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H_HIE_2018A 02/27/2018 10:14:19 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, INSURANCE, & ENVIRONMENT
Date 02/27/2018
Attendance
Beckman *
Buckner X
Covarrubias X
Humphrey X
Jackson X
Kennedy *
Landgraf *
Lontine X
Ransom *
Roberts X
Wilson X
Esgar X
Ginal X
Time 10:14:19 AM to 11:06:01 AM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by Ginal
This Report was prepared by Jimmy Reed
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB18-020 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Hearing for the Sunset Review of the Stroke Advisory Board Committee Discussion Only
Project Angel Heart Presentation Committee Discussion Only

SB18-020 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


10:17:53 AM  

Representative Esgar, bill sponsor, explained Senate Bill 18-020 to the committee.  The bill allows registered psychotherapists to practice auricular acudetox. 

10:17:54 AM  

Terri Hurst, representing the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in support of the bill. 

10:21:06 AM  

Dr. Libby Stuyt, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

10:24:40 AM  

Dr. Stuyt and Ms. Hurst responded to committee questions.

10:25:05 AM  

Leo Boyle, representing the Acupuncture Association of Colorado, testified in a neutral capacity on the bill.

10:34:08 AM  
Representative Ginal concluded witness testimony.
10:34:38 AM  
Representative Esgar made closing remarks.


10:36:35 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-020 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Esgar
Seconded Kennedy
Beckman Yes
Buckner Yes
Covarrubias Yes
Humphrey Yes
Jackson Yes
Kennedy Yes
Landgraf Yes
Lontine Yes
Ransom Yes
Roberts Yes
Wilson Yes
Esgar Yes
Ginal Yes
Final YES: 13   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Hearing for the Sunset Review of the Stroke Advisory Board - Committee Discussion Only


10:37:32 AM  

Ellen Graham, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), explained the sunset review of the Stoke Advisory Board.  She explained that DORA's recommendation is to continue the Stoke Advisory Board.  The draft bill and DORA's report were distributed to the committee [Attachments A and B].  Ms. Graham responded to committee questions.



10:50:17 AM
Motion Introduce the Draft Bill
Moved Lontine
Seconded Kennedy
Beckman Yes
Buckner Yes
Covarrubias Yes
Humphrey Yes
Jackson Yes
Kennedy Yes
Landgraf Excused
Lontine Yes
Ransom Yes
Roberts Yes
Wilson Yes
Esgar Yes
Ginal Yes
YES: 12   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:50:18 AM  

Representatives Lontine and Beckman volunteered to become co-prime sponsors of the introduced bill.

10:50:57 AM  

Representatives Kennedy, Ginal, Jackson, and Buckner volunteered to become co-sponsors of the introduced bill. 



Project Angel Heart Presentation - Committee Discussion Only


10:52:46 AM  

Erin Pulling, Rachael Rabb, and Leslie Scotland-Stewart, Project Angel Heart, began their presentation concerning medically tailored meals for patients and distributed a handout [Attachment C].  Ms. Pulling discussed the qualitative impact of the program including quality of life for the patients, affordable healthcare, improved health, and increased independence. 

11:00:31 AM  
Ms. Pulling responded to committee questions including the delivery system of meals, eligibility for the program, recommendations, similar programs, and impact on Medicaid.


11:06:01 AM   Committee Adjourned






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