The following state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between August 12 and September 1.
8/14/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 14, 2017 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room 125), Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee August 14, 2017 10:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 125 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 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 (HHSC) is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Texas Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. 1. Introductions 2. Review and adoption of proposed 2017 recommendations for the Annual Report on Implementation of Acute and Long-Term Services and Supports System Redesign for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Vote required) 3. Public comment 4. Adjourn/Thank you Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Tony Moreno, 512/462-6278
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 14, 2017 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Women's Health Advisory Committee AGENDA: Women's Health Advisory Committee August 14, 2017 1 p.m. to 4 p.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 2. Welcome and opening remarks 3. Adoption of meeting minutes from May 15, 2017, (Vote Required) 4. Maternal Mortality in Texas presentation 5. Program updates 6. Public comment 7. Closing remarks 8. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: 512/776-2328
8/16/2017
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
August 16, 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 August 16, 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) #s: 2016-279, 2017-009, 2017-102, 2017-175, 2017-198, 2017-199, 2017-245, 2017-258, 2017-260, 2017-263, 2017-264, 2017-265, 2017-267, 2017-291, 2017-326, 2017-333, 2017-376, 2017-395. Requests to expunge #'s: 110-151, 110-285. 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
Department of State Health Services
August 16, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH-35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council Aug 16-18. Individual committee information available here. Aug. 16 9:00AM Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee Agenda 10:30AM Pediatric Committee Agenda 1:00PM Injury Prevention Committee Agenda 2:30PM Stroke Committee Agenda 4:00PM Air Medical Committee Agenda. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee
August 16, 2017 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room 1.170, Austin
Oversight Committee Committee Meeting Agenda Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 1200 E. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752 Board Room 1.170 August 16, 2017 10:00 a.m. The Oversight Committee may discuss or take action regarding any item on this agenda, and as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., may meet in closed session concerning any purpose permitted by the Act. Anyone wishing to offer public comments must notify the Chief Executive Officer in writing prior to the start of the meeting. The Committee may limit the time a member of the public may speak. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call/Excused Absences 3. Adoption of Minutes from the May 17, 2017, meeting 4. Public Comment 5. Grantee Presentations 6. Chief Executive Officer Report – Funding scenarios through 2023 7. Chief Compliance Officer Report 8. Chief Scientific Officer Report – Grant Award Recommendations – Proposed Request for Applications FY 2018 Process and Timeline 9. Chief Prevention and Communications Officer Report – Grant Award Recommendations – Proposed Request for Applications FY 2018 Process and Timeline 10. Chief Product Development Officer Report – Grant Award Recommendations 11. Program Priorities – FY 2015 – FY 2017 Program Priorities Impact – FY 2018 Program Priorities Process 12. Scientific Research and Prevention Program Committee Appointments 13. FY 2018 Honoraria Policy 14. Health & Safety Code Section 102.1062 Waivers 15. Resolution Transferring Management Authority to the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company 16. Internal Auditor Report – Internal Audit Report Over Pre-Award Grant Management – Internal Audit Report Over Purchasing and P-Cards – Internal Audit Follow-Up Procedures Over Prior Year Information Security Findings – Internal Audit Follow-Up Procedures Over Prior Year Revenue Findings – Internal Audit Follow-Up Procedures Over Prior Year Cash Management Findings – Internal Audit Follow-Up Procedures Over Prior Year Commodity and Service Contract Findings – Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Internal Audit Report 17. Amendments to 25 T.A.C. Chapter 703 – Final Order Approving Amendment to Chapter 703 – Proposed Amendments to Chapter 703 and Authorization to Publish in Texas Register 18. Amendments to the Oversight Committee Bylaws 19. Mirna Shareholder Vote – Delegation of Authority to the Chief Executive Officer 20. Chief Operating Officer Report 21. Contract Approvals – The Perryman Group – Weaver and Tidwell – Hahn Public Communications 22. Subcommittee Business – Approval of Subcommittee Assignments 23. Election of Board Officers 24. Compliance Investigation Pursuant to Health & Safety Code – 102.2631 25. Consultation with General Counsel 26. Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items 27. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kristen Doyle, 512/463-3190
8/17/2017
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
August 17, 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, August 17, 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 which are listed on this agenda. The Board may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. 1.0 Call to order, Roll call & Vote on absences. 2.0 Approval of May 18, 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 Request to Sit for the Texas Jurisprudence Examination. 8.0 Rules. 8.1.0 Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Rule Amendments. 8.2.0 Discussion and consideration of Texas Chiropractic Association's comments regarding Rules s77.3 and s77.8. 8.3.0 Comments from Rules Chair. 9.0 Enforcement. 9.1.0 Consideration and Approval of Accepted Agreed Orders. 9.2.0 Consideration and Approval of Requests to Expunge Records. 9.3.0 Consideration and approval of Accepted Cease and Desist Orders. 9.4.0 Comments from Enforcement Chair. 10.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board may meet in Executive Session for consultation with counsel pursuant to Section 551.071, Government Code, wherein the Board and essential staff will receive a briefing from assigned Assistant Attorney General and General Counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers including but not limited to: Appeal of the Texas Medical Association 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 against the Board regarding Rule s78.14, authorizing certified and/or trained chiropractors to utilize the modality of acupuncture in practice. 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: November 16, 2017 February 15, 2018 May 17, 2018 Future Enforcement Committee dates: November 15, 2017 February 14, 2018 May 16, 2018 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Department of State Health Services
August 17, 2017 – 09:00 AM
Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH-35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council Aug 16-18. Individual committee information available here. Aug. 17 9:00AM Education Committee 10:30AM Emergency Medical Services Committee 1:00PM Medical Directors Committee 2:30PM Trauma Systems Committee 4:00PM Cardiac Care Committee. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 17, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee August 17, 2017 10 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 2. Roll call 3. Welcoming remarks 4. Adoption of May 11, 2017, meeting minutes 5. Discussion and approval of suggested changes to committee strategic plan (vote required) 6. Discussion of the committee's annual report to the commissioner 7. Subcommittee discussion of resource needs 8. Public comment 9. Adjournment Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Note: The MCO Automated Telephone System subcommittee will meet from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. All other subcommittees will meet 20 minutes after the full committee meeting adjourns. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 17, 2017 – 01:30 PM
701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public, Hearing Room), Austin
Hospital Payment Advisory Committee AGENDA: Hospital Payment Advisory Committee August 17, 2017 1:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room 701 West 51st St. Austin, TX 78751 1. Opening comments: Bill Galinsky, Hospital Payment Advisory Committee Chair 2. Approval of June 8, 2017, meeting minutes (vote required) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 3. Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program Demonstration Years 7-8 HHSC proposes new rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter D, Division 7, relating to DSRIP Program Demonstration Years 7-8; Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 11, s355.8205, relating to DSRIP for Demonstration Years 7-8; and s355.8206, relating to Funding for DSRIP Monitoring Program for Demonstration Years 7-8. On December 12, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Texas's request for a new Medicaid demonstration waiver entitled Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program' in accordance with section 1115 of the Social Security Act. The DSRIP program is one of the three main components of this waiver. The initial waiver was approved through September 30, 2016, and an initial extension was granted through December 31, 2017. HHSC has requested an additional 21 months that would extend the waiver through September 30, 2019. The framework for DSRIP payments is governed by the Program Funding and Mechanics (PFM) protocol that is referenced in the waiver's Special Terms and Conditions. HHSC developed the draft PFM protocol proposal for the requested additional 21 months (demonstration years 7-8) and submitted it to CMS on May 17, 2017. These proposed new rules closely mirror the PFM protocol proposal that HHSC submitted to CMS. – Ardas Khalsa, HHSC Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Deputy Director for Transformation Waiver Operations 4. Amendments to Disallowance Provisions in Directed Payment General Provisions HHSC proposes amendments to TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter O, s353.1301, relating to General Provisions. In March 2017, HHSC adopted a series of rules governing delivery system and provider payment initiatives through Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs). These initiatives are generally funded through intergovernmental transfers (IGT) from local governmental entities. Given that these programs are not funded with state general revenue, HHSC must ensure that no state dollars are at risk through the operation of these programs. A disallowance by CMS is one potential risk to general revenue, unless HHSC can ensure that funds from another source are available. Section 353.1301(j) describes the procedure HHSC would use for a disallowance. The rule delineates between a disallowance for impermissible provider-related donations and all other disallowances. At present, if there is a disallowance for impermissible provider-related donations, the rule requires HHSC to recoup the disallowed amount from transferring governmental entities that caused the disallowance. If there is a disallowance for reasons other than an impermissible provider-related donation, HHSC reserves the right to recoup the disallowed amount from MCOs, providers, or governmental entities. In an effort to provide HHSC more flexibility when determining the appropriate entity from which to recoup, HHSC proposes to amend s353.1301 to remove the requirement to recoup only from governmental entities in the case of a disallowance for impermissible provider-related donations. Instead, HHSC reserves the right to recoup from MCOs, providers, or governmental entities for any disallowance. To minimize the risk to general revenue, HHSC requires that if a recoupment for a disallowance results in a subsequent disallowance, the entity that HHSC initially recouped against faces a recoupment for the subsequent disallowance. In addition, HHSC clarifies the heading for s353.1301(k) by changing the name from Recoupment' to Overpayment. – Pam McDonald, Director of HHSC Rate Analysis 5. Amendments to Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program HHSC proposes amendments to TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter O, s355.1305, relating to the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program. In March 2017, HHSC adopted rules governing a provider payment initiative through Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) called the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program (UHRIP). See 42 Tex. Reg. 13 (2017). Under the UHRIP initiative, a service delivery area (SDA) may apply to receive an increase in certain hospital rates that would vary by class of hospital. Although UHRIP was supposed to begin in September 2017 and be available to any SDA, operational issues necessitated a delay. The issues included lack of readiness by MCOs, lack of program understanding among providers, and incomplete approvals from the CMS. HHSC proposes to amend the UHRIP rules in three ways. First, HHSC proposes to amend s353.1305(b)(7) and (8), the definitions of rural private hospital' and rural public hospital,' to be consistent with a revised definition of rural hospital' that HHSC adopted earlier this year in s355.8052 (relating to Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement). The definitions in this rule now refer to the definition of rural hospital' in s355.8052. Second, HHSC proposes to add s353.1305(k), which allows for a limited December 1, 2017, entry into UHRIP for a subset of SDAs. Specifically, if HHSC received an approval from CMS for any particular SDA by July 1, 2017, that SDA would be able to participate in UHRIP for dates of service beginning December 1, 2017. Third, HHSC standardizes references to SDAs throughout the section. – Pam McDonald, Director of HHSC Rate Analysis 6. Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program extension update – HHSC Staff 7. Public comment 8. Proposed next meeting: November 9, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. 9. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/730-7423
8/18/2017
Department of State Health Services
August 18, 2017 – 08:00 AM
Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH 35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GTAC) Call to Order Vision: A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas. Mission: To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Review and Approval of May 2017 Meeting Minutes Public Comment (Please sign-up to give public comment. Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 1. Chair Report and Discussion 2. State EMS Trauma System Report, Office of EMS/Trauma Systems 3. Associate Commissioner Report, Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section 4. GETAC Committee Summary Reports: Air Medical Committee Cardiac Care Committee Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee Education Committee EMS Committee Injury Prevention Committee Medical Directors Committee Pediatric Committee Stroke Committee Trauma Systems Committee 5. GETAC Liaison Summary Reports: Texas EMS, Trauma, and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) EMS for Children (EMSC) State Partnership update Preparedness Coordination Council Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: (Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) 6. Reminder about public comment sign-in sheet procedure 7. Review Title 25 Texas Administrative Code Section 157.39, Comprehensive Clinical Management Approval and Comprehensive Clinical Program 8. Report on the collaborative effort between the Education Committee and the DSHS Community Health Workers Program 9. Review requests for the Texas EMS & Trauma Registries 10. Information sharing for high-consequence infectious disease 11. Update from committee/task force charged with examining the scope of mental health/behavioral health issues in emergency healthcare 12. Update on Stroke and Cardiac Care Committee suggestions regarding National EMS Information Systems data points and/or elements to be examined for the purposes of a state assessment 13. Update on the Texas Heart Attack and Stroke Data Collection Initiative 14. Update from the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CAREs) and the RAC Data Collaborative 15. Update from the EMS Committee working group on EMS peer assistance program 16. Update from the GETAC joint work group examining the availability of paramedic and initial paramedic education in rural and frontier areas of Texas 17. Update on Texas effort to educate and train the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass-casualty and active shooter events, also referred to as "BCON" (bleeding control) by several GETAC committees 18. Review of committee charges and agenda development criteria. This item will also be discussed at the October 2017 GETAC retreat 19. Review and possible approval of GETAC burn center workgroup recommendations 20. Review and possible endorsement of the American College of Surgeons Palliative Care Guidelines, the palliative care document "Adult Comfort Care Order Set Sample," and the "Best Practices Guide: Palliative Care for Review" document 21. Update from the GETAC chair and the Texas EMS & Trauma Registries on available reports 22. Update from Mr. Eric Epley regarding the San Antonio Community Collaborative 23. Update from the ad hoc GETAC workgroup to assess the possible designation or verification of all emergency departments, regardless of affiliation 24. Review the "GETAC Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System" and determine if any additions, deletions or corrections are in order 25. Reminder that the GETAC committee application period will be from August 21st – September 17th, 2017. Committee selections will be deliberated in early October. 26. Reminder that the 2017 GETAC Retreat will be held from 4:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. on October 5th and from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on October 6th at the Austin Wyndham Garden Hotel. Review and list agenda items for next meeting Announcements Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Colin Crocker, 512/776-7111
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
August 18, 2017 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin
1. Call to Order 2. Public comment 3. Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2017 4. Discussion and possible action on the Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, Executive Council activity, the recent Sunset Review, the recent legislative session, and other agency business 5. Investigation Committee Report A. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders for Case #s: 16-017; 16-095; 16-213; 17-072; 17-090; 17-091; 17-112; 17-119; 17-129; 17-142; 17-155; 17-159; 17-185; 17-187; 17-188; 17-190 and 17-201 B. Discussion and possible action on the Investigation Committee meeting of July 28, 2017 C. Discussion and possible action on investigative activities to date 6. Discussion and possible action on policy and rule changes based on SB 317 from the 85th Legislative Session including fingerprint-based criminal background checks of licensure applicants and licensees, a schedule of sanctions, administrative penalties, facility deregulation and expunction of facility-related administrative violations from a licensee's record, requirements for initial licensure, the separation of board and staff responsibilities, negotiated rulemaking and alternative dispute resolution, and establishing a process for selecting a license holder peer organization in this state to evaluate and approve continuing education courses 7. Discussion and possible action on SB 1107 from the 85th Legislative Session and Board rules concerning telehealth 8. Discussion and possible action on the OT Coordinator's Report. The Coordinator's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 9. Discussion and possible action on the Presiding Officer's Report. The Presiding Officer's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting. 10. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Board meeting dates and agenda items for future consideration 11. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
Department of State Health Services
August 18, 2017 – 10:00 AM
1100 West 49th Street, Moreton Building, Room M653, 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 II. Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes from the May 4th, 2017 Meeting III. Discussion and vote on new member – Medical Examiner IV. 85th legislative updates and how this affects the SCFRT V. 2014 and 2015 CFRT data presentation VI. Vote on recommendations for biennial report. Additional Information Contact: Amy Bailey, 512/776-2311
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 18, 2017 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room), Austin
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee AGENDA: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee August 18, 2017 9 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Public Hearing Room 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions 2. Approval of minutes for April 28, 2017, meeting and review of past action items 3. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Services updates a. Recovery homes discussion b. Texas Targeted Opioid Response and other grant opportunities c. Strategic plan implementation d. Speak Your Mind Texas campaign 4. Legislative implementation a. H.B. 10, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017 b. S.B. 292, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017 c. H.B. 13, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017 d. H.B. 1486, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017 5. Public comment 6. 1115 Medicaid Waiver case study 7. Behavioral health initiatives for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities update 8. Subcommittee/committee reports a. Block Grant Subcommittee b. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee c. Data Subcommittee d. Rules Subcommittee e. Policy Subcommittee f. Self-Directed Care update 9. Public comment 10. Planning for next meeting 11. Action items/committee recommendations 12. Closing remarks Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/487-3337
8/22/2017
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
August 22, 2017 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Pharmacies Compounding Sterile Preparations Stakeholders Meeting A G E N D A I. Call to Order and Welcome II. Announcements III. Discussion concerning CETA requirements in Board rule 291.133 IV. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 22, 2017 – 03:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501), Austin
System Adequacy Subcommittee AGENDA: Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee System Adequacy Subcommittee August 22, 2017 3:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 3501 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Develop mission statement for new System Adequacy Subcommittee 3. Develop list of issues for subcommittee to discuss and prioritize 4. Determine dates for future meetings 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: 512/462-6278
8/24/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 24, 2017 – 1:00pm
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Conference Room 5155), Austin
Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed payment rate for the Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center, a nursing facility in the pediatric care facility special reimbursement class. 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. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the payment rate for the pediatric care facility special reimbursement class, of which the Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center is the sole provider, from $270.17 a day to $272.86 a day. The proposed rate will be effective to Sept. 1, 2017. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rate was calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code §355.307, which addresses the reimbursement setting methodology for nursing facilities. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rate will be available on or after Aug. 11, 2017. Those interested may also obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting the HHSC Rate Analysis Department by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. In addition, the briefing package will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rate 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: Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 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, TX 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Brandon Wilson at 512-730-7475. Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
8/28/2017
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
August 28, 2017 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Room), Austin
Policy Council for Children and Families AGENDA: Policy Council for Children and Families August 28, 2017 10 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. Review and approval of meeting minutes from May 3, 2017, and July 11, 2017 3. Update from the Chair 4. Follow-up discussion on recent letters issued by the Policy Council for Children and Families a. Vocational rehabilitation services for students who are blind or visually impaired b. STAR Kids 5. Staff update a. Legislative update b. Timeline 6. 2018 legislative report topics discussion a. Category and recommendation topic discussion b. Stakeholder survey and feedback c. Topic selection process d. Communications committee nomination and selection e. Workgroup development 7. Action items for staff or member follow-up 8. Public comment 9. Adjourn Public comment may be taken on any agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
