CCA725B5EFEF1D568725827C004ADE26 Hearing Summary

Representatives Foote and Beckman, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1358.  The bill requires health care facilities, health care providers, health insurers, and pharmacies to disclose certain rate, price, and billing information to consumers.

Representatives Foote and Beckman responded to committee questions.

Committee discussion ensued.

Andrew Graham, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Graham responded to committee questions.

Chris Howes, representing the Colorado EMS Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Brad Young, representing RxPlus Pharmacies, testified in opposition to the bill.

Angie Baker, representing the Colorado Retail Council, testified in opposition to the bill.

Jessica Morgan, representing the Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Morgan responded to committee questions.

Joshua Ewing, representing the Colorado Hospital Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Dana Malick, representing Phrma, testified in opposition to the bill.

April Giles, representing the Colorado Bioscience Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Sara Orrange, representing America's Health Insurance Plans, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Ewing and Ms. Orrange responded to committee questions.

Jack Teter, representing Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, testified in opposition to the bill.

Karla Garcia Gonzales, representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in opposition to the bill.

Nicholas Colglazier, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill.

Emily Zadvorny, representing the Colorado Pharmacists Society, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Teter responded to committee questions.

David Silverstein, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Silverstein responded to committee questions.

Representative Ginal concluded witness testimony.

Representative Beckman distributed and explained amendment L.008 to the committee [Attachment B].

Representative Ransom distributed and explained L.014 [Attachment C].

Representatives Foote and Beckman made final remarks.