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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For CONF 19-HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — DEPARTMENT OF
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Jan 17, 2019
Location SCR 354
Conf 19-Health Care Policy And Financing — Executive Director — Department Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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01:34:44 PM |
David Oppenheim, Governor's Office, introduced Kim Bimestefer, appointee to Executive Director of the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF).
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01:35:50 PM |
Ms. Bimestefer introduced herself to the committee and told the committee about her experience in the health care insurance field. Ms. Bimestefer responded to questions from the committee and discussed the current options for health care coverage in the state.
The Governor's Executive Order and appointment letter for Ms. Bimestefer may be found in Attachment A. Her resume and application are available at the State Archives.
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01:43:47 PM |
Ms. Bimestefer discussed health care affordability, alternate payment methodologies, and HCPF's Hospital Transformation Program. She discussed HCPF's efforts to engage stakeholders, including both patients and providers.
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01:50:31 PM |
Ms. Bimestefer continued to dialogue with the committee about HCPF's actions to address healthcare disparities.
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01:54:32 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Kim Bimestefer as the Executive Director of Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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Pettersen |
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Crowder |
Excused |
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Smallwood |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Pettersen |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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