Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
Past Meetings & Hearings
Meeting to consider SB 436, SB 461 and SB 715; and HB 27 and HB 640
Meeting to consider SB 115, SB 256 and SB 411
Meeting to consider HB 2344 and HB 2283
Meeting to consider HB 155, HB 1608, HB 2084, and HB 2127
News
Brooks, Committee Advance Bill Addressing Oversight of Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions
Chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, Senator Michele Brooks (R-50), amended House Bill 2344 this week to further provide oversight for hospital acquisitions and major consolidations. [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Brooks’ Bills Improving Health Care and Helping EMS Providers
Three bills sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) were passed by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and now advance to the full Senate for consideration. [Read More]

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The Senate Health and Human Services Committee is responsible for legislative and policy priorities impacting public health, human services, the state’s Medical Assistance program, substance use disorders and addiction treatment options, mental and behavioral health services, rural health and other disparities in health care.
The committee maintains oversight of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council and State Health Care Policy Board.