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10:00 AM
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FLOOR
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11:00 AM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Health Care Claims Administration at the Dept. of Vt. Health Access (DVHA)--DVHA's EDS/HP contract
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Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Lori Collins, Deputy Director for Administration and Fiscal Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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12:00 PM
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Caucus
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1:00 PM
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Information Briefing Session
Getting Answers for Your Questions, Room 11
Agency of Human Services, Secretary Doug Racine
Department of Taxes, Commissioner Mary Peterson
Office of the Attorney General, Attorney General Bill Sorrell
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1:15 PM
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Caucus
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2:30 PM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Integrated Health Care Delivery--Bi-State Primary Care Association: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and other community-based primary care services.
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Denis Barton, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
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Grant Whitmer, Executive Director, Community Health Centers of Rutland
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3:30 PM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act--PPACA: employer mandates, individual mandates, and small business tax credits
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Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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9:00 AM
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H.231 - An act relating to a study of the workers’ compensation program, health care coverage, and a single-payer health care system
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Jill Charbonneau, Representing, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
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Rep. Jim Eckhardt, Sponsor
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Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
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10:00 AM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Committee markup and discussion
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1:00 PM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Section 17-24, Statewide Preferred Drug List.
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Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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2:00 PM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
JFO response to Act 128 "Hsiao Report"; impacts of H.202
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Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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3:00 PM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Section 17-24, Statewide Preferred Drug List
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Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
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3:30 PM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Committee markup
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8:30 AM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Section 3 Vermont Health Reform Board
Section 4 Public Private Single-Payer System
Section 11 Health System Planning, Regulation and Public Health
Section 13 Workforce Issues
Section 25 Health Care System Reform; Improving Quality and Affordability
Section 26 Duties of Department of Health
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Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
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9:30 AM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Vermont Medical Society, re Board, Green Mountain health, Integration Plan, Financing Plans, H.I.T., Medical malpractice, etc.
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Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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10:45 AM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Brief planning re the Public Hearing March 7
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11:00 AM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Committee markup
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11:30 AM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Hsiao team's responses to Committee's questions re the Act 128 Hsiao Report
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Steven Kappel MPA, Principal, Policy Integrity, LLC
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1:00 PM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Afternoon testimony is in Room 10
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Mari Cordes, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
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Peg Franzen, Montpelier, Vermont Workers' Center
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David Kreindler, Vermont Workers' Center
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1:45 PM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Committee discussion and markup
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10:00 AM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Committee of Conference. Room 11.
Senators Ayer, Mullin, and Fox;
Representatives Larson, Fisher, and Copeland-Hanzas
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12:00 PM
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S.15 - An act relating to insurance coverage for midwifery services and home births
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Eleanor Capeless MD, Obstetrician Gynecologist, Fletcher Allen Health Care
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Jennie Lowell MD, Obstetrician Gynecologist, Maitri Health Care for Women
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Roger Young MD, Vermont representative, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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1:00 PM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Committee of conference. Room 11.
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2:30 PM
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S.104 - An act relating to modifications to the ban on gifts by manufacturers of prescribed products
Committee discussion.
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4:15 PM
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H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system
Committee of Conference. Room 11. 4:15 or 4:30.
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5:00 PM
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S.104 - An act relating to modifications to the ban on gifts by manufacturers of prescribed products
Committee discussion
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9:30 AM
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FLOOR
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10:00 AM Or after House Floor
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Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
Introduction to David Reynolds
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David Reynolds, Deputy Commissioner, Health Care Administration, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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10:45 AM
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Vermont Health Benefits Exchange
Introduction to Lindsey Tucker
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Lindsey Tucker, Deputy Commissioner for the Exchange, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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11:30 AM
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H.65 - An act relating to fiscal year 2011 budget adjustment
Green Mountain Care Board and Rule Making
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Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Megan O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
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1:00 PM
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H.65 - An act relating to fiscal year 2011 budget adjustment
Green Mountain Care Board and Rule Making
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William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
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1:30 PM
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H.65 - An act relating to fiscal year 2011 budget adjustment
Green Mountain Care Board and Rule Making (via phone)
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Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
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2:00 PM
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H.65 - An act relating to fiscal year 2011 budget adjustment
Discussion (tentative)
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10:00 AM
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FLOOR
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11:00 AM
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H.65 - An act relating to fiscal year 2011 budget adjustment
Catamount Fund
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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11:15 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Sections 12-22: Certificate of Need; Section 41 re Catamount. Markup, discussion, and close the sections.
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Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Legislative Council
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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12:00, 1:00 and 1:15 PM
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Caucus
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2:30 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Continue discussion and markup of C.O.N. sections, 12-22
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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3:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Sections 25, Insurance rate review; 28, Blueprint; 5, GMCB authority; 40, Emergency rules:
Markup, discussion.
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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9:00 AM
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Sections: 24, provider bargaining groups; 30, VPQHC; 31, Discretionary clause ban; 32, Specialty tier drugs; 36, HEIU; 37-39, Technical / clarifying changes
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, American Council of Life Insurers
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Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
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Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
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1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Expected to take most of the afternoon
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4:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Tentative--depends on the floor schedule
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Betsy Bishop, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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5:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Joint hearing with Senate Health and Welfare, Room 11:
Employer testimony on the bill. This includes input on the Exchange, defining the small group market (50-100), whether qualified health plans can be purchased in the small group market outside the Exchange, and other topics of interest to the business community.
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Michael Bayer, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Legal Aid
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Roland Bellavance, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
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Russ Bennett, Owner, NorthLand Design and Construction
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Sara Byers, Vice President, Leonardo's Pizza
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John Dubie, Owner, Pearl Street Beverage
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Craig Fuller, Owner, Fuller and Keller, Inc.
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Marybeth Gilliam, Owner, Jumpstart
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Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
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Bram Kleppner, Chief Financial Officer, Danforth Pewter and Shirley Pewter
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George Malek, President, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Tom McKeown, Executive Director, Business Resource Services
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Nigel Mucklow, Co-owner, New England Flooring
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Doug Page, Citizen
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Michael Roche, President, Stowe Tree Experts
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William Sayer, President and CEO, New England Federal Credit Union
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William Shepeluk, President, Waterbury Village Trustees
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Bruce Shields, President, Ethan Allen Institute
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Win Thomas, President, Thomas Insurance and Benefits
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Wendy Wilton, Treasurer, City of Rutland
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8:30 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Markup on sections of H.559: 12-22 (C.O.N.), 31 (discretionary clauses), 5 (GMC Board duties), 28 (Blueprint), and 40 (Rulemaking); plus sections 24 (provider bargaining groups), and 25 (insurance rate reviews)
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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9:30 AM
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FLOOR
Expected to take the rest of the morning.
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1:00 PM
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FLOOR
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2:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Continuing markup on H.559: Sections 25 (insurance rate reviews), 30 (VPQHC), 36 (HEIU), and 37-39 (technical / clarifying changes)
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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3:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Discussion, Exchange marketplace
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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9:30 AM
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FLOOR
(State House Singers sing the Devotional)
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11:00 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Section 28, Blueprint for Health
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Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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11:20 AM
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H.571 - An act relating to Vermont’s prescribed product manufacturer gift ban and disclosure requirements
Memo from DVHA asking repeal of a report requirement
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Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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11:30 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Section 28, Blueprint for Health, re mental health issues
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Alexandra Forbes, Vermont Psychological Association
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11:45 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Section 25, Insurance rate reviews
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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1:00 PM
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No Meeting Scheduled
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9:30 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Scenarios in the Exchange--Sec. 3.
This week overall: Markup of Sections 3, 32, 33-35, 41, and 42; plus issue of Bronze plans
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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10:30 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Transition issues--Sec. 42, Effective dates.
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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12:00, 1:00 and 1:15 PM
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Caucus
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2:30 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Sections 33-35 -- Medicaid waivers, etc. Markup and vote.
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Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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3:30 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Sec. 3, 33-35, 41. Markup and vote.
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Sandy Haas, Progressive Leader, House Committee On Human Services
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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9:15 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Dental coverage. Markup and vote.
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Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Delta Dental
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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George Richardson, Pediatric Dentist, Timberlane Dental Group
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9:30 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Range of plans
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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9:45 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Section 3--inside/outside the Exchange
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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10:00 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Waiver intent language--Larson; Dual eligible project proposal--Carbee & Larson; IRS Rules--Reynolds
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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David Reynolds, Deputy Commissioner, Division Health Care, BISHCA
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10:15 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Sec. 32, Specialty Tier drugs--Peterson; Waivers--Carbee
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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11:30 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Brokers' fees.
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Michael Fisher
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Rep. Michael Fisher, House Committee on Health Care
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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1:00 PM
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Meet with Governor
[Committee meets with Governor Shumlin]
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2:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Rules, Sec. 40. Markup and vote.
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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2:15 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Act 129 Task Force (mental health). Markup and vote.
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Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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2:30 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Collective bargaining agreements; Medicare supp.; Effective dates, Sec. 42. Markup and vote.
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Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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3:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Funding for Ombudsman's Office
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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3:15 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Section 125 Plans
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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David Sichel, Deputy Director of Group Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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3:30 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Prescription drugs-- specialty tier drugs; Exchange options--range of plans
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
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3:45 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Small business tax credits; "Bailit Report" re Exchange planning; Edit Standards Work Group Report
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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4:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Pearson amendment: Premium Tax credits and cost sharing
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4:30 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Report: Analysis of Basic Health Program Option; discussion re finalizing bill
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Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
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9:00 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Today: markup and vote. 9:00: Sec. 3
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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9:15 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Section 34; Sections 33 and 35a
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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Jason Williams, Government Relations, Fletcher Allen Health Care
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9:30 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Bronze plans
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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10:00 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Navigators (Exchange); full range of plans; Discussion
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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10:30 AM
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General Assembly
Election of trustees for Vermont State Colleges
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11:00 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Prescription drugs, specialty tier drugs
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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1:00 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Markup on brokers' fees language
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Timothy Cope, Broker, Fleischer Jacobs Group
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Timothy Ford, Attorney, Hackett, Valine, McDonald
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
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Tom Rugg, Account Executive - Principal, Hickock and Boardman Group Benefits
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Win Thomas, President, Thomas Insurance and Benefits
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Jessica Waltman, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, National Association of Health Underwriters
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2:15 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Review first draft of full strike-all amendment of bill
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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3:00 PM
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H.571 - An act relating to Vermont’s prescribed product manufacturer gift ban and disclosure requirements
Incorporated in H.559--discussion
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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3:15 PM
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H.702 - An act relating to prohibiting discrimination in government contracting
Discussion of including anti-discrimination language in H.559
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Sponsor
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Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre
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3:30 PM
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H.500 - An act relating to the health access oversight committee
Discussion re incorporating this bill into H.559
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
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3:45 PM
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H.534 - An act relating to the reporting requirements of health insurers
Discussion re incorporating sections of this bill into H.559
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor
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Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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4:00 PM
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H.498 - An act relating to parity for primary mental health care services
Discussion re incorporating this bill into H.559
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Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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4:15 PM
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H.604 - An act relating to student athletes with suspected head injuries
Discussion re incorporating this bill into H.559
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Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
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4:30 AM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Discussion; claim edits
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4:40 PM
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H.37 - An act relating to telemedicine
Discussion re incorporating this bill into H.559
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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4:45 PM
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H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation
Final discussion; vote.
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9:15 AM
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H.766 - An act relating to the rehabilitation of Vermont National Guard members and certain rights and responsibilities of guard members and their employers
Discussion re section on health care coverage for members of the Vermont National Guard
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Colonel Ellen Abbott, Counsel, Vermont National Guard
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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10:15 AM
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H.781 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Recommendations re Medicaid sections
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Lorraine Siciliano, Legislative Liaison, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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10:45 AM
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H.601 - An act relating to insurance coverage for cancer screenings
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11:00 AM
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H.764 - An act relating to health insurance brokers’ fees
Discussion of new language from Reps. Sharpe and Wizowaty
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Pam Bussiere, Finance and HR Manager, SBE, Inc.
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Stefanie Pigeon, President, Affiliated Associates
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1:00 PM
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FLOOR
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2:00 PM
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H.764 - An act relating to health insurance brokers’ fees
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Scott Baldwin, President, Vermont Brokerage Services
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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3:45 PM
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H.764 - An act relating to health insurance brokers’ fees
Discussion, markup and vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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4:00 PM
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H.157 - An act relating to restrictions on tanning beds
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Rep. Janet Ancel, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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W. Landon Dennison MD, Dermatologist
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Randy Ploof, Owner, Body le Bronze
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Kathryn Schwarzenberger MD, Dermatology Residency Program Director, University of Vermont College of Medicine
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Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
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Judy Wong MD, Physician, University of Vermont College of Medicine
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8:30 AM
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H.157 - An act relating to restrictions on tanning beds
Final bill draft and committee vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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9:00 AM
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H.777 - An act relating to licensed midwives and certified nurse midwives
On Wednesday morning, March 14, the Committee will review draft language making changes to S.15 (Act 35 of 2011). This draft language is now posted on the Committee's website, under Documents: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/househealthcare
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Dr. Louis DiNicola, President, Vermont Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Rep. Michael Fisher, House Committee on Health Care
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Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
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Marjorie Meyer MD, Physician, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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11:45 AM
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H.764 - An act relating to health insurance brokers’ fees
Review of amendments to bill
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1:00 PM
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FLOOR
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2:00 PM
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H.631 - An act relating to insurance reimbursement for ambulance and EMS services
Broad-ranging discussion: emergency and non-emergency medical transport; frequent users; reimbursement, etc.
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Joseph Aldsworth, Chief, Vermont Ambulance Association
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Rep. Mollie S. Burke
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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William Clark, Director of Provider and Member Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Jim Finger , President, VT. Ambulance Assoc.
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Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Legislative Council
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Gini Milkey, Director, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
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Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Adult Days
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9:00 AM
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S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers
Witnesses for S.200 and S.222 will testify this morning as their schedules allow.
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
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Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre
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Sen. Anthony Pollina, Bill Sponsor
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9:30 AM
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S.222 - An act relating to cost-sharing for employer-sponsored insurance assistance plans
The Committee will get brief walk-throughs of S.200 and S.222. Additional witnesses to be scheduled. Witness times for both bills are very flexible.
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Sen. Kevin Mullin, Assistant Minority Leader, Sponsor
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9:45 AM
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S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers
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Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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10:30 AM
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S.222 - An act relating to cost-sharing for employer-sponsored insurance assistance plans
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Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Lengthy floor time expected
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Afternoon
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
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8:30 AM
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S.209 - An act relating to naturopathic physicians
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rosemary Jacobs, Concerned Citizen, Belief-Based Medicine vs Evidence-Based Medicine
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Craig Jones, Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
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Sen. Hinda Miller, Bill Sponsor
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Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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Lorilee Schoenbeck, N.D., Mountain View Natural Medicine
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10:30 AM
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S.252 - An act relating to the repeal or revision of reporting requirements
Review and make recommendations to Government Operations Committee on list of reports required by Legislature
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10:45 AM
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S.209 - An act relating to naturopathic physicians
Committee discussion, markup and vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Lorilee Schoenbeck, N.D., Mountain View Natural Medicine
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Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
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11:30 AM
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S.252 - An act relating to the repeal or revision of reporting requirements
Discussion
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11:45 AM
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S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers
Poirier: draft strike-all amendment
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Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre
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1:00 PM
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FLOOR
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3:15 PM
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S.252 - An act relating to the repeal or revision of reporting requirements
Discussion and recommendations for Government Operations committee
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Loring Starr, Committee Staff
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3:30 PM
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S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers
Any further testimony on S.200, Rep. Poirier's amendment, markup and vote
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre
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Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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4:30 PM
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H.674 - An act relating to pharmacy audits
Update on negotiations
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Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Vermont Pharmacists Association
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9:00 AM
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S.223 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for early childhood developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders
Markup
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Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Christine Oliver, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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Claudia Inés Pringles, Parent, Montpelier
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Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
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9:45 AM
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S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers
Additional testimony from the Department of Financial Regulation (formerly BISHCA), and DVHA
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Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
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Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
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Kaj Samsom, Department of Financial Regulation
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10:30 AM
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S.236 - An act relating to health care practitioner signature authority
Testimony, markup and vote.
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Bill Sponsor
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Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, Vermont Nurse Practitioner Association
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12:00 PM
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S.199 - An act relating to immunization exemptions and the immunization pilot program
Committee review of amendments to S.199
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Rep. Gregory S. Clark, Vergennes
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue
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Rep. Michael Fisher
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Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, House Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch, Barre Town
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Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre
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1:00 PM
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FLOOR
(S.199 on the Floor--could be extended floor time)
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6:45 PM
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S.223 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for early childhood developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders
markup and vote
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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9:00 AM
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H.674 - An act relating to pharmacy audits
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Steve Hochberg, Owner, Rutland Pharmacy
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Jeff Hochberg, Rutland Pharmacy
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Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Vermont Pharmacists Association
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Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores (VACDS)
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Bill Smith, Lobbyist, CVS Caremark
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Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
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10:30 AM
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S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers
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Dale Hackett, Disability Advocate
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
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1:00 PM
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FLOOR
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1:10 PM
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H.777 - An act relating to licensed midwives and certified nurse midwives
Amendment from Rep. Kilmartin
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin
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1:20 PM
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S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers
Markup and vote, S.200 and possibly H.674
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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4:00 or later
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S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers
S.200, H.674, etc. Markup and vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council