The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between April 25 and May 15.
4/27/2015
House International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
April 27, 2015 – 8:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.014, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bill, among others: HB 4002 – Burrows | et al, Relating to an interim study regarding international price discrimination in pharmaceuticals. Contact: Jeff Madden (512) 463-1211
Senate State Affairs Committee
April 27, 2015 – 9:00 AM
Texas Capitol, Senate Chamber, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bill: SB 575 – Taylor, Larry | et al, Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions. Contact: Ashley Brooks (512) 463-0380
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 27, 2015 – 01:30 PM
1100 West 49th St. (DSHS, Moreton Building, Board Room), Austin
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 20, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Rose Marie Linan, 512/206-5151
House Human Services Committee
April 27, 2015 – 2:00 PM or upon adjournment
Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: HB 1093 – Guillen | et al, Relating to transparency in the STAR Medicaid managed care rate-setting process. HB 2304 – Price | et al, Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state. HB 3672 – Naishtat, Relating to expedited credentialing for certain licensed clinical social workers under the Medicaid managed care program. HB 3971 – King, Susan, Relating to the provision of notice by the Department of Aging and Disability Services to neighborhoods in which certain group homes are located to protect the safety of the residents of those group homes. HB 1989 – Burkett, Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller of public accounts. Bills added after last posting: HB 2304. Bills deleted after last posting: HB 1333, HB2578. Contact: Jim Terrell (512) 463-0786
4/28/2015
House Public Health Committee
April 28, 2015 – 8:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.012, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: HB 711 – Raymond, Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant. HB 837 – Naishtat, Relating to the medical use of marihuana; providing a defense to prosecution for possession of marihuana. HB 892 – Klick | et al, Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees. HB 1174 – Fletcher, Relating to the types of medical professionals who may conduct an examination of certain school bus drivers. HB 1952 – Springer, Relating to grants awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. HB 2240 – Turner, Chris, Relating to the public's ability to access the results of a hospital inspection, survey, or investigation conducted by the Department of State Health Services. HB 2330 – Zerwas | et al, Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services. HB 2503 – Zerwas, Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine. HB 2523 – Collier | et al, Relating to the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance, for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail. HB 2748 – Muñoz, Jr., Relating to warning signs for the sale of nitrous oxide; authorizing an administrative penalty. HB 2908 – Parker, Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses or severe chronic diseases to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. HB 2978 – Bonnen, Greg, Relating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense; providing penalties and authorizing fees. HB 3066 – Coleman, Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties. HB 3445 – Laubenberg, Relating to implementing certain incentives and cost-sharing requirements under the Medicaid program. HB 3473 – Bonnen, Greg, Relating to the provision of a cranial molding orthosis under the medical assistance and child health plan programs. HB 3581 – Sheffield, Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code. HB 3651 – Coleman, Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, and use of drugs not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the false representation that a substance is a drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; creating criminal offenses. HB 3785 – Márquez, Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees. HB 3904 – Guerra, Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions. HB 3999 – Naishtat, Relating to the exemption of certain persons from licensure as a professional counselor or social worker. HB 4062 – Coleman | et al., Relating to the allocation of funds for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Contact: Rudy England (512) 463-0806
House Ways & Means Committee
April 28, 2015 – 8:30 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E2.010, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills, among others: HB 1362 – Shaheen, Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county. HB 3468 – Parker, Relating to the payment of motor fuel taxes by certain entities that operate ambulances. HJR 89 – Shaheen, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county. Contact: Jennifer Rabb (512) 463-0822
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 28, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 1410), Austin
Texas System of Care Consortium 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. A Family System of Care Experience. 3. Policy Opportunities and Current Legislative Interests Related to Children's Mental Health. 4. Approval of January 27, 2015, meeting minutes (Action). 5. Texas System of Care (SOC) Initiative/Office Business. 6. System of Care Expansion Implementation Updates. a. Communications. i. Anti-stigma Project. ii. Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. b. Community Update. c. Family Voice Update. 7. Recess 8. Updates: Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver – Youth Empowerment Services (YES). 9. Public Comment. 10. System of Care Sustainability. 11. Announcements. 12. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Sherri Hammack, 512/954-8563
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 28, 2015 – 10:00 AM
2300 Circle Dr. (Resource Connection, Magnolia Room), Fort Worth
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 22, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations: a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Kevin Orr, 325/795-5876
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 28, 2015 – 10:00 AM
3800 Commercial Ave. (Centro Med, Encino Ballroom), San Antonio
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 21, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Valerie Houston, 210/619-8294
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee
April 28, 2015 – 2:00 PM or upon adjournment
Capitol Extension, Room E2.026
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bill, among others: HB 1329 – Naishtat, Relating to the payment of costs incurred by the involuntary commitment of persons with mental illness. Contact: Beth Klunder (512) 463-0790
4/29/2015
Senate Health & Human Services Committee
April 29, 2015 – 8:00 AM
Texas Capitol, Senate Chamber, Austin
The committee will meet to take up and consider the following bills: SB 339 – Eltife | et al, Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees. SB 577 – Perry, Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry. SB 588 – Huffman | et al, Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees. SB 830 – Kolkhorst, Relating to the establishment of an office of consumer affairs for children in foster care. SB 1269 – West, Relating to the regulation of and federal funding for certain child-care providers. SB 1718 – Campbell, Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code. SB 1813 – Kolkhorst, Relating to procedures for complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board against physicians. SB 1873 – Campbell | et al, Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking. SB 1882 – Zaffirini, Relating to a bill of rights for wards under guardianship. SB 1899 – Campbell, Relating to the scope of duties of an emergency medical technician-paramedic and a licensed paramedic. Contact: Meagan Kirby (512) 463-0360
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
April 29, 2015 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225, Austin
Task Force Agenda I. Call to Order and Welcome (9:30 a.m.) II. Announcements Restrooms Lunch III. Review of Board's Responsibilities and Task Force Charge IV. Introductions V. Discussion VI. Adjourn (no later than 3:00 p.m.) The Task Force on Class C Pharmacies Located in Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Centers and Class F Pharmacies Located in Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Centers is charged with reviewing current regulations and possibly develop recommendations for changes to the regulations. Additional Information Contact: Allison Benz, 512/305-8073
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 29, 2015 – 01:00 PM
8001 Centre Park Dr. (The Arc of Texas, Board Room), Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Subcommittee April 29, 2015 1 p.m. Meeting Site: The Arc of Texas Board Room 8001 Centre Park Dr. Austin, TX 78754 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee (IDD SRAC), Housing Subcommittee Meeting Minutes from March 26, 2015 3. Review and Discussion of Final Recommendations for Full IDD SRAC 4. Discuss and Set Agenda Items for May 21, 2015, meeting 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Gold, 512/438-5986
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 29, 2015 – 01:30 PM
4900 North Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public Hearing Room), Austin
State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Adoption of the October 22, 2014, Meeting Minutes. 2. Legislative update. 3. HHSC Agency Update.* a. Senate Bill 1150 workgroup b. Recent Managed Care Expansions and Initiatives c. 1115 Waiver Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Transition Plan Update 4. Discussion of Committee Recommendations contained in the October, 2014, State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee report to the Executive Commissioner.* 5. Network Adequacy.* 6. Discussion of future meeting agenda items. 7. Public Comment. 8. Adjournment. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 29, 2015 – 01:30 PM
2900 Live Oak St. (Center for Community Cooperation, Oak Corner Room), Dallas
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 21, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Kevin Orr, 325/795-5876
4/30/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 30, 2015 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (DADS, Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Rm), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Committee Chair Update 3. Review and Adoption of January 20, 2015, Meeting Minutes (Vote Required) 4. Review, Discussion, and Adoption of Principles of Quality (Vote Required) 5. Rate Setting Overview 6. Lunch 7. Community First Choice Update 8. Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Acute Care Carve-In Update 9. IDD Managed Care Pilot Update 10. Legislative Update 11. Subcommittee Updates a. Assessment Tool b. Housing c. Quality d. Transition to Managed Care 12. Discussion of Subcommittee to Address Day Habilitation and Employment Concerns 13. Discussion of Agenda Items for July 30, 2015, IDD System Redesign Advisory Committee Meeting 14. Public Comment 15. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Kathi Montalbano, 512/730-7409
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 30, 2015 – 10:00 AM
535 Portwall St. (Houston Food Bank), Houston
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 30, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: David Arlen, 713/767-3214
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
April 30, 2015 – 10:00 AM
3810 4th St. (United States Department of Agriculture), Lubbock
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 23, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Anthony Flunder, 806/783-6624
5/1/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 1, 2015 – 09:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (DADS, Winters Bldg., Room 305E), Austin
Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee Meeting 1. Call to Order: Roll Call of Members/Establish Quorum. 2. Greetings and Introductions: Richard Garnett, Ph.D. 3. Approval of Minutes from February 13, 2015. 4. Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities (TOPDD) Structure. 5. TOPDD Structure: Next Steps. 6. Executive Director Report: Janet Sharkis, MS. 7. Scheduling of Next Meeting. 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angela Morales, 512/206-4544
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 1, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room , 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Contracting and Procurement Consolidation Rules for Health and Human Services Commission. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed repeal of the following rules: Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, concerning Purchase of Goods and Services by Health and Human Services Agencies. Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 392, concerning Procurements by HHSC. Title 40, Part 2, Chapter 102, concerning Purchase of Goods and Services by the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. Title 40, Part 2, Chapter 103, concerning General Contracting Rules. Title 40, Part 2, Chapter 105, Section 105.707, concerning Staff Qualifications. Title 40, Part 2, Chapter 105, Section 105.709, concerning Criminal Background Checks. Title 40, Part 2, Chapter 105, Section 105.711, concerning Performance Management. Title 40, Part 2, Chapter 105, Section 105.713, concerning Safety. Title 40, Part 2, Chapter 105, Section 105.715, concerning Confidentiality of Information. Title 40, Part 2, Chapter 108, Subchapter P, concerning Contract Requirements. In addition, HHSC will receive comments on the following proposed new rules:. Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, concerning Purchase of Goods and Services by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 392, concerning Purchase of Goods and Services for Specific HHSC Programs. In 2003, the 78th (Regular) Texas Legislature enacted House Bill (HB) 2292, which established the HHS system in its current configuration. In enacting this bill, the Legislature aspired to consolidate the HHS agencies under the direction of HHSC to strengthen accountability by streamlining programs and eliminating fragmentation. A key principle of HB 2292 was consolidating administrative services in HHSC. The consolidation was intended in large part to eliminate redundant administrative and support services to achieve cost savings and efficiency. This tenet is clearly captured in §531.0055(d), Texas Government Code, which states that the "commission shall plan an efficient and effective centralized system of administrative support services for health and human services agencies." Section 531.0055(d) adds that "'administrative support services' includes, but is not limited to, strategic planning and evaluation, audit, legal, human resources, information resources, purchasing, contract management, financial management, and accounting services." In October 2014, the Sunset Advisory Commission issued a report titled "Health and Human Services Commission and System Issues." One of the key recommendations related to contract and procurement advised "HHSC to better define and strengthen its role in both procurement and contract monitoring by completing and maintaining certain statutorily required elements; strengthening monitoring of contracts at HHSC; improving assistance to system agencies; and focusing high-level attention to system contracting." HHSC is proactively working toward implementing these recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. The HHS system-wide contract and procurement rules contained in Chapter 391 were created in the year 2000–three years before HB 2292–and have not been updated since. Thus, Chapter 391 no longer captures the HHS system structure, the relationship among HHS agencies, or the operational realities of the new system. The main goal of the new Chapter 391 is to clarify the contracting and procurement requirements for all health and human services agencies. Chapter 391 will provide the clear template for HHSC contracting requirements for vendors, and the public at large. In new Chapter 392, HHSC proposes rules that will list the program specific exceptions to the general rules described by Chapter 391. Additionally, the current rules for the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Family and Protective Services, and Department of State Health Services that are duplicative of HHSC rules will be repealed. Overall, the proposed changes ensure that procurement of goods and services effectively support HHSC Enterprise's mission, operations, and programs. Likewise, these changes will strengthen accountability, improve efficiency, and translate into better services for our stakeholders. Written Comments. Written comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ryan Hecker, Special Counsel, HHSC, MC-1017, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751, or by fax to 512-730-7497, or by email to ryan.hecker@hhsc.state.tx.us, within 30 days after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 1, 2015 – 10:00 AM
4601 South 1st St. (HHSC, Region 2/9 HQ, Rm. K-101- K-103), Abilene
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 24, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Kevin Orr, 325/795-5876
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 1, 2015 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St. (DADS, Winters Bldg., Room 305E), Austin
Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee Meeting 1. Call to Order: Roll Call of Members/Establish Quorum. 2. Greetings and Introductions: Richard Garnett, Ph.D. 3. Approval of Minutes from February 13, 2015. 4. Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities (TOPDD) Structure. 5. TOPDD Structure: Next Steps. 6. Executive Director Report: Janet Sharkis, MS. 7. Scheduling of Next Meeting. 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Angela Morales, 512/206-4544
5/4/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 4, 2015 – 01:00 PM
1530 SSW Loop 323 (Tyler Junior College, W Campus, Conf. Rm), Tyler
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 27, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Stephanie Raymer, 903/581-9231
5/5/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 5, 2015 – 09:00 AM
4900 N Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Rms. 1420-1430), Austin
Council on Children and Families This meeting will be webcast. To access the webcast, go to http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp the day and time of the meeting. 1. Welcome, Introductions, and Announcements. 2. Approve February 10, 2015, Meeting Minutes. (vote required) 3. Council Business. a. Council Report Update. b. Review of Sunset legislation. 4. Council Member Agencies and Public Members may present Updates to the Council. 5. Public Comment. 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Vicki Magee, 512/420-2826
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
May 5, 2015 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225, Austin
Board Business Meeting Agenda A. Announcements Meeting Procedures Board Members Staff Continuing Education B. Discussion and Approval of Minutes (Tab 01) TSBP Board Business Meeting Held February 3, 2015 Temporary Suspension Hearings C. Discussion of and Possible Action Regarding Rules C.1 Final Adoption of Rules C.1.1 Amendments to 291.104 and 291.106 Concerning Class E Pharmacies (Tab 02) C.1.2 Amendments to s291.133 Concerning Pharmacies Compounding Sterile Preparations (Tab 03) C.1.3 Amendments to s295.6 Concerning Emergency Temporary Pharmacist License (Tab 04) C.1.4 New Rule s297.11 Concerning Emergency Temporary Pharmacy Technician Registration (Tab 05) C.1.5 Amendments to s295.9 Concerning Inactive License Continuing Education Requirements (Tab 06) C.1.6 Amendments to s297.3 Concerning Criminal History Background Checks for Pharmacy Technician Renewal Applications (Tab 07) C.2 Proposal of Rules C.2.1 Amendments Concerning License Fees (Tab 08) C.2.1.1 s291.6 Concerning Pharmacies C.2.1.2 s295.5 Concerning Pharmacists C.2.1.3 s297.4 Concerning Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Trainees C.2.2 Amendments to s283.9 and s291.6 Concerning Pharmacist Examination Fee and Amended Pharmacy License Fee (Tab 09) C.2.3 Amendments to s297.8 Concerning Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education Requirements (Tab 10) C.2.4 Amendments to 291.51-291.54, and s291.133 Concerning Sterile Compounding by Nuclear Pharmacies (Tab 11) C.3 Rule Reviews in Accordance with Government Code, Section s2001.039 (Tab 12) C.3.1 For Proposal C.3.1.1 Chapter 291 Concerning Pharmacies (Non-Resident Pharmacy (Class E)) (291.101-291.106) (Tab 13) C.3.1.2 Chapter 295 Concerning Pharmacist (295.1-295.9, 295.11-295.13, 295.15) (Tab 14) D. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning Reports of Committees/Task Forces D.1 Task Force on ASC Pharmacy and Class F Pharmacy Rules (Tab 15) E. Discussion of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Reports and Discussions E.1 Financial Update E.1.1 Review of FY2015 Expenditures (Tab 16) E.1.2 Review of Board Member Travel Budget (Tab 17) E.1.3 Consideration of Material Changes to Contracts for Goods and Services Awarded Under Chapter 2155 of Texas Government Code (Tab 18) E.1.4 Update on Legislative Appropriations Request for FY2016-2017 (Tab 19) E.2 Update Concerning Program to Aid Impaired Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students E.2.1 Update on Number of Participating Individuals (Tab 20) E.2.2 Professional Recovery Network (PRN) E.2.2.1 Presentation and Discussion Concerning PRN Expenditures and Activities by PRN Director Courtney Hulbert (Tab 21) E.3 Review TSBP Revenue Projections and Fee Scenarios (Tab 22) E.4 Report on Internal Risk Assessment (Tab 23) E.5 Review and Approval of FY2016 Calendar of Events (Tab 24) E.6 Discussion of Succession Plan for Executive Director (Tab 25) E.7 Discussion Concerning Notification to a Prescriber When a Prescription is Not Picked Up (Tab 26) E.8 Discussion Concerning Prescription Transfer Requirements (Tab 27) E.9 Discussion Concerning Medical Board Rules Regarding Telemedicine (Tab 28) E.10 Report on Appeals from State Office of Administrative Hearings Cases and Other Court Actions (Tab 29) E.11 Report on Continuing Education Initiative (Tab 30) E.12 Update on Legislation Filed During the 83rd Texas Legislative Session that has an Impact on TSBP and/or the Practice of Pharmacy (Tab 31) E.13 Update on Legislation Filed During the 84th Texas Legislative Session that has an Impact on TSBP and/or the Practice of Pharmacy (Tab 32) F. Disciplinary Orders F.1 Consideration of Proposals for Decision F.1.1 In the Matter of Kenneth Michael Hollas, Pharmacist License #34064 (Tab 33) F.1.1.1 Executive Session Concerning the Proposal For Decision in the Matter of Kenneth Michael Hollas, Pharmacist License #34064 F.2 Report on Agreed Board Orders Entered by Executive Director (Tab 34) F.3 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders and Default Orders (Tab 35) F.4 Discussion of and Action on Proposed Remedial Plans (Tab 36) F.5 Executive Session to Consider Confidential Agreed Board Orders (Tab 37) G. Consideration of and Possible Action Concerning the Following Enforcement Reports G.1 Report on Complaints Closed and Dismissed During the Previous Quarter (Tab 38) G.2 Report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints (Tab 39) H. Miscellaneous H.1 Items to be Placed on Agenda for May 2015 Board Meeting (Tab 40) H.2 Discussion of and Possible Action on Recent Conferences and Events Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) Spring Leadership Symposium, Austin, TX April 7-8, 2015 Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA April 7-10, 2015 Texas Society of Health System Pharmacist (TSHP) Annual Seminar, San Antonio, TX April 23-26, 2015 H.3 Discussion of and Possible Action on Upcoming Conferences and Events National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA May 16-19, 2015 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, May 28, 2015 (Mendoza) Informal Conference, Austin, June 2-4, 2015 (Wetherbee) American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Summer Meeting, Denver, CO June 6-10, 2015 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, June 25, 2015 (Abeldt) Informal Conference, Austin, July 7-9, 2015 (Stine) Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) RXperts Conference & Expo, The Woodlands, TX July 10-12, 2015 National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL July 24-27, 2015 Technician Informal Conference, Austin, July 23, 2015 (Kedron) TSBP Board Business Meeting, Austin August 4-5, 2015. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 5, 2015 – 02:00 PM
1702 Horne Rd. (Nueces County Public Health District, Auditorium), Corpus Christi
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the November 4, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Arnold Gomez, 361/878-3432
5/6/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 6, 2015 – 10:00 AM
320 Iwo Jima Blvd. (Marine Military Academy, Cadet Activity Center, Harlingen
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the November 5, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Belinda Senteno, 956/421-5576
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 6, 2015 – 10:00 AM
3555 Stagg Dr. (Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas, Cancer Center Auditorium), Beaumont
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 29, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Amy Haden, 409/730-4023
5/7/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 7, 2015 – 09:30 AM
11670 Chito Samaniego (Head Start Multipurpose Center, Clint
Conference Room), El Paso
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 28, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Lilia Herrera-Estrada, 915/834-7751
5/8/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 8, 2015 – 10:15 AM
500 Rio Concho Dr., McNeese Convention Center, San Angelo
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the October 31, 2014, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee meeting. (vote required) 3. *Update on the Dual Demonstration Project. 4. *Update on Community First Choice. 5. *Update on the 1115 Transformation Waiver. 6. *Update on Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility. 7. *Information presentations. a. Growing Healthy Texas b. Your Texas Benefits Smartphone App c. New Self-Service Feature: Paperless Option 8. Public Comment. 9. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Additional Information Contact: Becky Ruff, 325/659-7856
Department of Aging and Disability Services
May 8, 2015 – 10:30 AM
701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Bldg. (Public Hearing Rm. 125 W&C), Austin
Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee (NFAAC) 1. Approval of the minutes of the February 6, 2015 meeting 2. Review nursing facility administrator cases referred 3. Discuss future Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee meetings and agenda topics The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 PM. Additional Information Contact: Lynette Sanders, 512/438-5305
5/11/2015
Texas Board of Nursing
May 11, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 102, Austin
Agenda for Eligibility & Disciplinary Advisory Committee Meeting 1.1 Call to Order. 1.2 Review and Approval of the Agenda. 1.3 Review and Approval of the Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2014. 1.4 Review of the Board's April, 2012, Charge to Committee. 1.5 Review and Discussion of the Board's Guidelines for Physical and Psychological Evaluations and proposed revisions. 1.6 Review and Discussion of the Board's adopted Disciplinary Guidelines for Criminal Conduct and proposed revisions. 1.7 Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Board's Eligibility and Disciplinary Sanctions for Nurses with Substance Abuse, Misuse, Substance Dependency, or other Substance Use Disorder; for Lying and Falsification; and for Fraud, Theft, and Deception. 1.8 Review and discussion of proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code 213.27, 213.28, 213.29, 213.30, and 213.33. 1.9 Items for Future Agenda. 1.10 Set Future Meeting Date. 1.11 Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jena Abel, 512/305-6822
5/13/2015
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, 200 East Market St, San Antonio
Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Workgroup Reports: A. Texas Disaster Medical System (TDMS) a. TDMS Mass Fatality Management report B. Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) report a. EMTF AMBUS (Ambulance Bus) Working Group Report b. EMTF MMU (Mobile Medical Unit) Working Group Report c. EMTF Air Medical Working Group Report d. EMTF Coordination Center Standards & Operational Guidelines e. Infectious Disease Response Unit (IDRU) 2. Medical Incident Support Team (M-IST) and Ambulance Staging Manager (ASM) Courses Report 3. Report on the FirstNet First Responder Network Authority broadband interoperable communications network 4. Ebola/infectious disease response summary 5. Regional Health and Medical Operations Centers (RHMOCs) 6. Legislative update 7. Identify 2015 priorities for the Disaster Emergency Preparedness Committee General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Members Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Pediatrics Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Welcome new members to the committee Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Committee liaison reports: a. Air Medical b. EMS c. Education d. Injury Prevention e. Medical Directors f. Stroke g. Trauma Systems h. Regional Advisory Council chairs i. Disaster planning 2. Update on Child Fatality Review Teams 3. National Pediatric Readiness Project and an update on publications of the national survey 4. Pediatric Facility Recognition program and national facilities recognition program 5. EMS for Children State Partnership update 6. Special needs population updates, including current activities of State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), Children's Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) and Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) 7. Update on pediatric transfer guidelines/inter-facility transport and review of the draft document with revisions to be shared with other GETAC subcommittees 8. Trauma Registry update by Chris Drucker, Injury Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch, comparing EMS pediatric data to general hospitalization data, and a report comparing pediatric facilities to non-pediatric facilities. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. TETAF and TTCF injury prevention reports 2. State Child Fatality Review Team Update 3. Emergency Medical Services for Children Update 4. Update/status of injury prevention-related legislation for 84th Texas Legislature 5. Implementation and evaluation of hospital-based injury prevention components 6. Update on American Trauma Society Injury Prevention coordinator course 7. National and state injury prevention conferences 8. Schedule future meetings General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next meeting date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Crown Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Stroke Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report/update on Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCVDS) 2. TCCVDS legislative update presentation by Diana Welsh, Texas EMS Trauma and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF). 3. Solicitation of suggestions regarding Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection funded by the Appropriations Act, Rider 97 of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 3. Presentation and review of survey data and National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) options 4. Consider recommendations of the Stroke Education Program Workgroup on large vessel occlusion assessment instruments, such as the Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS), for use by first responders. 5. Consider recommendations of the Transport Bypass Workgroup severity adjusted triage criteria for hospital bypass of ambulance patients. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 13, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Air Medical Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Update on the status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157. 2. Update on the interstate recognition, cooperation and accountability of EMS personnel working across state boundaries, and consider the model legislation document entitled, Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Compact (REPLICA), that is posted on the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) website at www.nasemso.org/projects/interstatecompacts/index.asp. 3. Review and provide recommendations for Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines Draft. 4. Update on EMS for Children Pediatric EMS Recognition Program 5. Work Group/Liaison Updates a. Work group feedback regarding adaptation of the Pediatric EMS Recognition program to Air Medical Programs b. Report on the progress of the Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup c. Liaison report regarding identification of barriers to EMS Provider Licensing rule, 25 TAC s157.11(m)(9), regarding leaving documentation at receiving facilities and EMS receiving outcome data d. Work group report on providing typing (defining and categorizing disaster response resources by capability) of airports for disaster response related to resource availability 6. Review of the draft fixed-wing disaster response DSHS Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with reimbursement rates 7. Air Medical and EMS committees' joint discussion regarding air medical programs that may be engaging non-EMS and non-hospital entities to dial them directly in an emergency possibly bypassing the 911 system 8. Stakeholder Group Update a. Texas Association of Air Medical Services (TAAMS) b. Association of Air Medical Services c. Other Groups General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment Vision A unified, comprehensive, and effective EMS/Trauma System for a healthy, safe Texas Mission To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive EMS/Trauma System that will meet the needs of all patients and that will raise the standards for community health care by implementing innovative techniques and systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
5/14/2015
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Education Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Development of the Advanced Practice Paramedic/Community Health Paramedic curriculum. 2. Develop stroke specific continuing education objectives for EMS personnel certification and recertification. 3. Review the Panhandle Regional Advisory Council (RAC) request to identify existing EMS educational opportunities available in the rural and frontier areas, to identify gaps and develop strategies to fill any identified gaps. 4. Results of the 2015 Texas EMS Educator's Summit in Corpus Christi. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) s157.39, Comprehensive Clinical Management Program (CCMP) – Is there still a need for it 2. EMS Committee meetings gathering stakeholder input on EMS and Trauma Systems rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157. 3. Update on status of revisions to the EMS and Trauma Systems rules in 25 TAC, Chapter 157. 4. EMS for Children (EMS-C) update and EMS-C National EMS Reassessment. 5. Pediatric Inter-Facility Transfer Guidelines draft by a GETAC work group for the Pediatric committee 6. Update on draft revised language in Injury Prevention and Control data reporting rules, TAC Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 103. 7. Report on the National Rural EMS Conference held in Cheyenne, Wyoming on May 5-6, 2015 8. The new EMS regulatory survey tool and site visit process used by DSHS EMS field staff. 9. Review of EMS rule at 25 TAC 157.11(m)(9) to address the various requirements for an EMS provider's delivery of its patient care reports to medical facilities at the time and location of its patient drop off at the medical facility and how to improve the sharing of the medical facility's outcome data of that patient with the EMS provider. 10. Update on DSHS Local Project Grants and recent changes on the outcomes of the most recent process. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Medical Directors Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Review mission and vision statements for GETAC Vision A unified, comprehensive, and effective EMS/Trauma System for a healthy, safe Texas. Mission To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive EMS/Trauma System that will meet the needs of all patients and that will raise the standards for community health care by implementing innovative techniques and systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population. Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Pediatric EMS Recognition Program report 2. National EMS Reassessment report 3. Report from Trauma System Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 4. Discussion and approval of position statement(s) regarding the transport and care of patients with behavioral disorders 5. Pediatric Transfer and Transport Guidelines 6. Workgroup report and consider recommendation or position statement on didactic and clinical training necessary in addition to appropriate testing for Community Paramedic/Paramedic Practitioner 7. Discussion and possible recommendations regarding naloxone (Narcan) administration by persons not certified or licensed by DSHS 8. Workgroup report and recommendation on the gap (break in continuity) between the Medical Practice Act, Occupations Code Chapter 151, Texas Medical Board rules, Title 22, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 197, and DSHS EMS rules, 25 TAC, Chapter 157 9. Discussion and possible recommendations regarding EMS provider medical directors notification of educational training agreements between EMS educational programs and EMS provider organizations General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Annual Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System Radiology Services – 77641 and 77642. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Tuberculosis Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Annual Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System Radiology Services – 77641 and 77642 are proposed to be effective May 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8061, which addresses payment for outpatient hospital services; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. 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 512-730-7475; 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, Texas 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: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Obstetric Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Obstetric Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Obstetric Services are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. 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 512-730-7475; 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, Texas 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 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400 Brown-Heatly Building 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Tuberculosis Services. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Tuberculosis Services. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Tuberculosis Services are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. 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 512-730-7475; 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: Texas 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 deliver: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Medical and Surgical Supplies, Procedure Code A4351 with SC Modifier. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Medical and Surgical Supplies, Procedure Code A4351 with SC Modifier. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Medical and Surgical Supplies, Procedure Code A4351 with SC Modifier are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; and §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. 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 512-730-7475; 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: Texas 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: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Flucelvax Influenza Vaccine. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Flucelvax Influenza Vaccine. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Flucelvax Influenza Vaccine are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. 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 512-730-7475; 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: Texas 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: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review. Hearing. 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 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. 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 July 1, 2015, for the following services: Allergy Tests, Auditory System Surgery, “C” Codes (transcatheter placement, revascularization, intraocular lens, and neurostimulator leads), Cardiography and Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Services including, Catheterization, Dialysis, Gastroenterology, Intravenous Treatment including Chemotherapy, Male Genital System Surgery, Medicine (Other), Noninvasive Vascular Diagnostic Studies, Ophthalmological Services, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Services, Clinical Laboratory Services, Hospital Outpatient Imaging Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.8021, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for home health services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; §355.8061, which addresses payment for outpatient hospital services; §355.8085, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners; §355.8441, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services; and §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. 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 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail: Texas 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: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
May 14, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for Breast Cancer Large Rearrangement Testing. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Breast Cancer Large Rearrangement Testing. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code §32.0282 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1 (1 TAC), §355.201, which require public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements. HHSC also will broadcast the public hearing; the broadcast can be accessed at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/news/meetings.asp. The broadcast will be archived and can be accessed on demand at the same website. Proposal. The payment rates for Breast Cancer Large Rearrangement Testing are proposed to be effective July 1, 2015. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC §355.8610, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for Clinical Laboratory Services. Briefing Package. A briefing package describing the proposed payment rates will be available at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/rad/rate-packets.shtml on or after April 30, 2015. 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 512-730-7475; or by email at RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail: Texas 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: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax : Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email: RADAcuteCare@hhsc.state.tx.us
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2015 – 02:30 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Trauma Systems Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review of current DSHS EMS and Trauma System Rules, in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, and make suggestions to DSHS with regard to the process for applying for trauma facility designation. 2. Legislative / Sunset update from State 3. Trauma System Strategic Plan Revisions 4. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Registry Workgroup (TSCRW) 5. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Trauma Medical Director's workgroup. 6. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Mid-Level Provider workgroup 7. Report: Trauma Systems Committee Regional Advisory Council (RAC) System Development workgroup. (RAC Chairs A- H) 8. Trauma Registrar's Development Workgroup 9. Trauma Electronic Medical Record Implementation Workgroup 10. Trauma Center Activation Process 11. Inclusion of the Stand-Alone EDs in Trauma System 12. Regional Performance Improvement cooperation between RACs 13. Committee Member Stakeholder Reports a. GETAC Council b. Region VI American College of Surgeons/Committee on Trauma (ACS/COT) c. Texas Trauma Coordinator's Forum d. Level IV Trauma Centers e. Level III Trauma Centers f. Level II Trauma Centers g. Level I Trauma Centers h. Pediatric Trauma Centers i. Texas EMS/Trauma Foundation (TETAF) Trauma Division j. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) k. Trauma Center Administrators l. Texas Hospital Association m. Emergency Nurses Association General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
Department of State Health Services
May 14, 2015 – 04:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Cardiac Care Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Report on current results of the American Heart Association (AHA) Action Registry 2. Report on the progress of Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Stroke/ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) data collection funded by the Appropriations Act, Rider 97 of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013 3. Considerations for Revision of the Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System a. Overview and potential name change b. Pages 1- 24 suggested revisions c. Pages 25- 31 suggested revisions 4. Report on Toronto Heart Attack Collaborative (THAC) Progress General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for GETAC meeting report Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
5/15/2015
Department of State Health Services
May 15, 2015 – 09:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North I-35, Austin
Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Call to Order Approval of Minutes Council Members Chair Report and Discussion Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regulatory Services State EMS Trauma System Report, Office of EMS Trauma Systems Assistant Commissioner Report, Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section Assistant Commissioner Report, Division for Regional and Local Health Services 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 GETAC Liaison Summary Reports: Texas EMS, Trauma, and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) EMS for Children State Partnership update Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items: (Public comment time may be limited at chair's discretion.) 1. Stroke – specific continuing education requirements for EMS personnel certification and recertification. Report from the Education Committee workgroups. 2. Position statements on certain situations during which EMS or air medical providers may be overused or inappropriately mandated for inter-facility transfers 3. Update from state EMS director on Interstate CompAct (Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate CompAct) issue 4. Support Infectious Disease Response Units as recognized components of the Emergency Medical Task Force system 5. Information sharing for high-consequence infectious disease 6. EMS provider medical director notification of Educational Training Agreements between EMS Educational Programs and EMS Provider Organizations 7. Freestanding emergency departments and other facilities providing emergency care and the potential categorization or designation of such entities 8. ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) as a reportable disease 9. Report from work group regarding air medical programs that may be engaging non- EMS and non-hospital entities to dial them directly in an emergency possibly bypassing the 911 system 10. How to improve the sharing of a medical facility's patient outcome data with EMS providers 11. Report on Pediatric Transfer and Transport Guidelines from Charles Macias, MD, MPH 12. Pediatric EMS Recognition Program 13. National EMS Reassessment 14. Gaps (breaks in continuity) between The Medical Practice Act, Texas Medical Board (TMB), Rule 197 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 157 15. Review and update of The Strategic Plan for the Texas EMS/Trauma System 16. Renaming the Texas Trauma and EMS System strategic plan report General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at chair's discretion.) Review and list agenda Items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/776-7111
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