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i_opioidsubstance_2018a_2018-09-18t09:36:17z3 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PUBLIC COMMENT

INTERIM COMMITTEE  OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Date Sep 18, 2018      
Location HCR 0112



Public Comment - Committee Discussion Only


12:08:21 PM  

Representative Pettersen proceeded with public comment.

12:08:40 PM  

Lauren Snyder, Mental Health Colorado, testified regarding draft bill #1.  Ms. Snyder responded to committee questions.

12:12:14 PM  

Frank Cornelia, Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, testified regarding draft bill #1.  Mr. Cornelia responded to committee questions.

12:21:34 PM  

Lisa Pearson, representing herself, testified regarding draft bill #3 on harm reduction.

12:24:24 PM  

Angela Bonaguidi, Colorado Organization for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, testified regarding reimbursements for SUD treatment providers and distributed a handout (Attachment D).  Ms. Bonaguidi responded to committee questions.

12:29:50 PM  

Denise Vincioni, Colorado Organization for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, testified regarding SUD treatment providers.  Ms. Vincioni responded to committee questions.

12:34:32 PM  

Anna Warrener, representing herself, testified regarding her father's experience with chronic pain.  Ms. Warrener responded to committee questions.

12:44:42 PM  

Dr. Jonathan Clapp, Colorado Pain Society, testified regarding insurance policies and opioid medication.  Dr. Clapp responded to committee questions.

12:50:58 PM  

Suzanne Hamilton, Colorado Chapter - American College of Emergency Physicians, testified regarding electronic prescribing.  Ms. Hamilton responded to committee questions.






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