The following legislative and state agency health care hearings have been scheduled between January 10 and January 30.
1/12/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 12, 2015 – 9:00 AM
249 W. Thornhill Dr. (Catholic Charities), Fort Worth
Texas Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Provider Training. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will conduct provider training sessions to offer information on and respond to questions about three Medicaid managed care initiatives that the HHSC will implement March 1, 2015: Community First Choice; Texas Dual Eligibles Integrated Care Demonstration Project (Dual Demonstration); and the inclusion of nursing facility services in STAR+PLUS managed care program. Community First Choice will be implemented in the STAR+PLUS and STAR Health programs, and the Dual Demonstration and nursing facility project will impact the STAR+PLUS program. These provider trainings will be held across the state to educate providers that currently serve or that will begin serving individuals in STAR+PLUS or STAR Health about what changes to expect. This training session will be divided into three portions: The Community First Choice session will be directed towards providers of Community First Choice services. The Dual Demonstration session will be directed towards providers of Medicare and Medicaid services. The nursing facility session will be directed towards nursing facilities and providers who service nursing facility residents. You can learn more about these Medicaid managed care initiatives by visiting the following websites: Community First Choice – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/community- first-choice/ Dual Demonstration – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/ medicaid/managed-care/dual-eligible/ Nursing Facility Project – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/ managed-care/mmc/starplus-adding- nursing.shtml 1. Community First Choice 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 2. Dual Demonstration 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3. Nursing Facility Project 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/730-7437
Department of State Health Services
January 12, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas School Health Advisory Committee The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: I. Call to Order II. Welcome and Introductions III. Approval of the Agenda IV. Reading and Approval of the November 10, 2014, Minutes V. Revision of the Research and Recommendation Document on Student Consumption of Regular and Diet Sodas in High Schools VI. Research and Recommendation on Safe School Climate VII. Research and Recommendation on School Health and Academic Achievement VIII. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources Toolkit IX. Research and Recommendation on Parent Involvement X. Updating and Strengthening Research and Recommendation Documents on Health Education and Physical Education XI. Agency Updates: Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Department of State Health Services XII. Revision of the following documents: A. SHAC Annual Progress Report to the Board of Trustees B. School Health Initiative Screening Tool C. Research and Recommendation on Health Education for All Texas Students K-12 D. Research and Recommendation on Recess and Physical Activitiy: Impact on Student Health and Academics E. Coordinated School Health Data Sets F. Staff Service Roles and Responsibilities XIII. Agenda Topics for School Health Advisory Councils – Call for New Topics XIV. Coordinated School Health Data Sets – Call for New Websites XV. Reminder of Next Meeting Date: March 3, 2015 Announcement of meeting dates for 2015, Determine Agenda Topics XVI. Public Comment XVII. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Ellen Smith, 512/776-2140
1/13/2015
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
January 13, 2015 – 9:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Enforcement Committee Meeting Agenda The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Enforcement Committee will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the committee which are listed in the agenda, as follows: Pending Complaints (including cases recommended for closure). Requests to expunge #'s: NA. Discussion with staff to review procedures for resolving open enforcement actions. The Committee may meet from time to time in Executive Session with respect to the above items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 13, 2015 – 09:00 AM
1515 Young St. (Dallas Public Library), Dallas
Texas Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Provider Training. The Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will conduct provider training sessions to offer information on and respond to questions about three Medicaid managed care initiatives that HHSC will implement March 1, 2015: Community First Choice; Texas Dual Eligibles Integrated Care Demonstration Project (Dual Demonstration); and the inclusion of nursing facility services in STAR+PLUS managed care program. Community First Choice will be implemented in the STAR+PLUS and STAR Health programs, and the Dual Demonstration and nursing facility project will impact the STAR+ PLUS program. These provider trainings will be held across the state to educate providers that currently serve or that will begin serving individuals in STAR+PLUS or STAR Health about what changes to expect. This training session will be divided into three portions: The Community First Choice session will be directed towards providers of Community First Choice services. The Dual Demonstration session will be directed towards providers of Medicare and Medicaid services. The nursing facility session will be directed towards nursing facilities and providers who service nursing facility residents. You can learn more about these Medicaid managed care initiatives by visiting the following websites: Community First Choice – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/community- first-choice/ Dual Demonstration – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/ medicaid/managed-care/dual-eligible/ Nursing Facility Project – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/ managed-care/mmc/starplus-adding- nursing.shtml 1. Community First Choice 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 2. Dual Demonstration 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3. Nursing Facility Project 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/730-7437
1/14/2015
Sunset Advisory Commission
January 14, 2015 – 9:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.036, Senate Finance Committee Room, Austin
Sunset Advisory Commission 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Commission Decisions – Department of Family and Protective Services (additional issues from November Commission meeting) – Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Workforce Investment Council – State Office of Administrative Hearings (includes Tax Division ) – Texas Facilities Commission 4. Final Vote on Commission Recommendations to the 84th Legislature 5. Status Report on Implementation of Sunset Recommendations from the 83rd Legislature 6. Status Report on Statutory Clarification Bill 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Cee Hartley, 512/463-1300
State Board of Dental Examiners
January 14, 2015 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe St, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Dental Laboratory Certification Council Meeting Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Dental Laboratory Certification Council Agenda 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Discussion and review of minutes from the June 10, 2014 meeting. 4. Discussion of and possible action on rules – 22 Tex. Admin. code, chapter 116. 5. Discuss and consider administrative processes. 6. Director of licensing report. 7. Public comments. 8. Announcements. 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Vicki Shoesmith, 512/463-6400
1/15/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 15, 2015 – 9:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public Hearing Room), Austin
Promoting Independence Advisory Committee 1. Welcome & Introductions 2. State Agency Reports a. Department of State Health Services b. Department of Aging and Disability Services c. Department of Family and Protective Services d. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services e. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs f. Texas Workforce Commission 3. Senate Bill 7, 83rd Legislative Session a. Community First Choice (CFC) b. Nursing Facility Carve In c. Duals Demonstration 4. State Supported Living Center (SSLC) Update – Identified Trends 5. Public Comment 6. Money Follows the Person (MFP) Demonstration Sustainability Plan Agenda: 7. Direct Service Workforce Update 8. Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Implementation Update 9. Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) High Medical Needs Project 10. Employment First Task Force Update 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 15, 2015 – 10:30 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4530, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Transition to Managed Care Sub-Committee Meeting. 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Update on the Transition to Managed Care 3. Member Discussion on Transition to Managed Care 4. Prepare to Report to Full Advisory Committee 5. Discussion of Future Meeting Date and Agenda Items 6. Adjourn Contact: Cassandra Marx, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Division, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7416, cassandra.marx@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 15, 2015 – 12:30 PM
909 West 45th St. (HHSC Building II, Public Hearing Rm 164), Austin
Employment First Task Force (EFTF) 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome & Introductions 3. Review of October 21, 2014 Meeting Summary 4. Public Comment 5. Agency Updates Concerning EFTF Recommendations 6. Updates a. Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Rule Review Update b . State Policy Updates c. Other Updates 7. Outreach and Training Activities 8. Future Task Force Meetings a. Meeting Protocols b. Task Force Workgroups c. Next Meeting 9. Announcements 10. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Marc Mullins, 512/438-3641
Department of State Health Services
January 15, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room M-618, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Institutional Review Board #1 (Acting as Scientific Review Panel) The Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: A. Call To Order B. Submission for Review Hospital Discharge Data Requests 14-035 Determining Regional Rates of Admission and Thirty-Day Readmission for Behavioral Health Conditions, and Examining the Characteristics that Impact Them. C. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Steven Lowenstein, 512/776-2202
Health and Human Services Commission
January 15, 2015 – 01:00 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room , 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Community First Choice Development and Implementation Council (Promoting Independence Advisory Committee) 1. Welcome 2. Community First Choice Discussion a. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Update b. Summary on Rules Hearings c. Workflow d. Summary of Comments on the Assessment e. Next Steps 3. Adjourn Contact: April Young, Policy Analyst, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-424-6911, April.Young@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Department of Family and Protective Services
January 15, 2015 – 02:00 PM
701 W. 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 125-E, Austin
Family and Protective Services Council Work Session: 1. Call to Order. 2. Council Operations: a. Discuss Council Meeting Dates for 2016 Calendar Year. b. Announce acceptance of nominations for vice chair. 3. Staff Briefings: a. Prevention and Early Intervention. 4. New Business: a. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC, Chapter 700, Subchapter E, Division 1, relating to Child Protective Services Intake, Investigation and Assessment. b. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 745, Licensing, Chapter 748, Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations, and Chapter 749, Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies, relating to Central Registry findings and admission assessment requirements. 5. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Stephanie Hawkins, 512/438-5127
1/16/2015
Department of State Health Services
January 16, 2015 – 9:00 AM
McLennan Community College, 7601 Steinbeck Bend Road, Waco
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 1. Development of the Advanced Practice Paramedic/Community Health Paramedic curriculum. 2. Stroke specific continuing education objectives for EMS personnel certification and recertification. 3. Education, lessons learned, recommendations and treatment of patients with communicable diseases for EMS students during clinical and internship. 4. Creation and support of an EMS Educator Conference in 2015. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the February 20, 2015 GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700 X 2032
Department of Family and Protective Services
January 16, 2015 – 09:00 AM
701 W. 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 125-E, Austin
Family and Protective Services Council 1. Call to Order. 2. Reading, Correction, and Approval of Minutes of October 17, 2014, regular meeting. 3. Agency Briefings: a. Advisory Committee on Promoting Adoption of Minority Children. b. Transformation Update. c. Commissioner's Report to include: Administration Announcements and Acknowledgements, 84th Legislative Update, and Notification of Rule Adoptions. d. Chair's Report. 4. Council Operations: a. Selection of Council Meeting Dates for 2016 Calendar Year. b. Vice Chair Nominations. 5. Public Testimony. 6. New Business: a. Recommendation to propose rule changes to 40 TAC, Chapter 700, Subchapter E, Division 1, relating to Child Protective Services Intake, Investigation and Assessment. b. Recommendation to propose rule changes in 40 TAC Chapter 745, Licensing, Chapter 748, Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations, and Chapter 749, Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies, relating to Central Registry findings and admission assessment requirements. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Stephanie Hawkins, 512/438-5127
Texas Medical Board
January 16, 2015 – 09:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners – Licensure Committee 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants appearing concerning eligibility. 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants for a Texas Acupuncture License. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed orders offered by the Executive Director. 5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Board Rules a) 22 TAC 183.4 Licensure b) 22 TAC 183.6 Denial of License; Discipline of Licensee 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicant packets. 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 16, 2015 – 10:00 AM
3925 W. Braker Ln. (JJ Pickle Center, West Pickle Research Building), Austin
Texas Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Provider Training. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will conduct provider training sessions to offer information on and respond to questions about two Medicaid managed care initiatives that HHSC will implement March 1, 2015: Community First Choice and the inclusion of nursing facility services in STAR+PLUS managed care. Community First Choice will be implemented in the STAR+PLUS and STAR Health programs, and the nursing facility project will impact the STAR+PLUS program. These provider trainings will be held across the state to educate providers who currently serve or will begin serving individuals in STAR+PLUS or STAR Health about what changes to expect. This training session will be divided into two portions: The morning session will be directed towards providers of Community First Choice services. The afternoon session will be directed towards nursing facilities and providers who service nursing facility residents. You can learn more about these Medicaid managed care initiatives by visiting the following websites: Community First Choice – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/community- first-choice/ Nursing Facility Project – http://www.hhsc.state. tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc/starplus-adding- nursing.shtml 1. Community First Choice 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 2. Nursing Facility Project 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/730-7437
Texas Medical Board
January 16, 2015 – 10:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin
Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners – Board Meeting 1. Full Board call to order and roll call. 2. Board Member Report. 3. Executive Director's Report. Budget update Legislative update Audit update 4. Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. 5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicant work history. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding rule 183.10. 7. Consideration and Approval of Proposal for Decision. 8. Consideration and Approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders and Modification Request/Termination Request of Non Public Rehabilitation Orders. 9. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 10. Consideration and Approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders. 11. Consideration and Approval of Reinstatement Request Orders. 12. Consideration and Approval of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders. 13. Consideration and Approval of Mediated Settlement Agreement Orders. 14. Consideration and Approval of Termination of Suspension Orders. 15. Consideration and Approval of Default Orders. 16. Report on Temporary Suspension/Automatic Orders/Automatic Actions. 17. Consideration and approval of cease and desist orders. 18. Consideration and approval of Remedial Plans. 19. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests to become approved providers. 20. Report from staff of CAE courses approved. 21. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests for approval of continuing acupuncture education courses. 22. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected files and cases.l 23. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding a proposed adoption for a rule change, including proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 183. 24. Open forum for public comments. 25. Consideration and approval of October 10, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes. 26. Committee reports and the consideration and approval of committee action items. 27. Nomination and election of Assistant Presiding Officer. 28. Board Training. 29. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Fleharty, 512/305-7174
1/20/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 20, 2015 – 8:45 AM
701 West 51st St. (DADS, Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Room), Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee Housing Sub-Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee, Housing Subcommittee October 7, 2014 and December 4, 2014 Meeting Minutes 3. Updates: a. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) b. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) 4. Review of Adaptive Aids Availability, Cost-Effectiveness, and Assistance of Onsite Supports 5. Updates from Subcommittee Members Agenda: 6. Discussion of Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Gold, 512/438-5986
1/21/2014
Health and Human Services Commission
January 21, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Brown-Heatly Building, Conference Room 1420, 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Children’s Policy Council. 1. Welcome and Introduction 2. Approval of November 20, 2014, Meeting Minutes 3. Committee reports a. Legislative update and bill tracking 4. Children's Policy Council Legislative Presentation 5. Presentation: Learning collaborative on the Maternal and Child Health Bureau Children with Special Health Care Needs Core Outcomes Standards 6. Public Comment 7. Adjourn Contact: Sherry Broberg, Health Coordination and Consumer Services, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-420-2856, sherry.broberg@hhsc.state.tx.us.
1/22/2015
Texas Board of Nursing
January 22, 2015 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting Agenda
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 22, 2015 – 10:00 AM
1416 S. New Rd. (Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions Center), Waco
Texas Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Provider Training. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will conduct provider training sessions to offer information on and respond to questions about two Medicaid managed care initiatives that HHSC will implement March 1, 2015: Community First Choice and the inclusion of nursing facility services in STAR+PLUS managed care. Community First Choice will be implemented in the STAR+ PLUS and STAR Health programs, and the nursing facility project will impact the STAR+PLUS program. These provider trainings will be held across the state to educate providers who currently serve or will begin serving individuals in STAR+PLUS or STAR Health about what changes to expect. This training session will be divided into two portions: The morning session will be directed towards providers of Community First Choice services. The afternoon session will be directed towards nursing facilities and providers who service nursing facility residents. You can learn more about these Medicaid managed care initiatives by visiting the following websites: Community First Choice – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/community- first-choice/ Nursing Facility Project – http://www.hhsc.state. tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc/starplus-adding- nursing.shtml 1. Community First Choice 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 2. Nursing Facility Project 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/730-7437
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 22, 2015 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
STAR+PLUS Stakeholder Meeting. Call-in: 1-877-226-9790 Access Code: 1101316 This meeting will be webcast. 1. Welcome 2. Financial Update* 3. Duals Demonstration Update* 4. Community First Choice Update* 5. Nursing Facility Carve-in Update* 6. Electronic Visit Verification Update* 7. Long-term Services and Supports Update* 8. Health Plan Management Update* 9. Open Discussion *Public comment will be taken on this agenda item. Contact: Charles Bredwell, Program Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-462-6337, charles.bredwell@hhsc.state.tx.us.
1/23/2015
Texas Board of Nursing
January 23, 2015 – 8:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing Regular Meeting Agenda
1/28/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 28, 2015 – 10:00 AM
6330 Highway 290 East (HHSC, ITT Building, Rooms 3-4), Austin
The Quality-Based Payment Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of the August 27, 2014, Meeting Minutes 3. Resignations (Susan Mellott, Dr. Gregory Sheff) 4. Informational Presentations: a. Summary of the Sunset Commission Recommendations b. Medical alerts to managed care c. Health Information Exchange (HIE) in Texas d. Update on the 'At Risk' portion of managed care compensation e. Beacon Health Systems: Payment models for behavioral health (global, bundled, integrated into medical homes, etc.) f. 3M potentially preventable software: Establishment of state panel for review Lunch (Recess) Informational Presentations continued: g. Rate setting for vaccines and medical supplies 5. Committee Discussions and Recommendations a. Sunset Report recommendations related to modifications in network adequacy and reporting of non-emergent use of the emergency room (Trey Berndt) b. Sunset Report recommendations related to quality monitoring and use of antipsychotic medications in Texas facilities, as that pertains to DADS 6. Public Comment 7. Next Meeting (To Be Determined) 8. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Matthew Ferrara, 512/380-4371
1/29/2015
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 29, 2015 – 9:00 AM
8700 Tesoro (Alamo Area Council of Governments, Al J. Notzon III Board Room, 1st Floor), San Antonio
Texas Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Provider Training. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will conduct provider training sessions to offer information on and respond to questions about three Medicaid managed care initiatives that HHSC will implement March 1, 2015: Community First Choice; Texas Dual Eligibles Integrated Care Demonstration Project (Dual Demonstration); and the inclusion of nursing facility services in STAR+PLUS managed care program. Community First Choice will be implemented in the STAR+PLUS and STAR Health programs, and the Dual Demonstration and nursing facility project will impact the STAR+PLUS program. These provider trainings will be held across the state to educate providers that currently serve or that will begin serving individuals in STAR+PLUS or STAR Health about what changes to expect. This training session will be divided into three portions: The Community First Choice session will be directed towards providers of Community First Choice services. The Dual Demonstration session will be directed towards providers of Medicare and Medicaid services. The nursing facility session will be directed towards nursing facilities and providers who service nursing facility residents. You can learn more about these Medicaid managed care initiatives by visiting the following websites: Community First Choice – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/community- first-choice/ Dual Demonstration – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/ medicaid/managed-care/dual-eligible/ Nursing Facility Project – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/ managed-care/mmc/starplus-adding- nursing.shtml 1. Community First Choice 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 2. Dual Demonstration 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3. Nursing Facility Project 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/730-7437
1/30/2015
Department of State Health Services
January 30, 2015 – 9:00 AM
Children's Hospital of San Antonio, 333 N. Santa Rosa St, San Antonio
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 1. Texas EMS and Trauma Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) and Texas Trauma Care Foundation (TTCF) Injury Prevention Reports 2. Implementation and evaluation of hospital-based injury prevention components 3. Planning for 2015 Injury Prevention committee activities 4. Update on Injury-Free Texas website 5. National injury prevention updates 6. Scheduling of future meetings General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary of this meeting for the February 20, 2015 GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Phil Lockwood, 512/834-6700 X 2032
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
January 30, 2015 – 9:00 AM
535 Portwall St. (Houston Food Bank), Houston
Texas Medicaid Managed Care Initiatives Provider Training. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) staff and Medicaid managed care organization representatives will conduct provider training sessions to offer information on and respond to questions about three Medicaid managed care initiatives that HHSC will implement March 1, 2015: Community First Choice; Texas Dual Eligibles Integrated Care Demonstration Project (Dual Demonstration); and the inclusion of nursing facility services in STAR+PLUS managed care program. Community First Choice will be implemented in the STAR+PLUS and STAR Health programs, and the Dual Demonstration and nursing facility project will impact the STAR+PLUS program. These provider trainings will be held across the state to educate providers that currently serve or that will begin serving individuals in STAR+PLUS or STAR Health about what changes to expect. This training session will be divided into three portions: The Community First Choice session will be directed towards providers of Community First Choice services. The Dual Demonstration session will be directed towards providers of Medicare and Medicaid services. The nursing facility session will be directed towards nursing facilities and providers who service nursing facility residents. You can learn more about these Medicaid managed care initiatives by visiting the following websites: Community First Choice – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/community- first-choice/ Dual Demonstration – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/ medicaid/managed-care/dual-eligible/ Nursing Facility Project – http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/ managed-care/mmc/starplus-adding- nursing.shtml 1. Community First Choice 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 2. Dual Demonstration 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3. Nursing Facility Project 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional Information Contact: Heather Kuhlman, 512/730-7437
Department of State Health Services
January 30, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Moreton Bldg, Conference Room M-100, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Promotor(a) or community health worker training and certification advisory committee teleconference Please check in with Security – somone will escort you to the Conference Room. Members of the public may also access the meeting through conference call and webinar. Via Conference Call 888-503-8175, Conference Code 7901251. Conference Call Instructions: Dial and log in to webinar in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time using the conference phone number and conference code. Weblink: https://stateoftx-dshs.centurylinkccc.com/ CenturylinkWeb/TitleVCHW (Ctrl+Click) Web instructions link: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mch/Advisory-Committee-Webinar- Instructions.shtm (Ctrl + Click) The Committee will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda. Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes Public comment Texas Results from the National Community Health Worker (CHW) Survey Adverse Childhood Experiences Finding and the implications for CHWs CHW Spotlight: Linda Casares, Promotora Community Health Workers – A Partner in Hypertension Control Break 2015 CHW Advisory Committee Activities Workplan Program Update Committee Business: -Review and recommend to DSHS applications for certification of training institutions Committee Member Updates New business for consideration at next meeting Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Beatrice Smith, 512/776-2208
