WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2011 9:00 AM
FOR:
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Dimitry, Lauren (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Gay, Clifford Advocate (Self), Buda, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin,
TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Against:
Woomer, Eric (Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Austin, TX
On:
Perry, Peggy Director State Hospital Section (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
ON:
Ferrari, Jan State Records Administrator (Texas State Library & Archives Commission),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On:
Stick, Erica Director, External Relations (Texas Health & Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Guillory, Charletta Director of Neonatal/Perinatal Public Health Program (also providing
written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Academy of
Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Calcote, M.L. (Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), Austin, TX
Cepelo, Jaime (Pediatrix Medical Group, Neonatologists), Austin, TX
Higdon, Larry Legislative Director (Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association),
Horseshoe Bay, TX
McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
Sanders, Morgan State Director of Public Affairs (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Wall, Matthew Associate General Council (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
On:
Melton-Kissel, Jann Director (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2011 9:00 AM
Waldron, Patrick Manager (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Blair, Candy Health Care Administrator (Collin County), McKinney, TX
Williams, Cheryl Commissioner (Collin County), Richardson, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association), Austin,
TX
Harmon, Roger County Judge (Johnson County), Cleburne, TX
Thurman, Kristen Program Manager (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Against:
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
On:
Maberry, Jan Program Manager (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Freeman, Kathryn Staff Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Appleseed),
Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Carolyne Senior Director-Strategic Consulting (also providing written
testimony) (Casey Family Programs), Austin, TX
Smith, Wanda CEO (Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.), Dallas, TX
ON:
Martinez, Michael Child Protective Services Legislative Coordinator (Texas Department
of Family & Protective Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Bujanda, Miryam Manager (Methodist Health Care Ministries), San Antonio, TX
Dimitry, Lauren (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Shelton, Emily Policy Outreach Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matthew (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin,
TX
Williams, Stephen Director (City of Houston Health & Human Services Dept), Houston,
TX
On:
James, Joyce Assoc. Deputy Exec Commissioner (Health and Human Services
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2011 9:00 AM
Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Committee Substitute (CSSB 544) :
Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX
For:
Bradberry, Anita Executive Director (Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice),
Austin, TX
Gay, Clifford Advocate (Self), Buda, TX
On:
Miller, Susan Managing Attorney (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
ON:
Bradberry, Anita Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association for Home Care and Hospice), Austin, TX
Johnson, Brian Assistant Attorney General (Texas Office of the Attorney General - Civil
Medicaid Fraud), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gay, Clifford Advocate (Self), Buda, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investment (Self; Citizens Commission on Human Rights),
Austin, TX
On:
Copeland, Rick Director (Office of Attorney General - Medicaid Fraud), Austin, TX
Wilson, Douglas Interim Inspector General (HHSC - Office of the Inspector General),
Austin, TX
FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSSB 751) :
Engel, Carole Chair/Director Aquaculture/Fisheries (also providing written testimony)
(Self), Pine Bluff, AR
Kerbow, Tommy President (Catfish Parlour Franchising LLC), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Jackson, Richie CEO (Texas Restaurant Assn.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Committee Substitute (CSSB 751) :
Engelky, Tommy CEO (Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council), Austin, TX
Johnson, Marti (Texas Catfish Institute), Austin, TX
For:
Hodges, Ken Assoc. Legis. Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Against:
Bragiel, Justin General Counsel (Texas Hotel & Lodging Association), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2011 9:00 AM
On:
Loera, Julie Food Safety Officer (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSSB 795) :
Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX
Willman, James General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
On:
Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services),
Austin, TX
Ferrino, April Analyst (Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
AGAINST COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CSSB 797) :
Bradberry, Anita Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association for Home Care and Hospice), Austin, TX
FOR:
Whitehurst, Darren VP - Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hennigan, Mary Executive Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin,
TX
ON:
Morstad, Donna Analyst (Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
Murphree, Susan Senior Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability
Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
Against Committee Substitute (CSSB 797) :
Bloomer, Dawn Director (PSA Healthcare), Houston, TX
DeLeon, Elaine RN (Christus Home Care), San Antonio, TX
Jolly, Karyn Regulatory Comp. Director (MedCare Pediatric Nursing), Stafford, TX
Kendall, Karrie Director of Nursing (Medical Staffing Network-Home Care), Austin, TX
Kinkade, Paige CEO, co-founder (MedCare Pediatric Rehab Center, LP), Stafford, TX
Martinez, Cynthia (Texas Association of Home Care), San Antonio, TX
Ramirez, Mary LVN Pediatric Liaison (Christus HomeCare VNA San Antonio), San
Antonio, TX
Reimer, David Director Business Development (KidsCare Therapy TAHC&H), Dallas,
TX
Stahmer, Denise Supervising Physical Therapist/Director Financial Compliance (MedCare
Pediatric Therapy), Stafford, TX
For:
Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2011 9:00 AM
Romero, Michelle Associate Director - Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Against:
Amador, Michelle RN (PSA Healthcare), Corpus Christi, TX
Armendariz, Marivel Administrator (Pediatric Services of America), McAllen, TX
Bray, Kelly HR (PSA Healthcare), Austin, TX
Crabtree, Tania RN (Restorative Health Service), San Antonio, TX
Eggeling, Marilyn Office Manager (PSA Healthcare), Austin, TX
Garcia, Dolores Director (PSA Healthcare Pediatric Homecare), Corpus Christi, TX
Gregory, Rebecca Director of Recruitment (National Nursing Rehab, Inc.), New Braunfels,
TX
Hardin, Paul Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Association), Austin, TX
Hillen, Amy Administrator (PSA Healthcare), Round Rock, TX
Jones, Keith VP Recruitment and Marketing (PSA Healthcare), Houston, TX
Mazick, Greg Administrator, RN (National Nursing and Rehab), San Antonio, TX
Olivares, Karla RN Clinical Supervisor (PSA Healthcare), McAllen, TX
Palmer, Pamela Clinical Coordinator (PSA Healthcare), Round Rock, TX
Pearlstein, Sanoy RN (PSA Healthcare), Austin, TX
Pena, Angela RN Administrator (Special Kids Care), San Antonio, TX
Rollins, Amanda RN-Pediatric Case Manager (Christus Home Care), San Antonio, TX
Stiller, Violeta (Self), San Antonio, TX
Williams, Anna RN (PSA Healthcare), Leander, TX
Wittie, David (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Yzaguirre, Amanda Parent (Lea Yzaguirre), Pipe Creek, TX
Yzaguirre, Susan Parent (Lea Marie Yzaguirre (daughter)), Pipe Creek, TX
On:
Stansbury, Jennifer Deputy Director, Medicaid/CHIP (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Enoch, Craig Vice Chair (Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Berger, Ed Vice President of Advocacy and Governmental Relations (Seton Family of
Hospitals), Austin, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Young-Brown, Patricia President & CEO (Travis County Healthcare District), Austin, TX
FOR:
Geraci, Joe Attorney (Coalition for Quality Care), Austin, TX
Janek, Kyle (Coalition for Competitive Health Care), Austin, TX
Kiggundu, Omar Chief Operating Officer (K & S Consulting), Houston, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2011 9:00 AM
Sofola, Ifepo Surgeon (Self), The Woodlands, TX
AGAINST:
Blake, Stephen CEO/Administrator (Central Park Surgery Center, LP), Arlington, TX
Sluder, Jill President (Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society), Austin, TX
Wolfe, Jared Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
Against:
Ballew, Joel Director (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Briston, Steven Director, Government Relations (Parkland Health and Hospital System),
Dallas, TX
Ford, Jerry Administrator (Wortham Surgery Center), Houston, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society), Austin,
TX
Wall, Matthew Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
On:
Waldron, Patrick Manager (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Allen, Michael Clinical Director (also providing written testimony) (Allen Orthotics and
Prosthetics), Midland, TX
Kirchner, Mark Member (Texas Association of Orthotist/Prosthetist), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On:
Stansbury, Jennifer Deputy Director, Medicaid/CHIP (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gay, Clifford Advocate (Self), Buda, TX
On:
Willburn, Greg Grant & Budget Coordinator (Texas Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gay, Clifford Advocate (Self), Buda, TX
On:
Perry, Peggy Director of State Hospital Section (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2011 9:00 AM
FOR:
Richardson, Matt Director of Public Health (also providing written testimony) (Amarillo
City-County Health District), Amarillo, TX
Williams, Stephen Past President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
Local Health Officials), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Alexander, Troy Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Health Care Ministries), San Antonio, TX
Dimitry, Lauren Policy Coordinator (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Gay, Clifford Advocate (Self), Buda, TX
Lane, Lee Executive Director (Texas Association of Local Health Officials), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel Sr, Dir, of Gov. Relations (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
On:
Morgan, James Assistant Commissioner (Texas Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
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