2017-2018 Session
Change SessionS.53
An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
- Sponsor(s)
- Location
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Last Recorded Action
- House 4/26/2018 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Detailed Status
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Roll Call History
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Committee Meetings
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Meeting Full List
2017-2018 Legislative Session
Thursday, March 2, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist
Allan Ramsay, M.D.
Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Susan Leigh Deppe, Chair, Health Care Reform, Vermont Psychiatric Association
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jack Mayer, Pediatrician, Middlebury
Hannah Rabin, Primary Care Doctor, Richmond
Susie Miller, Office Manager, Cambridge Family Practice
Michael Fine, Former Director, Rhode Island Department of Health
Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Allan Ramsay, M.D.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 11:45 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Samantha Nelson, Government Affairs Consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Friday, April 7, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 8:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Committee discussion
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 12, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Walk Through of Bill and Review of Committee Letter to Advocates
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist
David Reynolds
Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Allan Ramsay, M.D.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- After the Floor
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Allan Ramsay, M.D., Green Mountain Care Board
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Discussion of the Objectives and Intent of S.53
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 10:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Workforce Issues and Provider Support
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Scollins, Vermont Medical Society
Deborah Wachtel, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Vermont Nurse Practitioners' Association
Michael Fine, Chief Health Strategist, City of Central Falls, Rhode Island
- 10:45 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Workforce Issues & Provider Support continued
Paul J. Reiss
Adam Sorscher, Vermont Health Care for All
Ron Holland
Lorilee Schoenbeck, Vice President, Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Joshua Green, President, Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Fay Homan, Little Rivers Health Care
Ethan Parke, Vermont Health Care for All
Dylon Gookin, Medical Student, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Thursday, February 8, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 10:45 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
A plan moving forward
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Clarke Collins, Benefits Director, Vermont Department of Human Resources
Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Herbert Olson
Friday, February 9, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 8:15 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Testimony, Discussion and Mark-up
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Clarke Collins, Benefits Director, Vermont Department of Human Resources
Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, Vermont Medical Society
Marjorie Power, Member, Vermont Health Care for All
Thursday, February 15, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 8:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Mark-up
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, Vermont Medical Society
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- After the Floor
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Discussion and Mark-up
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Nursing Homes
Thursday, February 22, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 8:30 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, Vermont Medical Society
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 10:40 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Discussion and Mark-up
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- ~
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Committee Discussion
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:45 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Herbert Olson, Counsel
Allan Ramsay, Medical Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
- 10:30 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 1, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Committee Discussion
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
Friday, March 2, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 10:30 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Discussion and Potential Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ethan Parke, Vermont Health Care for All
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 3:00 PM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Possible Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Draft 2.3 - Senate Appropriations Amendment
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Draft 1.1 - Ayer Amendment
Committee Discussion
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- 4:00 PM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Claire Ayer
Friday, April 6, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care
- 11:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Walk-through of bill As Passed the Senate.
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM or after the floor.
Thursday, April 12, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care
- 9:00 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Allan Ramsay, Medical Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
Michael Fine, Former Director, Rhode Island Department of Health
Susan Leigh Deppe, Chair, Health Care Reform, Vermont Psychiatric Association
- 10:15 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Dan Barlow, State Director, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care
- 2:30 PM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care
- 10:15 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Additional testimony; Fiscal Note
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
Thursday, April 19, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care
- 11:30 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care
- 10:50 AM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Committee discussion and possible vote
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 27, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations
- after House adjourns
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Rep. Timothy Briglin, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Friday, May 4, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations
- 1:00 PM
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S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Committee Documents
An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
Witnesses Who Testified
2017-2018 Legislative Session
House Committee on Appropriations
- Rep. Timothy Briglin, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
- Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
House Committee on Health Care
- Dan Barlow, State Director, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility
- Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
- Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- Susan Leigh Deppe, Chair, Health Care Reform, Vermont Psychiatric Association
- Michael Fine, Former Director, Rhode Island Department of Health
- Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
- Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
- Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
- Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
- Allan Ramsay, Medical Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
- Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
- Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Sen. Claire Ayer
- Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Senate Committee on Finance
- Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
- Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
- Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Clarke Collins, Benefits Director, Vermont Department of Human Resources
- Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- Susan Leigh Deppe, Chair, Health Care Reform, Vermont Psychiatric Association
- Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- Michael Fine, Chief Health Strategist, City of Central Falls, Rhode Island
- Michael Fine, Former Director, Rhode Island Department of Health
- Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
- Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
- Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
- Dylon Gookin, Medical Student, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
- Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- Joshua Green, President, Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
- Ron Holland
- Fay Homan, Little Rivers Health Care
- Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
- Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
- Jack Mayer, Pediatrician, Middlebury
- Susie Miller, Office Manager, Cambridge Family Practice
- Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
- Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
- Samantha Nelson, Government Affairs Consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Herbert Olson
- Herbert Olson, Counsel
- Ethan Parke, Vermont Health Care for All
- Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Nursing Homes
- Marjorie Power, Member, Vermont Health Care for All
- Hannah Rabin, Primary Care Doctor, Richmond
- Allan Ramsay, M.D.
- Allan Ramsay, M.D., Green Mountain Care Board
- Allan Ramsay, Medical Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
- Paul J. Reiss
- David Reynolds
- Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist
- Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
- Lorilee Schoenbeck, Vice President, Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- Michael Scollins, Vermont Medical Society
- Adam Sorscher, Vermont Health Care for All
- Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, Vermont Medical Society
- Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
- Deborah Wachtel, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Vermont Nurse Practitioners' Association
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An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont
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