H_PHC_2016A 01/19/2016 01:32:01 PM Committee Summary
Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICES
| Date: | 01/19/2016 |
ATTENDANCE
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| Time: | 01:32 PM to 02:44 PM |
Conti
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X
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Danielson
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X
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| Place: | HCR 0112 |
Everett
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X
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Ginal
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X
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| This Meeting was called to order by |
Joshi
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X
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| Representative Primavera |
Landgraf
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X
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Moreno
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X
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| This Report was prepared by |
Pettersen
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X
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| Anne Wallace |
Tyler
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X
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Van Winkle
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X
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Windholz
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X
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Singer
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X
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Primavera
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X
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X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
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| Bills Addressed: | Action Taken: | ||
| Presentation from the Colorado Radiological Society Sunset Hearing - Rural Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention |
Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only Introduce Draft Bill |
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01:33 PM -- Presentation from the Colorado Radiological Society
Representative Primavera called the committee to order. Dr. Jonathan Flug, President of the Colorado Radiological Society, presented on the state of radiology in Colorado (Attachment A). He explained the history of radiology and described the certification and education requirements for radiologists. He explained the role of the radiologist before, during, and after service for a patient. He discussed the various technologies that radiologists use. He gave an overview of the Colorado Radiological Society and radiology graduate programs in the state.
160119 AttachA.pdf
01:48 PM
Dr. Flug gave statistics on cancer cases and deaths. He explained new techniques for screening lung, breast, and prostate cancers. He described challenges associated with screening breast cancer. Dr. Flug described therapeutic and interventional radiology, and other radiation treatments.
02:04 PM
Dr. Flug discussed future advancements in the field of radiology, including clinical decision support, personalized/precision medicine, and changes in Medicaid/Medicare reimbursements.
02:13 PM
Dr. Flug gave concluding remarks. He responded to questions from the committee regarding mammogram recommendations, specialist provider rate cuts, genetic counselors, and dense breast tissue notifications.
02:25 PM -- Sunset Hearing - Rural Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention
Jane Ritter, Office of Legislative Legal Services, explained the sunset review process and actions the committee may take when reviewing a draft sunset bill.
02:28 PM
Saul Larsen, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), presented the 2015 Sunset Review Report: Rural Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (Attachment B). Mr. Larsen provided background information on the program. He explained how the program is funded and noted the rural communities that utilize the program. He explained DORA's recommendation to continue the program for nine years.
160119 AttachB.pdf
02:31 PM
Mr. Larsen responded to questions from the committee about the program, and the sunset report.
| BILL: | Sunset Report Hearing for the Rural Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention | |
| TIME: | 02:39:35 PM | |
| MOVED: | Landgraf | |
| MOTION: | Introduce draft bill LLS 16-0438 with no amendments. The motion passed on a vote of 12-1. | |
| SECONDED: | Ginal | |
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VOTE
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Conti
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Yes
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Danielson
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Yes
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Everett
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No
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Ginal
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Yes
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Joshi
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Yes
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Landgraf
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Yes
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Moreno
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Yes
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Pettersen
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Yes
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Tyler
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Yes
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Van Winkle
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Yes
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Windholz
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Yes
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Singer
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Yes
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Primavera
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Yes
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YES: 12 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:40 PM
Representative Primavera announced that Representatives Ginal and Danielson will be co-prime sponsors for the bill. Representatives Singer, Tyler, Landgraf, Petterson, and Primavera requested to be co-sponsors on the bill.
02:42 PM
Representative Primavera distributed a memorandum explaining committee guidelines and procedures to the committee (Attachment C). Committee discussion ensued.
160119 AttachC.pdf
02:44 PM
Representative Primavera adjourned the committee.