Senators Ball and Mullica, primary bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-193 which continues the regulation of Primary Care Payment Reform Collaborative, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2025. The program is continued through September 1, 2032.

Ms. Tara Smith, representing Colorado Division of Insurance, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kyle Leggott, representing Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Marsha Thorson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Carol Pace, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked the panel questions.

Dr. Allison Costello, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Tracy Hofeditz, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Cassie Littler, representing AAP Colorado, testified to amend the bill.

Additional written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment C).

Committee members asked the panel questions.

Senator Mullica explained amendment L.001 (Attachment D).

The bill sponsors provided closing remarks.