H_HI_2019A 04/29/2019 03:11:47 PM Committee Summary

Representative Beckman and Representative Kipp, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-015 to the committee.  The bill creates the Health Care Legislative Review Committee (HCLRC) as an ongoing interim committee of the General Assembly.  The HCLRC will study health care issues affecting Colorado residents and includes members of the legislative health committees.  Amendment L.007 was distributed to the committee (Attachment A).  

Representative Lontine proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.  Christina Johnson, Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Landgraf and Representative Roberts, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-073 to the committee.  The bill requires the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to create and administer a statewide electronic system that allows qualified individuals to upload and access advance medical directives.  The bill also requires CDPHE to promulgate rules and contract with one or more health information organization networks for the creation, administration, and maintenance of the system.  

Representative Lontine proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.  Christina Johnson, Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill. Kathleen Flynn, AARP, testified in support of the bill.  Coral Cosway, Alzheimer's Association, testified in support of the bill.  Josh Ewing, Colorado Hospital Association, testified in support of the bill.  The witness panel responded to committee questions.

Representatives Landgraf and Roberts gave closing remarks on the bill.  Committee members commented on the bill.

Representative Landgraf and Representative Froelich, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-195 to the committee.  The bill requires the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to work collaboratively to provide Medicaid-covered wraparound services for children and youth at risk of out-of-home placement or who are currently in out-of-home placement.  DHS is also required to create three new tools to assess, screen, and provide a single referral and entry point for children with mental or behavioral health issues.  The Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) must provide free training for providers on these tools.

Representative Kennedy, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-242 to the committee.  The bill creates an emergency medical service providers (EMS) license as a professional credential that is available to EMS providers that hold a four-year bachelor's degree.

Representative Lontine proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.  Joel McClurg, DHS, responded to committee questions.

Erin Miller, Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.  Cristen Bates, DHS, responded to committee questions.

Representative Buentello gave closing remarks on the bill.  Committee members commented on the bill. 

Representative Kennedy and Representative Duran, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-238 to the committee.  The bill makes changes to reimbursement rates and creates other requirements for home care service agencies (agencies) and employees, with an exception for services provided under the Consumer-Directed Attendant Support Services model or the Pediatric Personal Care Benefit. The bill sponsors responded to committee questions.

Representative Lontine proceeded with witness testimony on the bill. Jeanette Hensley, Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in a neutral position on the bill.  Don Knox, Home Care Association of Colorado, testified in a neutral position on the bill.  Lorin Chevalier, People Care Health Services, testified in a neutral position on the bill.  The witness panel responded to committee questions.

Loree Lattik, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Brenda Lozada, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Josh Winkler, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition and ADAPT, testified in support of the bill.  The witness panel responded to committee questions.

Andrea Kuwik, Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.  Gloria Stroh, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Chris Stiffler, Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.  Paul DeLay, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Colin Laughlin, Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, responded to committee questions.

Representatives Duran and Kennedy gave closing remarks on the bill.