Public Hearing Announcement
The Department of State Health Services Interagency Council for Genetic Services (IACGS) is having two Public Hearings for comments related to the Resource Allocation Plan (RAP). Draft copies of the RAP will be available for review.
May 24, 2012
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Moreton Building, Room 204
May 25, 2012
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Moreton Building Board Room, Room 739
The Interagency Council for Genetic Services (IACGS) was established in 1987 [70 (R)] to:
- Survey and evaluate genetic services in Texas;
- Evaluate cost-effectiveness, the value of services and service delivery;
- Study the epidemiology of human genetic disorders;
- Assist in coordinating human genetic services for Texas residents;
- Increase information among providers;
- Develop guidelines to monitor service provision;
- Coordinate activities with agencies that serve persons with environmental disorders; and
- Coordinate with Council members when a rule relating genetics is proposed.
Legislation
Council Membership
Meeting Schedule
Meeting Minutes
Resource Allocation Plans
LEGISLATION
COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
The Council consists of one representative from:
- The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS);
- The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS);
- The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI);
- The University of Texas Health Science Centers (UTHSC);
- The providers that contract with DSHS to provide genetic services; and
Two representatives who are:
- Consumers of genetic services, or representatives of consumer groups related to the provision of genetic services.
Current members include:
- Mary Kukolich, M.D., Chair
- Alicia Dimmick Essary, DADS
- Kyle M. Jones, Consumer
- Lillian Lockhart, M.D., UTHSC
- Patricia Brewer, TDI
- Consumer (Pending Appointment
2012 MEETING SCHEDULE
Meetings are held at the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Tower Building - Room 609.
2012 Meeting Schedule
| Meeting Date |
| March 9 |
| June 1 |
| September 7 |
| December 7 |
Members will be notified of changes in dates or locations.
MEETING MINUTES
2002-2008 Meeting Minutes
RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLANS
Human Resources Code, Title 9, Chapter 134 (70(R), 1987) directs the Council to develop biennially a resource allocation plan recommending how funds for genetic services should be spent during the next fiscal biennium.