WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 19, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Feist, Steven General Manager (LogistiCare Solutions), Austin, TX
Moser, Dr. Charles Dental Director (South Texas Dental), Houston, TX
Myers, Dr. Terrel President (Smile Texas Outreach), Dallas, TX
Neeley, Scott President (Texas Transit Association), Austin, TX
Sprinkle, GK (Texas Ambulance Association), Austin, TX
Williams, Valorie Program Director (also providing written testimony) (Medical
Transportation Management), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Garza, Mario President (also providing written testimony) (Advocates for Patient Access),
McAllen, TX
Pearl, Maurice General Manager (Citibus), Lubbock, TX
ON:
Hawkins, Omega Executive Director (STAR Transit), Terrell, TX
Macbeth, John Chief Executive Officer (Brazos Transit District), Bryan, TX
Traylor, Chris Chief Deputy Commissioner (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carroll, Kate Brooks Director of Governmental Affairs (Acadian Companies), Beaumont,
TX
Connett, Brent Communications Director (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Gonzales, David Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (Texas Association for HomeCare and Hospice),
Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Whitehurst, Darren Vice President, Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Burton, Dr. Bing Denton County Health Director (Texas Association of Local Health
Officers), Denton, TX
Williams, Stephen Chair/ Director (also providing written testimony) (Public Health
Funding and Policy Committee/ Houston Health and Human Services), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hill, Michael Chief Executive Officer (Texas Association of Local Health Officials),
Austin, TX
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
FOR:
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Felix, Thomas Regulatory Affairs Director (also providing written testimony) (AMGEN),
Thousand Oaks, CA
AGAINST:
Bueche, Jay President Elect (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), San Antonio, TX
Garza, Rene CEO/Board of Directors/Board of Directors (also providing written
testimony) (Stonegate Pharmacy/Alliance of Independent Pharmacy/Texas Pharmacy
Business Council), Austin, TX
Simmon, Christine Senior Vice President of Policy (Generic Pharmaceutical Association),
Washington, DC
ON:
Dodson, Gay Executive Director (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Gonzales, David Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Hortobagyi, Gabriel Professor, Breast Medical Oncology (UT MD Anderson Cancer
Center), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barton, Yvonne Regional Director (AbbVie), Austin, TX
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
Schroeder, Rebekah Government Relations (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
Westmoreland, Brad State Government Affairs (Genentech), Austin, TX
Whitehurst, Darren Vice President, Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Wurzel, Geoff Director (TechNet), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cohen, Brian President (Texas Society of Health Systems Pharmacists), Frisco, TX
Conwell, Audra Executive Director, CEO (Alliance of Independent Pharmacist of Texas),
Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Independent Pharmacies Association), Austin, TX
Heal, John Director of Governmental Affairs (PBA Health/ Texas TrueCare Pharmacies),
Austin, TX
Marwitz, David Consultant (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Reagan, Karen Contract Lobbyist (Walgreen Company), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark (TeVa Pharmaceuticals), Austin, TX
Walker, Kwame Lobbyist (Boehringer Ingelheim), Austin, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Reece, Laurie Executive Director (Texas Transplantation Society), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Staples, Mary Director State Governmental Affairs (National Association of Chain Drug
Stores), Southlake, TX
ON:
Harrold, Michael Senior Director of Government Affairs (Express Scripts, Inc.), St. Louis,
MO
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 19, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Rauls, Joy Executive Director (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Cormie, Duncan Policy Specialist (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Evans, Julie Executive Director (Alliance for Children), Fort Worth, TX
Finley, Marisa Vice President (Scott and White Center for Healthcare Policy), Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen Chief Executive Officer (Texas Care for Children), Austin, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
McClure, Madeleine Executive Director (TexProtects, the Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas
Minton, Alana Board Member (Alliance for Children), Forth Worth, TX
Ross, Ned Board Member (CACTX Board of Directors), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Affairs (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates),
Austin, TX
Sperry, Bryan President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
ON:
Stigler, Dr. Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Arnold, Jay Governmental Affairs (American Lung Association), Austin, TX
Capello, Jaime (Texas Chapter America College of Cardiology), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
Conradt, Trish Public Policy Director (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice), Cedar
Park, TX
Garcia, Eileen Chief Executive Officer (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Garcia, Joe (University Health System San Antonio), Austin, TX
Gonzales, David Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Guzman, Sam (Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers), Austin, TX
Hansch, Gregory Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas), Austin,
TX
Hong, Judy Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kemptner, Sara (Livestrong), Austin, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Little, Melinda Director of Southern Region (Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids), Houston,
TX
Lucas, Shannon State Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs (March of Dimes),
Austin, TX
McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The TX Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Miterko, John Legislative Liaison (Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations), Austin, TX
Nava, Mary Chief Governmental and Community Relations Officer (Bexar County
Medical Society), San Antonio, TX
Romo, Joel Senior Director of Governmental Relations (American Heart Association),
Austin, TX
Sperry, Bryan President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Townsend, Linda Director of State Advocacy (CHRISTUS Santa Rosa), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Moore, Mitchell (Self), Midland, TX
Moseley, Ruby Certified Prevention Specialist (Self), San Marcos, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Combs Boruff, Sarah Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services),
Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen Chief Executive Officer (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
McClure, Madeleine Executive Director (TexProtects, the Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Setliff, Aaron Director of Policy (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Affairs (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates),
Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Policy Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Cormie, Duncan Policy Specialist (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Education Coordinator (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health),
Austin, TX
De Luna, Alisa Executive Director (Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson
County, TX), Georgetown, TX
Garcia, Eileen Chief Executive Officer (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Ingalsbe, Sylvia Social Work Interm (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Austin,
TX
Lynch, Sherita Volunteer Advocate (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Cedar
Park, TX
McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Affairs (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates),
Austin, TX
FOR:
McClure, Madeleine Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TexProtects,
the Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Barrett, Eileen (Self), Bellaire, TX
Beerman, Robin (Self), Houston, TX
Bentley, Allison Program Coordinator (United Way for Greater Austin, Success By 6),
Austin, TX
Bernacchio, Michaela (Children at Risk), Dallas, TX
Bernstein, Phyllis (National Council of Jewish Women - Dallas Section), Dallas, TX
Chappell, Rosine (Self), Houston, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Cohen, Jayme (Self), Dallas, TX
Combs Boruff, Sarah Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services),
Austin, TX
Cox, Melanie President - Austin Section (National Council of Jewish Women), Dripping
Springs, TX
Crockett, Sarah Education Coordinator (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health),
Austin, TX
Davis, Melissa Legislative Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Edelstein, Caren (Self), Dallas, TX
Freeman, Kathy Visitor (National Council of Jewish Women - Greater Dallas Section),
Dallas, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Geyer, Pam (Self), Bellaire, TX
Goldstein, Sharan (Self), Dallas, TX
Greene, Debra (National Council of Jewish Women), Dallas, TX
Grossman, Amy (Self), Bellaire, TX
Herst, Bonnie (Self), Houston, TX
Humphrey, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Ingalsbe, Sylvia Social Work Interm (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health), Austin,
TX
Karp, Renee (Self), Dallas, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society),
Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Vice President Advocacy, Health Policy and Quality (Texas Hospital
Association), Dripping Springs, TX
Kuykendall, Randal Consultant (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Levine, Linda (Self), Dallas, TX
Levy, Debra Mother & School Volunteer, RISD (Self), Dallas, TX
Lowenberg, Julie (Self), Dallas, TX
Matzner, Marlene (Self), Houston, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Muslin, Eileen Consultant (Self), Houston, TX
Pappert, Marcia (Self), Houston, TX
Pintchouski, Susan Co-Chair State Policy Advocacy (National Council of Jewish Women -
Texas), Austin, TX
Plotrin, Ruth Ann (National Council of Jewish Women), Austin, TX
Popinsky, Sydelle (National Council of Jewish Women), Austin, TX
Rose, Andrea (Self), Austin, TX
Sable, Ellen (Self), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (The Pew Charitable Trusts), Austin, TX
Saslavsky, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
Setliff, Aaron Director of Policy (The Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Siegel, Karen (National Council of Jewish Women - Austin Section), Austin, TX
Silverberg, Kathy (Self), Houston, TX
Smerud, Randi (Self), Dallas, TX
Sparks, Andrea Founding Board Member (Strong Start), Austin, TX
Sperry, Bryan President (Childrens Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Sufian, Beverly (Self), Houston, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Trevas, Halley (Self), Houston, TX
Wische, Margaret (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Spiller, Lee Policy Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Cohen, Marlene Texas State Policy Advocacy Co-Chair (National Council of Jewish
Women), Dallas, TX
FOR:
Hutson, Lonnie President (Kids R Kids Private Pre Schools), Sugar Land, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
McClure, Madeleine Executive Director (TexProtects, the Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Affairs (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Combs Boruff, Sarah Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services),
Austin, TX
McClure, Madeleine Executive Director (TexProtects, the Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Affairs (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Cormie, Duncan Policy Specialist (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Davis, Melissa Legislative Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Setliff, Aaron Director of Policy (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Affairs (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Policy Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hollier, Lisa Chair (Texas District American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Associate Director of Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Lucas, Shannon State Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs (March of Dimes),
Austin, TX
Schauer, Tim (Community Health Choice), Houston, TX
Schroeder, Rebekah Government Relations (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
Sjoberg, Elizabeth Associate General Council (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Townsend, Linda Director of State Advocacy (CHRISTUS Health), Austin, TX
Yanas, Chris VP, Operations & Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX