The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between May 21 and June 10.
5/25/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 25, 2016 – 09:00 AM
4900 North Lamar Blvd., Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Women's Health Advisory Committee 1. Call to order 2. Adoption of minutes from the February 29, 2016, meeting. 3. Presentation from the Women's Health Service Division regarding women's health updates. 4. Presentation by the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program. 5. Public comment 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: 512/776-6661
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 25, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building , Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Health and Human Services Commission Legislative Appropriations Request. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Department of State Health Services, Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Aging and Disability Services and Department of Family and Protective Services will conduct a public hearing to receive stakeholder input on program funding requests for the fiscal year 2018-2019 Legislative Appropriations Request. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Public Comment 3. Adjourn Written Comments. Written comments will be taken until 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Comments may be submitted to hhscexternalrelations@ hhsc.state.tx.us using the form provided at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/input-form-enable.pdf. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to the External Relations Division, HHSC, 512-487-3300 or hhscexternalrelations@hhsc.state.tx.us.
6/1/2016
House Committee on Insurance
June 1, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.036, Austin
The committee will meet to hear testimony on the following charge: Examine the effectiveness of previous legislative efforts to encourage transparency and adequacy of health care networks, and of legislation to protect consumers from the negative impacts of disputes over out-of-network services. Study whether enhancements in transparency or regulation are necessary. Contact: Jesse Sifuentez (512) 463-0788
6/6/2016
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
June 6, 2016 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Public forum to discuss ways to strengthen Medicaid managed care provider networks, including online provider directories, provider access standards and expedited credentialing. Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 9642628. The 2015 Texas Legislature adopted Senate Bill (SB) 760, which relates to access and assignment requirements for, support and information regarding, and investigations of certain providers of health care and long-term services. At this forum, the Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC) representatives will take public comment on bill implementation as it relates to network adequacy initiatives in Medicaid managed care. 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Overview of SB 760. 3. HHSC presentation on network adequacy. 4. Texas Association of Health Plans presentation on provider networks. 5. Texas Medical Association presentation on provider networks. 6. Texas Dental Association presentation on provider networks. 7. Discussion on provider access standards. 8. Discussion on provider directories. 9. Discussion on expedited credentialing. 10. Public comment 11. Adjourn Written Comments: Written comments regarding SB 760 implementation may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony if sent before the meeting. Send to: joey.reed@hhsc.state.tx.us. Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Joey Reed, Program Specialist, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Division, HHSC, 512-428-1912, or joey.reed@hhsc.state.tx.us.
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