H_HI_2023A 03/10/2023 12:15:48 PM Committee Summary

Ms. Bethany Pray,
representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support
of the bill.



Hope Stonner,
representing the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in support
of the bill.



Austin Blumenfeld,
representing Centennial State Prosperity, testified in support of the bill.




Drew Gattine,
representing the National Academy for State Health Policy, testified in
a neutral position on the bill.



Dr. Chet Cedars,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.



Members of the
panel answered questions from the committee.

Rachel Beck, representing
the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill and
provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A).



Adam Burg, representing
the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bil
provided a handout to the committee (Attachment B).



Ms. Amy Goodman,
representing the Colorado BioScience Association, testified in opposition
to the bill provided a handout to the committee (Attachment C).



Mr. Brian Warren,
representing the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, testified in opposition
to the bill and provided a handout to the committee. (Attachment D).



Mrs. Katelin Lucariello,
representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA),
testified in opposition to the bill.



Members of the
panel answered questions from the committee.

Katherine Mulready,
representing the Colorado Hospital Assoication, testified to amend the
bill.



Brett Michelin,
representing the Association for Accessible Medicines, testified to amend
the bill.



Lisbet Finseth,
representing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, testified in support
of the bill.



Siri Vaeth, representing
the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute, testified to amend the bill.



Members of the
panel answered questions from the committee.

Kate Harris read
testimony for Mike Conway, representing Colorado Division of Insurance,
testified in support of the bill.



Lila Cummings,
representing the Colorado Division of Insurance, testified in support of
the bill.



Members of the
panel answered questions from the committee.



Written testimony
was submitted to the committee (Attachment E).

Jason Hopfer, representing
the Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified to amend the bill.




Ms. Karlee Tebutt,
representing America's Health Insurance Plans, testified in opposition
to the bill.



Katherine Mulready,
representing the Colorado Hospital Association, testified to amend the
bill.



Mrs. Christine
Bogott, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.



Melanie Herrman,
representing themself, testified to amend the bill.



Meagan Fearing,
representing the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals
- Colorado, testified to amend the bill.



Members of the
panel answered questions from the committee.

Ms. Erin Miller,
representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of
the bill.



Dr. Chet Cedars,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Andrea Escalera,
representing the Center for Health Progress, testified in support of the
bill.



Ms. Liz Rosenbaum,
representing themself, testified to amend the bill.



Ms. Isabel Cruz,
representing the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in support
of the bill.



Britt Bermingham,
representing Centennial State Prosperity, testified in support of the bill.




Mrs. Jessalyn
Hampton, representing Connect for Health Colorado, was available to answer
committee questions.



Members of the
panel answered questions from the committee.

Kate Harris testified
on behalf of Mike Conway, representing the Colorado Division of Insurance,
testified in support of the bill.



Maria Rodriguez,
representing the Colorado Division of Insurance, testified in support of
the bill.



Members of the
panel answered questions from the committee.



Written testimony
was submitted to the committee (Attachment J).

Representatives Brown and Jodeh gave closing remarks. Members of the committee gave closing remarks.