The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between September 27 and October 17.
9/29/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 29, 2014 – 01:00 PM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
HHSC Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities. 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. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/462-6356
Texas Medical Board
September 29, 2014 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Nathan Duy Pham, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sandra Carbajal, 512/305-7111
9/30/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 30, 2014 – 09:00 AM
8700 Tesoro Dr., Suite 700 (The Petroleum Towers), San Antonio
HHSC Stakeholder Feedback Session – STAR+PLUS Expansion – IDD Acute Care Services – San Antonio Agenda: Health and Human Service Commission Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities. The Health and Human Service 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 be presenting 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. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/462-6356
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
10/1/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 1, 2014 – 09:00 AM
2616 S. Clack St., Suite 150 (Betty Hardwick Center), Abilene
HHSC Stakeholder Feedback Session – STAR+PLUS Expansion – IDD Acute Care Services Agenda: Health and Human Service Commission Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities. The Health and Human Service 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 be presenting 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. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/462-6356
State Board of Dental Examiners
October 1, 2014 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Austin
Ownership Committee – Public Hearing Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Public Hearing regarding proposed rules 108.70 and 108.74 Agenda I. Call to order, introduction of staff and ownership committee members. II. Public comments. Presentation of oral comments by members of the public. Commenters will be called on and recognized by the Board staff following registration. Individuals who intend to present oral statements should also provide a written comment reflecting the substance of their oral statement and the language to which the commenter objects or supports and the reasons for such objection or support. III. Announcements. IV. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-6400
Department of State Health Services
October 1, 2014 – 09:30 AM
8407 Wall Street, Exchange Building, Rm S-125, Austin
Youth Camp Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order. Opening remarks. Review and approval of the meeting minutes from the last official meeting of the Youth Camp Advisory Committee (September 25, 2013). Department of State Health Services updates. Discussion of Sunset Advisory Commission report. Public comment. Set next meeting date. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.state.tx.us
10/2/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 2, 2014 – 09:00 AM
1501 Ave. Q (Prosperity Bank Annex), Lubbock
HHSC Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities. 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 be presenting 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. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/462-6356
Texas Medical Board
October 2, 2014 – 10:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 780, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension With Notice pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s164.059, of the license of Robert Eugene Flynn, M.D., License Number K-9470. 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Joint Legislative Committee on Aging
October 2, 2014 – 11:00 AM
Capitol Building, Betty King Cmte Rm 2E.20, Austin
The Joint Legislative Committee on Aging will meet to discuss Alzheimer's and related diseases, their impact on the aging population in Texas and available resources to treat and prevent these diseases. The committee will also hear testimony on local resources provided to the aging population in Texas. Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per person. If submitting written testimony, please provide 12 copies to committee clerk prior to testifying. Additional Information Contact: Sen. Joan Hufffman, 512/463-0117
10/6/2014
House Committee on Appropriations – S/C on Article II
October 6, 2014 – 8:30 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.030, Austin
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II will hear invited testimony related to the Speaker's Strategic Fiscal Review Charge. The Subcommittee will hear testimony regarding: General Revenue-funded Programs at the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. The Subcommittee will hear invited testimony only. Contact: Heather Fleming (512) 463-1091
House Select Committee on Health Care Education & Training
October 6, 2014 – 9:30 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.012, Austin
The committee will meet to hear invited and public testimony on innovative educational models, state workforce programs and policy recommendations to strengthen the health care workforce in Texas. The committee will also hear invited and public testimony on the dental health care workforce and additional suggestions for increasing veterans employment opportunities in health care careers. Public testimony is encouraged and welcomed. The Chair may limit testimony to 3 minutes per witness during public testimony. Contact: Bryan W. Law (512) 463-0718
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 6, 2014 – 03:30 PM
8001 Centre Park Dr. #100, The Arc of Texas, Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Sub-Committee Meeting 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Quality Subcommittee Purpose, Goal and Outcome(s) for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 3. Framework for Quality Recommendations 4. Brainstorm Quality Recommendations 5. Prioritize Recommendations 6. Prepare to report to full Advisory Committee 7. Discussion of Next Steps 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Cassandra Marx, 512/730-7416
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
700 North St. (Foundation for Southwest Texas), Beaumont
HHSC Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities. 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 be presenting 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. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/462-6356
Department of State Health Services
October 8, 2014 – 10:00 AM
909 W. 45th Street, Bldg. 552, Room 125, Austin
Notice of Public Hearing on State Psychiatric Hospital 10 Yr Plan The Division for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (MHSA) of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will accept public comment on the development of a 10 year plan for the state psychiatric hospitals from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in room 125, building 552, located at 909 W. 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78714. Stakeholders may present oral or written feedback at this meeting. A three (3) minute time limit per person will be observed. DSHS Rider 83 requires a 10 year plan to consider current and future operational and infrastructure needs of the state psychiatric hospitals (also referred to as "state mental health hospitals"). MHSA anticipates that a consultant report to assist with the development of the 10 year plan will be available on the website by September 29, 2014. You are subscribed to receive notifications about MHSA services or websites. This message is sent to all subscribers. Additional Information Contact: kim.wolfe@dshs.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
House Committee on Corrections
October 8, 2014 – 1:00 PM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.012, Austin
The Committee will consider Interim Charge #1 in a public hearing: Study and review the correctional facilities and processes within Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, and Texas Juvenile Justice Department with emphasis on efficiencies, effectiveness, and recidivism. Examine the existing programmatic approach per facility in the areas of the vocation, education, visitation, rehabilitation, health and mental health services, parole supervision, and reentry initiatives. Evaluate opportunities for partnerships between facilities and private industries to offer education, job training, and potential employment for offenders during incarceration, parole, and final release. The Committee will only consider testimony for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department at this hearing. Contact: Lesley French (512)463-0796
10/9/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 9, 2014 – 09:00 AM
3550 West Dallas St. (The Center Foundation), Houston
HHSC Stakeholder Feedback Session – STAR+PLUS Expansion – IDD Acute Care Services – Houston Agenda: HHSC Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities. The Health and Human Service 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 be presenting information during these sessions, but instead will ask for public comment 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. Additional Information Contact:Heather Kuhlman, 512/462-6356
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
10/13/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 13, 2014 – 02:30 PM
Statewide Conference Call
HHSC Stakeholder Forum. Agenda to be posted at a later date. Contact: John Livingston, HHSC Office of Community Access, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, 512-206-5624, John.Livingston@hhsc.state.tx.us.
10/15/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 15, 2014 – 01:30 PM
2900 Live Oak St. (Dallas Town Hall Ctr for Community Cooperation, Oak Room), Dallas
HHSC Stakeholder Feedback Session on Recent Expansion of STAR+PLUS to Provide Acute Care Services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 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 be presenting information during these sessions, but instead will ask for public comment 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. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/462-6356
10/17/2014
Department of State Health Services
October 17, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas State Child Fatality Review Team Committee The State Child Fatality Review Team (SCFRT) Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum/Introductions including newest member (Ms. Fredlyn Wideman) II. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes from the March 2, 2014 and July 17, 2014 Meetings III. Changes to Operating Procedures to expand options for law enforcement representation IV. Discussion of SCFRT Legislative Recommendations V. Discussion regarding Prevent Child Abuse Texas Conference and SCFRT Preconference VI. Review Data for Needs Assessment VII. Next Steps Note: Next meeting of the Committee is scheduled January 16, 2015 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Department of State Health Services Tower Building, Room T-607 1100 West 49th Street Austin, Texas. Additional Information Contact: Tammy Sajak, 512/776-2184
Department of State Health Services
October 17, 2014 – 12:00 PM
Austin State Hospital Campus, Building 626, Nifty-Fifty Conference Room, 4110 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order-Philip Keiser, M.D. II. Approval of previous meeting minutes (February 21, 2014)-Philip Keiser, M.D. and Committee III. Update on the Division for Disease Control and Prevention Services-Janna Zumbrun. IV. Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP) Budget Update-DSHS Staff V. ADAP/SPAP update reports-DSHS Staff VI. Presentation-FDA approval of Triumeq (dolutegravir/abacavir/lamivudine)-ViiV VII. Discussion and vote on recommendation to add Triumeq (dolutegravir/abacavir/lamivudine) to the THMP formulary Philip Keiser, M.D. and Committee VIII. Schedule next meeting-Philip Keiser, M.D. IX. Public comments-Philip Keiser, M.D. X. Adjourn-Philip Keiser, M.D. Additional Information Contact: Rachel Sanor, 512/533-2002
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 17, 2013 – 02:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Hospice Payment Rates. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on October 17, 2014, at 2 p.m. to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for hospice routine home, continuous home, inpatient respite, and general inpatient care. The Medicaid hospice program is operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, Government Code §531.021, and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require public notice and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursement rates before such rates are approved by HHSC. Proposal. The payment rates for hospice routine home, continuous home, inpatient respite, and general inpatient care are proposed to be effective October 1, 2014. Methodology and Justification. The hospice reimbursement methodology is 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 October 3, 2014. 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 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 Brown Heatly Building 4900 North Lamar 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
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