WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
FOR:
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association for Home care & Hospice), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Richardson, Dawn Director of Advocacy (Self; National Vaccine Information Center),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Dave Chief Clinical Innovation Officer (Texas Home Health/Accent Care), La
Marque, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Health Plans), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Policy specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Janes, Rebekah (Self), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self), Austin, TX
Lakshmanan, Rekha (Self; The Immunization Partnership), League City, TX
Leo, Myra Governtmental advisor HBS (AccentCare), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
MacNaughton, Beverly (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana President & CEO (Self; Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Miller, Charles (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Nuss, Melynda (Self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Waller, Lacy (Self; Immunize Texas), Kyle, TX
Zito, Al (Self), Southlake, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
ON:
Dionne - Vahalik, Michelle Associate Commissioner (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Malkowski, Ted Director of Medical Affairs (Numotion), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Governmental Relations (also providing written testimony)
(Emergence Health Network), El Paso, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel Director of IDD Services (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Culberson, John (American Association for Home Care), Houston, TX
Dunn; MD, Carl Tony Ob/Gyn (American College of Obstreticians and Gynecologists;
Texas Association of Obstreticians and Gynecologists), Waco, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Greer, Allison (CHCS), San antonio, TX
Hall, Jennifer (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Grapevine, TX
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (TX Association for Home Care & Hospice), Austin,
TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Mehta, Hannah Executive Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower mound, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Siller, Gary (American Association for Home Care), Houston, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Trigg, Adrienne Government and Payer Relationship Manager (Self; Texas Medical
Equipment Providers Association TexMep), Austin, TX
Warren, Kevin (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Grady, Victoria Director, Provider Finance (HHSC), Austin, TX
Stephens, Stephanie State Medicaid Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Graves, Riki (also providing written testimony) (Immunize Texas), Sugar Land, TX
Houston, Jenna (also providing written testimony) (Self), Harker Heights, TX
Kaplan, Seth Pediatrician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Pediatric Society,
Texas medical Association), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
Macko, Lynn (also providing written testimony) (Self), Salado, TX
Macko, Trinity (also providing written testimony) (Self), Salado, TX
McCullough, Heather (Self), Spring, TX
AGAINST:
Cole, Celia CEO (Feeding Texas), Austin, TX
Cross, Kylie (also providing written testimony) (Texans for Vaccine Choice), McKinney,
TX
DeMarines, Regan Legislative Director (also providing written testimony) (Texans for
Vaccine Choice), Austin, TX
Graves, Steven Chaplain (also providing written testimony) (Texans for Vaccine Choice),
Spring, TX
Hardy, Rebecca Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Texans for Vaccine
Choice), Keller, TX
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Martinez, Melissa (also providing written testimony) (Self), Richardson, TX
Richardson, Dawn Director of Advocacy (Self; National Vaccine Information Center),
Austin, TX
Schlegal, Jackie Executive Director (Texans for Vaccine Choice), Arlington, TX
Turner, Adrienne (also providing written testimony) (Self), Tyler, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Burton, John Ph. D. (Self; Immunize Texas), Austin, TX
Burton, Mia J. D. (Self; Immunize Texas), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Greer, Allison (CHCS), San Antonio, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas Assoction of City and County Health Officials), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Lakshmanan, Rekha (Self; The Immunization Partnership), League City, TX
Lawson, Jinelle (Self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Self; Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Schanbaum, Patricia (The JAMIE Group), Austin, TX
Waller, Lacy (Self; Immunize Texas), Kyle, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Zito, Al (Self), Southlake, TX
AGAINST:
Attridge, Amber (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Attridge, Daniel (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Avellano, Deborah (Self), Corinth, TX
BARKER, KIRK (Self), SAN ANTONIO, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
Belle lopez, Diana (Self), Georgetown, TX
Bingham, Allison (Self), Austin, TX
Burkhardt, Brandon (Self), Leander, TX
Burkhardt, Rose (Self), Leander, TX
Campbell, Kendell (Self), Round Rock, TX
Campbell, Susan (Self), Round Rock, TX
Cheskiewicz, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Clemmons, Sheila (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Cook, Ashlee (Self), Austin, TX
Cook, John (Self), Austin, TX
Cottingham, Erin (Self), Austin, TX
Davey, Richard (Self), Honey grove, TX
Dear, James (Self), Round Rock, TX
Dear, Teresa (Self), Round Rock, TX
DeOtte, Richard (Self), Southlake, TX
DeOtte, Yvette (Self), Southlake, TX
Dulaney, Christopher (Self), Lato Vista Dr, TX
Dulaney, Lily (Self), Lago Vista, TX
Fitzhenry, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Franklin, Shelia (Self; True Texas Project), Fort Worth, TX
Fry, Pat (Self), Rd mtn, TX
Herasimchuk, Eleanor (Self), Austin, TX
Hill, Jenna (Self), Round Rock, TX
Johns, Sammie (Self), Round Rock, TX
Kloepping, Brooke (Self), Boerne, TX
Kloepping, Colin (Self), Boerne, TX
Lane, Elizabeth Mrs (Self), Austin, TX
Lane, Laurence (Self), Austin, TX
Larson, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
Mattsen, Jeremy (Self), Leander, TX
Mattsen, Melissa (Self), Leander, TX
Minnis, Julie (Self), Austin, TX
Minnis, Matthew (Self), Austin, TX
Minnis, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Minnis, Natalie (Self), Austin, TX
Muldowney Raguet, Khrystine (Self), Austin, TX
Norbut, Kurt (Self), Austin, TX
Oakley, Robert (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Oakley, Tamara (Self), New Braunfels, TX
RUNYON, ALISCHIA (Self), AUSTIN, TX
Smith, Angela (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Stephens, Cody (Self), Cedar park, TX
Stephens, Crosbi (Self), Cedar park, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
Stuckert, Colin (Self), Austin, TX
Stuckert, Pamela (Self), Austin, TX
Williams, Julie (Self), Lakeway, TX
Williams, Micah (Self), Lakeway, TX
Willis, Katelyn (Self), PFLUGERVILLE, TX
Wooledge, Vicki (Self), Austin, TX
York, Ruth (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas Family Defense
Committee), Cisco, TX
ON:
Gamez, Monica Deputy Associate Commissioner (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cole, Celia CEO (Feeding Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
D'Aiuto, Bill Associate Commissioner (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Zito, Al (Self), Southlake, TX
AGAINST:
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
FOR:
Mares, Bryan Health Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel Director of IDD Services (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research and Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Mares, Bryan Public Policy Fellow (Texas casa), Austin, TX
McCormick, Jamie Vice president public affairs (Texas Alliance of Child and Family
Services), Austin, TX
Mehta, Hannah Executive Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower mound, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
ON:
Contreras, Janie Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Kromrei, Liz Director of Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Smith, Andrew Director of Government Relations (University Health System), San
Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Health Plans), Austin, TX
Greer, Allison (CHCS), San antonio, TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
Trigg, Adrienne Government and Payer Relationship Manager (Self; Texas Medical
Equipment Providers Association TexMep), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
White, David (Baylor Scott & White), Austin, TX
Zito, Al (Self), Southlake, TX
ON:
Grady, Victoria Director, Provider Finance (HHSC), Austin, TX
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (TX Association for Home Care & Hospice), Austin,
TX
Vasquez, Andy Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ginn, Vance Chief Economist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Greer, Allison (CHCS), San antonio, TX
ON:
D'Aiuto, Bill Associate Commissioner (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin,
TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Mcchesney, Melissa (Every texan), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cheng, Karen (Superior HealthPlan), Austin, TX
Collins, Lawrence (Anthem (Amerigroup)), Austin, TX
Culberson, John (American Association for Home Care), Houston, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Hall, Jennifer (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Grapevine, TX
Mehta, Hannah Executive Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower mound, TX
Siller, Gary (American Association for Home Care), Houston, TX
Trigg, Adrienne Government and Payer Relationship Manager (Self; Texas Medical
Equipment Providers Association TexMep), Austin, TX
ON:
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Health Plans), Austin, TX
Stephens, Stephanie State Medicaid Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
McCord, Mia (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Opportunity Solutions Project), Austin, TX
Zito, Al (Self), Southlake, TX
AGAINST:
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
Mcchesney, Melissa (Every texan), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
ON:
Davis, Hilary Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Martinez Jones, Aurora Judge (126th District Court), Austin, TX
Simons, Cynthia Women's Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Corser, Meagan (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Janes, Rebekah (Self), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
MacNaughton, Beverly (Self), Austin, TX
Mares, Bryan Public Policy Fellow (Texas casa), Austin, TX
McCormick, Jamie Vice president public affairs (Texas Alliance of Child and Family
Services), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Nuss, Melynda (Self), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Hatcher, Julia Attorney, President (Self; Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys),
Galveston, TX
ON:
Harting, Tracy (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Self, Carol Director of Permanency (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Low, Casey Partner (Pillsbury Winthrop on Behalf of Linda Badawo), Austin, TX
ON:
Stephens, Stephanie State Medicaid Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel Director of IDD Services (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Culberson, John (American Association for Home Care), Houston, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Hall, Jennifer (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Grapevine, TX
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice),
Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Malkowski, Ted Director of medicaid affairs (Numotion), Appleton, TX
Mehta, Hannah Executive Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower mound, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
Siller, Gary (American Association for Home Care), Houston, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Trigg, Adrienne Government and Payer Relationship Manager (Self; Texas Medical
Equipment Providers Association TexMep), Austin, TX
ON:
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hall, Terri Founder (Self), Ingram, TX
Rightmyer, Kathryn (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Angela (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
Zito, Al (Self), Southlake, TX
AGAINST:
Greer, Allison (CHCS), San antonio, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
ON:
Klein, Barbara General Counsel (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Nelson, Ken Vice President (Fresenius Medical Care), Aurora, CO
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Turner, Rachel Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Casas, Isabel Director of IDD Services (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
ON:
Gaines, Sonja Deputy Executive Commissioner (Texas Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
ON:
Turner, Haley Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Meador, Dustin Director of Government Relations (Texas Association of Community
Colleges), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Camacho, Priscilla (Alamo Colleges District), San Antonio, TX
Massingill, Joshua (LeadingAge Texas), Cedar Park, TX
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
Warren, Kevin (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Zito, Al (Self), Southlake, TX
FOR:
Jones-Smith, Tiffany CEO (Texas Kidney Foundation), San Antonio, TX
Nelson, Ken Vice President (Fresenius Medical Care), Aurora, CO
Saldana, R Benjamin Physician (Houston Methodist Hospital), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Buentello, Malinda Senior Director (Davita), Somerset, TX
Capelo, Jaime (DaVita), Austin, TX
Ducayet, Patricia State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (State Long Term Care
Ombudsman), Austin, TX
Hodge, Daniel (Houston Methodist Hospital), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Turner, Rachel Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Wiley, Eve (Self), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Keener, Justin (Self; Doug Deason), Austin, TX
Perry, Rick (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
ON:
Fuller, Cheryl Director, Vocational Rehabilitation (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Ballard, Fred General Manager (La Jarra Ranch), Raymondville, TX
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Greer, Allison (CHCS), San antonio, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Mehta, Hannah Executive Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower mound, TX
ON:
Vasquez, Andy Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Angel, Susie Editor/Research Specialist (Self; Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Berhane, Rahel Medical Director, Children's Comprehensive Care Clinic (also providing
written testimony) (Dell Children's Medical Center, Ascension), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Hall, Preston (Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Grapevine, TX
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Hohfeld, Brooke Co Executive Director (Self; Texas Advocates), Austin, TX
Mehta, Hannah Exec. Director (Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower Mound, TX
Smith, PhD, Kenneth Senior Policy Analyst (Texas Health Institute), Austin, TX
Warren, Kevin President & CEO (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Calvert, Jess (Texas Dental Assn), Austin, TX
Cantella, Chad (Private Provides Association of Texas (PPAT)), Austin, TX
Culberson, John (American Association for Home Care), Houston, TX
Dole, Michael (Driscoll Health Plan), Corpus Christi, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Health Plans), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
Greer, Allison (CHCS), San antonio, TX
Henning, Lori (Texas Association of Goodwills), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
Kidd, Emily EMS Medical Director (Texas EMS Coalition for Innovation), San Antonio,
TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Ascension Texas), Austin, TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Norris, Bryan Assistant Chief (San Antonio Fire Department), New Braunfels, TX
Siller, Gary (American Association for Home Care), Houston, TX
Smith, Stephanie (Texas Dental Hygienists Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Trigg, Adrienne Government and Payer Relationship Manager (Self; Texas Medical
Equipment Providers Association TexMep), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Zito, Al (Self), Southlake, TX
AGAINST:
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Grady, Victoria Director, Provider Finance (HHSC), Austin, TX
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (TX Association for Home Care & Hospice), Austin,
TX
Lester, Molly Policy Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Mayeaux, Ginger MSSW (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Mistretta, Cassie CEO (Senior Living Properties, LLC/Coalition of Nursing Home
Providers), Fort Worth, TX
Paradez, Eddie SVP (Stone Gate/The Coalition of Independent Providers), Flower Mound,
TX
Stephens, Stephanie State Medicaid Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Vasquez, Andy Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texas
CASA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Greer, Allison (Chcs), San antonio, TX
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research and Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 14, 2021 8:30 AM
Kohler, Adriana (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Bernstein, Jamie Executive Director (Children's Commission), Austin, TX