S.245 (Act 143)

An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Sponsors: Sen. Timothy Ashe , Sen. Michael Sirotkin

Last Recorded Action: 5/6/2016 - Signed by Governor on May 25, 2016

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

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S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, February 12, 2016

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Introduction of Bill

Sen. Tim Ashe

9:15 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Amy Cooper, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.
Amy Vaughn, Director of Revenue, Finance & Reimbursement, UVM Medical Center
Jason Williams, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, University of Vermont Medical Center
Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration

Friday, February 19, 2016

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:00 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Susan Barrett, JD, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Brian Martin, Associate General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

11:30 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Committee discussion

Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Jason Williams, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, University of Vermont Medical Center
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

11:00 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:30 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Committee discussion & possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, March 18, 2016

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:00 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Steven Costantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
Sen. Michael Sirotkin, '
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Ena Backus, Deputy Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:00 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Review of Amendments

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Sharon Winn,, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:15 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Review of Amendments

Sen. Tim Ashe
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

3:00 PM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

3:00 or after House Floor. Walk-through.

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jason Williams, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, University of Vermont Medical Center
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

10:00 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Sen. Tim Ashe, Bill Sponsor
Amy Cooper, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.

11:00 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Hospital facility fees

Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Gisele Carbonneau, Director of Operations, Healthfirst, Inc.
Steven Costantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

9:00 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Susan Barrett, JD, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Cory Gustafson, Director, Government and Public Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
Anthony Williams, MD, Central Vermont Medical Center, University of Vermont Health Network
Mark Yorra, MD, Central Vermont Medical Center, University of Vermont Health Network
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

11:00 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Continue with Senate bills in committee, including S.245

Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jason Williams, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, University of Vermont Medical Center

Friday, April 15, 2016

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

1:30 PM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Steven Costantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

11:30 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

10:00 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, April 29, 2016

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

2:20 PM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Monday, May 2, 2016

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

1:20 PM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Questions re sections 3 and 4, in version As Passed by Senate.

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Steven Costantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
Susan Barrett, JD, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jason Williams, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, University of Vermont Medical Center

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

9:00 AM

S.245 - An act relating to notice to patients of new health care provider affiliations

Rep. Pearson Amendment, Dr. 1.3, re Sections 3 and 4. Markup and vote.

Rep. Christopher Pearson
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council