The House Committee on Insurance

88th Legislature

September 5, 2024

9:00 a.m.

E2.014, E2.016

Pursuant to a notice posted on August 21, 2024, the House Committee on Insurance met in a public hearing and was called to order in room E2.014 by the chair, Representative Oliverson, at 9:20 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Oliverson; Johnson, Ann; Hull; Paul; and Perez.

A quorum was present.

The Committee on Insurance heard testimony relating to the use of artificial intelligence(AI) in the healthcare industry and health insurance industry.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee on Insurance heard testimony relating to the Georgia State-based Exchange (SBE) program.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Harris, Caroline now present.)

The Committee on Insurance heard testimony relating to the current economic challenges for small business and individual health insurance markets.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Johnson, Julie now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee on Insurance heard testimony relating to transparency in the health care and health insurance industry.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee stood at ease briefly.

The chair called the committee back to order.

The chair announced that due to technical difficulties, the committee would need to move to E2.016 to continue its meeting.

At 11:58 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until 12:15 p.m. in room E2.016. Signs were placed on the original hearing room doors directing the public to the new meeting location.

The committee reconvened at 12:16 p.m. in room E2.016 and was called to order by the chair, Representative Oliverson. The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Oliverson: Johnson, Ann; Paul; Hull; Harris.

The Committee on Insurance heard testimony relating to transparency in the health care and health insurance industry.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee on Insurance heard testimony relating hospital facility fees.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee on Insurance heard testimony relating to the practice of prior authorization in the healthcare industry..

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee on Insurance heard testimony relating to the state of network adequacy in Texas

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Paul in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee on Insurance heard testimony relating to healthcare mandate reform.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 4:53 p.m., on the motion of acting Chair Paul and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Chair.

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Rep. Oliverson, Chair

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Scott Crownover, Clerk