** REVISION **
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMITTEE:
Public Health
TIME & DATE:
9:00 AM, Monday, May 10, 2010
PLACE:
E1.030
CHAIR:
Rep. Lois Kolkhorst
 
    Please note a revision in the time from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
 
The committee will meet to hear invited testimony on the following interim
charge:
 
 
Interim Charge # 4: Identify factors influencing health care cost trends
in Texas, including practices or policies that may contribute to regional
variations.  Investigate medical imaging utilization and its impact on the
cost and quality of health care.  Recommend policy changes to promote
best practices, reduce costs, and improve quality within the state
Medicaid program, Employees Retirement System, and Teacher Retirement
System. Joint Interim Charge with House Committee on Appropriations