Item 1

Call to order

Item 2

Roll call

Item 3

Adoption of November 9, 2017, draft minutes

Item 4

Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) operational plan and agency direction

Item 5

1115 Waiver update

Item 6

Texas Association of Health Plans’ coordinated credentialing project

Item 7

Subcommittee reports:
a. Subcommittee on Goal 1 (Provide HHSC leadership with an accurate and balanced view of
both challenges and opportunities identified in the Medicaid managed care delivery
system, and offer innovative and operationally practical solutions)

b. Subcommittee on Goal 2 (Develop sound recommendations that directly affect Medicaid
managed care clients by prioritizing quality health outcomes, patient safety, and fiscal
responsibility in the delivery of programs and services)

c. Subcommittee on Goal 3 (Advise HHSC on activities related to ensuring clients or
members are receiving timely care coordination for medically and functionally necessary
services across all Medicaid managed care programs. This will include recommendations
for continuous collaborative communication between HHSC, managed care organizations,
members, and providers, as well as for the rapid resolution of eligibility and enrollment
issues)

d. Managed care organization automated telephone system subcommittee

Item 8

Subcommittee procedures and meeting times discussion

Items 9 & 10

9. Public comment

10. Adjournment