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Health and Human Services Interim Committee - May 21, 2025
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Recording 1
Chair Bolinder called the meeting to order.
Committee Business
Committee members and staff introduced themselves.
Rep. Chevrier moved to approve the minutes.
1 - Open and Public Meetings Act Overview (OLRGC)
Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, presented on the Open and Public Meetings Act.
2025 Interim Study Plan
Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, discussed the interim study item list.
Committee members discussed the study item list.
Rep. Chevrier moved to add "discussion of toxins in feminine hygiene products" to the interim study item list.
Rep. Gricius moved to approve the interim study item list.
Rep. Hollins moved to add "food security of senior citizens" to the interim study item list.
The committee voted to approve the interim study item list as amended.
Rep. Hall moved to authorize committee chairs to open committee bill files.
Sunset Reviews
3 - 2025 HHS Sunset Review Overview (Source: OLRGC)
Seth Anderson, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, provided an overview of the committee website and sunset reviews.
Committee members asked clarifying questions.
Ashley Morets, Department of Health and Human Services, responded to a question from the committee.
Statutory Reports
Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, provided an overview of the committee's statutorily required reports.
Behavioral Health Audits
5 - A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health System (OLAG)
Leah Blevins, Audit Manager, and Madison Hoover, Office of the Legislative Auditor General, presented "A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health System."
Committee members asked clarifying questions.
Brent Kelsey, Director, Office of Substance Use and Mental Health, responded to the audit.
Committee members asked clarifying questions.
Ally Isom, Chair, Utah Behavioral Health Commission, responded to the audit and provided an overview of the commission.
5 - A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health Workforce (Source: OLAG)
Leah Blevins, Audit Manager, and McKenzie Cantlon, Lead Performance Auditor, Office of Legislative Auditor General, presented "A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health Workforce."
Committee members asked clarifying questions.
Jennifer Strohecker, Director of Medicaid, Department of Health and Human Services, responded to questions from the committee.
Nate Checketts, Deputy Director, Department of Health and Human Services, responded to the audit.
Committee members asked clarifying questions.
Ally Isom, Chair, Utah Behavioral Health Commission, responded to the audit.
Rep. Eliason moved to open a committee bill file to address issues raised in "A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health Workforce," particularly regarding ghost providers and the accuracy of provider directories.
Dental Health
Rep. Chevrier introduced the agenda item.
6 - Role of Xylitol in Oral Health (Source: Mark Cannon)
Nate Jones, CEO/Founder of Xlear, and Mark Cannon, DDS, Northwestern University, presented on xylitol and opportunities that exist to leverage its dental health benefits.
Committee members asked clarifying questions and commented on the presentation.
Medicaid
7 - Utah DHHS Medicaid 101 (Source: Department of Health & Human Services)
7 - Utah-Federal Comparison of Community Engagement Requirements Handout (Source: DHHS)
7 - Medicaid Handout (Source: DHHS)
Jennifer Strohecker, State Medicaid Director, presented an overview of Medicaid in Utah.
Committee members asked clarifying questions.
Rep. Hall moved to adjourn.
Committee Business
Committee Business
2025 Interim Study Plan
2025 Interim Study Plan
Sunset Reviews
Sunset Reviews
Statutory Reports
Statutory Reports
Behavioral Health Audits
Behavioral Health Audits
Dental Health
Dental Health
Medicaid
Medicaid
Other Items/Adjourn
Other Items/Adjourn
AGENDA
AGENDA
MINUTES
MINUTES
NOTICE
NOTICE
1 - Meeting outline (Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel)
1 - Meeting outline (Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel)
1 - Open and Public Meetings Act Overview (OLRGC)
1 - Open and Public Meetings Act Overview (OLRGC)
3 - DHHS Sunset Review Summary (DHHS)
3 - DHHS Sunset Review Summary (DHHS)
3 - 2025 HHS Sunset Review Overview (OLRGC)
3 - 2025 HHS Sunset Review Overview (OLRGC)
3 - Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee (OLRGC)
3 - Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee (OLRGC)
3 - Behavioral Health Receiving Center Grant Program (OLRGC)
3 - Behavioral Health Receiving Center Grant Program (OLRGC)
3 - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Grant Program (OLRGC)
3 - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Grant Program (OLRGC)
3 - Newborn Hearing Screening Committee (OLRGC)
3 - Newborn Hearing Screening Committee (OLRGC)
3 - Rare Disease Advisory Council Grant Program (OLRGC)
3 - Rare Disease Advisory Council Grant Program (OLRGC)
3 - Utah Commission on Aging (OLRGC)
3 - Utah Commission on Aging (OLRGC)
3 - Utah Health Data Authority (OLRGC)
3 - Utah Health Data Authority (OLRGC)
3 - Virtual Crisis Outreach Team Grant Program (OLRGC)
3 - Virtual Crisis Outreach Team Grant Program (OLRGC)
4 - 2025 Required Reports (OLRGC)
4 - 2025 Required Reports (OLRGC)
5 - A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health System (OLAG)
5 - A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health System (OLAG)
5 - A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health Workforce (OLAG)
5 - A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health Workforce (OLAG)
6 - Role of Xylitol in Oral Health (Mark Cannon)
6 - Role of Xylitol in Oral Health (Mark Cannon)
7 - Utah DHHS Medicaid 101 (Department of Health
7 - Utah DHHS Medicaid 101 (Department of Health
7 - Utah-Federal Comparison of Community Engagement Requirements Handout (DHHS)
7 - Utah-Federal Comparison of Community Engagement Requirements Handout (DHHS)
7 - Medicaid Handout (DHHS)
7 - Medicaid Handout (DHHS)
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