E2A7F4CAD311EA7F87258225005C62E2 Hearing Summary

Representative Ginal called the committee to order and welcomed Representatives Kennedy and Thurlow, bill sponsors, to the table to discuss House Bill 18-1032.  This bill concerns access to medical records from the Department of Public Health and Environment's (CDPHE) EMS agency patient care database by health information organization networks.  

Representative Thurlow explained the bill. 

Representative Kennedy discussed electronic medical records, quality assurance, and access to data. 

Representatives Kennedy and Thurlow responded to committee questions.

Representative Ginal proceeded with public testimony on the bill. 

Kate Horle, Chief Operating Officer, Colorado Regional Health Information Organization, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Horle responded to committee questions concerning security, and patient right to privacy.

Sean Caffrey, Vice President, Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Caffrey responded to committee questions.  Committee discussion ensued.

Robert Austin, Representing Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Austin responded to committee questions.

Committee discussion ensued.

Randy Kuykendall, CDPHE, testified in support of the bill.  

Mr. Kuykendall responded to committee questions.  Committee discussion ensued.

Diane Robinson, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Kennedy and Thurlow made their closing remarks.