WITNESS LISTHB 703Senate Committee ReportHealth & Human ServicesApril 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX On: Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST HB 703Senate Committee Report HB 703 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX On: Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX On: On: Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST HB 703Senate Committee Report HB 703 Senate Committee Report HB 703 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services Health & Human Services April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX On: Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX On: On: Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX On: On: On: Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST HB 703Senate Committee Report HB 703 Senate Committee Report HB 703 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services Health & Human Services April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX On: Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX On: On: Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX On: On: On: Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST HB 703 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX On: On: On: Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX April 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Kappel, Katy Capitol Area Representative (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Cutrer, Jennifer Executive Director (Parkland Health & Hospital System), Dallas, TX Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Hine, Jim (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX Rogers, Glenda (Self), Kyle, TX Rose, Denise Senior Director, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the Aging), Austin, TX On: Henderson, Don Director of Policy (Department of Aging & Disability Services), Austin, TX Parrish, Reuben State Coalition Coordinator (Texas Falls Prevention Coalition/Capitol Area Council of Governments), Austin, TX