REVISED AGENDA

Health Reform Task Force

Utah Legislature

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 • 3:00 p.m. ‒ 6:00 p.m. • Room 30 House Building

Approximate

Time Frame

3:00 1. Task Force Business

• Call to order

• Approval of the minutes of the July 16, 2015, meeting

2. Update on Coverage Gap Negotiations

In 2015 H.C.R. 12, "Concurrent Resolution on Healthcare," the Legislature and the governor expressed their commitment to continue working with each other and the federal government to find a way to address the lack of adequate access to health care by those falling within the "coverage gap" created by the federal Affordable Care Act. The task force will consider a related proposal and receive public comment.

• Presentation of proposal

• The following will be asked to comment:

Ø Utah Medical Association

Ø Utah Hospital Association

Ø Utah Pharmacies

Ø Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Ø Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Ø Health Insurance Industry

Ø Psychological Service Providers (psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and residential treatment centers)

Ø Home Health Care (home health agencies, durable medical equipment, and medical suppliers)

Ø Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Ø Free Standing Laboratory and X-ray Facilities

Ø Therapists (physical, occupational, speech, audiologist, and respiratory care)

Ø Podiatric Physicians

Ø Optometrists

Ø Chiropractic Physicians

Ø Nurses

• Public comment

• Committee discussion

3. Adjourn