Texas Lobbyist News: 2012 Legislative Hearings
The following is public information and is being posted by the Texas Lobby Group as a public service for Texas lobbyists, Texas government consultants, Texas politics, and any interested parties.
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
March 20, 2012 – 09:00 AM
State Capitol Bldg, Senate Chamber, Austin
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will take up the following charges: Charge #4 – Review existing policies for prior authorization and medical necessity review across the Medicaid Program, including nursing homes and orthodontic services. Make recommendations on how these policies could be improved to save money by reducing unnecessary utilization and fraud. Charge #7 – Examine the delivery and financing of public health services in our state, including how federal funds are distributed by the state to local health departments and whether the work done by Regional Health Departments operated by the Department of State Health Services overlap unnecessarily with local health departments. Public testimony will be limited to 3 minutes. If submitting written testimony, please provide 20 copies with your name on each.
Additional Information Contact: Sen. Jane Nelson, 512/463-0112.
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
March 21, 2012 – 09:00 AM
State Capitol Bldg., Senate Chamber, Austin
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will take up the following charges: Charge #6 – Evaluate the management structure and supervision of CPS caseworkers with an emphasis on rural areas. Identify any legislative changes that could assist DFPS in maximizing efficiency, improving quality casework and supervision, and increasing caseworker retention. Identify any legislative changes that could improve the quality of care children receive while in Child Protective Services custody, including improving permanency outcomes. Charge #9(bullet three) – Monitor implementation of the initiative to redesign the foster care system. Public testimony will be limited to 3 minutes. If submitting written testimony, please submit 20 copies with your name on each.
Additional Information Contact: Sen. Jane Nelson, 512/463-0112
Joint Legislative Committee on Aging
March 22, 2012 – 01:00 PM
State Capitol, 2E.20, Betty King Cmte. Rm.
The Joint Legislative Committee on Aging will meet to discuss innovative approaches to long term care for elders in Texas. Public testimony will be limited to 3 minutes. If submitting written testimony, please provide 20 copies with your name on each copy.
Additional Information Contact: Rep. Elliott Naishtat, 512/463-0668