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2007 Committees
Health Care and Wellness - Chair
The House Health Care and Wellness Committee considers a broad range
of issues relating to the provision of physical and mental health care
services and strategies to promote better health. Health care service
issues include the licensing and regulation of health care facilities
(such as hospitals, trauma care centers, and long-term care facilities)
and the credentialing of health care providers (such as doctors, nurses,
chiropractors, and mental health professionals). The committee also
regulates pharmacies and pharmaceutical drugs, and has oversight and
regulatory responsibility for state and local public health programs.
The committee also considers issues relating to the accessibility and
affordability of health care in both the private health insurance market
and public health programs such as medicaid and the basic health plan.
Appropriations
The House Appropriations Committee considers the operating budget
bill and bills with fiscal impact. In addition, the committee
specializes in pension policy.
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