The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between September 20 and October 10.
9/22/2014
State Board of Dental Examiners
September 22, 2014 – 03:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-800, Austin
Executive Committee Discuss and consider possible action on the Temporary I. Call to order. II. Roll call. III. Discuss and consider possible action on the temporary suspension of Texas Dental License Number 28407. Discussion and a vote may be called for on all items under this hearing. Pursuant to Section 263.004 of the Texas Occupations Code, the Executive Committee of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners shall convene an emergency meeting to consider a request to temporarily suspend Texas Dental License No. 28407. Based upon evidence and information collected pursuant to a Board investigation, the continuing practice of dentistry by Texas Dental License No. 28407 would constitute a clear, imminent, or continuing threat to a person's physical health or well-being. IV. Announcements. V. Public comments. VI. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Carol Pepper, 512/475-1155
9/23/2014
House Committee on Special Purpose Districts
September 23, 2014 – 10:30 AM
Capitol Building Extension, Room E2.010, Austin
The committee will meet to hear testimony on the following interim charge: Conduct a comprehensive review of existing special purpose districts in the state. Study how special districts interact with other local governments and local taxpayers during and after their creation. Examine circumstances under which special districts are accountable to local taxpayers and make recommendations on ways to increase spending transparency among districts. Contact: Steven Schar, 512/463-0277
9/24/2014
House Committee on Public Health
September 24, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Building Extension, Room E2.016, Austin
The committee will meet to consider invited and public testimony on the following interim charges: Charge # 3. Identify strategies to support the efficient exchange of electronic health information with Texas Health and Human Services enterprise agencies. Examine legal and technical issues around the accessibility of information held in registries maintained by state agencies to authorized health care providers. Identify issues related to health information exchange and providers' liability, as well as concerns related to transitioning patient data in cases where a provider selects a new electronic health record vendor. Charge # 6. Conduct legislative oversight and monitoring of the agencies and programs under the committee’s jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 83rd Legislature, including HB 15 (83R). In conducting this oversight, the committee should: a. consider any reforms to state agencies to make them more responsive to Texas taxpayers and citizens; b. identify issues regarding the agency or its governance that may be appropriate to investigate, improve, remedy, or eliminate; c. determine whether an agency is operating in a transparent and efficient manner; and d. identify opportunities to streamline programs and services while maintaining the mission of the agency and its programs. Contact: Donald Barber, 512/463-0806
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly, Public Hearing Rm), Austin
Telemedicine and Telehealth Advisory Committee 1. Call to Order: Sam Tessen, Chair. 2. Review and Approval of the meeting minutes from March 26, 2014: Sam Tessen. 3. Reminder of Goal and Purpose of the committee: Sam Tessen. 4. Presentation and Discussion about the utilization of telemedicine, telehealth and telemonitoring in Medicaid: Sarah Mills, Senior Policy Analyst. 5. Update regarding Federal Legislation (H.R. 3077 Telemed Act of 2013 and S. 2662 Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2014) for telemedicine: Sam Tessen. 6. Current Status of telemedicine efforts as it relates to medical services: Debbie Voyles and Alex Vo, Ph.D. 7. Sub-committee report from the Status of Telemedicine, Telehealth and Telemonitoring Sub-committee to include: discussion around developing a computer based training module, adding presenter fees for the Telemedicine and Telehealth benefits, and removing the requirement for a face to face meeting prior to a telehealth service: Rachel Hammon. 8. Legislative issues for consideration for the 84th Texas Legislative Session. 9. Additional Items: Sam Tessen. 10. Discussion on Next Meeting and Agenda items. 11. Public Comment. 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sarah Mills, 512/462-627
Senate Committee on Finance
September 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension Building, Hearing Room E1.036, Austin
The Senate Finance Committee will hear invited testimony from the Legislative Budget Board (LBB). The LBB will give presentations about major cost drivers for the state budget. The topics will include: Public Education, Higher Education, Medicaid, Mental Health, Transportation, Water, Employee Retirement Systems, Teacher Retirement System. Invited testimony only. Contact: Stephanie Hoover 512-463-0370
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
September 24, 2014 – 10:30 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room, Room 1.170, Austin
Committee on Academic and Workforce Success Note: Time of meeting will be 10:30 am or upon adjournment of the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning meeting whichever occurs later. 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 25, 2014, 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 from The University of Texas System on The University of Texas at Austin's establishment of the new Dell Medical School B. Report to the Committee on activities of the Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC) C. Report to the Committee on activities of the Graduate Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) D. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to requests for a new degree program: Sam Houston State University (1) Doctor of Education (EdD) degree with a major in Instructional Technology Tarleton State University (2) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Civil Engineering (3) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Electrical Engineering Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi (4) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Geospatial Computing Sciences Texas Southern University (5) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Civil Engineering (6) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Electrical and Computer Engineering University of North Texas (7) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Mechanical and Energy Engineering University of Texas at El Paso (8) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Engineering Leadership E. Lunch F. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee to authorize the Commissioner of Higher Education to forward a report on the Assessment of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Opportunities to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Senate Higher Education Committee, and the House Higher Education Committee by December 1, 2014 (S.B. 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee to authorize the Commissioner of Higher Education to forward a report on the Resident Physician Expansion Grant Program to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, the House Human Services Committee, and the Legislative Budget Board by January 1, 2015 (H.B. 2550, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) H. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the appointment of members to the ApplyTexas Advisory Committee I. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the issuance of a cost extension for a grant awarded to Trinity Valley Community College under the Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program J. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Rules Applying to All Public Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter B, Transfer of Credit, Core Curriculum and Field of Study Curricula, Sections 4.22, 4.28(h) and 4.31 of Board rules concerning transcript codes and the revision of core curricula (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Rules Applying to All Public Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter Q, Approval of Off-Campus and Self-Supporting Courses and Programs for Public Institutions, Sections 4.272, 4.274 and 4.278 of Board rules concerning the approval of off-campus and self-supporting courses and programs for public institutions K. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee on plans for closure and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) regarding Anamarc College-El Paso East (Gateway), Anamarc College-El Paso Central (Dyer), Anamarc College-Santa Teresa (Airport), Instituto Tecnologico Estudios Superiores de Monterrey-Houston, and Everest College-Ft. Worth L. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to a change in the procedure from approval by the Board to a staff report to the Board on plans for closure and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) M. Report on the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act funds to colleges for Basic and Leadership Grants N. Report to the Committee on the evaluation of the 2012-2014 Teacher Quality projects O. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to scaling effective developmental education strategies and providing professional development for faculty and staff to support those efforts statewide in order to improve advising, access, and acceleration of under prepared students. (Rider 44, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) P. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the approval of amending the contract with the University of North Texas to coordinate and implement regional teams for the Vertical Alignment Training Project Q. Update on the study relating to the availability and use of open educational resources in Texas (S.B. 1, General Appropriations Act, Rider 52, page III-54, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Rex Peebles, 512/427-6520
9/26/2014
Department of State Health Services
September 26, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Dept. of State Health Services, Conf. Rm M-653, 1100 W 49th St, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Advisory Committee. The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes Public comment Implementation and Feasibility Plans of CHW and Training Program Surveys Potential Changes in the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Life Course Perspectives Conference Planning, June 22-24, 2015, Houston, Texas Advisory Committee Officers CHW Spotlight: Isabel Rios, Promotora Break Program Update Committee Business: Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions Committee Member Updates New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Beatrice Smith, 512/776-2780
9/29/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 29, 2014 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Health and Human Services Commission Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is gathering feedback from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their family members, advocates, and providers of acute care and long-term services and supports regarding the transition to STAR+PLUS for people with IDD needing acute-care services. HHSC will not present information during these sessions, but instead will ask for public comment in the form of feedback and will collect information and ideas that may affect future managed care initiatives. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate. 1. Opening Remarks 2. Listening Session / Questions and Answers 3. Adjourn Contact: Heather Kuhlman, Communications Specialist, HHSC, 512-462-6356, Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us.
9/30/2014
House Select Committee on Child Protection
September 30, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Building Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The House Select Committee on Child Protection will convene a public hearing to consider the following topics: Consider ways to encourage consistent, transparent, and timely review of abuse and neglect fatalities; Consider strategies to ensure better coordination and collaboration among local agencies, faith-based organizations, the private sector, non-profits, and law enforcement to reduce the incidence of abuse and neglect fatalities; and Assess the efficacy of ongoing prevention efforts that target resources to families at risk. The committee will hear invited and public testimony. Public testimony may be time limited at the discretion of the chair. Contact: Pamela McPeters, 512/463-0506
10/2/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 2, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Prosperity Bank Annex , 1501 Ave. Q, Lubbock
Health and Human Services Commission Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is gathering feedback from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their family members, advocates, and providers of acute care and long-term services and supports regarding the transition to STAR+PLUS for people with IDD needing acute-care services. HHSC will not present information during these sessions, but instead will ask for public comment in the form of feedback and will collect information and ideas that may affect future managed care initiatives. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate. 1. Opening Remarks 2. Listening Session / Questions and Answers 3. Adjourn Contact: Heather Kuhlman, Communications Specialist, HHSC, 512-462-6356, Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us.
10/7/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 7, 2014 – 08:30 AM
701 W 51st St, DADS, John H. Winters Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Sub-Committee Meeting 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Review of Government Code Section 533.03551: Flexible, Low-Cost Housing Options. 3. Review of Current Intellectual and Developmental Disability Housing Options in Texas Document. 4. Updates: a. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs b. Texas Department of Agriculture c. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation 5. Discussion of Next Steps. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Gold, 512/438-5986
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 7, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 W 51st St., DADS, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Committee Chair and Co-Chair Update 3. Old Business a. Review and adopt minutes from the July 16, 2014, meeting (A vote will be taken.) 4. Community First Choice Update 5. Home and Community-Based Services Regulations Update 6. Transition to Managed Care Activities Update 7. Intellectual and Developmental Disability Assessment Update 8. Legislative Report Review 9. Sunset Report Update 10. General Discussion 11. Public Comment 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Cassandra Marx, 512/730-7416
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 7, 2014 – 10:30 AM
6330 East Highway 290 (ITT Institute Building, Theory/Classrooms #3 and #4), Austin
The Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) 1. Welcome. 2. Approval of the Minutes. (Meeting July 22, 2014) 3. Discussion of Perinatal Care Regions. 4. Review feedback from Stakeholder Meeting on September 23, 2014 regarding draft rules on Neonatal Levels of Care Designation. 5. Lunch. (Recess) 6. Public Comment. 7. Set agendas, dates, times and locations of upcoming meetings in 2015. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: david.williams@hhsc.state.tx.us
10/8/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 8, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Foundation for Southwest Texas, 700 North St., Beaumont
Health and Human Services Commission Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is gathering feedback from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their family members, advocates, and providers of acute care and long-term services and supports regarding the transition to STAR+PLUS for people with IDD needing acute-care services. HHSC will not present information during these sessions, but instead will ask for public comment in the form of feedback and will collect information and ideas that may affect future managed care initiatives. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate. 1. Opening Remarks 2. Listening Session / Questions and Answers 3. Adjourn Contact: Heather Kuhlman, Communications Specialist, HHSC, 512-462-6356, Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 8, 2014 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public Hearing Room), Austin
Task Force on Domestic Violence 1. Welcome, Introductions and Announcements. 2. Approve May 20, 2014, Meeting Minutes. (Vote Required) 3. Presentation: Health Cares about Domestic Violence Day Presentation. 4. Task Force on Domestic Violence (TFDV) Business and Discussions: a. Committee Sessions b. Committee Reports 5. Discussion: Strategies for Addressing Task Force Charges. 6. Public Comment. 7. Closing Remarks. 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Vicki.Magee@hhsc.state.tx.us
10/10/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 10, 2014 – 12:30 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1430), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) 1. Call to order and determination of quorum. 2. Welcome and introductions. 3. Approval of July 11, 2014, Minutes (vote required). 4. Report of the Chair. 5. Member activity reports and announcements. 6. Break (Recess). 7. Report of the Office of Acquired Brain Injury. 8. Approval of TBIAC Bylaws (vote required). 9. Discuss 2015 TBIAC Action Plan. 10. Discussion of Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Report to the Governor (vote required for approval). 11. Committee Reports and Assignments: Membership Committee: Officer elections (vote required). Education and Resources Committee Legislative Committee Pediatric and Young Adult Outcomes Committee 12. Acceptance of Committee Reports (vote required). 13. General Public Comment. 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Princess Katana, 512/706-7136
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