Senate Committee on Health and Welfare (Room 17)

Thursday, April 11, 2024

9:00 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Introduction and walk-through

• Representative Rey Garofano, Reporter, House Human Services
• Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
• Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc

10:15 AM

H.766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts

• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Fay Homan, Member, Green Mountain Care Board’s Primary Care Advisory Group

10:30 AM

H.622 - An act relating to emergency medical services

Introduction and walk-through

• Representative Lucy Boyden, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
• Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee

11:25 AM

Budget Discussion

Continued

• Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
• Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
• Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Parent Child Centers
• Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square / Support and Services at Home (SASH)

11:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Naturopathic medicine

• Dr. Steven Moore, Naturopathic Physician and Legislative Chair, Vermont Naturopathic Association
• Dr. JoAnn Yanez, Executive Director, Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor