Date: 01/28/2010
Final
Presentation by the Chronic Care Collaborative
COMMITTEE ON JOINT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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03:32 PM -- Presentation by the Chronic Care Collaborative
Chris Sherwin, Vice-president of Advocacy for the American Heart Association Pacific/Mountain Affiliate, and representing the Chronic Care Collaborative, described the collaborative, which is a group of 27 organizations that advocate on behalf of individuals with chronic illness. A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment C).
03:36 PM
Carrie Nolan, President of the Colorado Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, discussed the collaborative's legislative priorities, including improving long-term care services. She explained that long-term care services are often utilized by individuals with chronic illness. She testified regarding the association's support for regulation of home care placement agencies. She discussed the association's position on limited benefit health care plans.
03:42 PM
Mr. Sherwin discussed Amendment 35 moneys and the transfers of these moneys to the General Fund in response to the states budget situation. He spoke in opposition to future cuts to Amendment 35 moneys. Ms. Nolan discussed her concerns with House Bill 10-1160, which concerns wellness incentives. She expressed the collaborative's support for House Bill 10-1008 which concerns the use of gender rating in health insurance.
03:49 PM
Senator Boyd and Representative Riesberg made announcements related to the schedule of the Senate and House Health and Human Services committees. The joint committee adjourned.