The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between September 10 and September 30.
9/12/2016
Department of State Health Services
September 12, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Approve minutes of the May 9, 2016 TSHAC meeting. 3. Discussion of TSHAC members' roles and responsibilities. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding research and recommendations promoting positive school climates to improve student outcomes. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding research and recommendations on health issues and parent involvement. 6. Updates from the Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, and Texas Department of State Health Services. 7. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations on sleep and late school starts. 8. Update from the Texas Education Agency regarding Fitnessgram. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding new Coordinated School Health data websites and Agenda topics for local school health advisory committee meetings. 10. Discussion and possible action regarding the next TSHAC meeting on November 14, 2016, including Agenda topics and future TSHAC meeting dates. 11. Public comment. 12. Adjournment.. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the Committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment Agenda item. The Presiding Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the Committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. Additional Information Contact: Crystal Beard, 512/776-7111
State Board of Dental Examiners
September 12, 2016 – 12:30 PM
333 Guadalupe, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Anesthesia Committee 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. Written Emergency Plans for Anesthesia Permit Holders V. Anesthesia Inspections/Evaluations VI. Other VII. Public comments VIII. 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, 512/305-9332
9/13/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
September 13, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street 3-460, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee I. Call to order-8:30 A.M. II. Review of the agenda III. Review of the minutes: August 9, 2016, Committee Meeting; August 1, 2016, Emergency Meeting; August 9, 2016, Emergency Meeting; August 15, 2016, Emergency Meeting; August 22, 2016, Emergency Meeting IV. Staff recommendations V. The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on the following: A. petitioners for eligibility B. Petitioners for an exception to a previous board order C. Motions for rehearing D. Default ALJ proposals for decision E. Agreed orders F. Reinstatement agreed orders G. Eligibility agreed orders H. Default revocation orders I. Agreed orders. Additional Information Contact: Krystal Mendoza, 512/305-6869
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
September 13, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Texas Capitol, Senate Chamber, Austin
The committee will meet to consider the following interim charges: Monitor the implementation of legislation and riders related to health and human services that were considered by the 84th Legislature, Regular Session and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation, including but not limited to: The impact of changes made by the Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Protective Services on child safety, workforce retention, prevention, and permanency; Initiatives to reduce Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse, and other cost containment strategies, including examining the processes and procedures used by managed care organizations to address Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse; and The consolidation and expansion of women's health programs at the Health and Human Services Commission. Study the impact of the Section 1115 Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program Waiver on improving health outcomes, reducing costs, and providing access to health care for the uninsured, and monitor the renewal process of the waiver. Explore other mechanisms and make recommendations to control costs and increase quality and efficiency in the Medicaid program, including the pursuit of a block grant or a Section 1332 Medicaid State Innovation Waiver for the existing Medicaid program. Contact: Jordan Dixon (512) 463-0360
Department of Aging and Disability Services
September 13, 2016 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St, John H. Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm, Austin
Long-term Care Facility Survey and Informal Dispute Resolution Council (S.B. 914) 1. Welcome and Introductions (roll call) 2. Review and Approval of May 10, 2016 Minutes 3. Public Comment 4. Overview of Subcommittees and Preliminary Recommendation Language 5. Break 6. Work on Preliminary Recommendations to the Legislature to include in Report 7. Lunch 8. Work on Recommendations to State Agencies to include in Report 9. Break 10. Drafting of Report: Responsibilities and Assignments for Next Meeting 11. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: 512/438-3011
9/14/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 14, 2016 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room, Austin
STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and opening remarks a. Member introductions b. Adopt meeting minutes from June 15, 2016 2. STAR Kids readiness reviews–HHSC staff 3. STAR Kids enrollment update–Brian Dees 4. Stakeholder engagement and outreach–Brian Dees 5. STAR Kids Screening and Assessment Instrument update–Brian Dees, Dr. Darcy McMaughan, and Dr. Jennifer Ozmetin 6. Meeting dates for 2017–Brian Dees 7. Committee member discussion 8. Public comment 9. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Brian Dees, Senior Policy Advisor, Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid/CHIP Services Department, 512-462-6266, brian.dees@hhsc.state.tx.us. People who wish to submit written testimony for public comment may do so by hard copy or electronically. The address for hard copy submission by mail, courier, or hand delivery is Brian Dees, Medicaid/CHIP Services Department, Policy Development, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., MC-H310, Austin, TX 78751. The address for electronic submission is STARKids@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: 512/462-6266
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee
September 14, 2016 – 10:00 AM
1400 N. Congress Avenue, Room E2.012, Austin
Oversight Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call/Excused Absences 3. Public Comment 4. Grantee Presentation 5. Chief Executive Officer Report 6. Chief Scientific Officer Report and Grant Award Recommendations 7. FY 2017 Program Priorities 8. Internal Audit Program Report and FY 2016 Internal Audit Reports Internal Audit Report over Revenue Internal Audit Report over Cash Management Internal Audit Report over Information Security FY 2017 Internal Audit Plan 9. Contract Approvals Internal Audit Services Contract s2017 CPRIT Conference Venue Contract 10. Subcommittee Business 11. Compliance Investigation Pursuant to Health & Safety Code – 102.2631 12. Consultation with General Counsel 13. Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Heidi McConnell, 512/463-3190
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
September 14, 2016 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Lonestar Room, Austin
Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program (MHGP) MHGP Grantees meeting agenda 1. Introductions 2. Presentations of MHGP Projects 3. Working Lunch 4. Discussion of Potential Challenges and Strategies 5. Review of Grant Requirements and Restrictions 6. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Fu-An Lin, 512/427-6211
Health and Human Services Transition Joint Legislative Oversight Committee
September 14, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.036, Austin
The committee will met to receive an update on and discuss the Health and Human Services transition. Contact: Stephanie Hoover (512) 463-0370
9/15/2016
State Board of Dental Examiners
September 15, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Austin
Blue Ribbon Panel Agenda 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Agency overview. 4. Training: open meetings and open records. 5. Public comment. 6. Discussion and summary of the sunset process. 7. Discussion and summary of the blue ribbon panel. 8. Discussion and distribution of: 8.1 Texas Laws and Rules regarding dental sedation/anesthesia permitting and administration 8.2 Other State's Laws and Rules regarding dental sedation/anesthesia permitting and administration 8.3 Other materials 9. Announcements. 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Amanda LaFuente, 512/305-9332
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 15, 2016 – 02:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Rooms, Austin
Texas Council on Consumer Direction 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Discuss draft of bylaws* 3. Presentation on Consumer Direction Services Utilization* 4. Discuss and prioritize goals of the Council* 5. Discuss future meeting dates, agenda, and Action Items 6. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this item. Additional Information Contact: Suzanna Carter, 512/730-7423
9/16/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 16, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501, Austin
Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2016, meeting (Vote required) 3. Discuss dissemination of information on the committee report about qualifications for health care translators and interpreters 4. Develop tracking plan for dissemination of information on the committee report and recommendations 5. Finalize committee report for 2016 (Vote required) 6. Finalize Gold Standard card (Vote required) 7. Develop procedure for obtaining the Gold Standard award 8. Discuss request to publicize mental health website on advisory committee website 9. Public comment 10. Discuss committee goals and work plan through the end of 2016 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Traffas, 512/438-2944
Texas Medical Board
September 16, 2016 – 11:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 400A, Austin
Texas Physician Health Program. Agenda item numbers are assigned for ease of reference only and do not necessarily reflect the order of their consideration by the Board. Call to Order; Roll Call; Welcome Agenda Item 1 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding an employee grievance concerning actions the Executive Medical Director and related conditions of work. Agenda Item 2 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding compensation of the Executive Medical Director. Agenda Item 3 Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding the evaluation process for the Executive Medical Director. Agenda Item 4 Adjourn. Executive Session The Board may close the meeting to the public and continue in executive session for the following reasons: a. Private consultation and advice of legal counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code b. Deliberations concerning the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.074, Government Code. While in executive session, the Board will not take any action, make any decision, or vote with regard to any matter that may be considered or discussed. A certified agenda of any executive session will be made. Additional Information Contact: Joan Howard Allen, 512/305-7462
9/19/2016
Health Professions Council
September 19, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-225, Austin
Health Professions Council I Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda II Announcements A. Consideration of Minutes from June 20, 2016 B. Budget and Planning Report – 4th Quarter Review – Legislative Appropriations Request discussion. C. Technology Report – Report on ITSS Agencies – Report on Website Progress – Report on Database Upgrade – Laserfiche Upgrade – DIR/VOIP D. Agency Roundtable – Training Suggestions – Sunset Discussion E. Public Comment. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
9/20/2016
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
September 20, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Frontiers of Flight Museum, Conference Rm, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas
Correctional Managed Health Care Committee I.Call to Order II.Recognitions and Introductions III.Consent Items 1.Approval of Excused Absences 2.Approval of CMHCC Meeting Minutes, June 16, 2016 3.TDCJ Health Services Monitoring Reports -Operational Review Summary Data -Grievance and Patient Liaison Statistics -Preventive Medicine Statistics -Utilization Review Monitoring -Capital Assets Monitoring -Accreditation Activity Summary -Active Biomedical Research Project Listing -Administrative Segregation Mental Health Monitoring 4.University Medical Directors Reports -Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center -The University of Texas Medical Branch 5.Summary of CMHCC Joint Committee / Work Group Activities IV.Update on Financial Reports V.Summary of Critical Correctional Health Care Personnel Vacancies 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VI.Medical Directors Updates 1.Texas Department of Criminal Justice -Health Services Division Fiscal Year 2016 Third Quarter Report 2.Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 3.The University of Texas Medical Branch VII.CMHCC Joint Medical Directors Working Group Update – Owen Murray, DO, MBA, Vice-President Offender Care Services University of Texas Medical Branch, Correctional Managed Care VIII.Public Comments IX.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marsha Brumley, 936/437-3542
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 20, 2016 – 10:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Perinatal Advisory Council 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of the minutes (Meeting May 2, 2016) 4. Perinatal Advisory Council report on determinations and recommendations regarding neonatal and maternal care* 5. Update from Subcommittee on Center of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy* 6. Updates from Department of State Health Services* 7. Discussion on Maternal Levels of Care* 8. Lunch 9. Continue discussion on Maternal Levels of Care* 10. Public comment 11. Announce dates, times, and locations of upcoming meetings in 2016 12. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 20, 2016 – 11:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Department of Aging and Disability Services, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Employment First Task Force 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of August 15, 2016, meeting summary 3. Review and discuss suggested edits to 2016 Employment First Task Force report 4. Plan and discuss 2017 schedule and agenda topics 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/438-3641
9/23/2016
Department of State Health Services
September 23, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, DSHS Central Office, Moreton Building, Conference Room M-204,, 1100 West 49th St, Austin
Promotor(a) or community health worker (CHW) training and Certification Advisory Committee Welcome and introductions. Approval of minutes (July 29, 2016). *Action Item Public comment. CHW Spotlight: Sendero Health Plan, A Tu Lado-By Your Side. Training and Resources for CHWs Working with Veterans and their Families. Oral Health Training for CHWs. Shared Curriculum Report. Advisory Committee Workgroups Updates. Committee Business. – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions. *Action Item – Officer Nominations. *Action Item Program Update. Committee Member Sharing: Describe a CHW, and his/her work, that embodies the spirit of a CHW. New business for consideration at next meeting. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Adriana Flores, 512/776-3860
9/26/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
September 26, 2016 – 02:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building Rooms 1410 and, 1420, Austin
Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council 1. Call to order and determination of quorum 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Report of the Office of Acquired Brain Injury 4. Present Texas BIAC officer nominations and elect Chair and Vice-chair (vote required) 5. Discussion of the purpose, goals, and priorities of the Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (BIAC) 6. Review/establish Texas BIAC member/officer terms 7. Finalize and approve Texas BIAC bylaws (vote required) 8. Form committees of the Texas BIAC 9. Chairperson appoints committee leads forming the Executive Committee 10. Break 11. Development of the Texas BIAC action plan 12. Committees develop committee-specific action plans 13. Reconvene as a group to ensure the committee action plans effectively support meeting the goals of Texas BIAC. Address/assign any outlier issues 14. Member activity reports and announcements 15. Public comment 16. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Princess Katana, 512/706-7303
9/30/2016
Texas Medical Disclosure Panel
September 30, 2016 – 10:30 AM
Texas Department of State Health Services, Exchange Bldg, Room N218, 8407 Wall Street, Austin
The Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order I. Introduction of members and guests. II. Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2016 meeting. III. Review, discussion and possible action related to request from Jeff Gdula at the Texas Medical Association regarding alternative consent forms. IV. Review, discussion and possible action related to question from Susan Rush at Baylor Scott & White regarding whether Albumin would be considered a Blood Component. V. Discussion and possible action related to consent by CRNAs and PICC Line RNs. VI. Discussion and possible action related to use of nitrous oxide in laboring patients. VII. Review, discussion and possible action related to updates of Chapter 601.2-601.3. a. (b) Cardiovascular system b. (h) Hematic and lymphatic system c. (m) Nervous system treatments and procedures VIII. Discussion and possible action related to any other updates to Chapter 601.2-601.9. IX. Update and possible action regarding study on readability levels of consent forms/lists. X. Panel Vacancies. XI. Public Comment. XII. Next meeting date. XIII. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Pamela Adams, 512/834-6648
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