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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
| Date |
02/21/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Bradfield |
X |
| Bradley |
X |
| Brown |
X |
| English |
* |
| Hamrick |
X |
| Hernandez |
X |
| Holtorf |
X |
| Lieder |
X |
| McCormick |
X |
| Ortiz |
* |
| Weinberg |
X |
| Young |
X |
| Daugherty |
X |
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| Time |
01:38:06 PM to 06:38:24 PM |
| Place |
HCR 0112 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Daugherty |
| This Report was prepared by |
Eliyah Chadioun |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hHB24-1005 |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hHB24-1149 |
Amended, referred to House Appropriations |
| hHB24-1153 |
Committee Discussion Only |
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HB24-1005 - Committee Discussion Only
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01:38:13 PM |
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives deGruy Kennedy and Ortiz, introduced House Bill
24-1005 to the House Health and Human Services Committee. The bill requires
state-regulated health insurance plans (carriers) to include primary care
providers (providers) as in-network providers if they are credentialed
Medicaid providers and meet select additional criteria. If the provider
is servicing a client that receives benefits from Medicaid, the carrier
is prohibited from requiring additional credentials.
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01:48:42 PM |
The bill sponsors
responded to questions from the committee.
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02:05:44 PM |
The bill sponsors
continued responding to questions from the committee.
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02:13:33 PM |
Mr. Brandon Arnold,
representing the Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in opposition
to the bill.
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02:17:04 PM |
Ms. Carly West, representing
the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.
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02:19:05 PM |
Rachel Beck, representing
the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill.
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02:20:26 PM |
Mr. Mark Carley, representing AdventHealth, testified in opposition to the bill.
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02:22:38 PM |
The first panel of
witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
A handout was
provided to members of the committee (Attachment A).
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02:29:22 PM |
Ms. Erica Pike, representing
the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, testified in a neutral position
on the bill.
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02:32:48 PM |
Mr. Brian Moore, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:34:50 PM |
Dr. David Downs, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:37:09 PM |
Mr. John Molera, representing Aledade, Inc., testified in a neutral position on the bill.
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02:39:23 PM |
Ms. Jeanette Hensley,
representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the
bill.
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02:42:24 PM |
Isabel Cruz, representing
the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in support of the bill.
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02:44:35 PM |
Carol Merovka, representing
the League of Women Voters Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
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02:47:22 PM |
The final panel of
witnesses respond to questions from the committee.
Additional written
testimony was submited to the committee (Attachment B).
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02:50:33 PM |
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives deGruy Kennedy and Ortiz, provided closing remarks
regarding House Bill 24-1005 and made a motion to have the bill laid over.
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HB24-1149 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
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02:51:50 PM |
The committee took
a brief recess.
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02:52:48 PM |
The committee came
back to order.
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02:53:45 PM |
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Bird and Frizell, introduced House Bill 24-1149
to the House Health and Human Services Committee. The bill establishes
prior authorization requirements for certain health care services and prescription
drug benefits covered under a health benefit plan.
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03:01:55 PM |
The bill sponsors
responded to questions from the committee.
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03:07:18 PM |
Ms. Saskia Young,
representing the Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in opposition
to the bill.
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03:10:24 PM |
Mr. Patrick Boyle,
representing the Pharmacy Care Management Association, testified in opposition
to the bill.
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03:12:39 PM |
Karlee Tebbutt, representing America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), testified in opposition to the bill.
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03:14:53 PM |
The first panel of
witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
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03:27:24 PM |
Ms. Denise Hosier, representing WellPower, testified in support of the bill.
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03:30:40 PM |
Dr. Danielle McDermott, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:33:08 PM |
Ms. Abbe Feitelberg, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:35:20 PM |
Dr. Cleveland Piggott,
representing the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, testified in support
of the bill.
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03:37:32 PM |
Ms. Stacy Hodgson,
representing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Advocate, testified
in support of the bill.
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03:41:01 PM |
Dr. Omar Mubarak,
representing the Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the
bill.
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03:43:25 PM |
Katherine Riley,
representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive
Rights (COLOR), testified in support of the bill.
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03:45:44 PM |
Ms. Jeanette Hensley,
respresenting the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the
bill.
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03:47:05 PM |
Dr. Nolan Wessell,
representing the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedic Surgery,
testified in support of the bill.
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03:49:17 PM |
The second panel
of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
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03:49:59 PM |
Erin Hackett, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:52:49 PM |
Dr. Kelly Anderson,
representing themself, was available to answer questions from the committee.
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03:55:00 PM |
Dr. Douglas Wong, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:57:32 PM |
Kelly Erb, representing
the Colorado Rural Health Center, testified in support of the bill.
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03:59:58 PM |
Ms. Margaret Comstock,
representing the Center for Health Progress, testified in support of the
bill.
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04:02:20 PM |
The final panel of
witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
Additional written
testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment C).
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04:03:17 PM |
Representatives Bird
and Frizell introduced amendment L.004 to the committee (Attachment D).
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04:07:57 PM |
Bill sponsors responded
to questions about the amendment from members of the committee.
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04:09:05 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment D). |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Hamrick |
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Bradfield |
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Bradley |
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Brown |
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English |
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Hamrick |
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Hernandez |
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Holtorf |
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Lieder |
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McCormick |
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Ortiz |
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Weinberg |
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Young |
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Daugherty |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:09:06 PM |
Representatives Bird
and Frizell introduced amendment L.003 to the committee (Attachment E).
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04:10:16 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment E). |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Hamrick |
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Bradfield |
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Bradley |
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Brown |
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English |
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Hamrick |
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Hernandez |
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Holtorf |
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Lieder |
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McCormick |
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Ortiz |
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Weinberg |
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Young |
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Daugherty |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:10:17 PM |
Representatives Bird
and Frizell introduced amendment L.005 to the committee (Attachment F).
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04:11:12 PM |
Bill sponsors responded
to questions about the amendment from members of the committee.
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04:12:11 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment F). |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Hamrick |
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Bradfield |
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Bradley |
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Brown |
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English |
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Hamrick |
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Hernandez |
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Holtorf |
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Lieder |
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McCormick |
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Ortiz |
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Weinberg |
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Young |
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Daugherty |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:12:12 PM |
Representatives Bird
and Frizell introduced amendment L.006 to the committee (Attachment G).
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04:13:19 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment G). |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Hamrick |
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Bradfield |
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Bradley |
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Brown |
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English |
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Hamrick |
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Hernandez |
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Holtorf |
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Lieder |
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McCormick |
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Ortiz |
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Weinberg |
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Young |
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Daugherty |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:13:20 PM |
Representatives Bird
and Frizell introduced amendment L.008 to the committee (Attachment H).
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04:14:23 PM |
Bill sponsors responded
to questions about the amendment from members of the committee.
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04:15:42 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment H). |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Hamrick |
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Bradfield |
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Bradley |
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Brown |
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English |
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Hamrick |
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Hernandez |
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Holtorf |
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Lieder |
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McCormick |
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Ortiz |
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Weinberg |
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Young |
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Daugherty |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:15:43 PM |
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Bird and Frizell, provided closing remarks regarding
House Bill 24-1149.
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04:23:16 PM |
Members of the committee
provided closing comments.
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04:35:08 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1149, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Holtorf |
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Bradfield |
Yes |
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Bradley |
No |
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Brown |
Yes |
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English |
Yes |
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Hamrick |
Yes |
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Hernandez |
Yes |
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Holtorf |
Yes |
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Lieder |
Yes |
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McCormick |
Yes |
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Ortiz |
Excused |
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Weinberg |
No |
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Young |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 10 NO: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1153 - Committee Discussion Only
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04:35:15 PM |
The committee took a brief recess.
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04:39:52 PM |
Committee came back to order.
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05:10:02 PM |
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Garcia and Willford, introduced House Bill 24-1153
to the House Health and Human Services Committee. The bill requires licensed
physicians to complete continuing medical education (CME) before renewing,
reinstating, or reactivating a license and authorizes the Colorado Medical
Board to make rules, determine CME subject matter, audit licensees, and
grant exemptions.
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05:24:21 PM |
The bill sponsors
responded to questions from the committee.
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05:29:15 PM |
The committee took
a brief recess.
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05:30:39 PM |
The committee came
back to order.
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05:30:52 PM |
The bill sponsors continued to respond to questions from the committee.
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05:47:45 PM |
Dr. Cleveland Piggott,
representing the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, testified to amend
the bill.
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05:51:03 PM |
Dr. Rebecca Kornas, representing Colorado ACEP, testified to amend the bill.
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05:53:26 PM |
Dr. Krystal Tamura, representing CommonSpirit Health, testified to amend the bill.
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05:55:35 PM |
Ms. Stacy Weiss, representing HCA/HealthONE, testified to amend the bill.
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05:57:55 PM |
The first panel of
witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
Additional written
testimony can be found in Attachment I.
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06:12:04 PM |
Dr. Ramnik Dhaliwal, representing American college of emergency physicians, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:15:51 PM |
Dr. Lynn Parry, representing
the Colorado Medical Society, testified in an amend position on the bill.
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06:18:33 PM |
Dr. David Ross, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:20:45 PM |
Mar Galvez Seminario,
representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive
Rights, testified in support of the bill.
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06:23:39 PM |
Dr. Kaitlin Whelan,
representing the American Academy of Pediatrics - Colorado Chapter, testified
to amend the bill.
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06:25:26 PM |
The final panel of
witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
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06:37:43 PM |
Chairwoman Daugherty
announced that House Bill 24-1153 will be laid over until Tuesday, 2/27.
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| 06:38:24 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
