Loading chat...
GA HR1531
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/25/2016
Primary Sponsor
Richard Smith
Click for details
AI Summary
- Recognizes February 26, 2016, as "Community Health Centers Day" in Georgia and commends the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care
- Federally qualified community health centers operate in over 154 medically underserved communities, serving 500,000 Georgians, including over 150,000 Medicaid recipients and 225,000 uninsured individuals
- Community health centers contribute $287 million annually to Georgia's economy, including $125 million in household income and 2,100 jobs, while saving the Medicaid program up to 33 percent in annual spending per beneficiary
- Centers recruit and retain over 280 health care professionals, offering medical, dental, behavioral health, prescription, translation, and transportation services to underserved populations
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute an appropriate copy of the resolution to the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care
Legislative Description
"Community Health Centers Day"; February 26, 2016; recognize; Georgia Association of Primary Health Care; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/25/2016
Full Bill Text
No bill text available