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GA HR1531

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Richard Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

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

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