The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between October 15 and November 4.
10/19/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 19, 2016 – 11:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing, Rooms 1420 – 1430), Austin
Policy Council for Children and Families 1. Welcome 2. Extended introductions from members 3. Background presentations on rules, bylaws, and deliverables 4. Presentation on Children's Policy Council a. Discussion of the Texas Children's Policy Council Recommendations for Improving Services for Texas Children with Disabilities b. Next steps for the legislative report 5. Appointment terms (vote will be taken)* 6. Election of presiding officer and assistant presiding officer (vote will be taken)* 7. Council discussion on initial work plan 8. Action items for staff or member follow-up 9. Public comment 10. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Blanton, 512/380-4372
10/20/2016
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
October 20, 2016 – 08:30 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Coordinating Board Meeting The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will consider, among other agenda items: Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to requests for a new degree program: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (3) Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree with a major in Pharmacy and create a School of Pharmacy UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO (4) Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree in Occupational Therapy; Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the Report on Uniform Pre-Nursing Curriculum (H.B. 3078, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session); Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the Progress Report on the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at Tyler Junior College (H.B. 3348, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session); Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to the Report on the Assessment of Graduate Medical Education Positions (S.B. 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session; Consideration of adopting the Committee's recommendation to the Board relating to issuance of additional Requests for Applications for the Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program Additional Information Contact: Dr. Raymund Paredes, 512/427-6101. The full agenda can be found here.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 20, 2016 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Consolidated Budget Overview and Legislative Appropriations Request / Exceptional Items update 3. Home and Community-based Settings day habilitation compliance update 4. State Supported Living Center update 5. Public comment 6. Money Follows the Person updates a. Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program update b. Discussion of Medicaid continuity of benefits post-transition to the community 7. HHSC Office of the Ombudsman Managed Care Team 8. Community First Choice (CFC) update a. Development and Implementation Council feedback on CFC Personal Assistance Services/Habilitation form 8510 b. CFC enrollment status report update 9. Medicaid Managed Care ventilator services update 10. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to April Young, Policy Analyst, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-424-6911, April.Young@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: April Young, 512/424-6911
10/21/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 21, 2016 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee 1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions 2. Approval of minutes for August 12, 2016, meeting 3. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Services update a. Transformation update b. Crisis facility licensure c. Strategic Prevention Framework for Prescription Drugs 4. STAR Kids update 5. Legislative Appropriations Request and Exceptional Items update 6. Public Comment 7. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs 811 Rental Assistance Program 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. Integrated Behavioral Health 9. Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC) strategic planning discussion 10. BHAC opportunities to provide stakeholder feedback 11. Public Comment 12. Planning for next meeting 13. Action items/Committee recommendations 14. Closing remarks. Additional Information Contact: Jamie Mollenhauer, 512/487-3337
Texas Medical Board
October 21, 2016 – 10:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Acupuncture Examiners Education Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests to become approved providers. 3. Report from staff of continuing acupuncture education courses approved. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests for approval of continuing acupuncture education courses. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
Texas Medical Board
October 21, 2016 – 10:45 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Acupuncture Examiners Board Meeting 1.Full Board call to order and roll call. 2.Board Member Report. 3.Executive Director's Report. Interim Executive Director Legislative update Budget update Outreach update Email Rules pending 4.Medical Director Report. 5.Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. 6.Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non Public Rehabilitation Orders. 7.Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 8.Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 9.Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 10.Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 11.Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 12.Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 13.Consideration and Approval of Default Orders. 14.Consideration and Approval of Proposal for Decision 15. Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/Automatic Actions. 16.Consideration and approval of cease and desist orders. 17.Consideration and approval of Remedial Plans. 18.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants for a Texas Acupuncture License. 19.Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases. Investigation Department 16-4452 16-5156 Litigation Department 16-0256 16-0476 20.Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed amendments and rule review to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. 21. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding a proposed adoption of the rule review and proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. 22.Report regarding s183.7(c). 23.Open forum for public comments. 24.Nomination and election of Assistant Presiding Officer. 25.Consideration and approval of May 12, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes. 26.Committee reports and the consideration and approval of committee action items. 27.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
10/25/2016
State Board of Dental Examiners
October 25, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Austin
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Blue Ribbon Panel conclusion 1. call to order. 2. roll call. 3. call for nominations for blue ribbon panel chairperson. 4. election of blue ribbon panel chairperson. 5. public comment. 6. review and discussion: A. Master Spreadsheet of De-Identified Data. B. Direction to Staff Regarding Collection of De-Identified Data. 7. announcements. 8. adjourn. Additional Information Contact: alafuente@tsbde.texas.gov
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
October 25, 2016 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Tejas Room 1.163, Austin
Nursing Innovation Grant Program NIGP GRANTEES' MEETING AGENDA 1. Introductions 2. Presentations of Project Outcomes 3. Lunch 4. Review of Grant Requirements and Project Implementation 5. Adjournment. 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, 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, Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter." Thus, no person can carry a handgun and enter the room or rooms where a meeting of the THECB is held if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code. Please Note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing THECB, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code and THECB 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 Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting. Additional Information Contact: Fu-An Lin, 512/427-6211
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 25, 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 on September 20, 2016) 4. Updates from Subcommittee on Center of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy* 5. Updates from Department of State Health Services* 6. Updates from Perinatal Advisory Council Chair* 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. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
10/26/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 26, 2016 – 01:00 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee Meeting 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review and accept July 27, 2016, Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee meeting minutes 3. Presentation on residential services 4. Presentation on Hope House 5. Update on Legislative Appropriations Request 6. Discuss agenda and action items for next meeting and set date 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sallie Allen, 512/424-6969
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 26, 2016 – 02:00 PM
Department of Aging and Disability Services John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st St., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Hospice Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for hospice routine home care, continuous home care, inpatient respite care, general inpatient care, dual routine home care and the service intensity add-on. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282, which requires public notice and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the payment rates for hospice routine home care, continuous home care, inpatient respite care, general inpatient care, dual routine home care and the service intensity add-on. The payment rates are proposed to be effective Oct. 1, 2016, in accordance with the final Medicare hospice rule published in the Federal Register on Aug. 5, 2016 (CMS-1652-F). Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with the hospice reimbursement methodology located at the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Part 418, Subpart G. Briefing Package. A briefing package (link is external) describing the proposed payment rates will be available on or after Oct. 14, 2016. Those interested may also obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Tesa Delemater by telephone at 512-730 7401; by fax at 512-730 7475; or by email at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail: 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. Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
10/27/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
October 27, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting. See the full agenda here. Additional Information Contact: P. Vianes-Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 27, 2016 – 10:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Rooms, Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1. Introductions and Chair report 2. Review and adoption of July 28, 2016, meeting minutes (Vote required) 3. Health and Human Services Transformation update 4. Legislative Appropriations Request update 5. Home and Community-based settings requirements update 6. STAR Kids update 7. Update to issues related to declined assessments and transportation 8. Public comment 9. Lunch 10. Presentation on Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience rules 11. Preview of legislative session 12. Subcommittee updates* a. Day Habilitation and Employment Services b. Housing c. Quality d. Transition to Managed Care 13. Discuss next steps and agenda items for January 26, 2017, meeting 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sallie Allen, 512/424-6969
Texas Board of Nursing
October 27, 2016 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Board of Nursing for the State of Texas Consideration of a Proposal from Galen College of Nursing To Establish A Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program in San Antonio, Texas Date and Time: October 27, 2016 at 2:00 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by October 21, 2016. Address written testimony to: Katherine A. Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942 Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Texas Board of Nursing
October 27, 2016 – 02:20 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Board of Nursing for the State of Texas Consideration of a Proposal from Texas A&M University-Commerce To Establish A Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program in Commerce, Texas Date and Time: October 27, 2016 at 2:20 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by October 21, 2016. Address written testimony to: Katherine A. Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942 Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
10/28/2016
Texas Board of Nursing
October 28, 2016 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting. See the full agenda here. Additional Information Contact: P. Vianes-Cabrera, 512/305-6811
Texas Medical Board
October 28, 2016 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin
Disciplinary Panel 1.Call to order. 2.Roll call. 3.Consideration of the Cease and Desist hearing of Marvin Sams, pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, s165.052(a). 4.Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angel Johnson, 512/305-8099
10/31/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
October 31, 2016 – 09:00 AM
John H. Winters Building Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st St., Austin
Medicaid Payment Rates for Anesthesia Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Anesthesia 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. Proposal. The payment rates for Anesthesia Services are proposed to be effective Jan. 1, 2017. 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. Briefing Package. A briefing package (link is external) describing the proposed payment rates will be available at on or after Oct. 17, 2016. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting HHSC Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7475; or by email 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 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, Attention: Rate Analysis,, 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, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax: Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
11/1/2016
Department of Family and Protective Services
November 1, 2016 – 06:00 PM
701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Rm 103 West, Austin
Advisory Committee to Promote Adoption for Minority Children Agenda: Call to order Roll call Approval of minutes from last meeting Open Issues a) Year End Report b) San Antonio Forum Update c) 90/90 Initiative Report d) Care Portal Report New Business a) Elections- Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary b) Members Roles and Responsibilities c) New Member Nominations d) Disproportionality Data Review e) Select Forum locations for 2017 Fiscal year f) Review current bylaws, and develop new bylaws g) 2017 Work Plan Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Aaron C. Blake, 325/260-4166
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