Aaron Pilkington — Likely the member being referred to as 'Representative Ladeeman'/'Filkington'; he was recognized to ask a question about the rule.
Aaron Pilkington — Asked for clarification about recovery audit contractors.
Aaron Pilkington — Raised a quick question under new business.
Aaron Pilkington — Asked about an increase in uninsured in the postpartum report and said the discussion could continue offline.
Mark Johnson — Representative Johnson asked about a handout and sought clarification on what agenda item it applied to, specifically in relation to ensuring program integrity in the Arkansas Medicaid program.
Lori McDonald, DHS — Said she had sent the reports, did not have answers to the questions, and would follow up with Director Franklin.
Mary — Referenced as someone to defer the question to regarding the issue being discussed.
Director Franklin — Identified as the person Lori McDonald would consult before responding further.
Elizabeth Pittman — Identified herself as Director for the Division of Medical Services at DHS and presented the rule.
Elizabeth Pittman — Continued explaining the DHS rule and then moved to the next rule.
Elizabeth Pittman — Was recognized to answer Representative Pilkington's question.
Elizabeth Pittman — Was asked about an increase in uninsured reported in DHS's quarterly postpartum report.
Paula Stone — Paula Stone was introduced as a DHS representative and then identified herself as the Director of the Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health at the Department of Human Services as she began presenting the rule.
Steve Crowell — Steve Crowell opened the meeting with prayer, continuing and completing the invocation, and then transitioned into the start of meeting business by adopting the January 7th minutes and introducing the next agenda item involving DHS rule testimony.
Elizabeth Pittman — Was introduced as a DHS representative and prepared to present a rule.