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Health and Human Services Commission

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE:

Frew Advisory Committee

August 10, 2012
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Meeting Site:
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Room 1410
4900 N Lamar, Austin Texas


Meeting 
As part of the lawsuit Frew, et al. v. Suehs, et al., the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) agreed to implement strategic initiatives intended to improve access to medical and dental care, including preventive care, for Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in Texas Health Steps.    HHSC established a Frew Advisory Committee to advise HHSC on which projects to fund and on the evaluation of approved initiatives.

Public stakeholders are welcome to attend at the location posted on this agenda.  Frew Advisory Committee Members may attend via teleconference.

Welcome

Comments from HHSC Executive Commissioner Tom Suehs

Presentations and Final Reports on Select Strategic Initiatives, including:

  • Children’s Medicaid Loan Repayment Program
  • Community Health Workers/Promotores(as) in Texas Health Steps Outreach and Informing Activities
  • First Dental Home
  • Integrated Mental Health and Pediatric Services Pilot—Support Pilots
  • Lab Courier Service
  • Migrant Data Exchange
  • Pediatric Subspecialty Access

Adjournment

Contact:  Michelle Long, 512-487-3401, michelle.long@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 Michelle Long at 512-487-3401 or michelle.long@hhsc.state.tx.us at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.