The following legislative and state agency hearings have been scheduled between July 4 and July 25.
7/7/2014
Texas Board of Nursing
July 7, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460, Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Meeting 1. Call to order – 9:00 AM 2. Review of the agenda 3. The Texas Board of Nursing will meet to consider and take action on the following: A. Consideration of temporary suspension of registered nurse license #825708 Issued to: Kami Danielle Chapman Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code ann. s301.4551, immediate action is required of the Texas Board of Nursing because the continued practice of Kami Danielle Chapman poses a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. On or about April 28, 2014, Respondent became non-compliant with the Agreed Order issued to her by the Texas Board of Nursing on December 30, 2013, which required Respondent to successfully complete the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN). Non-compliance is the result of Respondent submitting one (1) specimen for drug screens that produced positive results for Alcohol (ETG 2580 ng/mL, ETS 3450 ng/mL). Stipulation Number Three (3) of the agreed order dated December 30, 2013, states in pertinent part: Respondent shall comply with all requirements of the TPAPN participation agreement during its term and SHALL keep all applicable license(s) to practice nursing in the State of Texas current. On or about May 27, 2014, Respondent's case was closed with TPAPN for noncompliance and was referred to the Board for further disposition. Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code Ann. – 301.4551, the Board is required to take immediate action based upon the above conduct. Respondent's continued practice constitutes a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. B. Consideration of temporary suspension of vocational nurse license #172254 Issued to: Jacquelynn Kay Hanke Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code ann. s301.4551, immediate action is required of the Texas Board of Nursing because the continued practice of Jacquelynn Kay Hanke poses a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. On or about April 22, 2014, Respondent became noncompliant with the Agreed Order issued to her by the Texas Board of Nursing on May 7, 2012. On or about April 22, 2014, Respondent engaged in the intemperate use of alcohol and opiates in that she produced a specimen for a random drug screen that resulted positive for Ethyl Glucuronide and Ethyl Sulfate, both metabolites of alcohol, and Hydrocodone and Hydromorphone. Additionally, on or about May 22, 2014, Respondent engaged in the intemperate use of marijuana in that she produced a specimen for a random drug screen that resulted positive for the marijuana metabolite (THC). Respondent's noncompliance is the result of her failure to comply with Stipulation Number Eight (8) of the Order, dated May 7, 2012, which reads: "Respondent shall abstain from the consumption of alcohol, Nubain, Stadol, Dalgan, Ultram, or other synthetic opiates, and/or the use of controlled substances, except as prescribed by a licensed practitioner for a legitimate purpose. If prescribed, Respondent shall cause the licensed practitioner for a legitimate purpose. If prescribed, Respondent shall cause the licensed practitioner to submit a written report identifying the medication, dosage and the date the medication was prescribed…" Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code Ann. – 301.4551, the Board is required to take immediate action based upon the above conduct. Respondent's continued practice constitutes a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. C. Consideration of temporary suspension of registered nurse license #813415 Issued to: Rebecca Lynn Hiatt Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code ann. s301.4551, immediate action is required of the Texas Board of Nursing because the continued practice of Rebecca Lynn Hiatt poses a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. On or about June 2, 2014, Respondent became noncompliant with the Agreed Order issued to her on November 22, 2013, by the Texas Board of Nursing. Non-compliance is the result of her failure to return the items necessary to initiate participation within the required time frame. Stipulation Number One (1) of the Agreed Order, dated November 22, 2013, states, in pertinent part: "Respondent shall, within forty-five (45) days following the date of entry of this final Order, apply to TPAPN and Shall, within ninety (90) days following the date of entry of this final Order, sign and execute the TPAPN participation agreement and complete the enrollment process, which SHALL include payment of a non-refundable participation fee in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) payable to TPAPN." On or about June 2, 2014, Respondent was dismissed from TPAPN and referred back to the Board. Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code Ann. – 301.4551, the Board is required to take immediate action based upon the above conduct. Respondent's continued practice constitutes a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. D. Consideration of temporary suspension of registered nurse license #825596 Issued to: Jessica Isabel Hinojosa Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code ann. s301.4551, immediate action is required of the Texas Board of Nursing because the continued practice of Jessica Isabel Hinojosa poses a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. On or about May 17, 2014, while employed as a Registered Nurse with Valley Baptist Health Systems, Harlingen, Texas, Respondent was noncompliant with the Agreed Eligibility Order issued to her by the Texas Board of Nursing on May 16, 2012. Noncompliance is the result of Respondent's failure to comply with all requirements of the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) contract in that she admitted to her employer that she consumed alcohol. Prior to Respondent's admission, she was observed displaying impaired behavior, and she smelled of alcohol. Stipulation Number Three (3) of the Agreed Eligibility Order dated May 16, 2012, reads: "Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the TPAPN contract during its term." On or about June 3, 2014, Respondent was dismissed from TPAPN and referred to the Texas Board of Nursing. Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code Ann. – 301.4551, the Board is required to take immediate action based upon the above conduct. Respondent's continued practice constitutes a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. E. Consideration of temporary suspension of registered nurse license #821044 Issued to: Kristin Lynn Masters Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code ann. s301.4551, immediate action is required of the Texas Board of Nursing because the continued practice of Kristin Lynn Masters poses a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. On or about June 16, 2014, you became noncompliant with the Order issued to you by the Texas Board of Nursing on January 24, 2014. Noncompliance is the result of your failure to abstain from the consumption of alcohol in that you submitted a specimen for a drug screen which resulted positive for Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) and Ethyl Sulfate (EtS), metabolites of alcohol. Stipulation Number Ten (10) of the Order dated January 24, 2014, reads, in pertinent part: "Respondent shall abstain from the consumption of alcohol…" Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code Ann. – 301.4551, the Board is required to take immediate action based upon the above conduct. Respondent's continued practice constitutes a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. F. Consideration of temporary suspension of registered nurse license #642237 Issued to: Cynthia Morrow Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code ann. s301.4551, immediate action is required of the Texas Board of Nursing because the continued practice of Cynthia Morrow poses a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. On or about May 20, 2014, Respondent became noncompliant with the Agreed Order issued to her by the Texas Board of Nursing on July 16, 2013. Noncompliance is the result of Respondent's failure to comply with all requirements of the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) participation agreement in that she produced a specimen for a drug screen, which resul
ted positive for Ethyl Glucuronide and Ethyl Sulfate, both metabolites of Alcohol. Stipulation Number Three (3) of the Agreed Order dated July 16, 2013, states: "Respondent shall comply with all requirements of the TPAPN participation agreement during its term and SHALL keep all applicable license(s) to practice nursing in the State of Texas current. On or about May 20, 2014, Respondent was dismissed from TPAPN and referred to the Board. Under the authority of Tex. Occ. Code Ann. – 301.4551, the Board is required to take immediate action based upon the above conduct. Respondent's continued practice constitutes a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare. Additional Information Contact: Andrea Gonzalez, 512/305-6869
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
July 7, 2014 – 01:30 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby Building, Room 2-225, Austin
Texas State Board of Pharmacy I. Call to Order and Welcome II. Review of hospital bed-size definition and rules III. Discussion IV. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Becky Damon, 512/305-8026
7/8/2014
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
July 8, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
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. 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
7/9/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 9, 2014 – 03:00 PM
701 W. 51st St., DADS, John H. Winters Building, Room 560W, Austin
Employment First Task Force: Workgroup on Texas Workforce Commission 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion of Services to Persons with Disabilities by Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) 3. Review and Consideration of Employment First Task Force Recommendations 4. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
7/10/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 10, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Meeting Room ACB 100, 3601 4th St., Lubbock
STAR+PLUS Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Training. Beginning September 1, 2014, certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are covered by Medicaid will receive their basic medical services, or acute care, through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding provider trainings across the state to educate providers who serve individuals with IDD on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. Lubbock service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml Agenda:1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview 2. Delivery of acute care services for the following people through STAR+PLUS: a. People who live in a community-based intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF-IID) b. People who receive services in a DADS IDD waiver, including: i. Home and Community-based Services (HCS) ii. Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) iii. Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) iv. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) 3. Coordination of acute care services through STAR+PLUS and long-term services and supports through the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) 4. Questions and Answers 5. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us
House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Article I, IV and V & House Committee on Pensions
July 10, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E1.030, Austin
Subcommittee on Articles I, IV, & V The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article I, IV, and V will convene a joint public hearing with the House Committee on Pensions to consider the following interim charge topics: Appropriations Charge 14: Examine the immediate and long-term fiscal impact of the Employees Retirement System (ERS) employee health care plan. (Joint charge with the House Committee on Pensions) The Subcommittee will hear invited testimony only. Additional Information Contact: Rep. Sylvester Turner, 512/463-0554
House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III & House Committee on Pensions
July 10, 2014 – 10:00 AM or upon adjournment
Capitol Extension Bldg., Room E1.030, Austin
Subcommittee on Article III The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III will convene a joint public hearing with the House Committee on Pensions to consider the following interim charge topics: Appropriations Charge 15: Study the affordability of health care for active public school employees. Examine how premiums and out -of-pocket costs have increased over time and how these increases have affected employees and school districts, and make appropriate recommendations. Appropriations Charge 16: Examine the immediate and long-term fiscal impact of the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) health care plan (TRS-Care). The Subcommittee will hear invited testimony only. Additional Information Contact: Rep. John Otto, 512/463-0570
7/11/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 11, 2014 – 08:30 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 4530, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Legislative & Policy Committee 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Discussion of Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Report to the Governor. 3. Review 2014 Action Plan. 4. Discuss Legislative & Policy Committee Report to TBIAC. 5. Public Comment.* 6. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Additional Information Contact: Amy Williams, 512/706-7136
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
July 11, 2014 – 10:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 400A, Austin
Agenda A. KA Consideration of Temporary Suspension of: Pharmacy License #26789 of Meg's Discount Pharmacy, and Pharmacist License #47344 of Susan Jenevive Megwa A.1 Executive Session Concerning Temporary Suspension of the above-listed licensees. Additional Information Contact: Ann Driscoll, 512/305-8048
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 11, 2014 – 10:15 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 4530, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Education and Resources Committee 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Review 2014 Action Plan. 3. Review status of updated educational and informative materials. 4. Discuss Education and Resources Committee Report to TBIAC. 5. Public Comment.* 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Amy Williams, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 11, 2014 – 10:15 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 4105, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Pediatric and Young Adult Outcomes Committee July 11, 2014 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 4105 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Appoint new committee chair. 3. Review 2014 Action Plan. 4. Discuss Pediatric and Young Adult Outcomes Committee Report to TBIAC. 5. Public Comment.* 6. Adjourn. *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Additional Information Contact: Amy Williams, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 11, 2014 – 11:45 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd. (HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 4530), Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Membership Committee 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Discuss 2014 and 2015 Action Plans. 3. Officer and new member nominations. 4. Discuss Membership Committee Report to TBIAC. 5. Public Comment.* 6. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Amy Williams, 512/706-7136
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 11, 2014 – 12:30 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC, Brown-Heatly Bldg, Rm 1410, 1420, Austin
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) 1. Call to order and determination of quorum. 2. Welcome and introductions. 3. Approval of April 11, 2014 Minutes (vote required). 4. Report of the Chair. 5. Member activity reports and announcements. 6. Presentation: Health and Human Services, External Relations Division on legislative communications/advocacy. 7. Break (Recess). 8. Report of the Office of Acquired Brain Injury. 9. Review of TBIAC Bylaws. 10. Discussion of Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Report to the Governor. 11. Committee Reports and Assignments: Membership Committee: officer nominations and solicitation of new members Education and Resources Committee Long-Term Community Supports Committee Legislative Committee Pediatric and Young Adult Outcomes Committee Acceptance of Committee Reports (vote required) 12. Acceptance of Committee Reports (vote required). 13. Public Comment.* 14. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Amy Williams, 512/706-7136
7/14/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 14, 2014 – 01:30 PM
6400 Highway 290 East, DARS Regional Office, Suite 201, Austin
Employment First Task Force: Workgroup on Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Eligibility Criteria for Vocational Rehabilitation Services 1. Welcome 2. Review and Discussion of Recommendations to the Employment First Task Force 3. Finalize Recommendations to the Employment First Task Force 4. Adjourn Contact: Carline Geiger, Operations Director for Programs, Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, 512-407-1320, or Carline.Geiger@dars.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: Carline Geiger, 512/407-1320
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 14, 2014 – 02:30 PM
Statewide Conference Call
Health and Human Services Commission Stakeholder Forum. 1. Medical Transportation Program Update 2. Legislative Appropriations Request Exceptional Items Update 3. Managed Care Expansion Initiatives Update 4. 1115 Waiver Update 5. New Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Process Update. Contact: John Livingston, Health and Human Services Commission Office of Community Access, 512-206-5624, John.Livingston@hhsc.state.tx.us.
7/16/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 16, 2014 – 09:00 AM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Public HearingRm 1410, Austin
Interagency Council on Addressing Disproportionality and 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome and Opening Remarks 3. Action Item: Approval of the April 9, 2014 Meeting Minutes (Vote Required) 4. Discussion and Finalization of Health and Human Services Commission Rider 87 Legislative Report 5. Public Comment* 6. Adjournment *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. Additional Information Contact: Melonee Carter, 512/424-6509
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 16, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St., Winters Bldg., Public Hearing Room, Austin
The Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Old Business a. Review and adopt minutes from the April 29, 2014 meeting 3. Community First Choice Update 4. Home and community-based services rule Presentation 5. Transition to Managed Care Activities Update 6. Intellectual and Developmental Disability Assessment Update 7. Prader Willi Syndrome study Update 8. Subcommittee Update 9. Department of Aging and Disability Services Update 10. Health and Human Services Commission Update 11. General Discussion 12. Public Comment 13. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Jonas Schwartz, 512/462-6292
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
July 16, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Rm M-643,1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies Advisory Committee (TCNWS) Teleconference The Committee will meet in a telephone conference call meeting to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda. Members of the public may access the meeting through the teleconference system: call-in-number 1-877-820-7831, participant passcode 756282, or attend in person at the address reflected in this posting. 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Establish Quorum and Approval of Excused Absences 3. Review of July 16, 2014 Agenda 4. Approval of the Minutes of the February 26, 2014 Meeting 5. Update from the TCNWS 6. Committee Member Resignations and New Appointments 7. Review and Approval of 2013 Nursing Demographics and Trends Report 8. Final Announcements and Public Comment 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Pam Lauer, 512/776-6723
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 16, 2014 – 01:00 PM
4900 N. Lamar Blvd., HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg., Room 5320, Austin
Employment First Task Force: Workgroup on Employment Services in Medicaid Waivers 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion and Refinement of Recommendations for the Employment First Task Force report 3. Discussion of Other Medicaid Waiver Employment Services Issues 4. Adjourn.
Additional Information Contact: April Young, 512/424-6911
7/17/2014
Texas Board of Nursing
July 17, 2014 – 08:30 AM
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Texas Board of Nursing will hold a regular meeting.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 17, 2014 – 09:00 AM
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 701 W. 51st St., Austin
STAR+PLUS Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Training. Beginning September 1, 2014, certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are covered by Medicaid will receive their basic medical services, or acute care, through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding provider trainings across the state to educate providers who serve individuals with IDD on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. Travis service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml Agenda:1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview 2. Delivery of acute care services for the following people through STAR+PLUS: a. People who live in a community-based intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF-IID) b. People who receive services in a DADS IDD waiver, including: i. Home and Community-based Services (HCS) ii. Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) iii. Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) iv. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) 3. Coordination of acute care services through STAR+PLUS and long-term services and supports through the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) 4. Questions and Answers 5. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Board of Nursing
July 17-18, 2014 – 09:00 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Board of Nursing for the State of Texas notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from LeTourneau University To Establish An Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program in Longview, Texas Date and Time: July 17, 2014 at 9:00 AM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by July 3, 2014. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Sandi Emerson, 512/463-4631
Texas Board of Nursing
July 17, 2014 – 09:20 AM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Board of Nursing for the State of Texas Notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from National American University To Establish An Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program in Austin, Texas Date and Time: July 17, 2014 at 9:20 AM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by July 3, 2014. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Virginia Ayars, 512/305-7660
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 17, 2014 – 01:30 PM
Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates for the Medical Transportation Program. Hearing. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for the Medical Transportation Program. The hearing will be held in compliance with 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 Medical Transportation Program are proposed to be effective September 1, 2014. Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with 1 TAC: §355.102, which addresses the general principles of allowable and unallowable costs; §355.201, which addresses the establishment and adjustment of reimbursement rates by HHSC; §355.8085, as effective on June 29, 2014, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for physicians and other practitioners, in addition to payments for laboratory and x-ray services, radiation therapy, physical therapists' services, physician services, podiatry services, chiropractic services, optometric services, ambulance services, dentists' services, psychologists' services, licensed psychological associates' services, maternity clinic services, and tuberculosis clinic services; and §355.8561, which addresses the reimbursement methodology for medical transportation. 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 July 3, 2014. 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 sarah.hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us. The briefing package will also be available at the public hearing. Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email: U.S. Mail: Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis,, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery: Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751. Phone number for package delivery: 512-730-7401. Fax Attention: Rate Analysis at 512-730-7475. Email sarah.hambrick@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Board of Nursing
July 17, 2014 – 02:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Board of Nursing for the State of Texas Notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from South University To Establish An Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education Program in Austin, Texas Date and Time: July 17, 2014 at 2:00 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by July 3, 2014. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Janice Hooper, 512/305-6814
Texas Board of Nursing
July 17, 2014 – 02:20 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Austin
Board of Nursing for the State of Texas Notice of public hearing for Consideration of a Proposal from The College of Health Care Professions To Establish An Associate Degree Nursing Education Program in Houston, Texas Date and Time: July 17, 2014 at 2:20 PM Place: Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street Tower 2, Room 225 Austin, Texas The Board will hear testimony from individuals who wish to present information concerning the proposal. Written testimony will also be considered and should be received in the Board's office by July 3, 2014. Address written testimony to: Katherine Thomas, MN, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Texas Board of Nursing 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Additional Information Contact: Janice Hooper, 512/305-6814
7/18/2014
Department of State Health Services
July 18, 2014 – 09:00 AM
City of Austin Public Safety Training Center, Main Bldg, Classroom 2, 4800 Shaw Lane, 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. Consider the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMS Education competencies and standards for AEMT (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician) that were adopted in August 2012 for Texas EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) training in 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) s157.32, and how it affects the practice of currently certified Texas EMT-Is who initially received the NHTSA 1985 or 1999 (I-85, I-99) curriculum for EMT-I training. 2. Define the additional or alternative training that is required for a Texas certified EMT-I (either I-85 or I-99) to transition to AEMT, as required by the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT). 3. Review the community health curriculum for Advanced Practice Paramedic/Advanced Community Paramedic and consider recommendations for its adoption in Texas. 4. Review the 2014 state EMS-Trauma strategic plan and consider recommendations for revision. General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for the GETAC meeting Announcements Review and list agenda items for next meeting Next Meeting Date Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: beverly.grace@dshs.state.tx.us
Department of State Health Services
July 18, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
The State Child Fatality Review Team Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum/Introductions Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes from the March 2, 2014 Meeting Report from the Chair Election of New Member: Public Health Professional Discussion of Operating Procedures Advocacy Discussion Update: Federal Hearing of National Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities DFPS Report on Project HIP and Protect Our Kids Task Force Debriefing about Prevent Child Abuse Texas Conference and Planning for 2015 Conference Annual Report and Position Statement Updates Next Steps Next Meeting: October 17, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., DSHS, T-607 7. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Tammy Sajak, 512/776-2184
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 18, 2014 – 11:30 AM
4800 N. Lamar Blvd., DARS, Division for Blind Services, Austin
Employment First Task 1. Call to order. 2. Introductions. 3. Public Comment.* 4. Review of June 17, 2014 Meeting Summary. 5. Chair and Staff Updates. 6. Discussion of Texas Workforce Commission Disability Services. 7. Discussion of Transition Services for Students with Disabilities. 8. Task Force Report and Policy Recommendations. 9. Next Steps and Future Meetings. 10. Other Related Discussion Items & Updates. 11. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: Laura Gold, 512/438-5986
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 18, 2014 – 01:00 PM
4900 N Lamar Blvd, HHSC Brown-Heatly Bldg, Public Hearing Rm, Austin
State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Adoption of prior meeting minutes (vote required) 4. Coordination with other HHSC advisory committees 5. HHSC agency update a. Managed care expansion b. Senate Bill 1150 c. Dual demonstration project d. Community First Choice e. 1115 waiver 6. Report by HHSC Network Adequacy working group 7. Presentation by Maximus 8. Role of HHSC Ombudsman 9. Public Comment 10. Other business: a. Relating to the October 21 meeting b. Relating to Medicaid Managed Care 11. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Charles Bredwell, 512/462-6337
7/21/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 21, 2014 – 09:00 AM
Hendrick Medical Center, Shelton Building, Auxiliary Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 2000 Pine St., Abilene
STAR+PLUS Provider Training. On September 1, 2014, the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program will expand statewide to the rural service areas of Texas (Central, Northeast, and West). People who are age 65 or older or who have disabilities and are covered by Medicaid will begin receiving services through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is holding provider trainings across the three rural service areas to educate providers on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. The West rural service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. Following the 9 a.m. STAR+PLUS Provider Training, another training for providers who serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (DD) will be held in the same room.You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml. 1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview 2. Questions and Answers 3. Adjourn. Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Hendrick Medical Center, Shelton Building, Auxiliary Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 2000 Pine St., Abilene
STAR+PLUS Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Training. Beginning September 1, 2014, certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are covered by Medicaid will receive their basic medical services, or acute care, through a STAR+PLUS managed care health plan. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding provider trainings across the state to educate providers who serve individuals with IDD on STAR+PLUS managed care and what changes to expect. West rural service area managed care organizations will be present to answer questions. You can learn more about the expansion of managed care here: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/managed-care/mmc.shtml Agenda:1. STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program overview 2. Delivery of acute care services for the following people through STAR+PLUS: a. People who live in a community-based intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF-IID) b. People who receive services in a DADS IDD waiver, including: i. Home and Community-based Services (HCS) ii. Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) iii. Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) iv. Texas Home Living (TxHmL) 3. Coordination of acute care services through STAR+PLUS and long-term services and supports through the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) 4. Questions and Answers 5. Adjourn Contact: Michelle Zook, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-730-7437, Michelle.Zook@hhsc.state.tx.us
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
July 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda: 1. Chairman's Welcome and Introductions 2. Establish a Quorum – Roll Call and Approve Excused Absences 3. Approval of February 28, 2014 Meeting Minutes 4. Vice Chair Nominations and Appointment 5. Mental Health Discussion a. HB1023 -DSHS Process and Progress Recap – Matt Turner, PhD, MPH -Subcommittee Report -Discussion -Ratification of Council's HB1023 Recommendations b. Update to State Health Plan -Subcommittee Report -Discussion 6. Primary Care Discussion (Update to State Health Plan) a. Subcommittee Report -Topics for Inclusion b. Discussion 7. SHCC Agency Representative's Reports a. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-Stacey Silverman, PhD b. Health and Human Services Commission Jimmy Blanton c. Texas Department of State Health Services d. Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services-Lisa Glenn, MD 8. Health Professions Resource Center Matt Turner, PhD, MPH 9. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies Report 10. SHCC Project Director's Report Matt Turner, PhD, MPH 11. Administrative Items and Next Steps a. Travel Forms 12. Public Comment and Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: beverly.grace@dshs.state.tx.us
7/22/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 22, 2014 – 10:30 AM
6330 East Highway 290, ITT Institute Building Theory/Classrooms 3 & 4
The Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) 1. Welcome and Housekeeping Items 2. Approval of the Minutes (Meeting June 11, 2014) 3. Final discussion on Neonatal Standards 4. Overview of Designation Process 5. Lunch (Recess) 6. Presentation of Subcommittee reports 7. Public Comment 8. Set agendas, dates, times and locations of next meetings 9. Adjourn. Additional Information Contact: David Williams, 512/380-4374
7/24/2014
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
July 24, 2014 – 10:00 AM
701 West 51st St., DADS, Winters Blvd, Public Hearing Room, Austin
Medicaid Health Information Exchange Advisory Committee 1. Welcome and Introductions: a. Approval of Committee Minutes (*Action Item, Vote Required) b. Introduce new Committee members 2. Discussion of State Legislative Activities and Federal Developments 3. Discussion of Statewide Health Information Exchange Activities 4. Hospital challenges with Meaningful Use Stage 2 measures 5. Medicaid Project Updates: a. Texas Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program b. Analytics advancing the EHR Incentive Program 6. Discussion of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Health Passport 7. Public Comment* 8. Adjourn *Public comment will be taken following each item, after a staff presentation, and/or before a vote on an action item. HIE Advisory Committee will receive both oral and written comments. Neither the Committee nor Staff is permitted to respond to comments. Additional Information Contact: David Fulton, 512/730-7497
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
July 24, 2014 – 01:00 PM
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 225, Austin
Rules Committee Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners William P. Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-825 Austin, Texas 78701 Rules Committee Meeting: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Hobby Building: Tower 2, Room 225 June 24, 2014 Rules Committee meeting agenda the Rules Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee which are listed on this agenda. The Committee may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Rules Committee business Larry Montgomery, D.C. 1. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning a recommendation from Board staff on Rule 75.17(a)(3) to bring the rule into harmony with a court ruling. 2. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 75.9 to conform to statutory language under Tex. Occ. Code – 201.507. 3. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 80.1 as suggested by a representative of Parker University. 4. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning probationary CE – resolution of conflicting language between 73.2(a) and 73.5. 5. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning modification of Rule 75.3 (regarding whether personal statement of applicant must be from that person) 6. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning granting an exemption from requirements of Out-of-Facility practice rule for Designated Doctors 7. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff to modify Rule 74.3 to require DCs/facility owners that are shutting down a business to notify the Board in writing within 30 days of closure and provide custodian of records contact information. 8. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff to require licensees/facility owners under Rule 75.3 to notify Board upon receiving deferred adjudication. 9. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a clarification of Rule 75.8 to indicate that the licensee and facility owner are both responsible for posting the public information placard and current annual registration certificate. 10. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning a recommendation from Board staff requiring facility owner under Rule 80.1 to notify the Board in writing within ten days of hiring a graduate and to provide indentifying information. 11. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning additional clarity in whether new licensees are required/not required to take Medicare without regard to status as currently expressed in Rules 73.3 (b)(2)(A)(iii), 73.3 (d)(1)(4), and 73.4. (d). 12. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning the requirement for an inactive licensee to return to active status once every 5 years as currently provided in Rule 73.4. Review L&E Committee discussion concerning 20 year period for inactive license and requirement to retake Part IV of the jurisprudence examination prior to returning to active status. 13. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning the four (4) required Board hours as presently required under Rule 73.7. 14. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 75.17(e)(2)(O) to clarify that the scope of practice includes the referral of care to health care providers with a scope of practice distinct from chiropractic. Additionally, discuss separation of scope of practice rule into scope of practice and scope of prohibitions as contemplated in the Draft Comprehensive Rule Restructure Proposal. 15. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning modification of Rule 75.6(c) to clarify that the 15 days requirement for a doctor to respond includes the requirement to provide documents although a single extension of 30 days is to be liberally provided but further extensions are to be considered upon a showing of just cause and diligence in responding to the Board's request. 16. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning harmonizing specialities as described under Rule 71.15 (including deletion of the rule) and Rules 77.2 concerning publicity and 77.5 concerning misleading terms with the Chiropractic Act. 17. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning procedures and guidelines for handling patient records after the death of a chiropractor and/or facility owner. 18. Discussion and recommendation for Board concerning a recommendation from Board staff to modify Rule 75.13 to clarify that disciplinary aspects for written reprimands and adding language to clarify that administrative penalty is a disciplinary action 19. Discussion and review of recommendation from L&E Committee concerning any other rule involving licensure and education that may require modification, change or deletion as contemplated by the comprehensive rule restructure process. Additional Information Contact: Mary Feys, 512/305-6901
7/25/2014
Department of State Health Services
July 25, 2014 – 09:00 AM
John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital Command Center, 1500 South Main Street, Fort Worth
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 Approval of Minutes Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Review of hospital-based injury prevention program components and materials 2. Review of the 2014 state EMS-Trauma strategic plan and consider recommendations for revision General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion) Summary for the 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 State Health Services
July 25, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Department of State Health Services, Room M4-418 Conference Rm, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin
Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Advisory Committee Teleconference Additional Information Contact: Mona Izquierdo, 512/776-3860
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