Texas Department of Health and Human Services Meetings

Texas Lobbyist News: Texas Department of Health and Human Services Meetings

The following meetings of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services are public in nature and can be found at various state websites. The Texas Lobby Group is publishing this information as a public service for all Texas state employees, Texas lobbyists, Texas government consultants, and other interested parties.

AGENDA:
Public Assistance Health Benefits
Review and Design Committee
July 20, 2012
 9 a.m.

Meeting Site:
Health and Human Services Commission
Braker Building H
Lone Star Conference Room
11209 Metric Blvd.
Austin

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

Presentation of Additional Information or Follow-up Items from April 20, 2012 Committee Meeting:

1. Policy Updates and items of general interest—The Office of the Medical Director Policy nurses will present updates on the following policies:(a)   Clinical Pathology
   (b)   Doctor of Dentistry Services as a limited physician
   (c)   Injections of Immune Globulins
   (d)   Obstetric Services
   (e)   Physician Evaluation and Management Services
   (f)    Telemedicine Services, Tetanus Immune Services and others.
2. Dr. Brendle Glomb will give an update on Bariatric Surgery Issues.
3. Michelle Harper will give an update on the Women’s Health Program.
4. Lisa Kirsch will give an update on the Medicaid 1115 Waiver.
5. Wendy Beathard will give a presentation on the Limited Program.

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AGENDA:
Consumer Direction Workgroup
July 20, 2012
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Meeting Site:
Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
Public Hearing Room 1410
4900 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin

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AGENDA:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Council
July 24, 2012
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Meeting Site:
Health and Human Services Commission
Room 1410
Brown-Heatly Building
4900 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin

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AGENDA:
Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program
Regional Advisory Committee
Beaumont Service Area
July 25, 2012
10 a.m. to Noon

Meeting Site:
Lamar Univeristy
University Reception Center
Mary and John Gray Library
8th Floor
211 Redbird Ln.
Beaumont

1. Welcome and Introductions.
2. Approval of minutes of the April 25, 2012, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (Vote Required).
3. *Action item:  Input on Texas Medicaid Managed Care Quality Strategy, 2012-2016.
4. *Update on Medicaid Managed Care Expansion.
5. *Update on 1115 Transformation Waiver.
6. *Update on the Community Partner Program.
7. *Update on Integrated Care for Dual Eligibles.
8. *Update on Medical Transportation Program.
9. *Update on Health Information Technology: Electronic Health Records.
10.  *Medicaid and CHIP Regional Advisory Committee Term Expiration and Application Process for New Members.
11. *Public Comments.
12. Discussion on Schedule Information for Next Meeting.
13. Adjourn.

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AGENDA:
Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program
Regional Advisory Committee
Houston Service Area
July 26, 2012
10 a.m. to Noon

Meeting Site:
South West Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County
Meeting Center
7033 Southwest Freeway
Houston

AGENDA:
Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program
Regional Advisory Committee
San Angelo Service Area
July 27, 2012
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Meeting Site:
City of San Angelo
McNease Convention Center
South Meeting Room
500 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo