The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between November 11 and December 1.
11/13/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
November 13, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Nursing Practice Advisory Committee Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Advisory Committee November 13, 2017 10:00 am – 4:00 pm William P. Hobby Jr. Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower III, Room 102 Austin, TX 78701 Meeting Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome & Introductions 3. Review/approval of Agenda 4. Review/approval of Minutes from September 21, 2017 NPAC Meeting 5. Review and consideration of new revisions to 22 TAC – 217.16 (Reporting of Minor Incidents) 6. Future meeting Date(s) 7. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Kristen Sinay, 512/305-6815
11/14/2017
Texas Board of Nursing
November 14, 2017 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Ste. 3-460, Austin
Eligibility & Disciplinary Committee TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting AGENDA November 14, 2017 ` I. CALL TO ORDER-8:30 A.M. II. REVIEW OF THE AGENDA III. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES: September 12, 2017, Committee Meeting; September 15, 2017, 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. AGREED ORDERS D. REINSTATEMENTS AGREED ORDERS E. ELIGIBILITY AGREED ORDERS F. DEFAULT REVOCATION ORDERS G. AGREED ORDER – KSTAR PILOT PROGRAM. Additional Information Contact: Denise DuBose, 512/305-6878
11/15/2017
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
November 15, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St. Ste. 3-825, Austin
Enforcement Committee Meeting Enforcement Committee Meeting William P. Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225 Austin, Texas 78701 November 15, 2017 9:00 AM Agenda The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Enforcement Committee will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the committee which are listed in the agenda, as follows: Pending Complaints (including cases recommended for closure) The Committee may meet from time to time in Executive Session with respect to the above items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Discussion and comments from Committee Chair concerning business, activities or issues. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
November 15, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 400A, Austin
Temporary Suspension Hearing A G E N D A A. KA Consideration of Temporary Suspension of License A.1 Executive Session Concerning Temporary Suspension of the licenses. Additional Information Contact: C. Pavalasky, 512/305-8060
11/16/2017
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
November 16, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St. Ste. 3-825, Austin
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners TEXAS BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS William P. Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-825 Austin, Texas 78701 BOARD MEETING: Thursday, November 16, 2017 Hobby Building, Tower 2, Room 225 9:00 A.M. – Adjournment BOARD MEETING AGENDA The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board, listed on this agenda. 1.0 Call to order, Roll call & Vote on absences. 2.0 Approval of August 17, 2017 Minutes. 3.0 Public Comments. 4.0 President's Report. 5.0 Executive Director's Report. 6.0 Continuing Education. 7.0 Licensure. 7.1.0 Requests to Sit for the Texas Jurisprudence Examination. Items 7.1.1-7.1.5 7.2.0 Request for Criminal History Evaluation Item 7.2.1 8.0 Rules. 8.1.0 Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Rule Amendments for Review and Adoption. 8.2.0 Comments from Rules Chair. 9.0 Enforcement. 9.1.0 Consideration and Approval of Accepted Agreed Orders. 9.2.0 Consideration and approval of Accepted Cease and Desist Orders. 9.3.0 Consideration of Order of Suspension. 9.4.0 Consideration of Order of Revocation. 9.5.0 Consideration and Approval of Requests to Expunge Records. 9.6.0 Comments from Enforcement Chair. 10.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board may meet in Executive Session for consultation with counsel pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, – 551.071, Texas Government Code, wherein the Board and essential staff will receive a briefing from assigned Assistant Attorney General and General Counsel concerning litigation, settlement offers and agency personnel matters including, but not limited to: Status of the Appeal of Texas Medical Association (TMA) lawsuit against the Board regarding Rule 78.13 Scope of Practice, authorizing certified chiropractors to perform Vestibular-Ocular-Nystagmus testing; and challenge to diagnosis and definitions of " musculoskeletal system " and " subluxation complex. " Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine lawsuit (currently abated by agreed motion) against the Board regarding Rule s78.14, authorizing certified and/or trained chiropractors to utilize the modality of acupuncture in practice. Discussion of agency personnel matters. The Board will reconvene in open session after Executive Session to vote on items considered in Executive Session as necessary. 11.0 CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. Board members will have the opportunity to offer motions related to any items discussed in Executive Session. Consideration of Motions Related to Executive Session. 12.0 FINAL ITEMS. Call for future items for discussion and/or consideration by the Board. Future Board meeting dates: February 15, 2018 May 17, 2018 August 16, 2018 Future Enforcement Committee dates: February 14, 2018 May 16, 2018 August 15, 2018 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Lisa Agarwal, 512/305-6906
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 16, 2017 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St.(Health and Human Services Commission, John H. Winters Human Services Complex, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Medical Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: Medical Care Advisory Committee November 16, 2017 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission John H. Winters Human Services Complex Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Opening comments: Gilbert Handal, M.D., Medical Care Advisory Committee Chair 2. Comments from the Associate Commissioner for Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Jami Snyder, Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) 3. Approval of August 24, 2017, meeting minutes (Vote required) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 4. Reform of Cost Reporting Process for Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) Providers HHSC proposes amendments to Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter A (relating to Cost Determination Process) – 355.102, s355.105, and s355.112; Subchapter D (relating to Reimbursement Methodology for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) s355.456; and Subchapter F (relating to Reimbursement Methodology for Programs Serving Persons with Mental Illness or Intellectual or Developmental Disability) s355.722, and s355.723. Effective January 1, 2018, HHSC plans to implement a cost report reform initiative for HCS and TxHmL and ICF/IID providers by requiring only even-year cost reports beginning with the providers' 2018 fiscal year cost reports. These proposed amendments are at s355.105(c)(1) for ICF/IID providers and at s355.722(a) for HCS and TxHmL providers. This change requires HHSC to also propose amendments to s355.102(d) so that all providers attend state-sponsored cost report training every other year for the even-year cost report. Current language requires providers to attend cost report training for odd-year cost reports. A proposed amendment to 1 TAC s355.112(h)(2)(B) requires ICF/IID and HCS and TxHmL providers to submit an Attendant Compensation Report for odd years beginning with the rate year that starts September 1, 2017. An amendment to s355.112(j) updates a citation related to completion of cost reports functioning as Attendant Compensation Reports in the ICF/IID program. Additionally, an amendment to s355.112(t)(2) updates language regarding provider requests for recalculation of recoupment. Finally, HHSC proposes to adopt new rule text at 355.456(j)(8) and 355.723(f)(10) that will in effect repeal the Total Medicaid Spending Requirement in the ICF/IID reimbursement methodology and the HCS and TxHmL reimbursement methodology beginning September 1, 2017. Providers who chose to receive the Medicaid rates in effect on August 31, 2015, (i.e., providers who chose to " opt out " of the September 1, 2015, rate increases in order to be exempt from the Total Medicaid Spending Requirement) will receive the rates that were adopted effective September 1, 2015, effectively eliminating the rate differential between providers who " opted in " and providers who " opted out. " – Victor Perez, Director, HHSC Rate Analysis for Long-Term Services and Support 5. School Health and Related Services (SHARS) HHSC proposes to amend Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 23, s355.8443 (relating to Reimbursement Methodology for School Health and Related Services (SHARS)). SHARS is a joint program of HHSC and the Texas Education Agency that allows school districts to obtain federal Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of health-related services to students in special education. The proposed amendment will update the rule language to allow HHSC to retain one percent of the total certified Medicaid allowable costs for direct medical services and transportation services in the SHARS program to fund HHSC administrative activities, such as increased oversight of the SHARS program by HHSC. This amendment is being proposed to comply with the 2018-19 General Appropriations Act (S.B. 1, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 34(a)(11))) and is intended to improve the quality and consistency of SHARS program compliance monitoring and audits and to provide school districts with enhanced technical guidance and feedback on SHARS program issues. This proposed amendment is intended to reduce financial liability to HHSC and will allow HHSC to establish and maintain a SHARS audit reserve fund. – Nadia Bobb, Rate Analyst, HHSC Rate Analysis for Acute Care Services ACTION ITEMS: 6. Nursing Facility Life Safety Code HHSC proposes amendments to TAC Title 40, Chapter 19 (relating to Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification) to implement the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) adoption of the 2012 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 – Life Safety Code (LSC) and 2012 edition of the NFPA 99 – Health Care Facilities Code. The CMS rules adopting these resources eliminate all references to the previously adopted 2000 edition of the LSC and require a nursing facility to comply with the 2012 NFPA 101 and 2012 NFPA 99. The proposal replaces references to previous editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 99 and revises and reorganizes most rules in Chapter 19, Subchapter D, relating to Facility Construction. The proposal also revises 40 Tex. Admin. Code – 19.1701, relating to Physical Environment, and 40 Tex. Admin. Code – 19.2208, relating to Standards for Certified Alzheimer's Facilities, to make the rule language consistent with the new federal language in the Code of Federal Regulations. The proposal places divisions in Subchapter D to further organize the subchapter. This reorganization makes the rules easier for nursing facilities and surveyors to navigate by having the applicable rules for a particular facility in one place. – Calvin Green, Director Policy, Rules, and Training, LTC Regulatory, HHSC 11. Public comment 12. Proposed next meeting: February 15, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. 13. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 16, 2017 – 1:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Provenge (Q2043). Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Provenge (Q2043). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Provenge (Q2043) are proposed to be effective January 1, 2018. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodologies for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or after November 2, 2017. Interested parties 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) 730-7475; or by e-mail at RADAcuteCare@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 in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 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 e-mail. U.S. Mail: 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2316, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at (512) 730-7475. E-mail: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 16, 2017 – 1:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Cardiac Evaluations (93290 and 93297). Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Cardiac Evaluations (93290 and 93297). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Cardiac Evaluations (93290 and 93297) are proposed to be effective January 1, 2018. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodologies for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or after November 2, 2017. Interested parties 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) 730-7475; or by e-mail at RADAcuteCare@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 in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 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 e-mail. U.S. Mail: 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2316, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at (512) 730-7475. E-mail: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 16, 2017 – 1:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Policy Review of Texas Health Steps Therapeutic Dental Anesthesia Services (00170-U3). Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Texas Health Steps Therapeutic Dental Anesthesia Services (00170-U3). The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medical Policy Review of Texas Health Steps Therapeutic Dental Anesthesia Services (00170-U3) are proposed to be effective February 1, 2018. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8221, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for certified registered nurse anesthetists; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodologies for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or after November 2, 2017. Interested parties 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) 730-7475; or by e-mail at RADAcuteCare@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 in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 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 e-mail. U.S. Mail: 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2316, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at (512) 730-7475. E-mail: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 16, 2017 – 1:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Indian Health Services. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Indian Health Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Indian Health Services are proposed to be effective January 1, 2017. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 Texas Administrative Code §355.8620, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Services Provided in Indian Health Service and Tribal Facilities. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or after November 2, 2017. Interested parties 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) 730-7475; or by e-mail at RADAcuteCare@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 in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 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 e-mail. U.S. Mail: 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2316, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at (512) 730-7475. E-mail: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 16, 2017 – 1:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review are proposed to be effective January 1, 2018, for the following services: “B Codes” (Enteral Supplies); Family Planning Services (programs include: Medicaid, Healthy Texas Women, and HHSC Family Planning Program); Home Health Services (excluding physical, occupational and speech therapy); Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) (programs include: Medicaid, Healthy Texas Women, and HHSC Family Planning Program); Musculoskeletal System Surgery; “Q Codes” (Physician Services) – Cardiokymography, Pneumatic Assist Devices (includes associated supplies, batteries, and accessories) and Telehealth Site Fees; “Q Codes” (Hospital and Rural Hospital Services) – Cardiokymography; “R Codes” (Transportation of portable x-ray equipment to home or nursing home, per trip); Radiopharmaceuticals; and Respiratory System Surgery. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; §355.8061, which addresses outpatient hospital reimbursement; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodologies for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps); §355.8581, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Family Planning Services; and §355.8641, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for the Women's Health Program. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or after November 2, 2017. Interested parties 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) 730-7475; or by e-mail at RADAcuteCare@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 in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 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 e-mail. U.S. Mail: 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2316, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at (512) 730-7475. E-mail: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 16, 2017 – 1:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the 2017 2nd Quarter Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Updates. Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the 2017 2nd Quarter Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Updates. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for 2017 2nd Quarter HCPCS Updates are proposed to be effective January 1, 2018. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodologies for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps). Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://rad.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or after November 2, 2017 Interested parties 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) 730-7475; or by e-mail at RADAcuteCare@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 in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 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 e-mail. U.S. Mail: 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2316, Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at (512) 730-7475. E-mail: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
11/17/2017
Department of State Health Services
November 17, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Central Office, 1100 West 49th Street, Moreton Building, Conference Room M204, 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 attend the meeting in person at the address above or access the meeting through conference call and webinar. Register for the webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2137413607141673475 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. Welcome and introductions *Action Item – Approval of minutes (September 29, 2017) Public comment Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section Update Tools for CHWs to Empower Women Suffering from Distress and/or Cancer CHW Spotlight: Healthy Woman, Happy Families Advisory Committee Workgroups Updates Committee Business -Action Item* – Advisory Committee Officer Nominations -Action Item* – Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions -Action Item* – Approve 2018 Total Number of Meetings and Meeting Format (in-person and/or by webinar) -Action Item* – Approve 2018 Meeting dates and location Program Update -Committee Vacancies and Solicitation Process Committee Member Sharing: !Celebra La Vida, Rompe El Silencio! – Celebrate Life, Break the Silence! Only a small percentage of women, victims of domestic violence, break the silence. Tell us how CHWs/promotores empower women or offer support to women experiencing violence. New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: "A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Please note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing the Health and Human Services Commission, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, and the Health and the Human Services Commission is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. Additional Information Contact: Beatrice Smith, 512/776-2208
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 17, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission,
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd), Austin
AGENDA: Policy Council for Children and Families November 17, 2017 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Update from the Chair 3. Review and approval of meeting minutes from October 2, 2017 4. Legislative update: interim charges 5. Follow-up from meeting on October 2, 2017: a. Vocational rehabilitation services for students who are blind or visually impaired b. STAR Kids recommendation letter c. Pediatric therapy services 6. Update on Navigate Life Texas website 7. Public comment 8. Workgroup breakout sessions: a. Access to Healthcare Services, and STAR Kids and Medicaid Managed Care b. Access to Support Services, Promoting Independence, and Transition to Adulthood c. Special Education and Schools 9. Workgroup reports: a. Access to Healthcare Services, and STAR Kids and Medicaid Managed Care b. Access to Support Services, Promoting Independence, and Transition to Adulthood c. Special Education and Schools 10. Next steps for developing the 2018 legislative report 11. Action items for staff or member follow-up 12. Public comment 13. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/380-4372
11/18/2017
Department of State Health Services
November 18, 2017 – 09:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Omni Hotel Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Fort Worth
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 9:00 AM – Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee. 10:30 AM – Pediatric Committee. 1:00 PM – Injury Prevention and Public Education Committee. 2:30 PM – Stroke Committee. 4:00 PM – Air Medical and Specialty Care Transport Committee. Additional Information see the GETAC webpage here or contact: Colin Crocker, 512/834-6700.
11/20/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 20, 2017 – 10:30 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Perinatal Advisory Council AGENDA: Perinatal Advisory Council November 20, 2017 10:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archi ed-meetings, the day and time of the meeting. 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of the minutes (Meeting on September 18, 2017) 4. Ideas for cost-savings and best practices for neonatal care 5. Updates from Department of State Health Services on draft rules 6. Presentation on Proposed Core Maternal Data Elements and The Texas Collaborative for Health Mothers and Babies – Dr. Patrick Ramsey 7. Lunch 8. Updates from Perinatal Advisory Council Chair 9. Public comment 10. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
11/21/2017
Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
November 21, 2017 – 08:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St., Suite 2-510, Austin
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS AGENDA CALLED MEETING Board Room 333 Guadalupe, Ste. 2-500 Austin, TX 78701 November 21, 2017, 8:00 a.m. I. Call to order. II. Public comment. III. Discussion and possible action on excusing council member absences. IV. Council and board member training regarding antitrust liability for licensing boards. V. Approval of minutes of February 10, 2016 Executive Council meeting. VI. Discussion and possible action on Executive Council policies pursuant to SB 317 from the 85th Regular Legislative Session. VII. Discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, past legislative session, and other agency business. VIII. Discussion and possible action on rule amendments proposed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners as follows: amendments to s362.1, Definitions; s372.1, Provision of Services; s367.2, Categories of Education; and new rules s363.3, Negotiated Rulemaking; s363.4, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and s367.4, Process for Selecting a Peer Organization to Evaluate and Approve Continuing Education Courses. IX. Discussion and possible action on rule amendments proposed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners as follows: Chapter 323, Powers and Duties of the Board; s325.7, Board Member Terms; s325.1. Elections; s343.35. Complaint Investigation; s322.4. Practicing in a Manner Detrimental to the Public Health and Welfare; s329.2. Licensure by Examination; and s341.2. Continuing Competence. X. Discussion and possible action on an amendment recommended by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners to Executive Council rule s651.2, Physical Therapy Board Fees, which will create a new Physical Therapy Licensure Compact participation fee. XI. Executive Session pursuant to s551.074 of the Government Code, regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners. XII. Return to open meeting for discussion and possible action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners. XIII. Presiding Officer's Report. XIV. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Executive Council meeting dates, and items for future consideration. XV. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Randy Glines, 512/305-6900
11/30/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
November 30, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
AGENDA: Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council November 30, 2017 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 The Council meeting can be viewed live and on demand via streaming internet. The link to view the council meeting is http://texashhsc.swagit.com/live/. 1. Welcome and opening remarks a. Welcome b. Hurricane Harvey update 2. Proposed rules* a. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) proposes new rules in Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 95, concerning the Prescription Drug Donation Program b. DSHS proposes new rules in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 133, Subchapter K, concerning Hospital Level of Care Designations for Maternal Care c. DSHS proposes new rules in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 133, Subchapter L, concerning Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy Designation d. DSHS proposes new rule s265.30 in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 265, Subchapter B, Texas Youth Camps Safety and Health, concerning Youth Camp Licensing Waiver and Appeal e. DSHS and the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) propose amendments in TAC, Title 25, Part 1, Chapters 133, 134, 137, 139, 229, 265, and 295, concerning Food Safety f. HHSC proposes new rules, amendments, and repeals in TAC, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 19, Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification, Subchapters B, D, R, and W, concerning Life Safety Codes for Nursing Facilities g. HHSC proposes amendments in TAC, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Reimbursement Rates, Subchapters A, D, and F, concerning Reform of Cost Reporting Process for Home and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (IDF/IID) Providers 3. Information Rules* HHSC adopted an amendment to s355.8443 in TAC, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Reimbursement Rates, Subchapter J, Division 23, concerning Reimbursement Methodology for School Health and Related Services 4. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on these agenda items. The HHSC Executive Council will only review items listed on the agenda. Additional Information Contact: 512/428-1984
12/1/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
December 1, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
e-Health Advisory Committee AGENDA: e-Health Advisory Committee December 1, 2017 9:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Call to order and logistics 2. Welcome and introductions 3. Approval of September 29, 2017, meeting minutes 4. e-Health Advisory Committee rules revision update 5. Committee bylaws revisions and approvals 6. Interoperability Strategy Workgroup recommendations a. Policy and practice b. Infrastructure c. Business and technology operations d. Communications e. Governance 7. Break 8. Recommendations for required e-Health Advisory Committee reports on progress 9. Break 10. Public comment 11. Next meeting planning 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Adriana Rhames, 512/491-5557
