WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 8, 2017 8:00 AM
FOR:
Keller, Andy President and CEO (also providing written testimony) (Meadows Mental
Health Policy Institute), Dallas, TX
Lund, Bll CEO, CK Family Services (also providing written testimony) (CK Family
Services), Arlington, TX
Specia, John (Self), San antonio,texas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (Self; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hansford, Michelle Peer policy fellow (One Voice Texas), Shepherd, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Director of Public Policy (TexProtects (Texas Association for the
Protection of Children)), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft Worth, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Olse, Katie Executive Director (TX Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX
Rosales-Elkins, Deborah Peer Policy Fellow (Self; NAMI Texas), Manor, TX
Saxton, Josette Mental health policy director (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Selinger, Kimmi (Behavioral Health Advocates of Texas), Austin, TX
Singleton, Betsy (Self; League of Women Voters of Texas), TX, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Vanhiose, Laurie Director Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Wall, Matthew Sir (Sergent arms), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy President (Children's Hospital Assn of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Jessee, Gary Medical and Social Services (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Kromei, Lix Director of Services (Dept of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Baxa, Jim Dr (Self), Lubbock, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Assoc state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Directro (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 8, 2017 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Phillips, Holly (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Huss, Jon Interim Assoc. Commissioner (Dept of State Health Svcs), Austin, TX
Waldron, Patrick Branch manager (Department of state health services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Allen, Jennifer Dr. (Self), Colleyville, TX
Allen, jr, Jeff DDS (Self), Houston, TX
Cook, Steve Dr (Self), Austin, TX
Garland, Evelyn RDH (also providing written testimony) (Self), League City, TX
Hackbarth, John Dr (Self), Texas city, TX
Roan, Kandice (also providing written testimony) (Self), Rockwall, TX
Roan, Rand (also providing written testimony) (Self), Rockwall, TX
Smith, Annette Dental hygienist (also providing written testimony) (Self; TDHA), Trophy
club, TX
Waldman,MD MBA, Dr. Deane Dir. Ctr for Health Care Policy (also providing written
testimony) (Texas public policy foundation), Austin, TX, TX
AGAINST:
Dowell, Scott Dentist (Texas society of periodontists), Abilene, TX
Roberts, Matt Dentist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Dental Association),
Crockett, TX
ON:
Bredt, Robert MD (Texas medical board), Austin, TX
Freshour, Scott Interim Executivee Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Parker, Kelly Executive director (Texas state board of dental examiners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxa, Jim Dr (Self), Lubbock, TX
Cline, Nancy Board. Member TxOHC (Self; Texas Oral Health Coalition), Blanco, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Masey, Chris Policy specialist (Coalition of texans with disabilities), Austin, TX
Ozuna, Jesse (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston, TX
Raydon, Lorri (Self), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Tuel, Kaen RDH (Self), Austin, TX
Wehmeyer, Mackenna (Career Colleges and Schools of Texas), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 8, 2017 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Huddleston, Cheri Legislative Consultant (Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentists), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Bock, Janessa (Self; Texas Dental Hygients Association), Sugar Land, TX
Hashmani, Khairunisa (Self; TDHA), Houston, TX
Lovatos, Amber (Self; TDHA), Houston, TX
Reeves, David Dr (Self), Leander, TX
White, Brenda Registered Dental Hygienist (Self), Leander, TX
FOR:
Bufkin, Alice (also providing written testimony) (Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carlson, Johnna (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Asociation), Austin, TX
Cusack, Erin Associate Director for Public Affairs (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Daverth, Gwen Dr (Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy), Austin, TX
Del bosque, Nora (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Garcia, Joe (University Health Systems San Antonio), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Hinkle, Dan (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Sugar Land, TX
Kerker, Juliana (American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists-Texas District),
Austin, TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Singleton, Betsy (Self; League of Women Voters of Texas), TX, TX
Wilson, Stacy President (Children's Hospital Assn of Texas), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio,
TX
AGAINST:
Baxa, Jim Dr (Self), Lubbock, TX
ON:
French, Lesley (Health and Human Services Commision), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gonzales, David Dir Legislative Affairs (Alliance of Independent Pharmacies of Texas),
Austin, TX
Heal, John Director, Governmental Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Pharmacy
Buying Association d/b/a Texas TrueCare Pharmicies), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 8, 2017 8:00 AM
ON:
Scoggins, Kristyn Project Manager (State Auditor's Office), Austin, TX
Snyder, Jami State Medicaid Director (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin,
TX
Young, John Audit Manager (State Auditor's Office), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Galligher, Duane (Texas Independent Pharmacies Association), Austin, TX
Hudman, Justin Division Director Public Affairs (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin,
TX
McBeath, Don Director of Government Relations (Texas Organization of Rural and
Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
Mills, Sarah Dir. of Government Affairs (Texas Association for Home care and Hospice),
Austin, TX
Shields, Brad (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Wright, Michael Exexcutive director (Texas pharmacy business council), Austin, TX
ON:
Griffith, David Deputy Inspector General for Audit (HHSC Inspector General), Austin, TX
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Callas, Ray Dr (Self; Texas medical association), Beaumont, TX
Childers, Jake M.D., Medical Dir. eMD Access (Self; Austin Regional Clinic), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Assoc state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association of Business), Austin, TX
Navikas, Drew (Teladoc), Washington, DC
ON:
Bowden, Rachel Manager of Accident and Health Program (Texas Department of
Insurance), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas assiciation of health
plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxa, Jim Dr (Self), Lubbock, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Asociation), Austin, TX
Cusack, Erin Associate Director for Public Affairs (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Garcia, Joe (University Health Systems San Antonio), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (Self; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Jones, Marsha (Central Health), Austin, TX
Koebele, Steve (Concentra), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 8, 2017 8:00 AM
Manross, Lee (Self; Texas Association of Health Underwriters), Austin, TX
McBeath, Don Director of Government Relations (Texas Organization of Rural and
Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
Parker, Becky (Self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Rosales-Elkins, Deborah Peer Policy Fellow (Self; NAMI Texas), Manor, TX
Saenz, Luis (Self; Christus Health), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie Legislative director (National Federation of Independent Business/Texas),
Austin, TX
Tucker, Claudia VP Government Affairs (Teladoc,Inc), Lewisville, TX
Wilson, Stacy President (Children's Hospital Assn of Texas), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow Chemical), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio,
TX
AGAINST:
Phillips, Holly (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Freshour, Scott Interim Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Sara (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Henderson, Kristi VP Virtual Care & Innovation (Seton Healthcare Family), Austin, TX
Moore, Matt Vice President, Government Relations (Children's Health System of Texas),
Dallas, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX