WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 12, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Bryan, Christine Vice President of Public Policy (also providing written testimony)
(Clarity Child Guidance Center), San Antonio, TX
Castle, Danette Executive Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Garnett, Susan Chief Executive Officer (Mental Health and Mental Retardation (MHMR)
of Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Gilstrap, Bill Certified Peer Specialist (Texas Catalyst for Empowerment), Elgin, TX
Gonzales, David Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Gray, Anna Legislative Committee Co Chair (Texas Catalyst for Empowerment), San
Antonio, TX
Hazlitt, Andrea Director (also providing written testimony) (National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI) Gulf Coast), Lake Jackson, TX
Jensen, Greg Vice President of Behavioral Health (also providing written testimony) (Lone
Star Circle of Care), Austin, TX
Johnson, Dan Executive Director (Pathways Youth and Family Services), Leakey, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Mealey, Norm State Director (Providence Service Corporation; Behavioral Health
Advocates of Texas), Austin, TX
Nati, Carol Medical Director (Mental Health and Mental Retardation (MHMR) of Tarrant
County), Fort Worth, TX
Paleo, Janet Director of Recovery Based Services (Texas Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Spiller, Lee Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Citizens Commission on
Human Rights), Austin, TX
ON:
Ghahremani, Kay Associate Commissioner of Medicaid and CHIP (Health and Human
Services Commission (HHSC)), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Longley, Meagan Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Hogg Foundation for
Mental Health), Austin, TX
Maples, Mike Associate Commissioner (Department of State Health Services (DSHS)),
Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Mental Health
America of Texas), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Mental Health Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Texans
Care for Children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Blanke, Laura (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 12, 2013 9:00 AM
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare), Houston, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Association of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Sanaie, Kandice Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Croman, Russell (Self), Austin, TX
Ellzey, Gareth Realtor (Self), Austin, TX
Moore, Jim (Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR)), Austin, TX
Wadhwani, Savita (Self), Austin, TX
Whittier, Eric (Self), Austin, TX
Wier, George (Self; Wife), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cutrone, Susanna Holt Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Fox, Matthew Director of Dermatologic Surgery at Austin Dermatologic Surgery Center
(Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Nelson, Sabrina (also providing written testimony) (Self), Leander, TX
Regen, Donna (Self), Allen, TX
Wilkerson, Michael President (Texas Dermatological Society), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Miller, Allen Scientific Advisor (also providing written testimony) (Palm Beach Tan, Inc.),
Coppell, TX
Reed, Brooks Chief Executive Officer (Palm Beach Tan, Inc.), Coppell, TX
Wolf, Howard (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Gershenwald, Jeffrey Medical Director at Melanoma and Skin Center (University of Texas
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banning, Tom Chief Executive Office; Executive Vice President (Texas Academy of
Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Benson, Anastasia Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Self), Dallas, TX
Eschberger, Brenda (Livestrong), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa Vice President (Scott and White Center for Healthcare Policy), Austin, TX
Gonzales, David Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Partida, Neftali (Texas Medical Center), Austin, TX
Regen, Larry (Self), Allen, TX
Rodas, Claudia Government Relations Director (American Cancer Society Cancer Action
Network), Houston, TX
Sperry, Bryan President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Stuart, Charles Vice President of Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 12, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Hench, Marina Director of Public Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association for Home Care and Hospice), Austin, TX
ON:
Littlefield, Lindsay Analyst (Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzales, David Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (also providing written testimony)
(One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Blanke, Laura (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Chandler, Rob Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
LeBleu, Stephanie Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA (Court Appointed Special
Advocate)), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection
of Children), Wimberley, TX
Travis, Clayton Mental Health Policy Fellow (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bullock, Ron (Texas Association of Orthopedics), Austin, TX
Correia, Edward Counsel for Coalition (Orthotic Coalition for Patient and Physician
Choice), Washington, DC
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Peterson, T Cole Chief Regulatory Officer (Bledsoe Brace Systems; United Orthopedic
Group), Plano, TX
AGAINST:
Anderson, Lauren Coordinator (also providing written testimony) (American Orthotic and
Prosthetic Association), Washington, DC
Carr, Snapper Attorney (Texas Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (TAOP)), Austin,
TX
Jameson, Scott President of TCAAOP (Texas Chapter of the American Academy of
Orthotist), Abilene, TX
McCoy, James Licensed Prosthetist (Self), San Antonio, TX
Presley, Mitchel Association President (Texas Association of Orthotist and Prosthetist),
Nacogdoches, TX
Wendlandt, James Financial Advisor (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 12, 2013 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, David Consultant (Texas State Athletic Trainers Association), Austin, TX
Banda, Jennifer Vice President of Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Capelo, Jamie (Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Hammer, Dale Senior Vice President Global Compliance (DJO Global), Vista, CA
Johnson, Jason Area Vice President (DJO Global), Dallas, TX
Kean, Chris Chief Operating Officer (San Antonio Orthopaedic Group), San Antonio, TX
Laney, JPete Attorney (Orthotic Coalition for Patient and Physician Choice), Austin, TX
Ratliff, Thomas Consultant (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Brinkley, Katie Orthotist/Prosthetist and Secretary/Treasurer (Texas Chapter of the
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists), Denton, TX
Walker, Robb CPO, LPO (Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and
Prosthetists), Abilene, TX
FOR:
Stone, Susan (Texas Appleseed), Rosanky, TX
Van Norman, James Chief Medical Officer (Austin Travis County Integral Care), Austin,
TX
ON:
Wilson, Stacy Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Blanke, Laura (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Bryan, Christine Vice President of Public Policy (Clarity Child Guidance Center), San
Antonio, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Lavelle, Tanya Mental Health Policy Fellow (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
LeBleu, Stephanie Public Policy Coordinator (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA)), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Mental Health Policy Fellow (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
FOR:
Diaz, Stephanie Child Protective Services Supervisor (Texas State Employees Union),
Portland, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 12, 2013 9:00 AM
Etheridge, Susan Executive Director (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA);
CASA of Collin County), McKinney, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection
of Children), Wimberley, TX
ON:
Kromrei, Liz Project Director (Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Bujanda, Miryam Government Relations (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio,
TX
Capelo, Jamie (TexProtects), Austin, TX
LeBleu, Stephanie Public Policy Coordinator (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA)), Austin, TX
Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Mental Health Policy Fellow (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX