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GA SR1065
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Dean Burke
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AI Summary
- Designates February 26, 2016, as "Community Health Centers Day" in the Georgia Senate
- Recognizes federally qualified health centers operating in over 197 medically underserved communities, serving 500,000 people in Georgia, including over 150,000 Medicaid recipients and 225,000 uninsured individuals
- Notes community health centers contribute $375 million annually to Georgia's economy, including $150 million in household income and 2,900 jobs, while saving the state Medicaid program up to 33% in annual spending per beneficiary
- Acknowledges the centers employ over 1,350 health care professionals and provide cost-effective medical, dental, behavioral health, prescription, and other support services
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care
Legislative Description
"Community Health Centers Day"; recognize February 26
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/26/2016
Full Bill Text
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