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House Committee on Health Care Room 45

The House Committee on Health Care considers matters relating to health care.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor Shumlin's Farewell Address

Thursday, January 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion & Organization

Changed to 1:00 PM

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Message

Friday, January 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Chamber

11:00 AM

Security Training

House Chamber

Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Health Care 101

Introduction to Health Care.
10:30 or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Health Care 101

Introduction, continued

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Health Care Reform

History of Health Care Reform; discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Introduction to 4th Floor, room, projector, chairs, storage, etc.

  • Loring Starr, Committee Staff, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Security Briefing

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

Decorum Training

House Chamber

3:00 PM

Green Mountain Care Board

Overview of GMCB

  • Susan Barrett, JD, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
4:00 PM

Department of Vermont Health Access

Overview of work of DVHA

  • Lori Collins, Director, Policy, Fiscal and Support Services, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Overview of the Exchange (Vermont Health Connect)

  • Cassandra Madison, Director of Operations, Vermont Health Connect
10:00 AM

iPad Training

Update, new iPads and functions

11:00 AM

Department of Mental Health

Introduction and overview

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Emma Harrigan, Quality Management Director, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Accountable Care Organizations

Introduction and overview

  • Martita Giard, Director, ACO Programs strategy and Development, OneCare Vermont
  • Kate Simmons, Director, Community Health Accountable Care LLC (CHAC)
3:00 PM

Health Care Advocate

Introduction and update, Office of the Health Care Advocate

  • Michael Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Kaili Kuiper, Attorney, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
Friday, January 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Medicaid Overview

10:00 or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns; will end at 11:00 AM.

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Lindsay Parker, Health Access Policy and Planning Chief, Agency of Human Services
11:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Health Care Legislation

Legislation from the last Biennium, overview

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

10:30 or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns
Budget Adjustment as it affects the Green Mountain Care Board.

  • Pat Jones, Health Policy Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
11:15 AM

All Payer Model

Introduction and Overview

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Pat Jones, Health Policy Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Global Commitment to Health Waiver

Overview and discussion

  • Selina Hickman, Director of Health Care Operations, Compliance & Improvement, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Recommendations for the Future of Vermont Health Connect

Report from Strategic Solutions Group, LLC.
Joint hearing, House Health Care, House Institutions, and House Energy and Technology
Room 11

  • John Schaeffer, Strategic Solutions Group, LLC
  • Don VanSlochem, Strategic Solutions Group, LLC
  • David Weiher, Strategic Solutions Group, LLC
10:00 AM

Legislative Update from Washington, DC

House Floor

  • Peter Welch, U.S. Congressman, Vermont
11:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Discussion of the SSG Report on the Exchange

  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cassandra Madison, Director of Operations, Vermont Health Connect
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

Agency of Human Services

1:30 PM or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns.
Overview; and discussion of items in the 2017 Governor's proposed budget adjustment.
Ends at 3:15 PM.

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:30 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

iPad Training

Follow-up with Committee

  • Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeffrey Schumann, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont

Introduction and Overview

  • Don George, CEO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
9:30 AM

MVP Healthcare

Introduction and overview

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
10:00 AM

TBA

11:00 AM

2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Blueprint for Health

Overview and discussion

  • Jenny Samuelson, Associate Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Beth Tanzman, Interim Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
3:00 PM

Summary of presentation on law enforcement response to persons in mental health emergencies

From Grenon Group meeting 1/17/17

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
Friday, January 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Pharmacists Association

And Vermont Retail Druggists Association.
Discussion

  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists Association
  • James Marmar, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

10:30 or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns
Introduction and discussion

  • Shawn Tester, CEO / Executive Director, Northern Counties Health Care
  • Sharon Winn, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
11:00 AM

All Payer Model

Discussion continued; testimony to end at 11:45 AM

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Pat Jones, Health Policy Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Mental Health

Introduction to mental health services in Vermont; recent legislation

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
2:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

Reports submitted to the House Health Care Committee

10:45 AM or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

[Dem. caucus is at noon in the House Chamber]

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

3:30 PM

Governor's Budget Address

Committee discussion re health care and finance issues

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Director of Health Care Reform

Introduction, overview of issues; Vermont Health Connect

  • MaryKate Mohlman, Director of Health Reform, Agency of Administration
10:00 AM

Vermont Medical Society

Introduction and overview

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
11:00 AM

H.77 - An act relating to expanding the Vermont Practitioner Recovery Network

Brief introduction

  • Rep. Ann Pugh, Sponsor
11:05 AM

H.118 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

Brief introduction

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
11:10 AM

H.124 - An act relating to mental health insurance benefits

Brief introduction

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
11:15 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Health Care Resources Fund.

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:45 PM

Hospitals

1:45 PM or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns

  • Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
2:45 PM

Green Mountain Care Board

Regulation of hospital budgets--broad overview.
Time is approximate.

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Judy Henkin, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Committee members attend GMCB meeting,
Green Mountain Care Board
City Center
89 Main Street, 2nd Floor Board Room
Montpelier, Vermont

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Includes discussion of Budget Adjustment Act

2:30 PM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Brief introduction.

  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
  • Rep. Matthew Trieber, Sponsor
2:40 PM

H.70 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services

Brief introduction

  • Rep. Diana Gonzalez, Sponsor
2:50 PM

H.65 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for enteral formula for home use

Brief introduction

  • Rep. Cynthia Weed, Sponsor
3:00 PM

Green Mountain Care Board

Committee discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Home Health Agencies

Brief introduction

  • Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

H.28 - An act relating to creating a public option for health care coverage

  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor
10:25 AM

H.86 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor
10:30 AM

H.90 - An act relating to providing health coverage for hearing aids

  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor
11:00 AM

Health Care Taxes

Provider tax, claims tax, employer assessment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)

  • Bruce Bullock, Board Chair, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • John K. Evans, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
2:00 PM

Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)

Green Mountain Care Board's oversight of VITL.

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Mental Health

  • Peter Espenshade, President, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
  • Dan Osman, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
11:30 AM

Mental Health

  • Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, NAMI VT
  • Kim Tardie, NAMI Vermont member
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Mental Health System

History of mental health services in Vermont

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Charlie Biss, Director, Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health
  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Frank Reed, Director of Operations and Planning and Development, Department of Mental Health
3:30 PM

Report on Act 79

Link to Report:
http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Legislative-Reports/2017-ACT-79-Report.pdf

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Emma Harrigan, Quality Management Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Frank Reed, Director of Operations and Planning and Development, Department of Mental Health
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Independent Doctors

Independent physicians.

  • Amy Cooper, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.
  • Brad Freisen, Pediatrics, South Burlington
  • Hannah Rabin, Primary Care Doctor, Richmond
  • Paul Rogers, Primary Care Doctor, Johnson
  • David Weissgold, Specialty Care, South Burlington
10:00 AM

Mental Health

  • Christie Everett, Director, Access and Acute Care Services & Safe Haven, Clara Martin Center
10:30 AM

Mental Health

  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
11:00 AM

Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc.

Overview of VPQHC.

  • Catherine Fulton, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care (VPQHC)
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended debate on the vote recount from District Orange 1.

Thursday, February 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

Housing and health care

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Penrose Jackson, UVM Medical Center
10:00 AM

Results Based Accountability

Presentation and discussion

  • Emma Harrigan, Quality Management Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Drusilla Roessle, Performance Improvement Director, Agency of Human Services
11:15 AM

Mental Health

Vermont Psychiatric Survivors

  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Debate may be long

2:30 PM

Prescription Drugs

Overview, plus Pharmacy Benefit Managers

  • Brian Murphy, Director of Vendor Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
3:30 PM

Prescription Drugs

Report of the Attorney General to the Legislature Regarding Pharmaceutical Cost Transparency (18 V.S.A. § 4635)
http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Legislative-Reports/AGO-Report-Pharma-Cost-Transparency-12-01-2016.pdf

  • Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Mental Health

  • Rick Barnett, Legislative Chair and Past President, Vermont Psychological Association
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Debate until 12:20 PM

12:20 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Involuntary Treatment and Medication in Mental Health Settings

Rescheduled to 1:00 PM.
Presentation and overview re involuntary medication

  • Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Designated Agencies in Mental Health Care

  • Dillon Burns, Vermont Care Partners
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Affordable Care Act

Vermont’s health insurance market post-ACA

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

Involuntary Treatment and Medication in Mental Health Settings

Act 114 Report from Dept. of Mental Health

  • Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
4:30 PM

Break

5:30 PM

Mental Health Discussion with VSEA

  • Peter Bartlett, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
  • Dave Bellini, President, VSEA
  • Adam Binderum, Clara Martin Center
  • Augusta Blackstone, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Kara Briggs, Clara Martin Center
  • Scott Brumenschoukal, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
  • Paul Capcara, Clinical Nurse Manager, Adult Acute Care Unit, Central Vermont Memorial Civic Center
  • Kohl Comtess, Clara Martin Center
  • Dave Derosia, RN, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Kathi Echelberger, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Steffen Fllibotte, Corrections Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Liam Gannon, Doctor, Copley Hospital
  • Tom Hart, Howard Center
  • Justin Knapp, Doctor, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Mike Kurt, Howard Center
  • Kara Lawrence, Northeast Vermont Regional Hospital
  • Raenetta Liberty, , Vermont SANE Program
  • Andrew Nuss, Clara Martin Center
  • Dennis Ross, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
  • Jason Rushlow, Barre
  • Colleen Schmitt, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
  • Ben Smith, Doctor, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Kristal Westover, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
  • Amanda Young, University of Vermont Medical Center
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Ethics Training

House Floor

10:15 AM

Involuntary Treatment and Medication in Mental Health Settings

An Independent Study of the Administration of Involuntary Non-Emergency Medications Under Act 114 (18 V.S.A. 7624 et seq.) During FY 2016

  • Ph.D., Joy Livingston, Senior Partner, Flint Springs Associates
  • Donna Reback, Partner, Flint Springs Associates
11:00 AM

Involuntary Treatment and Medication in Mental Health Settings

Discussion.

  • Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
11:20 AM

Involuntary Treatment and Medication in Mental Health Settings

Discussion

  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Vermont Health Connect: update on open enrollment, next steps for VHC, planned VHC budget savings

  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cassandra Madison, Director of Operations, Vermont Health Connect
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Education and Outreach, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:30 PM

Pathways Vermont

  • Matt Kaigle, Support Staff, Soteria House
  • Rebeka Lawrence-Gomez, Assistant Director, Pathways Vermont
  • Hilary Melton, Executive Director, Pathways Vermont
4:30 PM

Affordable Care Act

Discussion

  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
4:40 PM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Brief introduction

  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, Sponsor
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Overview of Agency of Human Services budget

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
10:30 AM

Break

Time approximate

11:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Budget of Department of Mental Health

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Carrie Hathaway, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Green Mountain Care Board
10:30 AM or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Roadmap to End Homelessness

Joint Hearing, House Health Care and Senate Health and Welfare: Roadmap to End Homelessness - Final Report.
Room 10

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Larry Oaks, Director, CSH New England, Corporation of Supportive Housing
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

Accountable Care Organizations

Background; review of legislation

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

Accountable Care Organizations

Discussion of implementation and time line

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Pat Jones, Health Policy Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Affordable Care Act

Vermont’s health insurance market post-ACA: discussion, with organizations: Green Mountain Care Board, Governor’s Director of Health Care Reform, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Dept. of Financial Regulation, BlueCross BlueShield, MVP Healthcare, America's Health Insurance Plans, Dept. of Vermont Health Access

  • Michael Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Rebecca Heintz, General Counsel, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • David Martini, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • MaryKate Mohlman, Director of Health Reform, Agency of Administration
11:00 AM

Accountable Care Organizations

Next Generation Medicaid Pilot Program.
Time approximate.

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
12:00 PM

Movie "Resilience"

"The biology of stress and the science of hope"--documentary on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Room 11

  • Rep. George W. Till
1:15 PM

FLOOR

Please note: start time is 1:15 PM; possible lengthy bill presentation.

2:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee discussion.
2:30 or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns

4:30 PM

Movie "Resilience"

"The biology of stress and the science of hope"--documentary on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Room 11.
Panel discussion will follow screening.

  • Rep. George W. Till
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Accountable Care Organizations

Next Generation Medicaid Pilot Program

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and Trustees of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

2:15 PM or after the Floor adjourns.

  • Thomas Delaney, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UVM College of Medicine
  • Rep. James Masland, Sponsor
  • Joellen Tarallo-Falk, Project Director, Center for Health and Learning and VT Suicide Prevention Center
3:25 PM

H.172 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for bone marrow testing

Brief introduction.

  • Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor
3:35 PM

H.126 - An act relating to circulating nurses in hospital operating rooms

Brief introduction

  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor
3:45 PM

H.138 - An act relating to co-payments for physical therapy services

2:25 PM or 20 minutes after the Floor adjourns.
Brief introduction.

  • Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
Friday, February 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

  • Robert Appel
  • Richard Bernstein, Grenon Group
  • Kristin Chandler, Training Coordinator, Team Two
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General
  • Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, NAMI VT
  • Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department
  • Jim Leddy, Former Senator, Grenon Group
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Cindy Taylor-Patch, Vermont Police Academy
  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee update on budget issues

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

Walk-through of bill.

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
  • Jannine Wright, Deputy Chief of Administration, Burlington Police Department
3:15 PM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

Walk-through, commentary.

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Green Mountain Care Board, financing through bill-back

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Rebecca Heintz, General Counsel, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
10:00 AM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Walk-through and testimony.

  • Suzy Bird Gulliver, Director, Warriors Research Institute of Baylor Scott & White Health, Texas A&M College of Medicine Health Science Center
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mike O'Neil, President, Vermont Troopers Association
  • Sonny Provetto, licensed Master Social worker, Vermont State Police
  • Bradley R. Reed, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
  • David Sichel, Deputy Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

2:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

DSH Payments:
Federal Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Allotments

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Accountable Care Organizations

Review of structure and financing, OneCare and Vermont Care Organization;
Discussion of Next Generation Medicaid Pilot Program

  • Stephen Leffler M.D., Chief Medical Officer, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Victoria Loner, Chief Operating Officer, OneCare Vermont
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Discussion of DVHA's assumptions re Vermont Health Connect's direct enrollment savings

  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Carrie Hathaway, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Budget items regarding the Vermont Health Care Advocate and Vermont Legal Aid

  • Eric Avildsen, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Michael Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
Friday, February 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Affordable Care Act

Update re proposed rule from CMS; and new order re income tax filing

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

State House Singers sing the Dedication

10:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Discussion of bill-back at Green Mountain Care Board

  • Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
11:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.248 - An act relating to a universal, publicly financed primary care system

Introduction, walk-through; possible additional witnesses

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D.
  • Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee discussion.
Ends at 11:45 AM.

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

Evidence-informed Policymaking Training

With Center for Evidence-Based Policy, Oregon Health Sciences University.
Room 11.
Joint meeting of seven House and Senate committees.
2:00-5:00 PM

  • Robyn Liu, Center for Evidence-Based Policy
  • Duke Shepard, Deputy Director, Center for Evidence-Based Policy
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee discussion; review draft letter to Appropriations

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Committee discussion and possible vote

10:30 AM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

Committee review language from Dept. of Mental Health

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
11:00 AM

H.346 - An act relating to increasing the number of University of Vermont medical students pursuing primary care residencies

Brief introduction from sponsor.

  • Rep. Charles Conquest, Sponsor
11:30 AM

Rural Health Care

Rural health care, the past and the future: views from Dr. Robert Backus, Primary Care Physician at Grace Cottage Family Health and Hospital

  • Robert Backus, Primary Care Physician, Grace Cottage Family Health and Hospital
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee discussion, draft memo regarding mental health

3:40 PM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Walk-through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Phil Keller, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
4:00 PM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Walk through amendment, possible vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.236 - An act relating to funding the Vermont Traumatic Brain Injury Fund

Brief introduction from sponsor

  • Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Sponsor
9:15 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee discussion

9:45 AM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

Final markup and vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Mental Health System

Discussion

  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
11:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee discussion mental health issues

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Lengthy debate

4:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

Additional testimony

  • Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
  • Heather Holter, Member, Vermont Domestic Violence Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Mental health system issues. Dept. of Mental Health, Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living; DSH payments

  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
11:35 AM

H.309 - An act relating to substitution of epinephrine autoinjector devices

Scheduled again: 11:35 AM. Quick walk-through.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

Brief introduction; walk-through.
Time tentative.

  • Rep. Gabrielle Lucke, Sponsor
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Discussion: draft of supplemental memo to H. Appropriations regarding mental health issues.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

Discussion.

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

The General Assembly is on break for the week of Town Meeting

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.309 - An act relating to substitution of epinephrine autoinjector devices

Introduction and walk-through; testimony

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tonya Winders, President and CEO, Allergy and Asthma Network
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

Testimony and discussion

  • Maurice Lamothe, Station Commander, St. Albans, Department of Public Safety
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

  • Mitch Barron, Director, Centerpoint Adolescent Treatment Services
  • Stephanie Chesnut, School-based Clinician
  • Darlene Furey, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
11:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Discussion with Green Mountain Care Board re bill-back

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:05 PM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Discussion.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.309 - An act relating to substitution of epinephrine autoinjector devices

Discussion, draft 1.1

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

  • Phil Keller, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
3:00 PM

H.346 - An act relating to increasing the number of University of Vermont medical students pursuing primary care residencies

  • Rick Morin, Medical Dean, University of Vermont College of Medicine
3:45 PM

H.309 - An act relating to substitution of epinephrine autoinjector devices

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists Association
  • Marty Irons, Vermont Pharmacists Association
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.507 - An act relating to Next Generation Medicaid ACO pilot project reporting requirements

Committee discussion, draft committee bill

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:20 AM

H.309 - An act relating to substitution of epinephrine autoinjector devices

Discussion

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
9:30 AM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Review new draft; vote.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

JRS19 - Joint resolution relating to prescription drug pricing

General discussion re cost transparency.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

Testimony from members of Outright Vermont

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

[Presentation on H.184, An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles]

2:00 PM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

Discussion

2:30 PM

H.507 - An act relating to Next Generation Medicaid ACO pilot project reporting requirements

Markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
3:15 PM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

Final discussion and vote

  • Rep. Michael Hebert
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

Discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.507 - An act relating to Next Generation Medicaid ACO pilot project reporting requirements

dr req 17-1219. Draft 3.1; Draft 3.2
Markup and vote.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Ellis, Lobbyist, OneCare Vermont
11:00 AM

H.309 - An act relating to substitution of epinephrine autoinjector devices

Discussion: H.309, Epinephrine;
J.R.S. 19, Prescription drugs high cost

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

Discussion and vote.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Includes presentations of H.29 and H.145

11:30 AM

Caucuses and Lunch

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Floor reconvenes at 1:30 PM

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Affordable Care Act

Update, discussion, including current bill in U.S. House

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • MaryKate Mohlman, Director of Health Reform, Agency of Administration
10:00 AM

Medicaid Pathways Report

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Georgia Maheras, Deputy Health Care Reform Director, Agency of Human Services
11:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Includes presentation of H.230.

Thursday, March 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Note different time.

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.14 - An act relating to expanding the Vermont Practitioner Recovery Network

Walk-through

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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S.31 - An act relating to circulating nurses in hospital operating rooms

Walk-through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

S.45 - An act relating to providing meals to health care providers at conferences

Walk-through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Friday, March 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

S.31 - An act relating to circulating nurses in hospital operating rooms

Introduction.

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
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S.45 - An act relating to providing meals to health care providers at conferences

Introduction.

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Report: Aligning Performance Measures Across Primary Care

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Pat Jones, Health Policy Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
12:00 PM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Update

  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

FLOOR

Floor expected to be lengthy

Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

  • Dean Barcelow, Vermont Optometric Association
  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Rick Barnett, Legislative Chair and Past President, Vermont Psychological Association
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tammie Consejo, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • Aaron French, Chief Clinical Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
  • Lindsay Parker, Health Access Policy and Planning Chief, Agency of Human Services
  • Terry Rabinowitz MD DDS, Medical Director of Telemedicine, University of Vermont Medical Center
11:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to expanding the Vermont Practitioner Recovery Network

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:50 PM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

  • Michael Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
4:10 PM

S.14 - An act relating to expanding the Vermont Practitioner Recovery Network

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.445 - An act relating to work conditions in the practice of pharmacy

Introduction; walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
  • Thomas Sturm, Pharmacist
9:30 AM

FLOOR

[Note changed time]

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

[Continued Floor debate]

3:15 PM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

Walk-through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

  • Brian Murphy, Director of Vendor Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

Walk-through.

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

Caucuses

11:00 AM

FLOOR

After caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

Committee discussion.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans
  • Mark McGee, Chief Medical Officer, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Jena Trombly, Human Resources Director, Clara Martin Center
  • Jason Williams, Director of Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Medical Center
3:00 PM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

Markup and Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Adult Care Management Team

Department of Mental Health.

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Emily Hawes, Director of Care Management, Department of Mental Health
  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
11:15 AM

S.14 - An act relating to expanding the Vermont Practitioner Recovery Network

Markup and vote

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:45 PM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.4 - An act relating to publicly accessible meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body

Walk-through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

Markup and possible vote

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, VNAs of Vermont
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
11:00 AM

Vermont Chronic Care Initiative

Dept. of Vermont Health Access

  • Eileen Girling, Field Director, Vermont Chronic Care Initiative, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

2:30 PM or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
3:30 PM

S.4 - An act relating to publicly accessible meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body

  • Michael Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
Friday, April 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

  • Christie Everett, Director, Access and Acute Care Services, Clara Martin Center
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

10:30 AM or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

11:00 or 15 minutes after Floor adjourns

  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Georgia Maheras, Deputy Health Care Reform Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
3:00 PM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Committee discussion

  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

Markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Murphy, Director of Vendor Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

  • Isabelle Desjardins, Medical Director, Psychiatry, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Zach Hughes, Peer Crisis Respite, Maple House
  • Louis Josephson, Chief Executive Officer, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Jeffrey McKee, VP, Community & Behavioral Health Services, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Crocker Stickney, Peer Crisis Respite, Maple House
11:30 AM

Medication Assisted Treatment

Discussion--Suboxone

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jeremy Morrison, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Expected to continue all afternoon.

Thursday, April 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:20 AM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Three amendments, 9:30 AM

  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
  • Adam Greshin
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte
  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier
10:00 AM

S.31 - An act relating to circulating nurses in hospital operating rooms

  • Danielle Glover, Legal and Government Affairs Manager, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
  • Christina McCaffrey, Registered Nurse, University of Vermont Medical Center
11:00 AM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

Amendments.

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

Markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

New amendments to H.197

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Caucuses

11:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

No caucuses

1:15 PM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

Overview; markup

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

Discussion and markup

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

Discussion, of Senate version

10:15 AM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

Discussion of Senate version

10:30 AM

H.507 - An act relating to Next Generation Medicaid ACO pilot project reporting requirements

Discussion, Senate version

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

Discussion: Senate amendment from Sen. Flory

Thursday, April 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Fire Evacuation Update

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
9:15 AM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

Discussion of memo from AHS Secretary Al Gobeille

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
10:00 AM

S.4 - An act relating to publicly accessible meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body

Discussion, markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:50 AM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

Discussion and markup

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:45 PM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

Discussion, markup

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:40 PM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

NEW TIME: 1:40 PM
Discussion, markup and vote

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

Committee discussion re work of House Judiciary

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Wallace, General Counsel, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
10:00 AM

H.507 - An act relating to Next Generation Medicaid ACO pilot project reporting requirements

Quick update on status

  • Rep. Lori Houghton
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Brain Tumor

Witness on brain tumor issues

  • Riley Callen, Winner, Prudential Spirit of Community Award
  • Laura Callen, Parent
2:55 PM

S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

Committee discussion, straw poll supporting House Judiciary Committee's amendment

3:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

Vote on Senate amendment

3:10 PM

S.4 - An act relating to publicly accessible meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body

Vote

4:00 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

Testimony and possible vote.

  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
9:30 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:30 AM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

Review Senate amendment

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

Discussion--status in Senate of H. Amendment

  • Rep. Annmarie Christensen
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, April 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

Discussion re further amending; vote

10:15 AM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

Discussion

11:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

H.184, H.230, Senate Proposals of Amendment;
S.4 and S.133, presentations re Senate bills.

Friday, April 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Devotional: State House Singers)
S.133 presentation on House Floor

1:05 PM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

The Committee will vote on an amendment to S.133 when they get a recess from the Floor.

2:30 PM

FLOOR

Monday, May 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, May 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Review of Senate Amendment - Pay Parity

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jessica Holmes, Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Finance
3:15 PM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Review of Bill Back Amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Samantha Nelson, Government Affairs Consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Friday, May 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
After the Floor

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Thursday, December 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Mental Health System

Updates re the State's mental health system

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
10:30 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Updates

  • Ena Backus, Deputy Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
11:15 AM

Health Care Reform

Updates, Priorities

  • MaryKate Mohlman, Director of Health Reform, Agency of Human Services
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Department of Vermont Health Access

Updates

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Education and Outreach, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
2:15 PM

Reports submitted to the House Health Care Committee

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

Cost-Sharing Reductions

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:55 PM

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Caucuses

1:45 PM

Committee Discussion

2:15 PM

Federal Changes, Impact on Vermont

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Possible extended debate

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly--House Chamber

3:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, January 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Meet with three new Board members

  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Thomas Pelham, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Maureen Usifer, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
11:30 AM

Security Briefing

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

Update on suicide profiles bill--Act 34 of 2017

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Leslie Barnard, Policy Analyst, Vermont Department of Health
  • Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Includes Sexual Harassment training

11:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

Executive orders regarding health insurance

Update on executive orders regarding short-term limited duration plans, association plans, and HRAs

  • Emily Brown, Insurance Rates & Forms Assistant Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Martini, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
3:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Committee discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

"Consensus Proposal" or "Silver Solution" among Vermont Health Care Advocate, BlueCross/BlueShield of Vermont, and MVP Healthcare

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Agatha Kessler, Health Policy Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:00 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Budget for the Department of Mental Health--agency position transfers, adding outreach positions, etc.

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Vt. Department of Health. Vermont Household Health Insurance Survey

  • Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
2:00 PM

Vermont Health Benefits Exchange

Update on Open Enrollment process

  • Cassandra Madison, Director of Operations, Vermont Health Connect, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sean Sheehan, Deputy Director, Health Access Eligibility & Enrollment Unit, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
4:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Committee discussion and recommendations

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)

Discussion of VITL and report from Agency of Human Services on health information technology in Vermont:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Legislative-Reports/VT-Evaluation-of-HIT-Activities-FinalReport-Secretary-Signature.pdf

  • Kristina Choquette, Acting CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Dawn Gallagher, Senior Consultant, HealthTech Solutions
  • Sandeep Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, HealthTech Solutions
  • Emily Richards, Health Information Exchange/Health Information Technology Integration Manager, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

No Committee Meeting

4:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Discussion of legislative proposals

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:15 PM

Tax Policy Workshop (optional)

12:15-1:15 PM, Room 10

1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Government Accountability Committee Report

Committee discussion: State Outcomes Report, Government Accountability Committee: the indicator data that measure the State’s progress in reaching the outcomes (goals) the General Assembly has established for the State

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

Agency of Human Services

Committee members will attend the hearing of the House Committee on Corrections and Institutions in Room 10: the AHS Report on facilities.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Population Health

Health Care Inequities

  • Heidi Klein, Director of Planning and Health Care Quality, Vermont Department of Health
10:30 AM

Pathways Vermont

Housing First--updates

  • Lindsay Casale, Housing First Program Director, Pathways Vermont
  • Hilary Melton, Executive Director, Pathways Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

3:00 PM

H.696 - An act relating to establishing a State individual mandate

  • Rep. Timothy Briglin
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Ann Pugh
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Health Care Affordability

  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Eric Schultheis, Health Law and Policy Analyst, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
10:45 AM

Climate Change and Health Care

Vermont Climate and Health Alliance.

  • Ruth Blauwiekel, University Veterinarian, University of Vermont
  • Don McIntyre, Founding member and first President, Vermont Dermatological Society
  • Dan Quinlan, Chair, Vermont Climate and Health Alliance
  • Ian Stokes, Research Professor Emeritus, Spinal Biomechanics, University of Vermont
  • Burton Wilcke, Retired Chair, Dept. of Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, UVM
11:15 AM

Climate Change and Health Care

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Debate on Budget Adjustment

3:00 PM

Accountable Care Organizations

DVHA-OneCare Pilot.

  • Alicia Cooper, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Victoria Loner, Chief Operating Officer, OneCare Vermont
Friday, January 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Vermont Coalition of Clinics for the Uninsured

[Testimony ends at 11:45 AM]

  • Steve Maier, Director, Vermont Coalition of Clinics for the Uninsured
  • Lynn Raymond-Empey, Director, Valley Health Connections
  • Heidi Sulis, Director, The Open Door Clinic, Middlebury
  • Peter Youngbaer, Executive Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:15 PM

Tax Policy Workshop (optional)

12:15-1:15 PM, Room 10

1:30 PM

Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

Update from the Chair of the new Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Immediately following adjournment

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's FY 2019 Budget Address

Joint Assembly--House chamber

2:30 PM

Green Mountain Care Board

Following Governor's Budget Address.
Annual Report, GMCB work update, bill-back report; implementation of the All-payer Model

  • Ena Backus, Chief of Health Regulatory Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Pat Jones, Health Policy Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
5:30 PM

Public Hearing on Access to Health Care

House Chamber.
Fifty-one witnesses testified; others submitted written testimony. Witness list and all testimony documents will be posted by 1/26/18.

  • Kaiya Andrews, Waterbury
  • Susan Aranoff, Member, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
  • Will Bennington, Barre
  • Mary Alice Bisbee, Montpelier
  • Keith Brunner, Burlington
  • Walter Carpenter, Montpelier
  • Mary Chapman, Middlebury
  • Jill Charbonneau, President, Vermont AFL-CIO
  • Tenzin Chophel, Burlington
  • Kyle Clauss, South Royalton
  • Mari Cordes, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
  • Millard Cox, Addison County Workers' Center
  • Susan Leigh Deppe, Chair, Health Care Reform, Vermont Psychiatric Association
  • Ivy Geilker, Middlebury
  • Mary Gerisch, Bennington
  • Lorraine Hallock, Middlebury
  • Barbara Hoffman, Shrewsbury
  • Lesley Jacobson, Bennington
  • Tom Joslin, Jericho
  • Michel Kabay, Plainfield
  • Jason Kaye, Middlebury
  • Tev Kelman, Washington
  • Abbey Lamay-West, Lincoln
  • Traven Leyshon, Middlesex
  • Dorothy Mammen, Middlebury
  • Manny Mansbach, Athens
  • Jamie McCallum, Weybridge
  • Jessica Morrison, Burlington
  • Charlie Murphy, Peer Advocate Counselor, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
  • Ellen Oxfeld, Vermont Health Care for All
  • Ethan Parke, Montpelier
  • Heather Pembrook, Huntington
  • Sandra Pond, Barre
  • Marjorie Power, Montpelier
  • Allan Ramsay, Medical Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
  • Patricia Reid, Addison
  • Priscilla Relyea, Barre
  • Michele Robbins, Essex Junction
  • Bobby Rood, Warren
  • Greg Sands, Addison County
  • Barbara Saunders, Brattleboro
  • Kelley Scholfield, Barre
  • Ellen Schwartz, Brattleboro
  • Amanda Sheppard, Middlebury
  • Griffin Shumway, Wilder
  • Kristine Smith, Barre
  • Ann Vanneman, Shrewsbury
  • Leslie Ward, Grand Isle
  • Lois Whitmore, Essex Junction
  • Xenia Williams, Barre Town
  • Barbara Wilson, Shoreham
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Health Insurance Market

Broad discussion of current issues: individual mandate, executive orders regarding health insurance. 9:00 AM-Noon. Witnesses TBA

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Emily Brown, Insurance Rates & Forms Assistant Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Agatha Kessler, Health Policy Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
11:00 AM

S.19 - An act relating to allowing silver-level nonqualified health benefit plans to be offered outside the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange

Bill from Senate. Cost-sharing Reduction Proposal

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Vermont Household Health Insurance Survey

Discussion, updates

  • Jessie Hammond, Vermont Department of Health
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sarah Lindberg, Health Services Researcher, Green Mountain Care Board
3:00 PM

TBA

Thursday, January 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Accountable Care Organizations

9:00 AM--Noon

  • Ena Backus, Chief of Health Regulatory Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Alicia Cooper, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Pat Jones, Health Policy Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Victoria Loner, Chief Operating Officer, OneCare Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

S.19 - An act relating to allowing silver-level nonqualified health benefit plans to be offered outside the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange

Cost-Sharing Reduction proposal. Committee discussion and possible vote.
Other witnesses TBA

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Agatha Kessler, Health Policy Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
2:30 PM

Reports Repeal Bill

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Benjamin Jickling
3:00 PM

Climate Change and Health Care

Vt. Dept. of Health Report: "Climate Change and Health in Vermont"--presentation and Committee discussion

  • Jared Ulmer, Climate & Health Program Coordinator, Vermont Department of Health
4:00 PM

Medicaid Acupuncture Pilot Project

Report

  • Robert Davis, Acupuncture Vermont
Friday, January 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Health Care Affordability

Discussion with Office of Health Care Advocate

  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Eric Schultheis, Health Law and Policy Analyst, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Julia Shaw, Policy Analyst, Office of the Health Care Advocate
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:15 PM

Tax Policy Workshop (optional)

12:15 - 1:15 PM, Room 10. This week: Education Finance

1:30 PM

H.29 - An act relating to permitting Medicare supplemental plans to offer expense discounts

Committee discussion; Green Mountain Care Board report on pay parity

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jessica Holmes, Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Long calendar

15 minutes after Floor

Government Accountability Committee Report

  • Rep. Lori Houghton
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

Health Care Reform

Discussion of history of work in Vermont

  • Robin Lunge
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Mental Health System

Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services Vermont Care Partners)

  • Todd Bauman, Executive Director, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
  • Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
9:30 AM

Mental Health System

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI)

  • Diane Bugbee, Family member
  • Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, NAMI VT
10:00 AM

Mental Health System

VAMHAR--Vermont Association of Mental Health and Addiction Recovery

  • Peter Mallary, Vermont Association of Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
10:20 AM

Mental Health System

  • Erica Cohn
10:30 AM

Break

Brief break--(for mental health recognitions, Room 11)

11:00 AM

Mental Health System

VAHHS--Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
11:30 AM

Mental Health System

Vermont Psychiatric Survivors

  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Bi-State Primary Care Association

15 minutes after the Floor

  • Alison Lyndes Calderara M.Ed, CEO, Community Health Center, Burlington
  • Dr. Louis DiNicola, Medical Director, Gifford Medical Center
  • Fay Homan, Little Rivers Health Care
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Kari White, Director of Quality and Care, Northern Counties Health Care
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Review of 2017 bills in Committee

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.892 - An act relating to regulation of short-term, limited-duration health insurance coverage and association health plans

Discussion of recommendations re short-term limited duration plans, association plans, and HRAs. 10:00-10:40 AM

  • Emily Brown, Insurance Rates & Forms Assistant Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Agatha Kessler, Health Policy Director, Green Mountain Care Board
11:10 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Discussion and Background: Certificates of Need (C.O.N.) and HRAP (Health Resource Allocation Plan)

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.668 - An act relating to delegation to members, officers, and employees of the Green Mountain Care Board

Discussion with Green Mountain Care Board and others, and Rep. Donahue proposals of amendment [H.912 became the version recommended by the Committee.]

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
4:00 PM

H.914 - An act relating to reporting requirements for the second year of the Vermont Medicaid Next Generation ACO Pilot Project

Review of a matrix of communities, groups, services and payments

  • Victoria Loner, Chief Operating Officer, OneCare Vermont
Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 minutes after the Floor

TBA

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Review of new bills in Committee

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Extended debate

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

H. - An act relating to regulation of association health plans

Draft language re Executive Orders re Health Insurance. [Became H.892.]

  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Emily Brown, Insurance Rates & Forms Assistant Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Brown, Insurance Rates & Forms Assistant Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • 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
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
  • 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
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Health Care Advocate's Office.

  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Julia Shaw, Policy Analyst, Office of the Health Care Advocate
10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Green Mountain Care Board; Vt. Dept. of Health, including AHEC tuition reimbursements. Other witnesses TBA

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Anna Swenson, Financial Manager, Vermont Department of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Dept. of Mental Health

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Emma Harrigan, Quality Management Director, Department of Mental Health
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.914 - An act relating to reporting requirements for the second year of the Vermont Medicaid Next Generation ACO Pilot Project

Accountable Care Organizations

  • Ena Backus, Chief of Health Regulatory Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Pat Jones, Health Policy Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Victoria Loner, Chief Operating Officer, OneCare Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.914 - An act relating to reporting requirements for the second year of the Vermont Medicaid Next Generation ACO Pilot Project

Accountable Care Organizations, ACOs, Green Mountain Care Board reforms, public engagement, Medicaid Pathway

  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
3:30 PM

H.914 - An act relating to reporting requirements for the second year of the Vermont Medicaid Next Generation ACO Pilot Project

Accountable Care Organizations. Discussion, BlueCross/BlueShield of Vermont and the Vt. Assn. of Hospitals and Health Systems.

  • Andrew Garland, Vice President, Client Relations and External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Friday, February 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.668 - An act relating to delegation to members, officers, and employees of the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Includes the ceremony for the departing pages

11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

AHS: Dept. of Vermont Health Access

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

AHS: Dept. of Vermont Health Access

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H. - An act relating to regulation of association health plans

11:00 or after the Floor. Discussion, possible vote

11:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Dept. of Health budget: AHEC

  • Elizabeth Cote, Director, Office of Primary Care and Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program, UVM
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

Suicide Prevention

  • Betty Barrett, Survivor of Suicide Loss
  • Michael Hartman, Behavioral Health Director, Lamoille County Mental Health
  • Caitlin League, Community Member
  • Joellen Tarallo, Program Director, Vermont Suicide Prevention Center
  • Win Turner, SBIRT Project Director
2:30 PM

H.668 - An act relating to delegation to members, officers, and employees of the Green Mountain Care Board

Discussion and possible vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • 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
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Marisa Melamed, Health Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Marisa Melamed, Health Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Marisa Melamed, Health Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Marisa Melamed, Health Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board
3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

POSTPONED. FQHCs--Federally-Qualified Health Centers

  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.905 - An act relating to the Green Mountain Care Board’s billback formula

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
10:30 AM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

  • Kristina Choquette, Acting President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Kathy Frye, Senior Consultant, HealthTech Solutions
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Richards, Health Information Exchange/Health Information Technology Integration Manager, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

2:00 PM or 15 minutes after Floor.
Committee discussion

3:00 PM

H. - An act relating to regulation of association health plans

Bill markup, possible vote

  • Emily Brown, Insurance Rates & Forms Assistant Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Brown, Insurance Rates & Forms Assistant Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Discussion, Mental Health budget.

  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

11:00 or immediately after Floor.
Bi-State Primary Care Coalition; Vermont Coalition of Clinics for the Uninsured; Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Steve Maier, Director, Vermont Coalition of Clinics for the Uninsured
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Lengthy discussion expected

4:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Budget FY19

Committee discussion; finalize memo

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, February 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.696 - An act relating to establishing a State individual mandate

Individual Mandate. Time changed to 1:30 PM.

  • Emily Brown, Insurance Rates & Forms Assistant Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the Floor

Caucuses

--

Committee Discussion

As time allows

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

Committee discussion, walk-through of draft of Committee bill.

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kristina Choquette, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

Discussion, final markup, and vote: VITL bill

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kristina Choquette, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Dan Smith, JFO Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Department of Mental Health

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Emma Harrigan, Quality Management Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended debate

3:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Mental Health budget discussion, continued.

  • George Karabakakis, Ph.D, Chief Executive Officer, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services
  • Javad Mashkuri, Emergency Department Medical Director, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Robert Pierattini, Chair of Psychiatry, University of Vermont Medical Center
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.905 - An act relating to the Green Mountain Care Board’s billback formula

Bill-back in Health Insurance. Discussion.

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:30 AM

H.696 - An act relating to establishing a State individual mandate

Individual mandate: discussion and stakeholder testimony.

  • Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Kirby Keeton, Tax Policy Analyst, Vermont Department of Taxes
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Agatha Kessler, Health Policy Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

Final markup and vote.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Testimony; Committee discussion re memorandum to House Appropriations

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Mental Health. Committee discussion.

  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, VT Council of Developmental & Mental Health Services
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:20 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Discussion re Mental Health budget

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, VT Council of Developmental & Mental Health Services
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Mental Health budget--Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Following Floor

Forestry issues

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

Memorandum to House Appropriations re mental health budget

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
2:15 PM

H.669 - An act relating to certificates of need and to replacing the Health Resource Allocation Plan

Tentative. Green Mountain Care Board bills--possibly combined into one Committee bill

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
3:30 PM

H.905 - An act relating to the Green Mountain Care Board’s billback formula

Bill-back in Health Insurance

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

9:30 AM

H.914 - An act relating to reporting requirements for the second year of the Vermont Medicaid Next Generation ACO Pilot Project

Accountable Care Organizations. Discussion--possible Committee bill

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:05 AM

H.696 - An act relating to establishing a State individual mandate

Discussion: Individual mandate

11:00 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.404 - An act relating to Medicaid reimbursement for long-acting reversible contraceptives

  • Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
9:20 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Final markup and vote

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
9:40 AM

H.914 - An act relating to reporting requirements for the second year of the Vermont Medicaid Next Generation ACO Pilot Project

Markup and discussion

  • Rep. Lori Houghton
10:15 AM

H.696 - An act relating to establishing a State individual mandate

Discussion and markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Kirby Keeton, Tax Policy Analyst, Vermont Department of Taxes
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:20 AM

H.404 - An act relating to Medicaid reimbursement for long-acting reversible contraceptives

Committee discussion

  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Lucy Leriche, VP of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Vermont
  • Lucy Leriche, VP of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Vermont
  • Lucy Leriche, VP of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Vermont
  • Jenny Samuelson, Associate Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Jenny Samuelson, Associate Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Jenny Samuelson, Associate Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
12:15 PM

H.914 - An act relating to reporting requirements for the second year of the Vermont Medicaid Next Generation ACO Pilot Project

Draft 1.2. Final markup and vote

12:20 PM

Lunch

2:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Extended Floor debate

Friday, March 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services

Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Sally D. Herschorn, MD, Vice Chair of Radiology, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:00 AM

H.404 - An act relating to Medicaid reimbursement for long-acting reversible contraceptives

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

H.869 - An act relating to insurance coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives without cost-sharing

Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, VP of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Vermont
10:30 AM

H.696 - An act relating to establishing a State individual mandate

Markup and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Douglas Gage
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

The General Assembly is on break for Town Meeting Day week

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Might continue all day

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:00 AM

H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services

Committee discussion and amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended debate

Thursday, March 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Walk-through with Legislative Counsel

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Judicial Retention

Joint Assembly

11:30 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Continue walk-through of the bill.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended debate

Friday, March 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.31 - An act relating to circulating nurses in hospital operating rooms

Walk-through of the bill.

  • Rep. Elizabeth "Betsy" Dunn
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.165 - An act relating to preemployment health screenings for hospital employees

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:50 PM

Committee Discussion

2:05 PM

S.165 - An act relating to preemployment health screenings for hospital employees

  • Kim Morse, Human Resources Operation and Support Services Supervisor, University of Vermont Medical Center
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Extended debate for much of the day

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

FLOOR

Floor debate continues after caucuses

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

Walk-throughs of the two bills

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:45 AM

S.241 - An act relating to the makeup and duties of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee

Walk-through

  • Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

Walk-through

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:55 AM

S.262 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Medicaid program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.253 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

Walk-through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended debate for the afternoon

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Overview; Sec. 1 of the bill--importation of prescription drugs; fiscal note.

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Sponsor
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Jane Horvath, National Academy of State Health Policy
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Trish Riley, Executive Director, National Academy of State Health Policy
  • Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator
  • John Tracy, Field Representative, Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
  • Kathryn Becker Van Haste, Director of Health Policy Health, Veterans & Business Outreach, Senator Bernie Sanders
  • Peter Welch, U.S. Congressman, Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Background; prescription drug transparency; reports from the Attorney General's Office

  • Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tentative: possible extended debate for the afternoon

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Extended debate expected

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended debate

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Sec. 1, Importation of drugs, continued; Section 2, Bulk purchasing

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
  • Nancy Hogue, Director of Pharmacy Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail Druggists
  • Ashlie Van Meter, Senior Dir. State Gov't. Affairs, The Assoc. for Accessible Medicines
10:30 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Section 6: "Gag rule"

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, CVS/Caremark
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores
11:30 AM

H.713 - An act relating to prohibiting price gouging for essential off-patent or generic drugs

Walk-through of these two prescription drug bills

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:20 PM

Prescription Drugs

Review of the language in H.866 of 2016, prescription drug manufacturer cost transparency

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

S.140 - An act relating to using a single wholesale drug distributor to supply prescription drugs for Vermont Medicaid

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Testimony on Sections 3 and 4 --Health Insurance Plan Reporting; Impact of Prescription Drug Costs on Health Insurance Premiums

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
9:45 AM

S.140 - An act relating to using a single wholesale drug distributor to supply prescription drugs for Vermont Medicaid

  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
10:00 AM

H.713 - An act relating to prohibiting price gouging for essential off-patent or generic drugs

Concerns of Committee members re messages and advertisements about the bill

  • Bridget Morris, Lobbyist, Association for Accessible Medicines
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended debate

Friday, March 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.253 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Robert Emmons, Psychiatrist
  • Robert Emmons, Psychiatrist
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Caucuses

After the Floor

11:30 AM

S.253 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

Committee discussion and vote

11:45 AM

S.282 - An act relating to health care providers participating in Vermont’s Medicaid program

Committee discussion

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Jim McKay, Director of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Sandoz
  • Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  • Brian Murphy, Director of Vendor Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Carrie Phillips, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
2:00 PM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.262 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Medicaid program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:15 PM

S.261 - An act relating to ensuring a coordinated public health approach to addressing childhood adversity and promoting resilience

Overview of the bill (the bill is in H. Human Services).
2:00 PM or after the Floor.

  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki
2:45 PM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

Final markup and possible vote

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, VT Council of Developmental & Mental Health Services
4:00 PM

S.282 - An act relating to health care providers participating in Vermont’s Medicaid program

Committee vote

Thursday, April 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:30 AM

H.667 - An act relating to the Exchange special enrollment period for pregnancy

[Visit and testimony from OBGYN Residents]

  • Samantha Deans
  • Samantha Deans
  • Alison Lutz
  • Alison Lutz
  • Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
  • Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
11:00 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Review draft and Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended debate

3:30 PM

S.262 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Medicaid program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

Committee discussion. 2:00 PM or after the Floor.

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Friday, April 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont

Walk-through of bill As Passed the Senate.
10:30 AM or after the floor.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

Final discussion and vote. Moved to 1:30 PM.

  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Extended Floor time

2:45 PM

UVM Medical Center Mental Health Proposal

Changed to 2:45 PM.
Room 10, as guests of House Committee on Corrections and Institutions:
Discussion regarding AHS, DOC, and MH proposal for UVM Medical Center and secure residential facilities within the state

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Michael Touchette, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
3:45 PM

S.262 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Medicaid program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Discussion; follow-up from work group on current prescription drug pricing law.

  • Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Nancy Hogue, Director of Pharmacy Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Bridget Morris, Lobbyist, Association for Accessible Medicines
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

[The Governor is signing three gun bills at 2:00 PM]

2:45 PM

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

2:45 PM or after the bill signing

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Agatha Kessler, Health Policy Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Aimee Koch, Executive Director, Vermont Chiropractic Association
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Rep. David Yacovone, Sponsor
4:20 PM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

Committee discussion

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont

  • Susan Leigh Deppe, Chair, Health Care Reform, Vermont Psychiatric Association
  • Michael Fine, Former Director, Rhode Island Department of Health
  • Allan Ramsay, Medical Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
  • Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
10:15 AM

S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont

  • Dan Barlow, State Director, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility
  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Focus on drug importation & bulk purchasing

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

Committee discussion

Friday, April 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Committee discussion (S.262 discussion postponed to next week)

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:40 PM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

Review new draft of bill and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Lori Houghton
  • Rep. Benjamin Jickling, House Committee on Health Care
2:00 PM

S.225 - An act relating to pilot programs for coverage by commercial health insurers of costs associated with medication-assisted treatment

Brief review of bill

  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
2:15 PM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Final markup and possible vote. S.175 only.
Time changed to 2:15 PM or after discussion on S.92

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

2:30 PM

S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont

  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
4:00 PM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Louis Josephson, Chief Executive Officer, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:15 AM

S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont

Additional testimony; Fiscal Note

  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.225 - An act relating to pilot programs for coverage by commercial health insurers of costs associated with medication-assisted treatment

Or after the Floor.
Walk-through of the bill.

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Tanzman, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
9:30 AM

Educational Health Benefits

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Rep. David Sharpe, Chair, House Committee on Education
11:30 AM

S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

Final markup and vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

Educational Health Benefits

Joint hearing with House Education Committee.
Room 10.

  • Richard Cate, Chief Financial Officer, University of Vermont
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jennifer Papillo, Associate General Counsel, University of Vermont
  • Stephen Wisloski, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
Friday, April 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

--After the Floor

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Bill As Recommended by House Ways and Means Committee.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/WorkGroups/House%20Health%20Care/Bills/S.175/S.175~House%20Ways%20and%20Means%20Committee~S.175,%20As%20Recommended%20by%20House%20Ways%20and%20Means%20Committee~4-20-2018.pdf

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. George W. Till
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

--After the Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Committee discussion: Amendment from House Ways and Means

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Sponsor of amendment
3:00 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

Committee review of possible amendments

  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Sponsor of amendment
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
9:45 AM

H.696 - An act relating to establishing a State individual mandate

Review Senate amendments

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

H.914 - An act relating to reporting requirements for the second year of the Vermont Medicaid Next Generation ACO Pilot Project

Brief review of Senate amendment

  • Rep. Annmarie Christensen
10:50 AM

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
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Postponed to Thursday AM 9:00.

Thursday, April 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.404 - An act relating to Medicaid reimbursement for long-acting reversible contraceptives

Update on Senate actions

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:40 AM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

Update, Senate actions

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Lori Houghton
9:50 AM

H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services

Update on Senate actions

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Rep. Lori Houghton
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
10:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:20 AM

S.262 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Medicaid program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

Discussion of open enrollment issues

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, April 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Pain Management

Committee discussion, innovative pain management and insurance reimbursement, with House Human Services Committee.
Room 10.

  • Bruce Vrooman, Pain Management Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:05 AM

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

Or after the Floor
Results of discussion group

  • Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.262 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Medicaid program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

Discussion of open enrollment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sean Sheehan, Deputy Director, Health Access Eligibility & Enrollment Unit, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

--After the Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:55 PM

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
2:55 PM

H.404 - An act relating to Medicaid reimbursement for long-acting reversible contraceptives

Committee discussion and vote on Senate amendment

  • Rep. Annmarie Christensen
3:00 PM

H.892 - An act relating to regulation of short-term, limited-duration health insurance coverage and association health plans

Update on Senate amendment and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:10 PM

S.262 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Medicaid program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

Committee discussion, bronze plans, possible vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
4:00 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.923 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment

Items in Capital Bill pertaining to mental health facilities

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

Committee discussion, changes to various bills from the Senate; others as needed

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review changes, Budget as Passed the Senate

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

H.923 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment

Discussion of mental health facilities

  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

Review Senate changes

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
9:30 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Review changes; other bills as needed

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

TBA

Tentative--Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

Committee Discussion; further amendment to S.203; vote on S.224.

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Friday, May 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Discussion on H.912 Canceled

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Monday, May 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Committee discussion

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
10:00 AM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

The Committee will not meet this afternoon.

4:00 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review of health care elements of the budget

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Appropriations Committee
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Rep. David Yacovone, Appropriations Committee
9:45 AM

S.262 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Medicaid program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:55 AM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
10:00 AM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

Committee discussion, budget, VITL bill, other topics as needed

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, May 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.224 - An act relating to co-payment limits for visits to chiropractors

[Committee of Conference]

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

Review amendment to H.901; vote out S.165

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

FLOOR

4:25 PM

Special Meeting

House Health Care Special meeting

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.1 - An act relating to co-payment limits for chiropractic care and physical therapy

Committee Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
11:00 AM

Adjourn

12:30 PM

S.1 - An act relating to co-payment limits for chiropractic care and physical therapy

Continued Committee Discussion and Vote

1:00 PM

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