Health and Human Services
Task Force Description
There is no sector of our economy where the hand of government is more evident than in health care. Half of what the nation spends on health care is public money, and this expansion of government involvement comes at the expense of patient control. True consumer choice leads to increased access at lower costs, while encouraging the innovation necessary to meet the growing needs of the nation’s diverse populations — the best health care system is consumer-driven, not government-driven.
The ALEC Health and Human Services Task Force has been a national leader in promoting free-market, pro-patient health care reforms at the state level. Since 2005, 38 states have enacted ALEC HHS model policy.
Meeting Information
Thursday, Dec. 4
1:45 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.
1:45 p.m. Call to Order
Introduction of New Members
Statewide Health Data Networks
Mental Health Presentation
Health Care Sharing Accreditation and Integrity Issues
Medicaid Fraud and Behavioral Health Services
Hidden Foster Care
Model Policy Considerations:
- Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Program Act
- Act to Protect Due Process For Families Facing Potential Separation
- Safe Compounding Act (Amendments to Current ALEC Policy)
- Renewal: Resolution on Cord and Placenta Blood Banking and Research
- Renewal: First Responder Immunity Act
All Model Policies
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Amendments to Safe Compounding Act Draft
See Amendments Here Section 1: Compounding Pharmacies; Certain Medications; Requirements; Definitions A. Chronically-ill patients and terminally ill patients have the right to determine, with the assistance and guidance of their health care providers, individual courses of treatment through the use of medications and treatments obtained from a compounding pharmacy.
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Act to Protect Due Process For Families Facing Potential Separation Draft
This Act shall be called the “Act to Protect Due Process Rights for Families Facing Potential [CPS] Family Separation.” Purpose Statement This model law recognizes parents’ due process rights, including the right to counsel, whenever the Agency,…
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Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Program Act Draft
Be it enacted by the legislature of [state]: Section 1. Title This Act shall be known as the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program Act. Section 2. Definitions A. “Analysis Program” means the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program…
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Health Care Sharing Ministries Tax Parity Act Final
Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Health Care Sharing Ministries Tax Parity Act.” Section 2. Definitions. As used in this Act, the following definitions apply: (A) “Health care sharing ministry” has the meaning set forth in {insert existing state code} {Drafting Note: The following language…
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Site Neutral Payments Act Final
Be it enacted by the legislature of [state]: Section 1. Health Care Entity and Health Care System Transaction Fees and Payment Claims Subchapter A. Definitions. (1) “Affiliate” means a person who is: a. employed by hospital or health care system; b. under a professional services faculty agreement,…
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Resolution in Support of Veterinary Telehealth Modernization Principles Final
WHEREAS, laws and regulations should allow veterinarians to practice the full extent of their professional training and expertise through telehealth; WHEREAS, all veterinarians should be free to deliver telehealth services; WHEREAS, clients should be able to access telehealth services for their animals from licensed veterinarians in other states; WHEREAS, no…