Policy Committee Meeting
Tuesday January 21, 2025
Agenda
- Call to order
- Executive Director Report
- Old business
- Chair report, new business
- Call to adjourn
Materials provided
- Agenda
- Meeting Minutes
- Related documents
Minutes
Meeting started at 4:11 pm due to technical difficulties
Meeting Outline:
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Action: Dawn Stenstrom made a motion to approve December meeting minutes. Motion approved by Dan Endreson and seconded by Rae Blaylark. All in favor.
Debrief of Drug Formulary Committee Presentation
The policy committee discussed issues and concerns raised during the full council meeting, most notably concerns regarding the drug formulary committee’s public comment process. The committee discussed how to incorporate learnings into the proposed legislation that the Council will introduce related to drug formulary modifications.
Review of current proposed RDAC legislation
Erica Barnes provided updates on the status of council priorities. Ongoing discussion around prioritizing funding to ensure Council sustainability.
Presentation on finding related to DFC’s public comment process versus Medicaid and FDA public comment processes
Council policy manager Natalie Schmidt presented information on the public comment process used by CMS and the FDA as a possible guide for council drug formulary public comment modifications. Committee discussed how to best scope the legislation while addressing community concerns related to drug formulary process.
Motion to adjourn by Dawn Stenstrom, seconded by Rae Blaylark.
Submitted by Erica Barnes
In Attendance
Council Members
- Barbara Joers
- Dan Endreson
- Dawn Stenstrom
- Rae Blaylark
Staff and Guests
- Erica Barnes
- Natalie Schmidt
Not In Attendance
Council Members
- Kerry Hansen, RN
- Maureen Alderman
This meeting was held at
Sprucetree Center, 1600 University Ave W #310, St Paul, MN 55104