80D18766D789E16D8725883600785AA3 Hearing Summary

The committee went on a recess. The committee came to order.

Representative Geitner and Representative Bird presented Senate Bill 22-078 regarding prior authorization exemptions for health-care providers.

Mrs. Amanda Massey, representing the Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Karlee Tebbutt, representing America's Health Insurance Plans, testified to amend the bill. Dr. Bryan Coffing, representing the Colorado Society of Clinical Pathologists, testified to amend the bill.

The panel answered questions from the committee.

Ms. Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition and the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Glenn Balasky, representing the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Eric Speer, representing the Colorado Medical Group Management Association, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Robin Mulroney, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Diana Lujan, representing the Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Wendy Spirek, representing Vail Health, testified in support of the bill.

 

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

Representatives Geitner and Bird discussed the planned amendments.

The committee discussed severing amendment L.011 (Attachment F).

Christy Chase, representing the Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions about amendment L.011. The committee recessed. The committee returned from recess.

Representatives Geitner and Bird gave closing remarks on the bill.