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GA HR1829
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Ramsey
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AI Summary
- Encourages the Georgia Department of Community Health and Department of Public Health to collaborate on a strategic action plan report for preventing and controlling diabetes in the state
- Cites 2010 data showing approximately 1,303,400 diagnosed diabetics, 484,200 undiagnosed cases, and 2,442,400 with prediabetes in Georgia, with 12,660 deaths and a $11.7 billion fiscal impact from medical expenses and lost productivity
- Requests the report include estimates of financial impacts on agency programs, an assessment of existing diabetes prevention and control programs and their funding sources, and a description of inter-agency coordination efforts
- Calls for detailed policy action plans and budget recommendations with actionable items for the legislature, including proposed steps to reduce the impact of diabetes, prediabetes, and undiagnosed gestational diabetes, with benchmarks and expected outcomes for the following biennium
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Governor
Legislative Description
Department of Community Health and Department of Public Health; collaborate and develop report of Georgia's strategic action steps to prevent and control diabetes; encourage
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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