Sasha O'Connell — Identified herself as the state Medicaid administrator and deputy director at the Department of Health and Welfare.
Christy Zito — Named as one of the legislators receiving the update; transcript says 'Senator Zidervel,' likely intended to be Senator Zito.
Julie VanOrden — Named as one of the legislators receiving the update.
Melissa Wintrow — Named as one of the legislators receiving the update; transcript says 'Senator Wintraer,' likely intended to be Senator Wintrow.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow opens a question on House Bill 345, and Ms. O'Connell responds directly to her as the discussion continues on the same bill.
Ms. O'Connell — Ms. O'Connell explains that EPSDT stands for early periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services and notes its importance in Medicaid. She adds that concerns about EPSDT have come up in recent discussions during this session, but not as a result of House Bill 345.
Ben Adams — The speaker references changes made under Director Adams' direction.
Sasha — The speaker addresses Sasha in the follow-up exchange, likely a staff member or witness, though the transcript does not identify them further.