Video & Transcript DataContr Research : 'hospital utilization'

Page 25 of 43
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) Apr 15th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Most school nurses have years of hospital nursing under their belts, including time in the emergency
  • Now, in a hospital setting, our peers, our other nurses and medical professionals who have similar life-saving
  • marker="100" data-time="594"> become CPR certified to empower them to act fast and deliver out-of-hospital
Summary: The meeting of the committee primarily addressed several significant bills, including SB2398 which aims to ensure that students recovering from concussions receive timely accommodations to support their academic, social, and behavioral needs. Senator Campbell presented the bill, emphasizing its importance in preventing long-term setbacks for affected students. The committee heard from various stakeholders, and testimony reflected strong support for the bill's intent, although concerns were raised regarding implementation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Apr 16th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • In short, I believe that hospitals who rent out scrubs and
  • for safe and hygienically clean uniforms, garments, hospital
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several key bills including SB2873, SB2900, HJR4, SB1574, and SB2774. Senator Nichols played a prominent role in discussing and moving multiple bills forward, indicating strong bipartisan support as votes consistently showed 'aye' without any dissent in the committee. Public testimony was received during discussions of these bills, notably around HJR4, which addresses concerns from the financial sector regarding the imposition of new taxes on transactions, and SB2774, which modifies the tax definitions to better include industrial uniform rental businesses. The discussions highlighted the importance of economic implications as well as sector-specific needs and benefits, ensuring various sectors were represented in the discourse. The committee adjourned with all bills reported favorably for further consideration by the full Senate.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Education K-16 Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • build upon existing healthcare programs through A&M's current end-of-residency program with Detar Hospital
  • colleges and universities within the state are already not utilizing
Summary: The meeting focused on significant education reform, particularly the transition of the University of Houston-Victoria into the Texas A&M system. Senator Kohlkorst led the discussions, highlighting the historical context of the partnership and the challenges ahead in transitioning governance, especially regarding accreditation and technical support. Community leaders expressed their support, emphasizing the need for alignment with regional industry needs to enhance educational programs that would ultimately benefit both students and the local economy. Notably, testimony from James Hallmark and Dwayne Crocker highlighted both the potential growth for the region and the collaborative spirit of the involved institutions in implementing this transition.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation (Part II) Apr 9th, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ="79" data-time="468"> That equals, for the three years, approximately 15,651 vehicles that were utilized
  • come in and use the toll road facility to get to wherever they're going, either to work, or to the hospital
Summary: The meeting involved significant discussions around several bills focused on public safety and infrastructure, particularly involving the Texas Toll Road Authority. A prominent topic was SB2722 and its implications for funding essential services at the local level. Various members expressed concerns that the bill could undermine local budgets and infrastructure projects, potentially redirecting funds intended for critical transport services to cover emergency responses without proper oversight. Fire and police representatives emphasized the importance of toll revenue being used for its intended purposes rather than being diverted to address fiscal mismanagement within the city.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 12th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's crucial to ensure that this fund is utilized

  • This amount is utilized specifically for projects related to the land ports.
  • If you do get it, then you'll utilize the resources, which requires a lot of personnel.
  • We've utilized that in some of the apprenticeship programs.
  • How are we ensuring that these funds are being effectively utilized?
Bills: SB1
Summary: The committee meeting addressed various pressing issues, notably the funding and appropriations for transportation and housing programs. Presentations focused on $40.4 billion in funding for highway projects, which is directed towards construction, maintenance, and infrastructure development for the upcoming biennium. Discussions highlighted the importance of addressing the capacity for project delivery amid increasing demands due to population growth and increased vehicle miles traveled in Texas. Additionally, Senator Hinojosa pushed for clarifying the funding available for driver education programs, especially for homeless and foster youth, which underscored a need for legislative support to ensure adequate resource allocation. Public testimonies lent depth to these discussions, presenting the human impact of legislative decisions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 10th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's a large item for upgrades to our central utility plant.
  • Property and cash, insurance, utilities. I'm just bringing up random costs.
  • But the decision to utilize that is left to the local school district.
  • Funds went to the hospitals, the PPP that went to businesses.
  • Our district's costs for fuel, utilities, property, and casualty insurance have also increased.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting covered a wide range of topics, focusing primarily on pending legislation and various policy issues facing the committee. Discussions were notably animated surrounding several bills, with members expressing both support and concern over their implications. Witness testimonies were heard, shedding light on different perspectives regarding the legislation in question, indicating a robust public interest and engagement in the topics discussed. Members collaborated to address constituents' concerns while seeking solutions that align with the committee's objectives.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) Apr 1st, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the sources of funding that a lot of our local partners have utilized include both public and private
  • marker="2329" data-time="13968"> ...system that is currently being conducted, whether some of them utilize
  • being able to have some flexibility and make a determination in terms of what material they are utilizing
  • 3079" data-time="18468"> It's very bad to make the characterization that the DNF schools were not utilizing
  • marker="3082" data-time="18486"> to take away control from local school districts in terms of their utilizing
Summary: The meeting focused on key legislative measures aimed at enhancing school safety and student communication technology. Senator Nichols discussed SB1262, emphasizing its role as a follow-up cleanup bill on previous measures that improved public school safety through House Bill 3. The committee adopted a committee substitute which includes provisions for the Texas Education Agency to commission peace officers for school safety purposes, thereby enabling better collaboration with local law enforcement in case of emergencies. The discussions were enriched by testimony from resource witnesses, including security professionals from the Texas School Safety Center.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 5th, 2025 at 10:02 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Gideon contest, including freshman Web Verdel's shoulder, leading to a late-night visit to a local hospital
  • Grittion contest, including freshman Web Verdell's shoulder, leading to a late-night visit to a local hospital
  • The hospitals, universities, schools, and economic

Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions on various resolutions presented by members, including the recognition of different communities and contributions. Notably, H.R. 153 was introduced by Mr. Landgraf to recognize Midland and Odessa Days at the State Capitol, which was highlighted as a crucial economic region within Texas. Several members expressed pride in the accomplishments of their communities, emphasizing their contributions to state growth and development. H.R. 160 commemorated Webb County Day, led by Mr. Raymond, who spoke on the county's role as an international trade hub.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • ...from Texas Children's Hospital to reveal the misuse of
  • the legislation that goes through, as well as the tools that a lot of ISDs and cities and counties utilize
Summary: The meeting revolved around significant legislative discussions primarily focused on SB8 and SB18. Notably, the committee addressed public testimonies on SB18, which targeted drag performances and LGBTQIA individuals. Testimonies highlighted the potential discriminatory implications of the bill, raising concerns that it undermines constitutional freedoms. Various members of the public expressed both support and opposition, fostering a heated debate about its impact on community rights and protections.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • we live long enough, we will all need Medicaid, because your long-term health care, once you're hospitalized
  • Our communities already face higher rates of chronic illness, fewer hospitals, and great barriers to
  • father, a community leader, and I serve as director and board secretary for Harris County Municipal Utility
Summary: The Senate special committee convened to address issues related to congressional redistricting, particularly focusing on the implications of a recent DOJ letter concerning majority-minority districts. Various senators expressed strong concerns about the motivations behind the proposed redistricting efforts, asserting that they may infringe on the rights of black and brown communities across Texas. Numerous members of the public provided passionate testimony, voicing their fears over potential voter suppression and gerrymandering, while others pushed for greater representation of underrepresented communities in the redistricting process. The committee aims to gather this public input as part of its overall redistricting considerations during the special session.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services (Part II) May 21st, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • data-time="324">Just for example, I have a baby that was born in February who went home from the hospital
  • The name of the hospital, names of clinics, things of that
  • People have tried to report that he was at a hospital.
  • home where I didn't have to worry about being sent to conversion therapy or having to go to the hospital
  • I didn't figure it out until three days after we took her and had her booked into the mental hospital
Summary: The committee meeting featured extensive discussions surrounding various bills, notably focusing on HB3284, which aims to establish a commission to promote marriage and family stability while addressing the needs of vulnerable children in the Texas foster care system. Witnesses provided diverse perspectives, with some expressing support for the bill's goal of strengthening family units, while others raised concerns about the potential discrimination against single-parent households and LGBTQ+ families. Additional highlights included debates on HB1106 regarding the treatment of transgender youth and HB4638, which sought to streamline the state's engagement with developers and capacity builders, addressing concerns over administrative efficiencies and child welfare.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part II) May 8th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This expansion will include a new UT Austin hospital and the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
  • This will enable UT Austin to build two state-of-the-art hospitals and modernize the north end of the
Summary: The meeting largely centered on discussions about House Bill 120, which aims to improve career and technical education in Texas, particularly focusing on rural students. The bill was introduced as an innovative approach to enhance educational pathways for high-demand jobs, including programs for military readiness and industry-based certifications. Various stakeholders, including educators and representatives from the Career and Technical Association of Texas, provided testimonies in support of the bill, emphasizing the need for such initiatives to address the workforce requirements of the state. Conversely, concerns regarding the bill's implications were raised by several witnesses, primarily focusing on the potential unintended consequences for students with disabilities and the importance of maintaining a collaborative educational approach rather than a punitive one.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation May 7th, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Maybe it's just that they're in the hospital for a short amount of time, but maybe it's that they have
  • Despite prompt care at a local hospital and subsequent transfer
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing a series of bills with significant implications for local memorials and dedication of roads to honor public servants. Notably, House Bill 1708 was presented by Senator Hinojosa, which aims to designate a section of State Highway 302 as Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez Memorial Highway, in honor of the fallen trooper who lost his life in the line of duty. The bill was supported by different members and received public testimony, highlighting the commitment of law enforcement to honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Additionally, discussions surrounding House Bill 2415 and House Bill 2523 also captured the testimonies of various community members and officials, further emphasizing the community's dedication to memorializing public servants.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation May 1st, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • span> I want to thank you for allowing me to speak in favor of hospitals
  • Her journey took her from the segregated wards of the VA hospital in Dallas to the halls of Congress,
Summary: The committee meeting centered on several key pieces of legislation, including discussions around safety at railroad crossings, vehicle operation regulations, and the confidentiality of collected information. House Bill 1772 and Senate Bill 2129 were particularly notable, both aimed at increasing penalties related to vehicle operations at grade crossings. Representative Canales made a significant move for these bills to be forwarded to the House with recommendations for approval, highlighting the collective support from committee members. Public testimony reflected concerns and endorsements regarding transportation safety and legislative impacts on local communities.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • health threats like a measles outbreak, which has already claimed at least one life, maybe two, and hospitalized
Summary: The meeting focused on vital health-related nominations, primarily emphasizing the roles of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for NIH Director and Dr. Monty McCary for FDA Commissioner. During the discussion, various senators expressed their support and concerns regarding these nominations. Senator Sanders voiced opposition to both candidates, highlighting issues related to drug affordability and public trust in health agencies. He emphasized the need for leaders committed to transparency and addressing the epidemic of high prescription drug prices, advocating for action against pharmaceutical industry greed. Overall, the conversation underscored the critical crossroads in public health leadership amidst ongoing challenges such as trust restoration and healthcare accessibility.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 Feb 27th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • data-time="2556">So my question is, thank you, if indeed we find someone or some institution is utilizing
  • > And get someone detained and transported to a psychiatric hospital
  • I blew the whistle, exposing how Texas Children's Hospital
  • The hospital publicly denied it, but I saw firsthand that they were permanently sterilizing children's
Summary: The committee meeting focused on various bills primarily aimed at enhancing parental rights within the educational system. Notable discussions included Senate Bill 204, which mandates the creation of a user-friendly handbook for parents detailing their rights regarding their children's education, and Senate Bill 609, designed to hold school districts accountable to parents and ensure transparency in educational practices. A significant amount of public testimony was offered both for and against these measures, reflecting the contentious nature of the subject matter. Senators emphasized the importance of parental involvement and education reform, fostering a robust dialogue among committee members and constituents alike. The meeting concluded with a commitment to address all bills thoroughly and attentively.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Military hospitals and clinics are facing staffing shortages, leading to reduced access to care, which
Summary: The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

State Affairs (Part I) Aug 4th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our moms having miscarriages and dying at the front of the hospital.
  • " data-time="9261"> and that includes biological females, and they deserve a space where they can utilize
  • I'm also the owner of a commercial utility company

  • districts, municipal utility districts, land developers, and the good old boy construction contracts
  • We would like to utilize these reports as part of an early warning system, but we are not a Chapter 143
Bills: SB7, SB14
Summary: The meeting focused on two primary bills, SB7 and SB14, which elicited passionate testimony from various stakeholders. Many speakers opposed SB7, arguing it disproportionally impacts transgender individuals under the guise of protecting women's spaces. Testimonies highlighted concerns about safety, privacy, and the potential for increased harassment against vulnerable populations, such as transgender youth. Supporters of the bill asserted it was a necessary measure for women's safety, yet critics emphasized that it would create further harm rather than protection. SB14 also saw substantial discussion regarding its implications for law enforcement record transparency, with some stakeholders supporting the need for confidentiality while others warned of accountability risks.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • marker="682" data-time="4086"> investigations involving abuse, neglect, and exploitation at 11 state hospitals
  • So while these residents didn't need to be transported to a hospital, that's where we were ending up
  • ...to a hospital, that's where we were ending up with them
Summary: The meeting involved in-depth discussions focused primarily on several significant bills aimed at reforming healthcare, improving consumer protection, and enhancing community-based care. Key highlights included House Bill 1919 and House Bill 1763, which address the roles and regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Texas. Lawmakers emphasized the need for these bills to create a fairer landscape for independent pharmacies while ensuring patient access to necessary medications. Public testimonies reflected both support for the reforms and concerns regarding their potential implications. Another major topic was Senate Bill 513, which proposes the development of a pilot program for community-based care in rural West Texas, aiming to improve child welfare services in regions facing unique challenges.

Research Filters

States
Terms / Sessions
Date Range
Chamber Records
Meetings / Events / Calendars