The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between September 26 and October 16.
 
9/28/2015
 
Department of State Health Services
September 28, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Williamson County EMS, 303 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown
 
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Joint Meeting of the Advanced Practice Paramedic Task Force, Medical Directors Committee, Education Committee and Emergency Medical Services Committee. The groups will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call 1. The feasibility, role and services of the advanced practice paramedic/community health paramedic in Texas. 2. The utilization of this paramedic role in providing access to care in remote areas of Texas. 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
 
Department of State Health Services
September 30, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Tarrant County College – Northeast Campus, Larry Darlage Center Corner, Bldg NSTU, Rm 1615A, 828 W., Harwood Rd., Hurst
 
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
 
10/1/2015
 
Department of State Health Services
October 1, 2015 – 10:00 AM
DSHS Lecture Hall K-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
 
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Air Medical 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. Input on the revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157. 2. Review and consider endorsement of the Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines Draft presented at the May 13, 2015 meeting. 3. Review workgroup recommendations / adaptions of Pediatric Recognition Program and consider combining Advanced Life Support / Basic Life Support recommendations to form one list. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/834-6700
 
10/2/2015
 
Texas Diabetes Council
October 2, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Dept. of State Health Services, 1100 W. 49th St, Room M-653, Austin
 
The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1.Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Statewide Assessment of Existing Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes 4. Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) Rider 84: Texas Medicaid and Texas Diabetes Council: Coordination and Report Current TDC Recommendations and Discussion a. Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) Measures Currently Applied to Texas Medicaid Populations b. Medicaid Managed Care Organization Practices Regarding Screening for Diabetes and Referral to Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) c. DSME and Support in Type 2 Diabetes: A Joint Position Statement of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics d. TDC Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Gestational Diabetes and Improve Outcomes for the Medicaid Population e. TDC Recommendations for Diabetes Disease Management and DSME Provided by Texas Medicaid 5. Employee Retirement System (ERS) Rider 14: Diabetes Type 2 Prevention Program for ERS Participants a. National Diabetes Prevention Program i. Online diabetes prevention program offerings ii. American Medical Association – Prevent Diabetes Screen, Test, Act Today (STAT) Initiative b. Recommendations for Assessing Prevalence of Prediabetes and Economic Analysis of an Evidence-based Diabetes Prevention Program for State Employees in Texas: Via Teleconference: Ann Albright, PhD, RD, Director, Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 6. Public Comments. Additional Information Contact: Richard Kropp, 512/458-7490
 
10/8/2015
 
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
 
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