Terry Rice — Senator Sullivan is recognized for a question, and the discussion continues with Senator Terry Rice being referenced multiple times in the same exchange. The speakers express agreement with Sullivan and Irvin, discuss concerns that the process may keep bouncing back and forth without working, and include a direct thank-you response to Senator Rice for his recommendation and comments.
Marcus Richmond — Recognized and says he has a motion at the proper time.
Mary Bentley — Representative Mary Bentley is recognized and then thanks the chairman and witnesses before expressing concern about changing the current Optum process and asking for clarification.
Missy Irvin — Senator Irvin is referenced twice as having earlier raised the concern that PCPs would not have enough time to adequately perform the required work.
Missy Irvin — Senator Missy Irvin is referenced repeatedly during a sustained discussion about concerns with the process and whether it is effective. Speakers note agreement with her questions and concerns, describe the process as having bounced back and forth, and suggest it may not work well again. Later, she is also cited in connection with concerns about the burden on PCPs and the financial impact of the approach.
Missy Irvin — The speaker discusses the need to slow down and revisit the proposal, asking Senator Missy Irvin and the agency to work with the legislature on a better approach. They urge the proposal to be pulled down and revised collaboratively, including off-record work with Senator Irvin on a new rule.
Aaron Pilkington — Recognized for a question after the prior discussion.
Aaron Pilkington — Representative Aaron Pilkington is recognized for a question and asks why AFMC training is already being paid for.
R. Richardson — Representative Inatt is recognized for a question, and the discussion continues immediately into clarification that his son would be in a PASS arrangement, with an explanation that the relevant rules would not apply in that case.
John Payton — The transcript says 'Senator Peyton'; this is likely Senator John Payton, who is recognized for a question.
a nurse practitioner — A nurse practitioner reportedly sent the speaker a picture and asked what to do about a patient with a serious tumor.
Dave Wallace — The agency is asked to work with Senator Wallace off record on a revised rule.
Melissa Weatherford — Melissa Weatherford was called to present on item D and introduced herself as the director of Medicaid specialty populations at the Department of Human Services. She then continued her testimony, discussing investigations and stakeholder concerns as part of the same presentation.
Deborah Inman — Deborah Inman was called to present on item D and then introduced herself as the assistant director of aging at the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
speaker's spouse (a PCP/doctor) — The speaker says they are married to a doctor who does not want to be placed in the middle of the issue or treated as a social worker.
Terry Rice — Terry Rice briefly acknowledges the Senator and manages the speaking queue, then later recognizes Senator Sullivan and turns the floor over for a question.
Jay Hill — The committee looks for Jay Hill, calls him to present on item D, and identifies him as the Division Director for Aging, Adult Behavioral Health Services at DHS.
Jay Hill — The speaker refers to Jay Hill as having already spoken and helping explain the proposal.