The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between June 18 and July 8.
6/20/2016
Health Professions Council
June 20, 2016 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-220, Austin
The following items many not necessarily be considered in the order they appear and HPC may act on any agenda item. i Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Review Agenda ii Announcements A. Consideration of Minutes from March 14, 2016 B. Budget and Planning Report – 3rd Quarter Review – Legislative Appropriations Request discussion. C. Technology Report – Report on ITSS Agencies – Report on Website Progress – Report on Database Upgrade – Laserfiche Upgrade – Live Streaming Board Meetings – DIR/VOIP D. Agency Roundtable – Health and Human Services Commission – Office of Inspector General – Board Member Appointments – Sunset Discussion E. Public Comment F. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: John Monk, 512/305-8551
6/21/2016
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
June 21, 2016 – 10:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Health Science Program of Study Advisory Committee This meeting will be web-cast through the Coordinating Board's website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us Agenda I. Call to order II. Welcome and introductions III. Discussion and consideration of election of committee co-chairs and recording secretary IV. Discussion and consideration of establishing staggered term lengths for members V. Discussion of Committee charge VI. Public testimony on agenda items VII. Review and discuss National Career Clusters Framework VIII. Discussion of establishing sub-committees IX. Discussion of resources required for next meeting X. Discussion of timeline and future meetings XI. Adjournment *A working lunch will be incorporated into the schedule. Additional Information Contact: Pamela Rogers, 512/427-6236
6/23/2016
Sunset Advisory Commission
June 23, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.030, Austin
1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes 3. Overview of Sunset process and schedule 4. Approval of operating budget 5. Approval of rules 6. Discussion and approval of changes to Sunset across-the-board recommendations 7. Staff presentation and public testimony* (see instructions below) River Authorities – Sulphur River Basin Authority, Upper Colorado River Authority, Central Colorado River Authority, and Palo Duro River Authority of Texas Texas State Board of Pharmacy Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, and Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners State Board of Dental Examiners State Bar of Texas and Board of Law Examiners 8. Other business 9. Adjourn *Public Testimony. If you wish to testify, please submit your Witness Registration card to Sunset staff 30 minutes before the start of the meeting. If presenting written testimony, please provide 15 copies with your name visible in the upper right corner of each copy and turn in with your Witness Registration card. Written testimony received in response to a staff report is considered a public record, will be posted on the Sunset website, and released to the public upon request. Internet Access to Meeting. The meeting is broadcast live on the Internet at http://www.house.texas.gov/video-audio/. Notice of Assistance at Public Meetings. Additional Information Contact: Cee Hartley, 512/463-1300
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 23, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Conference Room 5155, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rate for Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on the proposed rate for the Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center, a nursing facility that is a member of the pediatric care facility special reimbursement class of the Nursing Facility Program operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which require public notice and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements before HHSC approves them. Proposal. HHSC proposes to increase the reimbursement rate for the nursing facility pediatric care facility special reimbursement class for Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center from $251.22 per day to $261.74 per day. The proposed rate will be effective retroactive to Sept. 1, 2015, and was determined in accordance with the rate setting methodology listed below under “Methodology and Justification,” which indicates that payment rates for pediatric care facilities are to be determined annually, coincident within the state’s fiscal year, within available funds. Methodology and Justification. The proposed rate was determined in accordance with the rate setting methodology codified at 1 TAC Chapter 355, Subchapter C, §355.307, Reimbursement Setting Methodology. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed rates will be available on June 10, 2016. Those interested may obtain a copy of the briefing package before the hearing by contacting Rate Analysis by telephone at 512-730-7401; by fax at 512-730-7484; or by email at RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed 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, Texas 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 Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751-2399. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-707-7484. Email: RAD-LTSS@hhsc.state.tx.us
6/24/2016
Department of State Health Services
June 24, 2016 – 09:00 AM
Austin State Hospital Campus, Building 552, Training Room 125, 909 West 45th Street, Austin
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Opening remarks and introductions. 2. Approval of minutes from April 29, 2016 committee meeting. 3. Public comment. 4. DSHS committee updates.* 5. Update on individuals waiting for inpatient services.* 6. System spotlight.* 7. Prioritize forensic recommendations.* 8. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Tamra Boyd, 512/776-7111
6/28/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 28, 2016 – 01:00 PM
909 West 45th St. (Health and Human Services Commission, Bldg II, Public Hearing Room 164), Austin
Employment First Task 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Review of May 17, 2016, meeting summary. 3. Chair report on Employment First activities and related topics. 4. Subcommittee updates a. Subcommittee on education and outreach. b. Subcommittee on report writing. c. Subcommittee on Senate Bill 1226 compliance. 5. Legislative initiatives discussion 6. Health and Human Services Commission update. 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/438-3641
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 28, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Quality Subcommittee. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Department of Aging and Disability Services update on non-guardian decision-making process for the individual. 3. Authorized representatives benefit process update. 4. Update on STAR Kids Quality Plan. 5. Discuss draft Legislative Report. 6. Discuss future meeting dates and agenda items. 7. Adjourn Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Amanda Woodall, IDD Specialist for Managed Care, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Division, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-424-6522, or Amanda.woodall@hhsc.state.tx.us.
6/29/2016
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
June 29, 2016 – 11:00 AM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Coordinating Board Meeting (Special Called) Note: Time of meeting will convene at 11:00a or upon adjournment of the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning, whichever occurs later The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may convene in Executive Session at any point in this meeting, concerning any item listed in the agenda or to seek or to receive its attorney's advice on legal matters related thereto, pursuant to Texas Government Code Ann. 551.071. Public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying, please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public_testimony. I. Call to Order: Opening Remarks and Announcements II. Public Testimony III. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation relating to the Agency Strategic Plan for FY 2017-2021 IV. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation relating to the Coordinating Board's Legislative Agenda for the 85th Texas Legislature V. Lunch VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Raymund Paredes, 512/427-6101
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
June 29, 2016 – 12:00 PM
1200 E. Anderson Lane Board Room, Austin
Committee on Academic and Workforce Success Note: Time of meeting will convene at 12:00p or upon adjournment of the Special Called Board Meeting, whichever occurs later agenda public testimony: The presiding chair shall designate whether public testimony will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, at the time the related item is taken up by the Board after staff has presented the item, or any other time as determined by the presiding chair. For procedures on testifying please go to http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/public-testimony I. Welcome and Committee Chair's meeting overview II. Consideration of approval of the minutes from the March 30, 2016, Committee meeting III. Consideration of approval of the Consent Calendar IV. Public Testimony on Agenda Items V. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Update on the RAND Graduate Education Study B. Report to the Committee on activities of the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual Advisory Committee C. Report to the Committee on activities of the Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee D. Report to the Committee on activities of the Field of Study Advisory Committees and the Program of Study Advisory Committees E. Report to the Committee on activities of the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee F. Consideration of adopting the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee's recommendation to the Committee relating to the distribution of funds trusteed to the Coordinating Board to support family practice residency programs for Fiscal Year 2017 and the report on trusteed funds distributed in Fiscal Year 2016 G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to requests for a new degree program: Texas A&M University (1) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Engineering University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (2) Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS) degree with a major in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (3) Doctor in Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree with a major in Occupational Therapy University of Texas at Arlington (4) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Kinesiology University of Texas at San Antonio (5) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Chemical Engineering H. Report on the FY 2016 Annual Report of Low-Producing Programs I. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to Frank Phillips College's request for a Branch Campus Maintenance Tax Election J. Consideration of adopting the Mexican American Studies Field of Study Advisory Committee's recommendation relating to courses required for the Board approved Mexican American Field of Study, as required by Texas Education Code, Section 61.823 K. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the appointment of members to Advisory Committees: (1) Apply Texas Advisory Committee (2) Certification Advisory Council (CAC) (3) Engineering Field of Study (4) Graduate Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) (5) Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC) (6) Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) (7) Nursing Field of Study Advisory Committee (8) Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee (UEAC) L. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to a request to amend the contract with The University of Texas at Austin for the maintenance of the Apply Texas System M. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the reallocation of Work-Study Mentorship Program funding N. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the Aerospace and Aviation Report (S.B. 458, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session) O. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Committee relating to the January 2016 Annual Compliance Reports for institutions under a Certificate of Authorization (Names beginning with "A" through "O") P. Report to the Committee on school closures and/or teach-outs pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter A, Section 7.7(5) Q. Proposed Rules: (1) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to amendments to Chapter 4, Subchapter C, Section 4.54 of Board rules concerning Exemptions, Exceptions, and Waivers, as related to Texas Education Code, Section 51.3062 Success Initiative (2) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 5, Subchapter A, Section 5.5 of Board rules concerning the Uniform Admission Policy (3) Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to the new Chapter 13, Subchapter M, Sections 13.300 – 13.304 of Board rules concerning standards and accounting methods for determining total research expenditures R. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner's recommendation to the Committee relating to moving Chapter 1, Subchapters T – Z and Subchapter BB of Board rules relating to Fields of Study Advisory Committees to new Chapter 27, Fields of Study, Subchapters A – H S. Discussion of Coordinating Board Rules, Chapter 5, Rules Applying to Public Universities, Health-Related Institutions, and/or Selected Public Colleges of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter B, Role and Mission, Tables of Programs, Course Inventories, Sections 5.21 – 5.25 concerning Preliminary Planning Notifications VI. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. Rex Peebles, 512/427-6520
7/7/2016
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
July 7, 2016 – 09:30 AM
Lone Star College – Tomball; Health Science Building – 111K; 700 Graham Drive, Tomball
Investigation Committee (1) Call to order. (2) Public comment. (3) Review and possible action on cases (4) Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Lea Weiss, 512/305-6900
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