2025-2026 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Health Care (Room 42)
The House Committee on Health Care considers matters relating to health care, defined as an integrated, holistic system of care that includes policy development with and oversight of the Vermont Departments of Health Access, of Mental Health, and of Health, and health equity, health insurance, health care delivery improvement, and other similar policies.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 8, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
Election of Speaker of the House
Election of House Clerk - 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Receive report of Canvassing Committee
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
Friday, January 10, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:25 AM
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Committee Organization Meeting
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
All members: House Chamber
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Health Care Systems 101
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Introduction to Health Provider Advocates
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Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
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Jessa Bernard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
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Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
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Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.
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Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
- 10:50 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Introduction to Health Provider Advocates
Continued
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
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Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Election of Clerk
- 1:05 PM
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Medicaid 101
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Introduction to Patient Advocates
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Emma Zavez, Consumer Research and Health Policy Analyst, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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Introduction to Patient Advocates
Continued
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Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Vermont
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Daniel Franklin, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery & Recovery Vermont
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Michael Rollo, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
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Tina Zuk, Government Relations Regional Lead, American Heart Association
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Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Vermont
- 11:40 AM
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Committee Discussion
Defining committee's guiding principles
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Legislative Council Introduction
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 17, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Health Insurance 101
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.31 - An act relating to claim edit standards and prior authorization requirements
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:20 PM
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Introduction to Health Insurance Companies
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Christine Cooney, State Government Affairs, Cigna Health Care
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Jordan Estey, Senior Director, Government Affairs, MVP Health Care
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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Christine Cooney, State Government Affairs, Cigna Health Care
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor & Caucus
- 10:45 PM
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.35 - An act relating to unmerging the individual and small group health insurance markets
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:15 PM
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Break
- 1:30 PM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Introduction
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:30 PM
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Discrimination, Equity and Inclusion Training
House Health Care, Energy, and General Committees
- 3:45 PM
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Budget Adjustment Act
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Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
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Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.35 - An act relating to unmerging the individual and small group health insurance markets
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Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- 9:15 AM
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Break
- 9:25 AM
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H.35 - An act relating to unmerging the individual and small group health insurance markets
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 9:45 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
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Kristen Briggs, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
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Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
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Kristen Briggs, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 11:15 AM
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Committee Work Time
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.35 - An act relating to unmerging the individual and small group health insurance markets
Continued
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
- 1:50 PM
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Break
- 2:10 PM
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H.35 - An act relating to unmerging the individual and small group health insurance markets
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:45 PM
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Legislative Briefing
House Chamber
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
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Paul Daley, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
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Paul Daley, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
- 9:30 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
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Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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DaShawn Groves, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- 11:15 AM
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Committee Work Time
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Committee Discussion
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Ethics, Rules and Decorum Training
All members: House Chamber
Friday, January 24, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:15 AM
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H.35 - An act relating to unmerging the individual and small group health insurance markets
Review
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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H.35 - An act relating to unmerging the individual and small group health insurance markets
Committee vote
- 11:05 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Intent language for House Appropriations straw poll
- 11:15 AM
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Break
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.31 - An act relating to claim edit standards and prior authorization requirements
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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Clare Buckley, Partner, MVP Health Care
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 1:30 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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Security Briefing
This meeting will not be livestreamed due to sensitive content.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor & Caucus
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's 2026 Budget Address
Joint assembly to receive budget address
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Mental Health Designated Agencies
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Christie Everett, Chief Operations Officer, Clara Martin Center
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Melanie Gidney, Executive Director, Clara Martin Center
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Heidi Hall, CFO, Washington County Mental Health Services
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Steven Maneely, CFO, Howard Center
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Simone Ruschmeyer, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
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Kelsey Stavseth, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
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Christie Everett, Chief Operations Officer, Clara Martin Center
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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Suicide Prevention
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Chris Allen, Director of Suicide Prevention, Department of Mental Health
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Stephanie Busch, AEMT Injury Prevention Program Director, Vermont Department of Health
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Chris Allen, Director of Suicide Prevention, Department of Mental Health
- 11:45 AM
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Mental Health Advocacy Day
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Jodi Girouard, Mental Health Advocate, South Burlington
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Laurie Mulhern, Mental Health Advocate, Bennington
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Judy Siler, Mental Health Advocate, Guilford
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Jodi Girouard, Mental Health Advocate, South Burlington
- 12:15 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Introduction to AHS
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Kristin McClure, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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Monica Ogelby, Medicaid Director, Agency of Human Services
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Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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Kristin McClure, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
- 1:50 PM
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Introduction to DMH
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Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
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Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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H.31 - An act relating to claim edit standards and prior authorization requirements
Discussion and vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Green Mountain Care Board
Overview
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Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
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Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:10 AM
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Green Mountain Care Board
Continued
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Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
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Laura Beliveau, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
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Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Act 167 of 2022
Overview
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:20 PM
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Telehealth
Introduction
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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H.40 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers
Introduction
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Ela Chapin, Bill Sponsor
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Ela Chapin, Bill Sponsor
- 2:05 PM
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H.55 - An act relating to coverage for fertility treatment and gender-affirming health care services
Introduction
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Troy Headrick, Bill Sponsor
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Troy Headrick, Bill Sponsor
- 2:10 PM
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H.56 - An act relating to establishing an essential medication stockpile for reproductive and gender-affirming care
Introduction
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Troy Headrick, Bill Sponsor
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Troy Headrick, Bill Sponsor
- 2:15 PM
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H.84 - An act relating to allowing telehealth appointments to be recorded with patient and provider consent
Introduction
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Robert Hooper, Bill Sponsor
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Robert Hooper, Bill Sponsor
- 2:20 PM
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H.82 - An act relating to establishing the Division of Planning and Evaluation and strengthening the regulatory capacity of the Green Mountain Care Board
Introduction
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Rebecca Holcombe, Bill Sponsor
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Rebecca Holcombe, Bill Sponsor
- 2:25 PM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
Introduction
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Mari Cordes, Bill Sponsor
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Mari Cordes, Bill Sponsor
- 2:30 PM
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H.71 - An act relating to health care entity transaction oversight and clinical decision making
Introduction
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Mari Cordes, Bill Sponsor
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Mari Cordes, Bill Sponsor
- 2:35 AM
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H.75 - An act relating to clinician participation in patient choice at end of life and DNR/COLST orders
Introduction
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Mari Cordes, Bill Sponsor
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Mari Cordes, Bill Sponsor
- 2:40 PM
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H.80 - An act relating to the Office of the Health Care Advocate
Introduction
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Mari Cordes, Bill Sponsor
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Mari Cordes, Bill Sponsor
- 2:45 PM
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H.79 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas
Introduction
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Mari Cordes, Bill Sponsor
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Mari Cordes, Bill Sponsor
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 31, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Health Care Reform Overview and Act 167
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Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
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Brendan Krause, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
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Hilary Watson, Senior Health Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board
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Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Health Care Reform
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 2:00 PM
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Blueprint for Health
Overview
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John M. Saroyan, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services
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John M. Saroyan, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services
- 2:30 PM
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Support and Services At Home
Overview
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Kim Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer, Cathedral Square Corporation
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Liz Genge, Director, Support and Services at Home (SASH)
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Kim Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer, Cathedral Square Corporation
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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EMS
Introduction and updates
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Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
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Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
- 1:45 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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Medicaid Transport
Introduction
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Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors
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Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors
- 2:45 PM
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VITL
Introduction
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Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
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Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Health Care Reform
This is a joint hearing with Senate Health and Welfare. It will be hosted in Room 11 and live streamed to the Senate Health and Welfare Youtube Channel.
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Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
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Christopher Koller, President, Milbank Memorial Fund
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Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
- 10:50 AM
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Break
- 11:10 AM
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Health Care Reform
Continuation of joint hearing with Senate Health and Welfare
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Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
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Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
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Christopher Koller, President, Milbank Memorial Fund
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Brendan Krause, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
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David Murman, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
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Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
- 12:00 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Reference-Based Pricing
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Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Mark Hage, Vermont National Education Association
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Adam Norton, Strategic Analyst, Vermont State Employees Association
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Reference-Based Pricing
Continued
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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UVMHN
Introduction
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Sunny Eappen, CEO, University of Vermont Health Network
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Jessica Moschella, Senior Vice President, High Value Care, University of Vermont Health Network
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Sunny Eappen, CEO, University of Vermont Health Network
- 10:20 AM
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Children and Mental Health
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Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
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Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
- 11:00 AM
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Break
- 11:15 AM
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Mental Health in Schools
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Abbey Allen, Vermont School Counselor Association (VTSCA)
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Matt Habedank, Director of Early Childhood and School Based Services, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
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Derek Hoy, CFO, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
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Abbey Allen, Vermont School Counselor Association (VTSCA)
- 11:50 AM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
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Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
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Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
- 1:30 PM
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Green Mountain Care Board
Overview Continued
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Lindsay Kill, Data Analytics and Information Chief, Green Mountain Care Board
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Kathryn O'Neill, Director of Prescription Drug Pricing, Green Mountain Care Board
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Lindsay Kill, Data Analytics and Information Chief, Green Mountain Care Board
- 2:20 PM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 7, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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H.40 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
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Vermont Pharmacists' Association
Introduction
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Lauren Bode, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
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Lauren Bode, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Education Finance
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Michael Campbell, Teacher, Bellows Free Academy St. Albans
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Mark Hage, Trust Administrator, Vermont Education Health Initiative and Director of Benefit Programs, Vermont National Education Association
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Mark Koenig, Chair of the Employer Commissioners, Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits
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Bobby-Jo Salls, Trust Administrator, Vermont Education Health Initiative (VEHI)
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Michael Campbell, Teacher, Bellows Free Academy St. Albans
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 11:40 AM
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H.13 - An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for home- and community-based service providers
Drive-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.102 - An act relating to annual reporting on health care sharing plans and arrangements
Introduction
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Rep. Conor Casey, Bill Sponsor
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Rep. Conor Casey, Bill Sponsor
- 1:30 PM
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Avian Flu Update
This is a joint hearing with House Agriculture. It will be hosted in Room 10 and live streamed to the House Agriculture Youtube Channel
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
- 3:00 PM
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Introduction and Overview
Workplace Violence, Certificate of Need, and Workforce Development and Retention
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Liz Couto, Vermont Emergency Nurse Association
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Betsy Hassan, American Nurses Association Vermont
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Janet Kaplan, Nurse-Midwife, VT Nurse Practitioners Association
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Katherine McFaun Williams, American Nurses Association Vermont
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Brigid Meehan-Brese, Nurse Practitioner, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
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Liz Couto, Vermont Emergency Nurse Association
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Creative Aging Initiative
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Troy Hickman, Education Programs Manager, Vermont Arts Council
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Susan Still, Board Chair, Main Street Arts, Saxtons River
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Troy Hickman, Education Programs Manager, Vermont Arts Council
- 9:15 AM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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David Mickenberg, Green Mountain Surgery Center
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Sam Peisch, Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 10:35 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
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Mitchell Baroody, Chief Legal Officer, Rutland Regional Medical Center
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Hayden DuBlois, Visiting Fellow, Opportunity Solutions Project
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Jonathan Reynolds, Vice President of Clinical Operations, Rutland Regional Medical Center
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Mitchell Baroody, Chief Legal Officer, Rutland Regional Medical Center
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
Department of Vermont Health Access
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Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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DaShawn Groves, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- 2:15 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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Free and Referral Clinics
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Daniel Barlow, Executive Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
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Olivia Sharrow, Executive Director, Vermont's Free and Referral Clinics (VFRC)
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Daniel Barlow, Executive Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
Department of Mental Health
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Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Samantha Sweet, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
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Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
Department of Health
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Megan Hoke, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
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Megan Hoke, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:15 PM
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Budget Funding Overview
Vermont Health Information Exchange
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Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Health Information Exchange (VITL)
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Cara Callanan, CFO, Vermont Health Information Exchange (VITL)
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William Dempsey, Director of Data Analytics, Agency of Human Services
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Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Health Information Exchange (VITL)
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
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Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.
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Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.
- 11:00 AM
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Certificate of Need
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Shayla Livingston, Member, Vermont Birth Center Coalition
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Shayla Livingston, Member, Vermont Birth Center Coalition
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:10 PM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
Committee Discussion
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Reference-Based Pricing
Oregon's State Employee Health Plans
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Margaret Smith-Isa, Program Development Specialist, Oregon Health Authority
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Margaret Smith-Isa, Program Development Specialist, Oregon Health Authority
- 2:00 PM
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Reference-Based Pricing
Montana's Reference-Based Pricing Strategy
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Marilyn Bartlett, Senior Policy Fellow, National Academy for State Health Policy
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Marilyn Bartlett, Senior Policy Fellow, National Academy for State Health Policy
- 2:40 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
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Breena Holmes, President, American Academy of Pediatrics
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Breena Holmes, President, American Academy of Pediatrics
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 9:45 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
-
Tina Zuk, Government Relations Regional Lead, American Heart Association
-
Tina Zuk, Government Relations Regional Lead, American Heart Association
- 10:00 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
-
Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
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Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
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Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
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Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
- 10:55 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
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Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
-
Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
- 11:25 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
-
Beth Holden, Chief Client Services Officer, Howard Center
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Sandy McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, Howard Center
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Beth Holden, Chief Client Services Officer, Howard Center
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
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Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
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Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
- 1:20 PM
-
Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- 1:45 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
-
Mark McDonough, Battalion Chief, Burlington Fire Department
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Mark McDonough, Battalion Chief, Burlington Fire Department
- 2:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
-
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Bi-State Primary Care Association
Vermont's FQHCs Introduction
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Michael Costa, President and CEO, Gifford Health Care
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Jeffrey McKee, CEO, Community Health Centers of Burlington
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Chris Towne, CEO, Northern County Community Health
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Michael Costa, President and CEO, Gifford Health Care
- 9:55 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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Rural Health Care Access
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Lila Bennett, Executive Director, Journey to Recovery Community Center
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Lila Bennett, Executive Director, Journey to Recovery Community Center
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
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Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
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Jean Stetter, Finance Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
- 2:00 PM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
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Ashley Johns, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Services
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Ashley Johns, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Services
- 2:15 PM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
Mark-up
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Rural Health Care Access
Continued
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Amanda Cochrane, Executive Director, Umbrella
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Kelsey Stavseth, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
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Amanda Cochrane, Executive Director, Umbrella
Friday, February 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:20 AM
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H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists
Introduction
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Rep. Francis McFaun, Sponsor
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Rep. Francis McFaun, Sponsor
- 10:30 AM
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H.267 - An act relating to the Vermont Hospital Security Plan
Introduction
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Rep. Francis McFaun, Sponsor
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Rep. Francis McFaun, Sponsor
- 10:45 AM
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H.202 - An act relating to increasing the transparency of prescription drug costs and spending
Introduction
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Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor
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Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor
- 11:00 AM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
Draft 2.1 Review
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:40 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.47 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
Introduction
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Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor
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Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor
- 1:05 PM
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H.136 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for biomarker testing
Introduction
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Rep. Kate McCann, Sponsor
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Rep. Kate McCann, Sponsor
- 1:10 PM
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H.259 - An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals
Introduction
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Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor
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Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor
- 1:15 PM
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H.207 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for diabetes treatment
Introduction
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Rep. Carolyn Branagan, Sponsor
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Rep. Carolyn Branagan, Sponsor
- 1:25 PM
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H.61 - An act relating to bodily autonomy and health care decision making
Introduction
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Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor
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Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor
- 1:30 PM
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H.245 - An act relating to hospital and health network budgets
Introduction
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Rep. Herb Olson, Sponsor
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Rep. Herb Olson, Sponsor
- 1:40 PM
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H.185 - An act relating to developing and implementing a universal primary care program
Introduction
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Rep. Herb Olson, Sponsor
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Rep. Herb Olson, Sponsor
- 1:45 PM
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H.203 - An act relating to expanding options for association health plans
Introduction
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Rep. Edye Graning, Sponsor
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Rep. Edye Graning, Sponsor
- 1:50 PM
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H.274 - An act relating to a hospital patient’s right not to be denied care based on vaccination status
Introduction
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Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Sponsor
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Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Sponsor
- 1:55 PM
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H.228 - An act relating to hospital employee compensation and administrative staffing ratios
Introduction
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Rep. Esme Cole, Sponsor
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Rep. Esme Cole, Sponsor
- 2:00 PM
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H.275 - An act relating to enrollment in Medicare supplement insurance policies
Introduction
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Rep. VL Coffin, Sponsor
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Rep. VL Coffin, Sponsor
- 2:10 PM
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H.271 - An act relating to health insurance and Medicaid coverage for physical therapy services
Introduction
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Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor
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Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor
- 2:15 PM
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H.305 - An act relating to prescriptions for psychotropic medications used by children and youth in the Dr. Dynasaur program
Introduction
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Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Sponsor
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Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Sponsor
- 2:20 PM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
Draft 2.2 Review
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Review and Priorities
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
Blueprint Funding Review
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Addie Armstrong, Health Services Researcher, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services
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Monica Ogelby, Medicaid Director, Agency of Human Services
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Sarah Rosenblum, Deputy Director for the Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
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Addie Armstrong, Health Services Researcher, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services
- 1:50 PM
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Break
- 2:05 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
Review Committee letter to House Appropriations
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 3:10 PM
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H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
Vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services
Drive-through
Sec. A. 8 V.S.A. § 4062b-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:20 AM
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H.137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services
Review of Bill from House Commerce and Economic Development
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Mary Block, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Rep. Herb Olson, Representative, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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Mary Block, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
- 9:40 AM
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Act 99 Report
Overview and Policy Recommendations
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
Review Committee Letter to House Appropriations
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Molly Dugan, VHCC Co-Chair, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
-
Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
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Molly Dugan, VHCC Co-Chair, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square
- 11:20 AM
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Break
- 11:45 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
Review Committee Letter to House Appropriations
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:15 PM
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H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Georgia Maheras, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
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Colleen Meiman, National Policy Advisor, State Associations of Community Health Centers
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Kelly Ryan, Deputy Vice President of State Policy, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:45 PM
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H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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Thomas Weigel, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
-
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
- 4:10 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
Review Committee Letter to House Appropriations
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:40 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
Review Committee Letter to House Appropriations
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 8:55 AM
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Break
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Cancer Initiative
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Randy Holcombe, Director, Vermont Cancer Center
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Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
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Rick Page, Dean, Larner College of Medicine
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Randy Holcombe, Director, Vermont Cancer Center
- 9:45 AM
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H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program
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Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
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Jordan Estey, V.P. Government Affairs, MVP Health Care
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Jeffrey McKee, CEO, Community Health Centers of Burlington
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Jonathon Reynolds, Vice President of Clinical Operations, Rutland Regional Medical Center
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Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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H.202 - An act relating to increasing the transparency of prescription drug costs and spending
Walk-though of Sections 3 and 4
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
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H.202 - An act relating to increasing the transparency of prescription drug costs and spending
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Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Noah Montemarano, Health Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board
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Kathryn O'Neill, Director of Prescription Drug Pricing, Green Mountain Care Board
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Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Priorities
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 1:45 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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H.259 - An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals
Walk-through
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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H.259 - An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Bill
GMCB Authority
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program
Mark-up
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program
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Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Jeff Hochberg, Director, Rutland Pharmacy
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Jonathan Reynolds, Vice President of Clinical Operations, Rutland Regional Medical Center
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Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 2:05 PM
-
Break
- 2:15 PM
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H.80 - An act relating to the Office of the Health Care Advocate
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
H.80 - An act relating to the Office of the Health Care Advocate
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Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
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Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
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Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Ashley Johns, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Services
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Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.259 - An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals
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Elizabeth Couto, Vermont Emergency Nurse Association
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Betsy Hassan, American Nurses Association Vermont
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Elizabeth Couto, Vermont Emergency Nurse Association
- 10:10 AM
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H.259 - An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals
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Matthew Sutter, Deputy Director of Health Systems Finances, Green Mountain Care Board
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Matthew Sutter, Deputy Director of Health Systems Finances, Green Mountain Care Board
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.259 - An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals
Continued
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Roger Farmer, Troop B Commander, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
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Roger Farmer, Troop B Commander, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
- 10:50 AM
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Break
- 11:30 AM
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H.80 - An act relating to the Office of the Health Care Advocate
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Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Jordan Estey, V.P. Government Affairs, MVP Health Care
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
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H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program
Review and Possible Vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists
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Brandon Campo, Vermont Psychological and Neurofeedback Center, LLC
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Brandon Campo, Vermont Psychological and Neurofeedback Center, LLC
- 9:30 AM
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H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists
Walk-through
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists
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Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Sarah Hastings, Professor, Psychology Graduate Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology, St. Michael’s College
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Phillip Hughes, Research Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC, Eshelman School of Pharmacy
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Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists
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Rick Barnett, Chair, Vermont Psychological Association
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Lisa Catapano Friedman, President, Vermont Psychiatric Association
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Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Rick Barnett, Chair, Vermont Psychological Association
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
VPQHC Report Under S.36
Summary
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Morgan Bedard, QI Specialist, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)
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Hillary Wolfley, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)
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Morgan Bedard, QI Specialist, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)
- 2:55 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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H.259 - An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals
Mark-up and Vote
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Friday, March 14, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
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Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
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Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
- 8:50 AM
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H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:05 AM
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H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
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Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists
Review and Vote
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 PM
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Lunch
- 1:20 PM
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H.80 - An act relating to the Office of the Health Care Advocate
Review and Vote
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Clare Buckley, Partner, MVP Health Care
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
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Clare Buckley, Partner, MVP Health Care
- 1:50 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Mark-up and Vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:10 PM
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Health Care Economics
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Steven Kappel, Principal, Policy Integrity, LLC
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Steven Kappel, Principal, Policy Integrity, LLC
- 2:15 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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Health Care Economics
Continued
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Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
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Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
- 3:50 PM
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H.80 - An act relating to the Office of the Health Care Advocate
Walk-through of Proposed Amendment
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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AI in Healthcare
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Michelle Hager, Managing Partner, Blue Cirrus Consulting
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Tania Malik, Co-founder, The Office of CEO
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Michelle Hager, Managing Partner, Blue Cirrus Consulting
- 11:05 AM
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Break
- 11:15 AM
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AI in Healthcare
Continued
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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Ella Thodal, Product Owner, Provider Financials & Performance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
- 12:00 PM
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H.259 - An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals
Walk-through of Proposed Amendment
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 12:25 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:10 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to updating and reorganizing the health insurance statutes in 8 V.S.A. chapter 107
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
-
Outright Vermont Youth Leadership Day
Gender affirming care and essential care for youth
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Youth Advocates, Outright Vermont
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Youth Advocates, Outright Vermont
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Judicial Retention
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 21, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:10 PM
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Federal Funding
This is a joint hearing with House Human Services. It will be hosted in Room 10 and live streamed to the House Healthcare Youtube Channel.
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:45 PM
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:20 PM
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Private Equity
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Fenne, Senior Research and Campaign Coordinator, Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP)
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Nancy Kane, Professor of Health Policy and Management, Emerita, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:35 PM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Day
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Levin Paul, Director of Community Developmental Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
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Beth Sightler, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
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Levin Paul, Director of Community Developmental Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Private Equity
Continued from Previous Day
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Maureen Hensley-Quinn, Senior Director, National Association of State Health Policy (NASHP)
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Sam Peisch, Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid
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Maureen Hensley-Quinn, Senior Director, National Association of State Health Policy (NASHP)
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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Private Equity
Continued
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Sam Peisch, Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 10:30 AM
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S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:05 AM
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S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 11:45 AM
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H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists
Walk-through of Proposed Amendment
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:50 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services
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Alison Despathy, Parent, Danville
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Renee Johannensen, MD, West Windsor
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Linda Prine, Co Founder, M + A Hotline, Founder Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine
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Sharon Toborg, Policy Analyst, Vermont Right to Life
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Alison Despathy, Parent, Danville
- 10:10 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers
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Carolyn Barnwell, Chief Operating Officer, Etalia
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Timothy Fisher, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMass-Chan Medical School/ Baystate Medical Center
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Lindsay Lachant, Nurse-Midwife
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Shayla Livingston, Member, Vermont Birth Center Coalition
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Carolyn Barnwell, Chief Operating Officer, Etalia
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, March 28, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Laurie Foster, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-midwives
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Rebecca Gray, Certified Full-Spectrum Doula, Vermont Doula Company
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
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Rinn Mandeville, Nurse-Midwife, Copley Hospital
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Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:10 PM
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S.30 - An act relating to updating and reorganizing the health insurance statutes in 8 V.S.A. chapter 107
Mark-up
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:20 PM
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S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jessie Hammond, Health Statistics and Informatics Director, Vermont Department of Health
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David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
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Jeff Hochberg, Director, Rutland Pharmacy
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports
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Ernie Davis, Senior Director-Northeast Govt. Affairs, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
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Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Emma Zavez, Consumer Research and Health Policy Analyst, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Ernie Davis, Senior Director-Northeast Govt. Affairs, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers
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Laura Beliveau, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
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Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Pam Cota, Long Term Care Licensing Chief, DAIL
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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Laura Beliveau, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
- 10:00 AM
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S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services
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Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 10:20 AM
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S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports
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Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 10:50 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers
Virtual Birth Center Tour
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Katherine Bramhall, Owner, Gentle Landing Birth Center
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Laurie Foster, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-midwives
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Katherine Bramhall, Owner, Gentle Landing Birth Center
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:20 PM
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S.30 - An act relating to updating and reorganizing the health insurance statutes in 8 V.S.A. chapter 107
Mark-up
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:50 PM
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S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers
Mark-up
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:20 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers
Mark-Up
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:35 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to updating and reorganizing the health insurance statutes in 8 V.S.A. chapter 107
Mark-Up
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:40 AM
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Break
- 10:05 AM
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S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports
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Heather Bauman, Vice President for Healthcare, American Federation for Teachers Vermont
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James Diossa, Treasurer, State of Rhode Island
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Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development and Food Security, Capstone Community Action
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Heather Bauman, Vice President for Healthcare, American Federation for Teachers Vermont
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:00 PM
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S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports
Mark-up and Vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:20 PM
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S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers
Vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:25 PM
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S.30 - An act relating to updating and reorganizing the health insurance statutes in 8 V.S.A. chapter 107
Vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 4, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:15 AM
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S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services
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Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 10:20 AM
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S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services
Mark-Up
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Introduction
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden-Southeast District
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Sam Peisch, Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 2:20 PM
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Break
- 2:35 PM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:05 PM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Fiscal Note
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 2 and 3
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 10:35 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 2 and 3, continued
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 12:10 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:45 PM
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S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services
Mark-Up
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Fertility Advocacy Day
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Maggie Husbands, Resident, St. Albans
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Kate Weldon LeBlanc, Executive Director, AllPaths Family Building
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Maggie Husbands, Resident, St. Albans
- 10:00 AM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 2 and 3
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Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.
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Sarah Rosenblum, Deputy Director for the Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
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Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- 11:10 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, April 11, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 3:20 PM
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S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services
Mark-Up and Vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:40 PM
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H.80 - An act relating to the Office of the Health Care Advocate
Updates on Senate Proposed Amendment and Straw-Poll
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
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S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports
Walk-through of Amendment and Straw-Poll
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports
Proposed Amendment Walk-Through and Straw-Poll
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:20 PM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Budget Review
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 1:40 PM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 4, 5, and 6
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Sam Peisch, Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 2:50 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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S.36 - An act relating to the Medicaid payment model for residential substance use disorder treatment services
Drive-Through
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
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S.36 - An act relating to the Medicaid payment model for residential substance use disorder treatment services
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Beth Holden, Chief Client Services Officer, Howard Center
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Beth Holden, Chief Client Services Officer, Howard Center
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 2 and 3
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Alena Berube, PhD Student, Health Policy, and Clinical Practice, The Dartmouth Institute
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Christopher Whaley, Associate Professor, Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice at the Brown University School of Public Health
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Alena Berube, PhD Student, Health Policy, and Clinical Practice, The Dartmouth Institute
- 10:25 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 4, 5, and 6
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Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
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Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 4, 5, and 6
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Judi Fox, Chief Executive Officer, Rutland Regional Medical Center
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Joseph Woodin, President & CEO, Copley Hospital
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Judi Fox, Chief Executive Officer, Rutland Regional Medical Center
- 3:30 PM
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S.36 - An act relating to the Medicaid payment model for residential substance use disorder treatment services
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Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 2 and 3
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Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
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Alena Berube, PhD Student, Health Policy, and Clinical Practice, The Dartmouth Institute / GMCB
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Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
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Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 4, 5, and 6
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Stephen Leffler, President and Chief Operating Officer, University of Vermont Medical Center
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Stephen Leffler, President and Chief Operating Officer, University of Vermont Medical Center
- 11:30 AM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Section 6
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Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
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Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
- 12:00 PM
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S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services
Proposed Amendment Walk-Through and Straw-Poll
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Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Karen Dolan, Amendment Sponsor
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Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:30 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 4 and 5
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Mark Hengstler, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
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Matthew Sutter, Deputy Director of Health Systems Finances, Green Mountain Care Board
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Mark Hengstler, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
Friday, April 18, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports
Proposed Amendment Walk-Through and Straw-Poll
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
- 8:45 AM
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S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports
Proposed Amendment Walk-Through
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Rob North, Representative, Amendment Sponsor
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 2-6
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Monica Ogelby, Medicaid Director, Agency of Human Services
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Sarah Rosenblum, Deputy Director for the Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
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Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:35 AM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 4, 5 and 6
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 8 and 9
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Alena Berube, PhD Student, Health Policy, and Clinical Practice, The Dartmouth Institute / GMCB
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Christopher Koller, President, Milbank Memorial Fund
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Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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Alena Berube, PhD Student, Health Policy, and Clinical Practice, The Dartmouth Institute / GMCB
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 8 and 9, continued
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Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
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Brendan Krause, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
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Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
