s_sa_2016a_2016-05-05t10:09:00z14 Hearing Summary

Date: 05/05/2016

02:15 PM -- HB16-1374



Senator Kefalas presented House Bill 16-1374 to the committee. The reengrossed bill requires the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to convene a stakeholder group to address various issues relating to freestanding emergency rooms, including appropriate regulation of such facilities; public education about primary, urgent, and emergency care; signs and notifications; costs and fees; and other matters as deemed necessary by the executive director of the CDPHE. The bill specifies the membership on the stakeholder group. The stakeholder group must convene by August 1, 2016. The CDPHE must provide a progress report to various legislative committees by January 1, 2017, and submit a final report of findings and recommendations by March 1, 2017.



02:19 PM -- Joshua Ewing, representing Colorado Hospital Association, testified against the bill.



02:25 PM -- Sara Orrange, representing Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in support of the bill.



02:27 PM -- Caitlin Westerson, representing Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in support of the bill.





02:29 PM



Senator Kefalas wrapped up his presentation to the committee.