Joint Committee on Health - Agenda

Monday, October 19, 2015, 9:00am - 10:00am

I.Meeting called to order

II. Roll Call

III. Presentation: Richard Stevens, Executive Director, Pharmacist Association - SCR 37 - Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study pharmaceutical benefits management industry

IV. Presentation: Ben Twilley, Senior Manager, State Government Affairs, Express Scripts - Speaking on behalf of PBM’s

V. Presentation: Rebecca St. Jean, O.D. and Stephen Powell, M.D. - HCR 136 - Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study that insurers cover topical ophthalmic treatment early refills in a manner similar to or consistent with CMS guidelines

VI. Presentation: John Burke, President, National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators - HCR 128 - Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the need for the health insurance policies to provide adequate coverage to encourage adoption of abuse deterrent formulation technologies for opioids in order to assist in the state's continuing efforts to eliminate prescription drug abuse

VII. Presentation: Charles Roskovensky, Chief Counsel, House Committee on Health and Human Resources - Presentation of draft bills addressing HCR 136 and HCR 128

 

VIII. Other Business

 

IV. Adjournment