Texas Best Lobbyist News: Texas State Agencies Interim Hearings
The following information is public in nature and available at various state of Texas websites. The Texas Lobby group makes this information available on our websites as a public service for all Texas lobbyists, Texas politicians and political activists, government consultants, and other interested parties.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission July 18, 2012 – 10:00 AM 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
Quality Based Payment Advisory Committee Agenda: The Quality Based Payment Advisory Committee July 18, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Room 1410 – Brown Heatly Bldg. 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of the Minutes (Meeting of May 11, 2012) 3. Discussion of Areas of Focus and any Interim Activities 4. Informational Presentations a. HHSC staff- Texas Dual Eligible Integrated Care Project Overview b. DADS staff- Quality Incentive Payment Program Overview c. Litaker Group-Literature Review on Rate Equalization 5. Lunch 6. Informational Presentations a. Michael Bailit, MBA, Bailit Health Purchasing, LLC. Presentation on current quality based payment models utilized in other states b. Betsy Shenkman, PhD, Institute for Child Health Policy (ICHP). Presentation on ICHP Activities with HHSC Health Plan Operations and HMOs: Quality of Care Reports, work related to Potentially Preventable Events (PPE), other quality related activities 7. Committee Discussion on information received since committee inception and ways to translate information into concrete recommendations 8. Public Comment 9. Set Agenda, Date, Time, and Location of Next Meeting 10. Adjourn Contact: Matthew Ferrara, Health and Human Services Commission, 11209 Metric Blvd., Bldg. H, Austin, TX 78758, 512-491-1806; e-mail: matthew.ferrara@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting. People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Matthew Ferrara at (512)491-1806 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Additional Information Contact: Matthew Ferrara, 512/491-1806
July 18, 2012 – 09:00 AM 818 Missouri Avenue, Fort Worth
Agenda: Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Regional Advisory Committee Fort Worth Service Area July 18 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Meeting Site: Hazel Harvey Peace Center 818 Missouri Avenue Fort Worth 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Approval of minutes of the April 18, 2012, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program 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. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
July 18, 2012 – 09:00 AM 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin
Agenda: Council on Children and Families July 18, 2012 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Meeting Site: Health and Human Services Commission Brown-Heatly Building Room 1420 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78751 1. Welcome and Introductions and Announcements 2. Approve April 18, 2012 Meeting Minutes (Vote Required) 3. Public Testimony* 4. Council Business Operations a. Council Leadership b. Public Member Representative Vacancy (action) c. Council’s Communication d. Regional Leadership Councils for Children and Families e. Update from national Children’s Cabinet Meeting 5. Biennial LAR Analysis Report (May 2012) 6. Council Legislative Report (December 2012) a. Priority Area Updates i. Early Childhood ii. Mental/Behavioral Health iii. Youth Transition b. Timeline Update 7. Update: Task Force for Children with Special Needs 8. Update: Center for Elimination of Disproportionality *Public Testimony may be provided on any subject listed on the Agenda Next Meeting: Public Hearing August 8/9, 2012 11 am – 2 noon – Brown Heatly Public Hearing Room 1420 Next Quarterly Meeting September 12, 2012 9 am – 12 noon – Brown Heatly Public Hearing Room 1420 Contact: Sherri Hammack, Office of Program Coordination for Children and Youth, Health and Human Services Commission, 1106 Clayton Lane, Austin, 512-420-2858, sherri.hammack@hhsc.state.tx.us. This meeting is open to the general public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Additional Information Contact: 512/463-5561
Johnson County Central Appraisal District July 18, 2012 – 09:00 AM 109 N Main Street, Cleburne
Appraisal Review Board I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Approve All Exemptions, Changes, Clerical Errors Etc. Per House Bill 581 IV. Hear Scheduled Protests VI. Act Upon Hearings VII. General Business A. Public Comment B. Public Forum VIII. Executive Session In Accordance With Open Meetings Act., Tex.,Gov’t Code Subsections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 IX. Adjournment. Additional Information Contact: Jim Hudspeth, 817/645-3000