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GA HR1245
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Buckner
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AI Summary
- Commends the Georgia Rural Health Association (GRHA), a nonprofit advocating for rural health care consumers and professionals, and designates March 5, 2014, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol
- Recognizes that Georgia has 109 rural counties with more than 2 million residents facing declining availability of health care providers, specialists, nurses, and professional services
- Notes that rural areas have the highest cancer, cardiovascular, and infant mortality rates, as well as the highest child abuse and teen pregnancy rates, with growing uninsured and elderly populations exceeding available health care resources
- Highlights the need for state and federal action on rural health care access, workforce development, capital investment in aging health care facilities, and medical malpractice tort reform
- Invites GRHA members to be recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time designated by the Speaker and directs the Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to GRHA
Legislative Description
Rural Health Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2014; commend and invite GRHA members to House
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted
3/3/2014
Full Bill Text
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