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April 29Formal negotiations on the state budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1, 2019, began earlier this week. The House and Senate reached agreement on allocations - specific amounts divided among major budget areas - and the budget conference process where details are negotiated is currently underway. A final budget must be passed by both chambers before the session ends on May 3.Read More
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March 8
A bill that exempts those caring for the terminally ill from checking the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) was passed (9-0) by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. The PDMP was established in 2009 as a registry to assist law enforcement in reducing abuse of prescription drugs. Its use became mandatory last year, and an unintended consequence was a significant burden placed on those requiring end-of-life care. Experience has shown the terminally ill do not engage in drug seeking among multiple physicians. SB 592 would simplify the process of care for these terminal patients.Read More
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Correspondence
May 21, 2018: Development of New Shingles Vaccine
To: Mr. Patrick Desbiens, Senior Vice President, GSK US Vaccines
From: Most Rev. Enrique E. Delgado, Auxiliary Bishop of Miami, FCCB Moderator for Health
October 4, 2017: Reauthorizing the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
To: U.S. Congress
From: Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of Venice, Chairman, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
February 14, 2017: Serious Concern with Proposed Navigant LTC Funding Mechanism
To: The Hon. Jason Brodeur, Chairman, House Healthcare Appropriations Subcommittee
From: Michael J. McQuone, Associate Director for Health
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