Mark Harris — His birthday is referenced in a lighthearted comment about choosing rural health care instead of celebrating.
Christy Zito — Asked whether the cooperative agreement was the one awarded to Deloitte.
Christy Zito — Asked whether, for subgrants, the committee would see only applicants deemed eligible and scored.
Christy Zito — Expressed concern that the subgrant process may be too complex and favor applicants with more resources and lobbying capacity.
Christy Zito — Requested visibility into all applicants, including those who may not qualify, to help ensure rural groups are not excluded.
Christy Zito — The director responded directly to Senator Blaylock's feedback on applicant visibility and simplification.
Christy Zito — The director referenced Senator Blaylock's earlier feedback about wanting a listing of applicants.
Christy Zito — The process described earlier was discussed in response to Senator Blaylock's questions.
Christy Zito — The speaker paused for feedback from the chair and committee on the review process.
Christy Zito — Senator Blaylock was called on after asking a question.
Christy Zito — Asked a follow-up question after the explanation of community health workers.
Christy Zito — Asked how EMS providers and extenders will be paid after the five-year period.
Christy Zito — Asked about the cost of Next Generation 9-1-1 and whether it will be funded through subgrants or direct allocation.
Christy Zito — Said his question had been answered and he had no further questions.
Christy Zito — Christy Zito refers to Senator Blaylock (with the transcript showing a likely mishearing/misspelling as 'Blilock' and 'Blaylock') while continuing the same exchange. The discussion centers on a question about the undergraduate school and its partnership with Utah, with no significant shift in topic.
Christy Zito — Referenced as having raised the topic of outreach earlier.
Julie VanOrden — Referenced as part of the prior task force focused on simplifying the process for rural providers.
Julie VanOrden — Julie VanOrden is referenced multiple times in a discussion about the long-term fiscal implications of the issue, including concerns about five-year costs, the legislature’s continuing commitment, and expectations for ongoing state investment. Later, she is also mentioned as someone who previously came up and presented on the matter, tying her to the original presentation and committee discussion.
— Mentioned as one of the JFAC chairs involved in the prior task force; spelling is uncertain.
Jen White — Jen White from the State Board of Education was identified as someone who would share where adjustments may be needed.
Wayne Denny — Wayne Denny introduced himself as Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services in the Idaho Military Division and began briefing the committee.
Community health workers — Asked how community health workers gather contacts, work with local doctors, and function like care coordinators in the community.
Mr. Denny — Mr. Denny responds to a series of questions about community health workers and related implementation issues. He explains that community health workers are embedded in local health care organizations and understand community resources, then continues with follow-up answers about sustainability and planning, including the need to demonstrate return on investment to payers and working with counties and PSAPs.
Jennifer White — Introduced herself as Executive Director of the State Board of Education and described partnership work with Health and Welfare.
Josh Tanner — Representative Tanner is part of a continuing discussion about rural health funding and long-term planning, including whether an updated five-year estimate has been received, expectations for ongoing state investment, and references to Director White’s comments and conversations about CMS support. The exchange then moves into Tanner’s questions about why the University of Idaho was chosen over other universities, whether it already had an established relationship for the purpose, and whether other options were being considered.
Josh Tanner — Representative Tanner asked how the August report to CMS was expected to go, then followed up with questions about related funding and emergency communication system arrangements. He later recommended meeting as soon as possible after the report was finalized and asked whether the report would come back in August or around the first of September, focusing on the report timeline and next steps.
Jason Monks — The transcript says 'Director Sharon,' which appears to be a transcription error; no member match is certain.
Dustin Manwaring — Representative Dustin Manwaring is noted as being online for the meeting, then specifically needed for an online vote, and is finally included in the vote tally for approving the minutes.
Dustin Manwaring — Representative Manwaring asked for more information about the maternal and child health initiatives that had closed the previous week and raised concerns from his region. The director responded to his question, acknowledged she did not have the information on hand, and said she would follow up with the committee. Later, another member referenced Manwaring’s earlier point about outreach and awareness of opportunities, tying back to the same broader discussion.
Dustin Manwaring — Representative Manwaring is repeatedly referenced for his leadership on the Idaho Undergraduate Medical Education Council and then speaks about the broader medical education effort, emphasizing that the program needs state support and an appropriation to be sustainable beyond initial grant funding. He stresses that Idaho should know now whether that support will exist, and the discussion closes by crediting his leadership with helping bring about the undergraduate medical education committee through legislation.
Dustin Manwaring — Representative Manwaring is called on and begins responding, then the discussion continues with references to his position that purchasing seats or similar actions are consistent with existing law. The conversation then turns to whether some spending could occur in year one and whether future actions would require a legislative vote, with Manwaring’s earlier comments cited as part of that same legal and budgetary discussion.
Dustin Manwaring — Referenced as having asked earlier about maternal and child health opportunities.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Brandon Shippy was noted as online for the meeting and then included in the online vote/roll call for approving the minutes.
Jordan Redman — Excused from the meeting because he is traveling back into the country.
Jordan Redman — Senator Harris followed up on the discussion by asking how long it would take to completely update 9-1-1 statewide, focusing on the expected timeline for the statewide rollout.
Jordan Redman — Mentioned as someone whose input could change the tentative August 18 plan.
Steven Tanner — Mentioned as someone the chair had not yet heard from.
Steven Tanner — Noted as being online.
Steven Tanner — Representative Tanner comments on the UME proposal, expressing concern about advancing it through committee while the legislature is still debating the issue and noting worries about the proposal’s longer-term costs and implications. In response, it is clarified that the proposal represents only the first year of a larger multi-year plan.
Steven Tanner — Representative Tanner and others discussed whether the committee should schedule an earlier follow-up meeting in August in case issues arise before the report is submitted. Tanner suggested meeting sooner rather than waiting until September, recommended another meeting about a month out, and floated possible dates in mid-to-late August, including the weeks of August 17 or 24 and possibly August 27, so the committee could take action if needed.
Dori Healey — Mentioned as someone the chair had not yet heard from; transcript says 'Healy.'
Mark Harris — Moved to approve the minutes from the last meeting.