House Committee on Health Care (Room 45)

Friday, April 15, 2016

9:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

• John Hollar, Lobbyist, National Association of Vision Care Plans

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

S.255 - An act relating to regulation of hospitals, health insurers, and managed care organizations

Amendments.

11:00 AM

H.866 - An act relating to prescription drug manufacturer cost transparency

Strike-all amendment from Rep. Pearson.
Other witnesses TBA.

• Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.639 - An act relating to pulse oximetry to screen newborns for congenital heart defects

• Katherine Bramhall, Licensed Midwife, Vermont Midwifery Association

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

1:45 PM

S.255 - An act relating to regulation of hospitals, health insurers, and managed care organizations

• Representative Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor of Amendment
• Steven Costantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
• Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
• Aaron French, Deputy Commissioner,  Health Services and Managed Care, Department of Vermont Health Access
• Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare

2:15 PM

H.639 - An act relating to pulse oximetry to screen newborns for congenital heart defects

• Dr. Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
• Tina Zuk, Vermont Government Relations Director, American Heart Association
• Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

2:45 PM

S.255 - An act relating to regulation of hospitals, health insurers, and managed care organizations

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

3:00 PM

S.255 - An act relating to regulation of hospitals, health insurers, and managed care organizations

Aggregate vs. non-aggregated reporting, etc.

• David Cassetty, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
• David Martini, Director of Health Insurance Policy, Director of External Appeals Program, Department of Financial Regulation
• Trinka Kerr, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate