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House Committee on Health Care (Room 45)

The House Committee on Health Care considers matters relating to health care finance and administration.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

The House is called to order for the 72nd biennial session of the General Assembly

1:30 PM

House Floor

-

Committee Logistics

Thursday, January 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-2
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

to receive the report of Joint Canvassing Committee

15 Min after Floor

Member Priorities

Committee members can discuss their legislative priorities for the current session

12:00 PM

Ice Cream Social

In the Speaker's Office

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Message

Friday, January 11, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-3, 4, 5
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Min After Floor

Health Care Reform Overview

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
1:00 PM

Preview of Agendas

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Nancy Eldridge, Support and Services at Home (SASH)
  • Patrick Gillespie, Director of Government Affairs, Cigna Health Care
  • Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Medical Society
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Christine Oliver, CEO, Vermont Health CO-OP
  • Jill Olson, VP of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Falko Schilling, Consumer Advocate, VPIRG
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-6, 7, 8, 9
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Min after Floor

Preview of Agendas

continued from Friday

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
  • Meg O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Ellen Read, Member, Northern Vermont Lyme Disease Support Group
  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
1:00 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

History of Health Care Reform

  • Churchill Hindes, VP for Affordable Care, Fletcher Allen Health Care
3:45 PM

ACOs, Accretive, and the Road to Single Payer

  • Ellen Oxfeld, Vermont Health Care for All
4:15 PM

Preview of Agendas

continued from the morning

  • James Haslam, Executive Director, Vermont Worker's Center
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
  • Tina Zuk, Coordinator, American Heart Association
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-10, 11, 12, 13
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.47 - An act relating to fiscal year 2013 budget adjustment

  • Patrick Burke, Department of Health
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:30 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Joint with Senate Health and Welfare in Room 10 - Board Updates; Cost Containment and SIM grant

  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
1:00 PM

House Floor

15 Min After Floor

H.47 - An act relating to fiscal year 2013 budget adjustment

Committee Discussion and Recommendation Memo

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Preview of Agendas

continued from Tuesday and Friday

  • Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Ken Gordon, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Area Agency on Aging
  • David Sichel, Deputy Director of Group Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-14, 15
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.47 - An act relating to fiscal year 2013 budget adjustment

Review memo draft

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Exchange Tax Credits and Subsidies

  • Devon Green, Counsel to the Governor
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
-

Health Care Oversight Committee Report

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Preview of Agendas

Continued from Tuesday and Wednesday

  • Vernon Temple, Member, Vermont Chiropractic Association
1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-16, 17, 18, 19
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Min after Floor

Green Mountain Care Board Annual Report

  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
-

Introduction

  • James Hester
1:00 PM

Blueprint Update

  • Dr. Craig Jones, Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-20, 21, 22
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

Health Benefit Exchange

Joint meeting with Senate Health and Welfare in Room 11- Demonstration of the Health Benefit Exchange

  • Matthew Kramer, Exeter Group
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jonathan Light, Account Executive, CGI
  • Lindsey Tucker, Deputy Commissioner for the Exchange, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:00 AM

Budget Adjustment

On the Floor

1:00 PM

Caucus

After Caucus

Public Dollars in Health Care

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

Payment Reform

  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Green Mountain Care Board
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-23, 24, 25
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Health Benefit Exchange

Room 11 - Joint with Senate Health and Welfare - Act 48 Health Benefit Exchange

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lindsey Tucker, Deputy Commissioner for the Exchange, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:00 AM

Introduction to Bi-State Primary Care Association

  • Susan Barrett, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Budget Adjustment

On the Floor

3:00 PM

Sexual Harrassment Training

Room 11

Thursday, January 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-26, 27, 28
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

High Level Overview and Progress Report from VITL

  • John Evans, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Paul Forlenza, Vice President for Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
10:00 AM

Rate Review Process, Rate Pressures and Consumer Protection Report

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Budget Address

After Budget

VHAP/Catamount Transition

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Friday, January 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-29, 30
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Financing Plan

Joint Meeting with Ways and Means in Room 11

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:30 PM

Payment Reform and ACOs

In Room 10

  • Elliott Fisher MD, Professor of Medicine, Dartmouth Institute
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-33, 34, 35, 36
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Min After the Floor

Vermont Health Care Claims Uniform Reporting and Evaluation System (VHCURES) Update

  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
1:00 PM

Caucus

15 Min Aft Caucus

VHAP/Catamount Transition

tax credits and subsidies

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:15 PM

Health Care Budget

Continued from Thursday

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-37, 38, 39, 40, 41
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Stakeholders Perspectives on Proposed Health Care Budget

  • Devon Ayers, Policy Committee, Vermont Worker's Center
  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Ben Johnson, President, American Federation of Teachers
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
  • Tina Zuk, Coordinator, American Heart Association
1:00 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber - Climate Change

  • Bill McKibben, Environmental Activist
1:30 PM

Consumer Protection in the Department of Financial Regulation

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
2:00 PM

Stakeholders Perspectives on Proposed Health Care Budget

  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Medical Society
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
3:00 PM

Consumer Protection Report

  • Devon Green, Agency of Administration
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-41, 42, 43
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.530 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through of the language

  • Michael Costa, Director of Policy, Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Department of Taxes
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Medical Society
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:00 PM

2012 Vermont Household Health Insurance Survey

  • Sarah Lindberg, Data and Information Mananger, Department of Financial Regulation
Friday, February 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-44, 45, 46, 47
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Min After Floor

Mental Health Oversight Committee Report

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Co-Chair, Mental Health Oversight Committee
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Healthcare Workforce Strategic Plan Report

  • David Reynolds, Health Policy Advisor, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Craig Stevens, JSI Research
1:00 PM

Stakeholders Perspectives on Proposed Health Care Budget

  • Jeff Wennberg, Vermonters for Health Care Freedom
1:30 PM

Employer Assessment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-48, 49, 50
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min Aft Floor

Plan Design

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:00 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Exchange Marketing and Outreach

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Education and Outreach, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-51, 52, 53, 54, 55
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Stakeholders Perspectives on Proposed Health Care Budget

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Richard Branda, Oncologist, Fletcher Allen Health Care Cancer Center
  • Leora Dowling, Catamount Health Enrollee, Vergennes
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Falko Schilling, Consumer Advocate, VPIRG
11:00 AM

Plan Design

continued from Wednesday

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min Aft Floor

H.530 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Budget Book

  • Carrie Hathaway, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
After

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Committee Discussion on Administration's Proposal on Cost Sharing Subsidy

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

Mental Health Co-pay Report

  • David Reynolds, Health Policy Advisor, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Beth Tanzman, Blueprint Assistant Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-56, 57
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Results Based Accountability

  • Mark Friedman, Director of the Fiscal Policy Studies Institute
11:15 AM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Proposal

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Results Based Accountability

House Chamber - "Turn the Curve" presentation

  • Mark Friedman, Director of the Fiscal Policy Studies Institute
3:15 PM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Proposal

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Friday, February 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min Aft Floor

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages - Health Care Implications in Room 10

  • Ray Bouffard, Owner, Georgia Market
  • Dr. Louis DiNicola, President, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Chapter
  • Rachel Johnson PhD RD, Professor of Nutrition and Medicine, University of Vermont
  • Lisa Katic, Registered Dietician (by phone)
  • Jane Kolodinsky, Professor of Applied Economics, Community Development and Applied Economics Department, UVM
  • Carolyn Murphy, Dentist, City of Montpelier
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-60, 61, 62
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min Aft Floor

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Premium and Cost Sharing Subsidy Revised Proposal

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:00 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

H.234 language walk through

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
3:00 PM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Alternative Proposal, Claims Assessment

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-63, 64, 65
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Fiscal note on Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax

  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 PM

FLOOR

15 Min Aft floor

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Sugar-Sweeetened Beverage Tax

  • Mike Hammond, Distributor, Pepsi Bottling Ventures, South Burlington
After

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Committee Discussion on State Premium and Cost-Sharing Subsidy; Poirier Proposal; Woodward Proposal

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-66, 67, 68, 69, 70
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Meet and Greet with Bi-State

Bi-State Membership

  • Susan Barrett, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Thomas Moseley MD, Newport Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
  • Wilda Pelton, Executive Director, Valley Health Connections (Springfield)
  • Josh Plavin MD, Medical Director, Gifford Health Care
  • Grant Whitmer, Executive Director, Community Health Centers of Rutland
10:00 AM

Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

  • Dr. Philip Brown, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Dr. Carl "Trey" Dobson, Chair of the Emergency Department, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
  • Anne R.N. Ireland, Director of Clinical Practice and Innovation, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Stephen Leffler M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Josh Plavin MD, Medical Director, Gifford Medical Center
  • Catherine Schneider, Mount Ascutney Hospital
  • Dr. Joel Silverstein, Copley Hospital
  • Dr. Robert Tremblay, North Country Medical Center
After

Medicaid Beneficiary Addison County Parent Child Center

  • Donna Bailey, Co-Director, Addison County Parent Child Center
11:30 AM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax

  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
1:00 PM

FLOOR

45 Min Aft Floor

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax

  • Roberta Friedman, Director of Public Policy, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
  • Brandi Jagemann, Cancer Surviver, Montpelier
  • Dave Larose, Distributor, Coca Cola
  • Stephen Leffler M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Dave Simondinger, Owner, Champlain Farms
  • Pam Trag, Owner, Quality Market, Barre (3 pm)
Friday, February 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

OneCare Vermont

In Room 10

  • John Brumsted, President and CEO, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
  • Jim Weinstein, CEO and President, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min Aft Floor

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

  • Frank Chaloupka, Professor of Economics, University of Chicago
  • John Cole, Pediatric Resident, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Michael Jacobsen, Executive Director, Center for Science in the Public Interest
  • Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
1:30 PM

VHAP/CHC Financing Perspective

  • John Franco, Burlington
1:45 PM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Subsidy Options - Poirier Proposal

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
After

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-77, 78, 79
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min Aft Floor

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Bill walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.116 - An act relating to health care administration

Bill walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
11:30 AM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:45

Bad Debt/Free Care

  • Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Hospital Association
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax

  • Lindsay DesLauriers, Public Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Scott Drenkard, Economist, Tax Foundation
  • Steven Fortier, Executive Director, Meeting Waters YMCA
  • Eli Lesser Goldsmith, Owner, Healthy Living Natural Foods (So. Burlington)
  • Andrew MacLean, , Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Art Woolf, Northern Economic Consulting
  • Tina Zuk, Coordinator, American Heart Association
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Education finance bill

15 Min Aft Floor

Committee Discussion

H.234 and the budget bill

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Markup and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and University of Vermont Trustees

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Education Finance bill

Friday, February 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Mark up

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min Aft Floor

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

Markup and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-88
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

Exchange Small Business Portal Demonsration

Room 11

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.116 - An act relating to health care administration

Finish walk through and stakeholder perspectives

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • David Martini, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
After

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • David Martini, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-89, 90, 91, 92
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.418 - An act relating to establishing premium and cost-sharing assistance, a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, and a health care claims tax

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donald Milne, Clerk of the House
10:30 AM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Stakeholder Perspectives

  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Medical Society
  • Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Delta Dental
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
-

H.116 - An act relating to health care administration

stakeholder perspectives

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Medical Society
  • Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Delta Dental
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min After Floor

Lobbyist Disclosure

Draft memo to Government Operations Committee

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Mark up

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-93, 94, 95, 96
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Health Care Exchange Impact on Collective Bargaining Agreements

  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • George Lovell, VT. Coordinator, AFSCME Council 93
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
10:00 AM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Mark up. H.116 has been incorporated into H.107

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min aft Floor

H.363 - An act relating to VPharm premium adjustment

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
-

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Rules on seasonal and part time employees

  • Rep. Bill Canfield
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Cory Gustafson, Vermont Hospital Association
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
Friday, March 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-97, 98
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min aft Floor

Lobbyist Disclosure

draft memo to Government Operations committee

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Mark up and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-99, 100, 101
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 min aft floor

H.363 - An act relating to VPharm premium adjustment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
-

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
After

Cost Shift Money

And other health care budget issues. Draft memo to Appropriations committee.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.315 - An act relating to group health coverage for same-sex spouses

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.136 - An act relating to cost-sharing for preventive services

Walk through

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-102, 103, 104, 105, 106
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.315 - An act relating to group health coverage for same-sex spouses

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
9:30 AM

H.136 - An act relating to cost-sharing for preventive services

  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Theresa Lever, Patient Navigator, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  • Robert Wheeler, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min aft Floor

H.315 - An act relating to group health coverage for same-sex spouses

Mark up and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Patti Komline
2:30 PM

Cost Shift Money

and other budget questions

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
-

Committee Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-107, 108, 109, 110
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Cost Shift Money

  • Susan Barrett, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • Dale Hackett, Consumer
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Jason Williams, Fletcher Allen Health Care
-

H.136 - An act relating to cost-sharing for preventive services

including a review of legislative intent from Act 34 2009

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Reynolds, Department of Financial Regulation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min aft Floor

H.136 - An act relating to cost-sharing for preventive services

mark up

  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Friday, March 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-111, 112
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Breakfast with the Governor

In the Ceremonial Office

before the floor

H.315 - An act relating to group health coverage for same-sex spouses

Amendment offered by Rep Morrissey

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Mary A. Morrissey
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min Aft Floor

Cost Shift Money

Memo to Appropriations

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Needle, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
-

Updated Actuarial Values

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-113
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.315 - An act relating to group health coverage for same-sex spouses

Amendment

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
-

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Amendments presented

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor
  • Rep. Ronald E. Hubert, Sponsor
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-114
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.224 - An act relating to acupuncture coverage in Green Mountain Care

  • Karen Hein, Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Brendan Kelly, Licensed Acupuncturist
  • Laurinda Poirier-Solomon, R.N.
  • Ann Ramsay, R.N., Licensed Acupunturist
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, March 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-115
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

In-Person Assistance Grant

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:00 AM

Act 48 Worker's Compensation Report

  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, A.I.A
  • Traven Leyshon, Worker's Center
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-116, 117, 118
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

IT Update

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

S.104 - An act relating to expedited partner therapy

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.88 - An act relating to telemedicine services delivered outside a health care facility

Walk through of upcoming Senate bills

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
After

H.530 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Health Care Sections

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-119
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Vermont Physicians for a National Health Program

Joint meeting with Senate Health and Welfare in Room 11
Concerns about Accountable Care Organizations and Health Information Technology Systems

  • Betty Keller, Physicians for a National Health Program
  • Marvin Malek MD, Co-Chair, Physicians for a National Health Program
  • Adam Sorscher, Physicians for a National Health Program
9:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Retention of Judges

Thursday, March 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-120
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Blueprint Report

  • Craig Jones, Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, March 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-121, 122, 123
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 min aft floor

Exchange Milestones Timeline

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lindsey Tucker, Deputy Commissioner for the Exchange, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
-

Proposed Rates

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

Claims Denials

  • William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
  • David Martini, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Falko Schilling, Consumer Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
After

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-124, 125, 126, 127, 128
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Lyme Disease

Joint meeting with the Senate Health and Welfare Committee in Room 11

  • John Beattie, Middlebury
  • Daniel Cameron, M.D., Lyme Project
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Susan Chinnock, Westford
  • Pam Griffin-Tierney, Underhill
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Medical Practice Board
  • Richard Horowitz, M.D., Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center
  • Rep. Jim McCullough, Town of Williston
  • Grace McGrath, Middlebury
  • Ellen Read, Member, Northern Vermont Lyme Disease Support Group
  • Steve Riley, Ph.D, Lyme Disease Initiative
11:00 AM

H.77 - An act relating to health insurance prior authorizations

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Justin Stinnett-Donnelly, MD
-

Committee Discussion

Lyme Disease

  • Allan Ramsay, M.D., Green Mountain Care Board
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min aft Floor

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Consumer advocate and rate review

  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-129, 130, 131, 132
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Larry Goetschius, Executive Director, Addison County Home Health & Hospice
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Judy Peterson, President and CEO, Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties
  • Linda Phypers, Director of Health Services, Wake Robin Continuing Care Retirement Community
10:45 AM

H.77 - An act relating to health insurance prior authorizations

  • Susan Barrett, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Lucie Garand, Lobbyist
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Greg Needle, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D., Green Mountain Care Board
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min aft Floor

H.77 - An act relating to health insurance prior authorizations

  • Patrick Gillespie, Director of Government Affairs, Cigna Health Care
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
  • Robert Wheeler, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Friday, April 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-133, 134, 135
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.104 - An act relating to expedited partner therapy

  • Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Jen Castle, Associate Medical Director, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min aft Floor

Overview of Open Meeting Law

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
12:30 PM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
1:00 PM

Obesity Focus Groups

  • Rebecca Brookes, Media Coordinator, Health Promotion Division, Department of Health
  • Gary Schaedel, Director, Department of Health
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Optometrists

  • Dean Barcelow, Doctor, Optometrists Association
  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton
  • Karena Shippee, O.D., Montpelier Eye Care
  • Steve St.Marie, O.D., Northern Valley Eye Care
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Decorum Training

In the House Chamber

  • William MaGill, First Assistant Clerk
4:15 PM

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

  • Mohamed Basha, President, TLC Nursing Associates, LLC
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Carol McShane, RN, TLC Nursing Associates, LLC
  • Susan Richardson, Director of Operations, TLC Nursing Associates, LLC
-

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

Markup

  • Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Hospital Billing and Open Meeting Law

Joint with Senate Health and Welfare in Room 11.

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Ethan Parke
  • Deborah Richter MD, President
  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
11:00 AM

Fast Food Marketing to Children Study

Room 11

  • James Sargent, Professor of Pediatrics, Dartmouth Medical School
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min aft Floor

Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Illnesses

  • Erica Berl, DVM, MPH Health Surveillance Epidemiologist, Department of Health
  • Christopher Grace, MD, FACP, Director Infectious Diseases, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Paul Lantos, MD, Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
After

Committee Discussion

6:00 PM

Committee Dinner

Thursday, April 11, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.391 - An act relating to evidence-based prescription drug information for Vermont consumers

walk through

  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, Sponsor
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.391 - An act relating to evidence-based prescription drug information for Vermont consumers

  • Chuck Bell, Programs Director, Consumers Union
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Amanda Kennedy, Pharm D, University of Vermont College of Medicine
  • Mark Levine, M.D., Choosing Wisely Campaign
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min aft floor

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

Mark up and vote

  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.88 - An act relating to telemedicine services delivered outside a health care facility

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Bill Back Report; Consumer Advocate

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

H.391 - An act relating to evidence-based prescription drug information for Vermont consumers

  • Marjorie Powell, Senior Assistant General Counsel, PhRMA
after

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

vote

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.77 - An act relating to health insurance prior authorizations

  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:30 AM

Exchange Implementation Update

  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:00 AM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

mark up of rate review language

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:00 AM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Consumer advocate committee discussion

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min aft floor

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Possible mark up and vote

Thursday, April 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-153, 154, 155, 156
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Vermont Chiropractic Association

  • Darryl Koch, Chiropractor, Vermont Chiropractic Association
  • Vernon Temple, Chiropractor, Vermont Chiropractic Association
9:00 AM

S.88 - An act relating to telemedicine services delivered outside a health care facility

  • Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Sarah Pletcher, M.D., Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
  • Helen Reid, Director of Health Center Operations, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • David Reynolds, Deputy Commissioner of Health Care, Department of Financial Regulation
10:00 AM

Blue Cross Exchange Proposal

  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:15 AM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Consumer Advocate

  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:45 PM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Procurement Rules

  • Jaye Johnson, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
2:15 PM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Consumer Advocate

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Falko Schilling, Consumer Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Friday, April 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-157, 158
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Consumer Assistance Assessment

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Prior Authorizations

  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
9:30 AM

FLOOR

After Floor

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Prior Authorization Pilot Language

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-159, 160, 161, 162
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Prior Authorizations

  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Greg Needle, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Claims Denials, Prior Authorization

  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Greg Needle, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
2:45 PM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Mark up

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
4:00 PM

FLOOR

After

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Mark up

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-163, 164, 165
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:00 AM

Expenditure Analysis and Cost Shift Report

  • Michael Davis, Deputy Commissioner, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
9:50 AM

Duals Update

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:10 AM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Mark up and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-166, 167, 168
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care Update

  • Catherine Fulton, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care (VPQHC)
9:30 AM

Federal and State Exchange

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and Workforce

  • Elizabeth Cote, Director, Area Health Education Centers, UVM College of Medicine (AHEC)
  • Dawn Philibert, Policy Director, Vermont Department of Health
11:00 AM

H.409 - An act relating to stock supply and emergency administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in schools

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jenny Prosser, Intern
-

S.4 - An act relating to health and schools

  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie
  • Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:55 AM

S.88 - An act relating to telemedicine services delivered outside a health care facility

Mark up

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Reynolds, Deputy Commissioner of Health Care, Department of Financial Regulation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-169
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.88 - An act relating to telemedicine services delivered outside a health care facility

Mark up and vote

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min Aft Floor

TBA

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-170, 171
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Lyme Disease

Draft letter to Dept. of Health and comments from the public

  • Jenifer Burnett, Williston
  • Samantha Burns, Waitsfield, VT
  • Susan Chinnock, Westford
  • Betsy Eklop, Colchester
  • Pam Griffin-Tierney, Underhill
  • Julie Griffith
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gracie Kenney-Rudolph, Holland
  • Sallie Mack, Charlotte
  • Helena Martin, Stowe
  • Bernadette Rosen, Barre
10:00 AM

Health Care Reform Financing Plan - January 24 Report

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:45 AM

Health Exchange Budget Analysis

Joint with House Appropriations in Room 10

  • Tom Dehner, Managing Principal, Health Management Associates
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-172, 173, 174
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Audits

  • David Cassetty, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Rich Harvie, Owner, Montpelier Pharmacy
  • Bessie Weiss, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Health
10:00 AM

Green Mountain Care Board - Rate Setting Authority

  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
10:30 AM

Rate Setting Authority

Provider Perspective

  • Robert Emmons, MD
  • John Wheeler, MD
10:45 AM

Duals Update

continued from last week

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
-

Exchange Implementation Update

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, May 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-175
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Medical Malpractice Update

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Monday, May 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-176
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Amendments from House Ways and Means, House Appropriations, and Representative Fisher

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, House Committee on Ways and Means
-

H.136 - An act relating to cost-sharing for preventive services

Committee Discussion of Senate Proposal of Amendment

after

Committee Discussion

Lyme letter, chiropractic letter

10:00 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-177
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Budget Memo

Committee review of Senate budget changes

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
After

Lyme Disease

Committee letter to the Department of Health

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-178, 179
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Amendments - Browning; Fisher, Till

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Amendments - Till; Poirier

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe
Friday, May 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no CDs
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

TBA

9:30 AM

FLOOR

Monday, May 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-181
Meeting Record
3:45 PM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

review of Senate changes

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-182
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Review Senate version

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
-

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Review Senate version

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-183, 184, 185, 186
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Prior Authorization Progress Report

Report from the Department of Financial Regulation, Prior Authorization Working Group

  • Nancy Hogue, Director of Pharmacy Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • David Martini, Director of Health Insurance Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Brian Murphy, Pharmacy Program, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:20 AM

Vermont Health Coop

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
10:40 AM

Exchange Readiness

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Tatum O'Malley, Health Care Navigator, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Tom Torti, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
11:55 AM

Exchange Readiness - Carriers Perspective

  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
12:00 PM

Working Lunch

The committee will continue to hear testimony during lunch

12:30 PM

Rate Review Update

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
12:45 PM

Payment Reform Update

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
1:30 PM

Health Care Advocate

Update on the launching of the Office of Health Care Advocate

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Greg Needle, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
1:45 PM

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-187, 188, 189
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Constituent Feedback on Exchange

Committee members discuss what they are hearing about the Exchange from constituents

10:10 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Introduction to the new member of the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Betty Rambur, Member, Green Mountain Care Board
10:20 AM

Hospital Budgets

  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
10:30 AM

Exchange Readiness

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:15 AM

Exchange Readiness - Carriers Perspective

  • Christine Alibrandi, Health Care Reform Project Coordinator, Delta Dental
  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
11:45 AM

Update from Navigators

  • Susan Klein, Director, Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • Donna Sutton Fay, Policy Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
12:15 PM

Payment Reform

Vermont Oncology Project

  • Ena Backus, Health Care Reform Specialist, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Paul Bengtson, CEO, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
  • Laural Ruggles, Vice President of Marketing and Community Health Improvement, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
  • Markes Wilson, Practice Manager, Norris Cotton Cancer North
-

Future Meeting Planning

1:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-190, 191, 192
Meeting Record
9:00 PM

Medicaid ACO

  • Susan Barrett, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Jack Donnelly, CEO, Community Health Centers of Burlington
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Kara Suter, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:30 AM

Vermont Health Connect

Update

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:15 AM

Vermont Health Connect

Update from carriers

  • Christine Alibrandi, Health Care Reform Project Coordinator, Delta Dental
  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:45 AM

Vermont Health Connect

Update from navigators

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Cindy Locke, Navigator, Lamoille Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Debby Pereira, Lead Navigator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Lynn Raymond-Empey, Navigator, Valley Health Connections
  • Shannon Wilson, Vice President of Operations, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
After

Medicaid ACO

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
12:00 PM

Committee Priorities

For next session

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:45 PM

iPad Training

iPads will be distributed and the Committee Information Page demonstrated

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  • Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  • Agatha Kessler, Supervisor of Committee Services, Office of Legislative Council
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:15 PM

Payroll and Expenses System Tutorial

In the Legislative Lounge

  • Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-1, 2, 3
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Joint Meeting with Senate Health and Welfare

Discussion with Governor Shumlin and Al Gobeille
(Room 11)

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Peter Shumlin, Governor
2:30 PM

Committee Discussion & Organization

3:30 PM

Health Benefit Exchange

General Update

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-4, 5, 6
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

iPad Training

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Payroll System

  • Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Health Care Reform Discussion

  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Medical Society
12:00 PM

House Floor

NOTE CHANGED TIME FOR TODAY'S FLOOR SESSION

2:00 PM

State of the State Address

3:00 PM

Health Benefit Exchange

Update on Call Centers, Small Business Enrollment, and Security Issues

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
4:00 PM

Budget Adjustment Act

Health Care items in BAA

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

Discussion of health care items in BAA

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
9:30 AM

Health Benefit Exchange

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of the Health Care Advocate
10:00 AM

Health Benefit Exchange

  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
11:00 AM

Health Benefit Exchange

Comments from VLCT

  • David Sichel, Deputy Director of Group Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:30 AM

Payment Reform

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Green Mountain Care Board
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Health Benefit Exchange

Transition update

  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • William Lambrukos, Senior Vice President, Operations, Delta Dental
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
3:30 PM

Committee Information Page Training

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-12, 13, 14, 15
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Health Benefit Exchange

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

TBD

11:00 AM

Health Care Reform Discussion

  • Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
1:00 PM

Act 48 Timeline

Act 48 Implementation Timeline

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

Act 48 Timeline

Act 48 Implementation Timeline

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

Budget Adjustment Act

Committee discussion

Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-16, 17, 18
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

Walk-through of bill

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

Health Benefit Exchange Transition and Subsidies

  • Terry Cushing, Citizen
12:00 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

iPad Training (iAnnotate)

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

Bill co-sponsors

  • Rep. George W. Till
  • Rep. Kate Webb
4:00 PM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

  • David Herlihy, Commissioner, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
4:30 PM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

  • Jon Porter, MD, Director, UVM, Center for Health and Wellbeing
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
9:45 AM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
10:25 AM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

  • Jon Porter, MD, Director, UVM, Center for Health and Wellbeing
10:40 AM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

Discussion

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

IT Training Tip for the Committee

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Health Benefit Exchange

  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
12:00 PM

FLOOR

PLEASE NOTE CHANGED TIME FOR TODAY

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

3:00 PM

Vermont Health Connect

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Cory Gustafson, Director of Government Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of the Health Care Advocate
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-24, 25A, 25B, 26, 27, 28
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

Memo to Appropriations Committee

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

Reports to the 2013 General Assembly

Discussion of reports due to be sunsetted; plus reports due to the committee

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)

Update on work; IT demonstration

  • John Evans, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Michael Gagnon, Chief Technology Officer, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Robert Gibson, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Kate McIntosh, Medical Director, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
11:00 AM

IT Training Tip for the Committee

  • Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

  • Christopher Winters, Director of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Health Care Reform Discussion

Next steps in health care reform

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
3:30 PM

Budget Adjustment Act

  • Rep. Michael Fisher, House Health Care
Friday, January 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-29, 30, 31
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

Review draft amendment (See Committee documents from 1/16/14)

  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
11:45 AM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

Discussion and markup

  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings

Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-32, 33, 34, 35
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Health Care Reform Discussion

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant, Vermont Legislature
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

Mark-up and vote

  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

Health Care Advocate Update

And presentation of annual report

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
3:45 PM

Health Benefit Exchange

And discussion of health care reform issues

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Shannon Wilson, Vice President of Operations
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-36, 37, 38, 39, 40
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Health Care Reform Financing Plan

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Director of Health Care Reform- Finance, Administration
10:00 AM

Medicaid Cost Shift

Cost shift report

  • Michael Davis, Deputy Commissioner, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Kara Suter, Director of Payment Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:15 AM

Health Benefit Exchange

Update

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Report on Act 68 of 2013, Concussion Task Force

Alan Maynard is also Associate Clinical Professor and Interim Chair,
Department of Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences, University of Vermont

  • Alan Maynard, Director, Athletic Training Education, Vermont Association of Athletic Trainers
  • Jill Remick, Communications Director, Agency of Education
  • Trevor Squirrell, Executive Director, Brain Injury Association of Vermont
  • Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
3:15 PM

Health Care Oversight Committee Report

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Christopher Pearson
  • Rep. George W. Till
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-41, 42, 43, 44
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Chiropractic Association

  • Jim McDaniel, President, Vermont Chiropractic Association
9:30 AM

H.582 - An act relating to mental health insurance benefits

Quick walk-through of bill. Scheduling tentative.

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment

Emergency rule 14-E01, 2nd Emergency Rule , AHS/DCF, Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:30 AM

Health Care Delivery Systems

Cross-border considerations

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.546 - An act relating to the purchase of health insurance outside the Exchange

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

Reports to the Legislature

Discussion of possible reports to be sunsetted.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

IT Tip of the Day

  • Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-45
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

Health Care Delivery Systems

  • Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings

Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Health Care Reform Financing Plan

Discussion: Who pays for health care now?

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

Vermont Health Care Claims Uniform Reporting and Evaluation System (VHCURES)

Presentation of Report

  • Dian Kahn, Director, Analysis & Data Management, Green Mountain Care Board
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Accountable Care Organizations

Joint meeting with Senate Health & Welfare. Meeting with OneCare Vermont, the Accountable Care Coalition of the Green Mountains, and Community Health Accountable Care (CHAC). THE HEARING IS IN ROOM 10.

  • Gail Auclair RN, CEO, Little Rivers Health Care
  • Jack Donnelly, CEO, Community Health Centers of Burlington
  • Kat McGraw, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
  • Dr. Paul J. Reiss, Medical Director, Accountable Care Coalition of the Green Mountains
  • Barbara Walters, DO, Chief Medical Officer, OneCare Vermont
1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Health Care Utilization and Variation

Vermont Health Systems Payment Variation Report--Phase 1 Draft Report. Prepared for the Green Mountain Care Board by VAHHS

  • Michael Davis, Deputy Commissioner, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Green Mountain Care Board
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Childhood Obesity

  • Jessica Donze Black, Director, Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods Project
9:30 AM

SIM Grant

Update on activities

  • Georgia Maheras, Project Director, Vermont Health Care Innovation Project
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Vermont State Innovation Model (SIM) Core Team
10:30 AM

Payment Reform in Health Care

Discussion with the Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Tom Simpatico, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Kara Suter, Director of Payment Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Health Benefit Exchange

Update

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:00 PM

Health Benefit Exchange

Parameters and standards for establishing Green Mountain Care

  • Mary Gerisch, President, Vermont Worker's Center
3:30 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Witnesses from Vermont Lyme Action Committee; Report from Vermont Department of Health

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Susan Chinnock, Vice Chair, Vermont Lyme Action Committee
  • Ellen Read, Leader, Northern Vermont Lyme Disease Support Group
  • Sen. David Zuckerman, Senator
Friday, January 31, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Bills in Committee

Discussion of new bills in Committee

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care Update

  • Catherine Fulton, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care (VPQHC)
11:30 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and Workforce

Update from AHEC

  • Elizabeth Cote, Director, Area Health Education Centers, UVM College of Medicine (AHEC)
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Accountable Care Organizations

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

Federal Medical Assistance Percentages

Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) are the percentage rates used to determine the matching funds rate allocated annually to certain medical and social service programs. FMAP eligible programs are joint federal-state partnerships.

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Bills in Committee

Brief walk-through of new bills.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Bills in Committee

Committee discussion

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Blueprint for Health

2013 Annual Report of the Vermont Blueprint for Health

  • Craig Jones, Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:30 AM

Green Mountain Care Board Annual Report

  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

State Health Care Resources Fund

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Health Care Financing

PLEASE NOTE: MOVED TO ROOM 10

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Director, Health Care Reform, Finance, Agency of Administration
  • Don George, President and CEO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
11:00 AM

Immunization

Report: Reported Immunization Status of Students in Vermont Schools and Child Care Facilities

  • Christine Finley, Immunization Program Chief, Vermont Department of Health
11:30 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Update

  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Telemedicine

With the Veterans' Affairs Medical Center

  • Judy Audette RN, Facility Telehealth Coordinator, White River Junction VAMC
3:00 PM

Health Care Financing

Please note: Now starting at 3:00 PM

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
4:00 PM

FY 2015 Budget

Department of Vermont Health Access--budget discussion

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Friday, February 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY 2015 Budget

Discussion re priorities and funding

  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson, House Committee on Appropriations
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

FY 2015 Budget

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
1:00 PM

Vermont Health Connect

Rate filing and review processes for the 2015 VHC offerings; update on Exchange implementation

  • Christine Alibrandi, Health Care Reform Project Coordinator, Delta Dental
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Bi-State Primary Care Association

  • Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Jack Donnelly, CEO, Community Health Centers of Burlington
  • Patrick Flood, Executive Director, Northern Counties Health Care
  • Jennifer Holton-Clapp RN MS, CPHQ Community Health Team Manager, Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley
  • Kevin Kelley, CEO, Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley
  • Elisa McKenna, Board Member, Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley
  • Pam Parsons, Executive Director, Northern Tier Center for Health
  • Wilda Pelton, Executive Director, Valley Health Connections (Springfield)
  • Marcia Perry, President, Northern Tier Center for Health
  • Grant Whitmer, Executive Director, Community Health Centers of Rutland
  • Sharon Winn, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
12:00 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

H.655 - An act relating to fiscal year 2014 budget adjustments

Discussion re Senate increase in funding for health care studies

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Affordable Care Act Waiver

Section 1332 Waiver

  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
3:30 PM

Accountable Care Organizations

  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Accountable Care Organizations

Population health, ACO's, and other topics. Via Skype or phone.

  • Elliott Fisher MD, Professor of Medicine, Dartmouth Institute
10:00 AM

Population Health

  • Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Karen Hein, Member, Green Mountain Care Board
11:00 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

  • James Hudziak MD, Director, Vermont Center for Children, Youth and Families, University of Vermont College of Medicine
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Integrated Family Services, Agency of Human Services
  • Charlie Biss, Director of the Children, Adolescent and Family Unit, Department of Mental Health
  • Kathleen Hentcy, Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist, Vermont Department of Health
  • Laurel Omland, Operations Chief, Child, Adolescent and Family Unit, Department of Mental Health
  • Jenney Samuelson, Assistant Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Beth Tanzman, Assistant Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
4:00 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

  • Robert Emmons, MD
4:30 PM

Office of Health Care Advocate

Budget for the Office of Health Care Advocate

  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Trinka Kerr, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD 14-85, 86, 87, 88
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Health Care Costs

Scenarios re cost sharing and premium subsidies

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

  • Allyson Bolduc MD, Vermont Academy of Family Physicians
10:30 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

  • Chuck Myers PhD, Executive Director, Northeastern Family Institute (NFI)
11:00 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Principal Investigator, Adverse Childhood Experience Study. Via phone.

  • Vincent Felitti MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Diego
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Testimony canceled--due to lengthy debate on House Floor

Friday, February 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-89, 90, 91, 92
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Update, via phone.

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Delayed to 10:00. Session will be long.

11:30 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Committee discussion

1:00 PM

Accountable Care Organizations

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
  • Julia Shaw, Policy Analyst, Office of the Health Care Advocate
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
2:00 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Lynn Durand MD, Concord, NH
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Karen Allen Esq., Vermont Association for Justice
11:30 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Robert Wheeler, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
12:00 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
2:30 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

  • Alexandra Forbes, Legislative Chair, Vermont Psychological Association
3:00 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

  • Samantha Stevens, Program Manager, VNA Family Room, Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties
3:30 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
4:00 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Markup

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Medicaid Cost Shift

The 2% discussion

  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Hospital Association
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Kara Suter, Director of Payment Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sharon Winn, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
9:15 AM

Administrative Costs in Health Care

  • Steven Kappel MPA, Principal, Policy Integrity
10:30 AM

Administrative Costs in Health Care

Via Skype

  • Michael Grenier, Principal Associate - Center for Health Law and Economics, University of Massachusetts
  • Katharine London, Principal Associate - Center for Health Law and Economics, University of Massachusetts
11:30 AM

Vermont Pharmacists Association

  • Jim Godfrey RPh, President, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • Jeff Hochberg, Vermont Retail Druggists Association
  • Marty Irons, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • James Marmar, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Health Care Reform

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant, Vermont Legislature
3:30 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
4:00 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Ronald Stram MD, Stram Center for Integrative Medicine
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Via Skype

  • Ralph Budd MD, Professor of Medicine and Unit Director, Immunobiology Medicine, University of Vermont
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Vermont State Colleges Trustees

11:30 AM

Health Care Costs

Premium and cost sharing subsidy increase

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Markup, Draft 2.2

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:50 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Draft 1.1 for discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Via phone

  • Deborah Wachtel, President, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
11:00 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Committee discussion

11:30 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Steven Phillips MD
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Medicaid Budget

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Markup

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

  • Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
2:30 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
3:00 PM

H.487 - An act relating to chiropractic coverage in Medicaid

  • Vernon Temple, Co-chair Legislative Committee, Vermont Chiropractic Association
3:30 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Markup

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Update; by phone.

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
  • Lindsey Tucker, Deputy Commissioner for the Exchange, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:00 AM

H.487 - An act relating to chiropractic coverage in Medicaid

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron French, Deputy Commissioner, Health Services and Managed Care, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Necrason and Associates, Vermont Chiropractic Association
11:00 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Group of witnesses from the Agency of Human Services

  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Integrated Family Services, Agency of Human Services
  • Laurel Omland, Operations Chief, Child, Adolescent and Family Unit, Department of Mental Health
  • Beth Tanzman, Assistant Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.487 - An act relating to chiropractic coverage in Medicaid

Committee discussion, bill markup

  • Ashley Berliner, Policy and Planning Chief, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Necrason and Associates, Vermont Chiropractic Association
3:30 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Also, written statement from Chris Winters, Office of Professional Regulation

  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
4:00 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Daniel Cameron MD, Director, lyme project, Mt. Kisco, New York
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Markup, Version 3.3

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Green Mountain Care

Discussion of Medicare and other groups in Green Mountain Care. Other witnesses to be scheduled.

  • Brenda Cruickshank, Legislative Liaison, Veterans of Foreign Wars - Woman's Veteran Committee
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
11:00 AM

Health Care Financing

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Director, Health Care Reform, Finance, Agency of Administration
1:00 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Markup and vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

FLOOR

Extended floor for afternoon

Friday, February 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Markup

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gerri Oppedisano, Psychologist, Vermont Psychological Association
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

We expect extended Floor time.

12:00 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

  • Rep. Michael Fisher, House Health Care
2:15 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Representing the statewide Parent-Child Center Network; discussing building connections with community health teams.

  • Lee Lauber, Executive Director, Family Center of Washington County
3:15 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Bill markup

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

Health Information Technology

Update on Federal data server

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
4:15 PM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Update

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lindsey Tucker, Deputy Commissioner for the Exchange, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.487 - An act relating to chiropractic coverage in Medicaid

Costs discussion

  • Ashley Berliner, Policy and Planning Chief, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Premium cost-sharing subsidies

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Administrative Costs in Health Care

  • Thomas A. E. Moseley MD, Newport Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended Floor time expected

3:00 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Markup

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Budget positions re autism services; 2% cost shift.

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
4:30 PM

Committee Discussion & Possible Action on Bills

Thursday, March 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Markup

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Funding for the Health Care Advocate's Office

  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
12:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Funding for the Health Care Advocate's budget

  • Eric Avildsen, Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended Floor time expected

After Floor

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Markup

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Discussion.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Markup

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

FLOOR

11:45 AM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

Markup and vote.

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Extended floor time expected

11:30 AM

Vermont Acupuncture Association

  • Dianne Barclay, Treasurer, Vermont Acupuncture Association
  • Molly Fleming, Licensed Acupuncturist, Vermont Acupuncture Association
  • Kerry Jenni, Integrative Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
12:00 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

FLOOR

Tentative--possible extended floor time

3:00 PM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Update

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lindsey Tucker, Deputy Commissioner for the Exchange, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
4:00 PM

iPad Training

Equipment signature page;, refreshers

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Moore, Network/Systems Administrator
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Farm Health Task Force

Update on activities and services

  • George Cook, Co-Chair, Vermont Farm Health Task Force
  • Jean McCandless, Program Director, Vermont Farm Health Task Force
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Extended floor time expected

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tentative--possible extended floor time

3:00 PM

Hospital Transformation

  • Diane Miller, Executive Director, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Extended floor time expected

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention. No. R-316. Joint resolution providing for a Joint Assembly to vote on the retention of six Superior Judges

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tentative--possible extended floor time

2:00 PM

Autism Report

http://www.leg.state.vt.us/reports/2014ExternalReports/297964.pdf
– IFS, the Autism Report, $90k to increase resources, BCBA licensing in VT

  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Integrated Family Services, Agency of Human Services
  • Amy Cohen, Clinical Director Autism Spectrum Disorder, HowardCenter
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Clare McFadden, Autism Specialist, Division of Disability and Aging Services, Agency of Human Services
  • Kirsten Murphy, Parent
  • Catherine Simonson, Director of Child, Youth & Family Services, HowardCenter
  • Robert Wheeler, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Friday, March 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Extended floor time expected

1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Health Care Reform Discussion

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

FLOOR

Continuation of Floor session.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Update (rescheduled from Tuesday afternoon)

  • Kevin Goddard, President, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Dawn Schneiderman, Director, Audit and Anti-fraud Programs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:00 AM

Health Care Costs

Health Economics: Value-based Benefits & Analytics

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Ellen Meara Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice
11:00 AM

Autism Report

  • Claudia Inés Pringles, Parent
  • Dan Unumb, Director, Legal Resource Center, Autism Speaks
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Autism Report

  • Scott Hibbard, Parent
  • David Powsner, Provider of ABA services, Vermont Association for Behavioral Analysis
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Extended session: Budget and tax bills

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Floor time all afternoon

Friday, March 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Extended floor time: Budget and tax bills

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended floor time

3:00 PM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

ROOM 11. Consultants' report from BerryDunn. Confirmed. Joint with Senate Government Operations Committee.

  • Charles Leadbetter, Government Consulting Group, BerryDunn
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Walk-through of the bill, 11:00-12:00.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Bill Sponsor
12:00 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Walk-through, continued.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
3:45 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Sec. 6 & 7, re universality

  • Ellen Oxfeld, Vermont Health Care for All
  • Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician in Addiction Medicine
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-153, 154, 155, 156
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Employer assessment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Medical Society
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
  • Falko Schilling, Consumer Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • James Haslam, Executive Director, Vermont Workers' Center
  • Marjorie Power, Member, Vermont Health Care for All
  • Sandra Schlosser, Vermont Workers' Center
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-157, 158,159,160
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

This AM: Sec. 19, Pharmacy Benefit Manager.

  • Heather Cascone, Senior Manager, Government Affairs, Express Scripts, Inc.
  • Brian Murphy, Pharmacy Program Director, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:00 AM

Farm to School

Brief update, VT FEED (Food Education Every Day), the Farm to School (FTS) Network, and VT Health Dept.

  • Amy Beckwith, School Nurse, Jericho Elementary School
  • David Bouchard, Teacher, Jericho Elementary School
  • Susan Kamp, Health Systems Program Administrator, Vermont Department of Health
  • Abbie Nelson, Co-Director, VT Food Ed. Every Day & Ed. Coord. at Nofa-VT
  • Betsy Rosenbluth, Co-Director, VT FEED and Shelburne Farms
11:15 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Pharmacy Benefit Managers, cont.

  • Richard Harvey, Owner, Montpelier Pharmacy
  • Steve Hochberg, Owner, Rutland/Springfield/Ludlow Pharmacies
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Health Care Reform

Global Budgets and Hospital Payments

  • Robert Murray, , Global Budget Consultant, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Green Mountain Care Board
3:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended floor time

Friday, April 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-161,162
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

  • Laura Soares, Chair, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

FLOOR

All AM testimony is canceled due to extended floor session.

2:00 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Sec. 17, transitioning public employees to Green Mountain Care

  • Nicole Mace, Research Coordinator, Vermont School Boards Association
10:00 AM

FLOOR

NOTE: There will be extended floor sessions all this week.

12:00 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Section 19, Pharmacy Benefit Manager

  • David Balto, Public interest antitrust attorney
4:00 PM

Administrative Costs in Health Care

  • Sharon Fine MD, Medical Director, Northern Counties Health Care
  • Patrick Flood, Executive Director, Northern Counties Health Care
5:00 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Section 9. Timeline for Administration to identify the elements of Green Mountain Care to be contracted out, to solicit bids, and to award contracts

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • Charlie Jones, Manager, IS Project Management Office, Fletcher Allen Health Care
5:30 PM

Autism Report

Sunrise process—OPR/Licensure

  • Christopher Winters, Director of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
6:00 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Committee discussion and markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-169, 170, 171, 172
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
9:15 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Discussion re cyber security and the Exchange

  • Rep. Doug Gage, Representative
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Extended floor time

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Anticipated additional floor time

1:30 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Committee discussion and markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, CVS/Caremark
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Benefit package and other amendments

  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
9:00 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Medicare and wrap issues

  • Greg Marchildon, Executive Director, AARP Vermont
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of trustee, UVM

11:00 or after Floor

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Committee discussion and markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Friday, April 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Committee discussion and markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Schedule TBD--possibly markup

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-185, 186
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Autism Report

OPR and sunrise issues

  • Rep. Donna Sweaney, Chair, Government Operations Committee
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
12:00 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

Federally Qualified Health Centers

1) An opportunity to apply for a federal grant to help with loan repayment
2) FQHCs and federal dollars

  • Sharon Winn, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-187
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

Walk-through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
10:00 AM

S.281 - An act relating to vision riders and a choice of providers for vision and eye care services

Walk-through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended floor time

Thursday, April 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-188, 189, 190
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Autism Report

Times are approximate

  • Ashley Berliner, Policy and Planning Chief, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Carrie Hathaway, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robert Wheeler, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:30 AM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

  • Selina Hickman, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

Markup and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

~ Review Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Senate Health and Welfare
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-191, 192, 193
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Update

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:00 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Lessons Learned

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.281 - An act relating to vision riders and a choice of providers for vision and eye care services

  • Frank Pinard, President, Vermont Optometric Association
  • Steve St. Marie, Legislative Committee, Vermont Optometric Association
11:00 AM

Autism Report

Time approximate. Draft memo re licensing.

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Committee discussion--including possible amendments

1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-194, 195, 196, 197
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

Committee discussion

  • Rep. Michael Fisher
11:15 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Reporting challenges

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
11:30 AM

S.281 - An act relating to vision riders and a choice of providers for vision and eye care services

  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
11:35 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Continued

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
11:45 AM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

Committee discussion

  • Rep. George W. Till
12:00 PM

Caucus

2:25 PM

Expenditure Analysis Report

  • Michael Davis, Director of Health System Finances, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Karen Hein, Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Lori Perry, Senior Financial Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board
3:30 PM

Administrative Costs in Health Care

  • Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
4:00 PM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

Update

  • Rep. Michael Fisher
4:10 PM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:45 PM

Health Care Reform Discussion

Considerations for Evaluating Health Care Reform Proposals

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-198, 199, 200
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.281 - An act relating to vision riders and a choice of providers for vision and eye care services

S.281, Rep. Woodward chiropractic amendment language

  • Rep. Mark Woodward, Sponsor
8:45 AM

S.281 - An act relating to vision riders and a choice of providers for vision and eye care services

Will be delayed until approximately 8:45.

  • Dean Barcelow, Optometrist, Optometrists Association
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Goddard, President, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Floor may be lengthy

5:00 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Amendments. Quick review.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-201, 202, 203
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Lessons learned

  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:40 AM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

Amendment from House Appropriations

  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson
11:00 AM

S.281 - An act relating to vision riders and a choice of providers for vision and eye care services

Amendments; Markup.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Cory Gustafson, Director, Government and Public Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Optometric Association
  • Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Rep. Mark Woodward
1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Health Information Technology

Medical records challenges.

  • Carolyn McQuide MD, Physician, GoodHealth
  • Andrea Regan MD, Family Physician, Charlotte Family Health Center
Friday, April 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-204, 205
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Household Insurance Survey

2012 Household Insurance Survey, re health care

  • Sarah Lindberg, Data and Information Mananger, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Martini, Director of Health Insurance Policy, Director of External Appeals Program, Department of Financial Regulation
9:00 AM

Autism Report

Network adequacy, autism services

  • David Martini, Director of Health Insurance Policy, Director of External Appeals Program, Department of Financial Regulation
9:15 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Rep. Till amendment re certified laboratories for testing

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. George W. Till, Jericho
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:20 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Discussion--Certificate of Need

  • Marcus Hampers MD, Owner, ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care Centers
  • Michael Porembski, President and Chief Operating Officer, ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care Centers
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-206, 207, 208
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Various amendments

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Rep. Michael Fisher
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Rep. Christopher Pearson
  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
  • Rep. George W. Till
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Expected to go all day

12:00 PM

Caucus

12:35 PM

S.281 - An act relating to vision riders and a choice of providers for vision and eye care services

Markup and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:25 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Amendment from House Ways and Means

  • Rep. Janet Ancel, House Committee on Ways and Means
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-209
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Amendments

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Expected to go all day

Thursday, May 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-210
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Expected to go all day

12:00 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Amendment from Reps. Dickinson and Bouchard; Amendment from Reps. Fisher and Koch

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson
  • Rep. Michael Fisher
12:15 PM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. George W. Till
Friday, May 2, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No CD
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Expected to go all day

Monday, May 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-211
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee review of three sets of budget memos re Senate provisions in the Budget.

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
1:00 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner Break

6:30 PM

FLOOR

Additional Floor time if needed

Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

Committee of Conference, Room 45, House Health Care

10:00 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Committee of Conference

12:30 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

Committee of Conference, 2nd meeting, Room 45, House Health Care

3:30 PM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Committee of Conference, second meeting. Room 45, House Health Care.

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

FLOOR

Additional Floor time if needed

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Block of Time for Conference Committees

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Block of Time for Conference Committees

3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

FLOOR

Additional Floor time if needed

Thursday, May 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Block of Time for Conference Committees

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Block of Time for Conference Committees

3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

FLOOR

Additional Floor time if needed

Friday, May 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Block of Time for Conference Committees

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Block of Time for Conference Committees

3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

FLOOR

Additional Floor time if needed

Saturday, May 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Block of Time for Conference Committees

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Block of Time for Conference Committees

3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

FLOOR

Additional Floor time if needed

Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-212, 213, 214
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Exchange Update

  • Andrew Garland, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
  • Lawrence Miller, Senior Advisor to the Governor, Chief of Health Care Reform
  • Dawn Schneiderman, Director of Risk Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:30 AM

Vermont Health Care Claims Uniform Reporting and Evaluation System (VHCURES)

Report from Auditor

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Andrew Stein, State Auditor's Office
11:30 AM

Proposed Rates

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
12:00 PM

Health Care Reform Economic Analysis

JFO Update

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Joyce Manchester, Joint Fiscal Office
12:10 PM

Health Care Reform Economic Analysis

Administration Update

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration

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