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, July 17
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Call to Order
Introduction of New Members
Presentation: Drug Pricing and 340B
Presentation: Hospital Charity Care and Tax Exempt Status
Presentation: States 2.0 Act and Cannabis Regulation
Presentation: What’s In Your Drink? Beverages, Supplements and Transparency
Presentation: Medicaid Reform Roundup
Model Policy Considerations
Adjourn
Draft Policies
- Health Care Sharing Ministries Tax Parity Act
- Site Neutral Payments Act
- Resolution in Support of Veterinary Telehealth Modernization Principles
- 340B Transparency and Accountability Act
- Resolution on the Importance of Strengthening the United States’ Medical Supply Chains with Trusted Trading Partners
- The Healthcare Opportunity Pathway in Education (HOPE) Program
All Model Policies
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Health Care Sharing Ministries Tax Parity Act Draft
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 Draft
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 Draft
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…
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340B Transparency and Accountability Act Draft
Section 1 Definitions: (1) “340B Covered Entity” means an entity described in 42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(4)(L) through 42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(4)(O) that: a. is authorized to participate in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program under Section 340B of the federal Public Health Service Act; and b. has a service address in…
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Resolution on the Importance of Strengthening the United States’ Medical Supply Chains with Trusted Trading Partners Draft
WHEREAS, the United States must have reliable access to essential medicines to protect public health and national security; and WHEREAS, the People’s Republic of China is actively seeking to be a global leader in the supply of medicines and medicine ingredients; and WHEREAS, the United States has become dependent on…
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The Healthcare Opportunity Pathway in Education (HOPE) Program Draft
Section 1. Definition (a) “Department of Education” shall mean the state educational agency responsible for overseeing the education system of the state. (b) “Department of Labor” shall mean the state labor agency responsible for handling the labor and workforce issues of the state. …