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S_HHS_2022A 04/18/2022 01:31:59 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date 04/18/2022
Attendance
Buckner X
Holbert X
Jaquez Lewis X
Simpson X
Smallwood X
Ginal X
Fields X
Time 01:31:59 PM to 03:46:17 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Fields
This Report was prepared by Jerard Brown
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 22-Medical Services Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB22-203 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB22-186 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
SB22-189 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
SB22-155 Lay Over

Conf 22-Medical Services Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:34:17 PM  
Coordinator Chris
Sykes, of the Medical Services Board, Dr. Simon Hambidge, and Dr. Martha
Fraley, reappointees to the Medical Services Board, approached the table
and appeared remotely. The appointment letter may be found in Attachment
A. Mr. Sykes introduced himself, and the appointees.



Dr. Hambidge introduced himself, described his background in healthcare
and his experience with serving on the board.



Dr. Fraley introduced herself, described her background in healthcare and
her experience with serving on the board.



Committee members asked questions of the panel.


01:45:45 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Dr. Simon Hambidge and Dr. Martha Fraley to the Conf 22-Medical Services Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Holbert Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Ginal Yes
Fields Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB22-203 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


01:46:49 PM  
Senator Fields and
Senator Smallwood, co-prime bill sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 22-206,
which requires the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF),
in conjunction with the Department of Public Health and Environment, to
develop a regulatory plan for Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly
(PACE) providers by June 30, 2023. The bill outlines stakeholders, data,
and processes that must be considered in developing the plan. By March
1, 2024, HCPF must establish, administer, and enforce minimum regulatory
standards and rules for PACE and contracted entities. HCPF is required
to continually analyze the reimbursement methodology for PACE entities
and provide legislative updates on new methodology requirements.



Senator Fields and Senator Smallwood distributed and discussed a fact sheet
to the committee (Attachment B).



Committee members discussed the bill.
01:51:48 PM  
Shelbie Engelking,
representing the Colorado Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly
Ombudsman Program, and Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of
the bill.
01:55:30 PM  
Ms. Bethany Pray,
representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support
of the bill.



Bryan Fife, representing the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy
and Financing, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified
in support of the bill.



Ms. Deborah Lively, representing LeadingAge Colorado, testified in a neutral
position on the bill.



Committee members asked questions of the panel.





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


02:10:26 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-203 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Smallwood
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Holbert Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Ginal Yes
Fields Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB22-186 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

02:10:35 PM  
Senator Ginal and Senator Simpson, co-prime bill sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 22-186, which creates the Rare Disease Advisory Council (council) in the Department of Public Health and Environment to study and make recommendations concerning the needs of individuals with rare diseases. The council consists of 12 voting members appointed by the chairs of the House Public and Behavioral Health and Human Services Committee, the House Health and Insurance Committee, and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. The Director of the Office of Health Equity or their designee serves as an ex officio nonvoting member. Initial appointments will be made by October 1, 2022.

Committee members asked questions of the sponsors.

02:17:13 PM  
Annissa Reed, representing the National Organization for Rare Disorders, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Ted Maynard, representing the Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Siri Vaeth, representing the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute, testified in support of the bill.

02:32:12 PM  
Katherine Connolly,
representing the Chronic Care Collaborative, testified in support of the
bill.



Pete Kirchhof, representing self, testified in support of the bill.



Mr. Aidan Wiemer, representing self, testified in a neutral position on
the bill.



Erica Wright, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified to amend
the bill.



Committee members asked questions of the panel.


 

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



Committee members discussed a handout (Attachment E).

02:47:24 PM  
Senator Ginal and Senator Simpson introduced and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment F).
02:47:39 PM  
Committee members
asked questions of the sponsors and made comments.


02:51:27 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment F).
Moved Simpson
Seconded
Buckner
Holbert
Jaquez Lewis
Simpson
Smallwood
Ginal
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:51:50 PM  
Committee members provided closing remarks.


02:53:34 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-186, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Holbert No
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood No
Ginal Yes
Fields Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB22-189 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


02:53:40 PM  
Senator Danielson and Senator Petterson, co-prime bill sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 22-189, which beginning in FY 2023-24, creates the Colorado Multidisciplinary Geriatric Provider Pipeline Program (program) and the Geriatric Training Executive Advisory Committee Colorado Multidisciplinary Geriatric Provider Pipeline Program. The program is created in the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to coordinate and expand hands-ongeriatric-focused training opportunities for clinical graduate students studying medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, psychology, and social work at participating institutions of higher education.

Committee members asked questions and made comments to the sponsors.

03:04:23 PM  
Dr Jeffrey Wallace,
representing the University of Colorado Multidisciplinary Center on Aging,
testified in support of the bill.
03:11:16 PM  
Ms. Amy DelPo, representing
self, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Marie Andrews, representing the Occupational Therapy Association of
Colorado, testified to amend the bill.



Ms. Coral Cosway, representing the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado,
testified in support of the bill.



Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Commission on Aging, testified
in support of the bill.
03:21:50 PM  
Dr. Carol Morrow, representing the Colorado Dental Association, testified in support of the bill.
03:26:58 PM  
Ms. Alyn Whelchel, representing the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Sing Palat, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Moe Keller, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Leslie Kalechman, representing AARP Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions of the panel.

Additional written testimony was provided to the committee (Attachment G).

03:43:44 PM  
Senator Danielson and Senator Petterson, introduced and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment H).


03:43:55 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment H).
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Buckner
Holbert
Jaquez Lewis
Simpson
Smallwood
Ginal
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:44:16 PM  
Senator Danielson provided closing remarks.


03:45:13 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-189, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Holbert No
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood No
Ginal Yes
Fields Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
03:46:17 PM  
Madame Chair Fields
laid over Senate Bill 22-155 to a future meeting date.



SB22-155 - Lay Over


03:45:15 PM  
Madame Chair Fields
laid over Senate Bill 22-155 to a future meeting date


03:46:17 PM   The committee adjourned.






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