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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, INSURANCE, & ENVIRONMENT
| Date |
02/20/2018 |
| Attendance |
| Beckman |
X |
| Buckner |
* |
| Covarrubias |
X |
| Humphrey |
X |
| Jackson |
X |
| Kennedy |
X |
| Landgraf |
X |
| Lontine |
X |
| Ransom |
* |
| Roberts |
X |
| Wilson |
* |
| Esgar |
X |
| Ginal |
X |
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| Time |
11:19:13 AM to 12:03:28 PM |
| Place |
HCR 0107 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Ginal |
| This Report was prepared by |
Jimmy Reed |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hHB18-1112 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
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HB18-1112 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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11:19:40 AM |
Representatives J. Becker and Esgar, bill sponsors, explained House Bill 18-1112 to the committee. The bill requires a health benefit plan to provide coverage for health care services provided by a pharmacist if the services are provided within a health professional shortage area and the health benefit plan provides coverage for the same services provided by a licensed physician or advanced practice nurse.
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11:21:39 AM |
Representatives Becker and Esgar responded to committee questions.
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11:21:40 AM |
Representative Ginal proceeded with witness testimony.
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11:24:01 AM |
Emily Zadvorny, representing the Colorado Pharmacists Society, testified in support of the bill.
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11:28:37 AM |
Gina Moore, representing the Colorado Pharmacists Society, testified in support of the bill.
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11:29:52 AM |
Kim Ward, representing the Colorado Retail Council, testified in support of the bill.
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11:31:20 AM |
Ms. Ward, Ms. Moore, and Ms. Zadvorny responded to committee questions. Committee discussion ensued.
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11:38:32 AM |
Representative Becker responded to committee questions.
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11:48:45 AM |
Brad Young, representing RX Plus Pharmacy, testified in support of the bill.
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11:51:43 AM |
Mr. Young responded to committee questions.
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11:53:05 AM |
Representative Lontine concluded witness testimony.
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11:55:50 AM |
Representatives Becker and Esgar made closing remarks.
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12:00:42 PM |
Committee members commented on the bill.
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12:03:12 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 18-1112 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Esgar |
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| Seconded |
Kennedy |
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Beckman |
No |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Covarrubias |
Yes |
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Humphrey |
No |
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Jackson |
Yes |
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Kennedy |
Yes |
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Landgraf |
Yes |
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Lontine |
Yes |
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Ransom |
No |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Wilson |
Yes |
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Esgar |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Excused |
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Final |
YES: 9 NO: 3 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 12:03:28 PM |
Committee Adjourned |
