Legislature) (4) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 6, Subchapter F, Sections 6.105, 6.107, and 6.108 of Board rules concerning the definition of terms and eligibility for support under the planning and partnership grant program for graduate medical education (Senate Bill 18, 84th Texas Legislature) (5) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed new Chapter 9, Subchapter L, Sections 9.550 – 9.555 of Board rules, concerning the administration of multidisciplinary studies associate degrees at public community colleges (Senate Bill 1189, 84th Texas Legislature) (6) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 13, Subchapter G, Sections 13.121 – 13.127 of Board rules, concerning the standards and accounting methods for determining restricted research expenditures (House Bill 1000, 84th Texas Legislature) N. Proposed Rules adopted as emergency rules at the July 2015 Board meeting: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Subchapter C, Sections 4.54 and 4.58 of Board rules, concerning the Texas Success Initiative to support developmental education reform efforts (Senate Bill 1776, 84th Texas Legislature) (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Subchapter D, Section 4.85 of Board rules, concerning the course load, grade level, and junior college service area restrictions on dual credit course enrollment at public institutions of higher education (House Bill 505, 84th Texas Legislature) (3) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 22, Subchapter V, Section 22.572 of Board rules, concerning the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Challenge Scholarship Program (Senate Bill 1066, 84th Texas Legislature) VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Rex Peebles, 512/427-6520
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 23, 2015 – 01:00 PM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services,
John H. Winters Building, Room 460W), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of July 29, 2015, and August 26, 2015, Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee (SRAC), Housing Subcommittee meeting minutes. 3. Discuss builder/developer interest in affordable housing and the Quality Allocation Plan as outlined by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs – Jim Shaw, Capital Area Housing Finance Company, and Diana McIver, Tax Specialist. 4. Discuss awareness of availability of Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) vacancies as opposed to waiver services interest list. 5. Discuss housing voucher usage tracking. 6. Discuss and set agenda items for October 28, 2015, meeting. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Penny Larkin, 512/438-5029
9/24/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 24, 2015 – 01:00 PM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm), Austin
STAR+PLUS Quality Council This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of the June 16, 2015 meeting minutes.* 4. Action Item Report 5. Discussion and adoption of 2015 report to the Executive Commissioner.* 6. Debrief: Committee members share committee experiences and accomplishments. 7. Adjournment *Public comment will be taken on these agenda items. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
9/25/2015
Department of State Health Services
September 25, 2015 – 10:00 AM
1100 West 49th Street, Room M-100, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker (CHW) Training and Certification Advisory Committee Please check in with Security – someone will escort you to the Conference Room. Members of the public may also access the meeting through conference call and webinar. Go To Webinar access instructions: Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9099440950687078657 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes (for March 27, 2015, May 29, 2015 and July 31, 2015) Public comment Committee Business: – Advisory Committee Officers – Review of CHW Guest Instructor Procedure – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions 2015 CHW Advisory Committee Workgroups – Program Rules – Communication and Outreach – Training and Certification – Workforce Solutions/Employment Opportunities Break CHW Spotlight: Texas certified CHWs from the Middle East Northern Texas CHW training program collaboration for CHW CEUs – Community Health Center of Lubbock (CHCL), DSHS HSR 1, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing (TTUHSC), West Texas Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program Update Committee Member Updates New business for consideration at next meeting; set date of next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Beatrice Smith, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
September 25, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Texas Southmost College, Room D102, 301 Mexico Blvd., Brownsville
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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
9/30/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 30, 2015 – 08:30 AM
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st St., Austin
Proposed Payment Rates for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services Program. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS) program operated by the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. The hearing will be held in compliance Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which requires that public hearings be held on proposed reimbursement rates before HHSC approves the rates. Proposal. HHSC proposes payment rates for the CRS program. The proposed rates will be effective December 1, 2015, and were determined in accordance with the rate-setting methodologies listed below under “Methodology and Justification.” Methodology and Justification. The proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate-setting methodologies proposed in the Texas Register (40 TexReg 4971) and scheduled for adoption effective December 1, 2015. The methodologies will be codified at 1 TAC, Chapter 355, Subchapter M, §355.9040, Reimbursement Methodology for the CRS Program. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on September 16, 2015. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7484; or by email at kyle.baxter@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed 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: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail or hand delivery: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751-2399. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-707-7484. Email: kyle.baxter@hhsc.state.tx.us