Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
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Past Meetings & Hearings
Public hearing on testimony from the Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs as well as subject matter experts on the role of prescribed narcotics in medication-assisted therapy for addiction management
Meeting to consider SB 1095 and SB 899
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
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]
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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.