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GA SR786
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/15/2018
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Kirk
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 1, 2018, as Rural Health Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the Georgia Rural Health Association for its advocacy on behalf of rural health care consumers and professionals
- Georgia has 109 rural counties with more than 2 million residents experiencing declining availability and quality of health care providers, specialists, nurses, and professional services
- Rural areas have the highest cancer and cardiovascular mortality rates, as well as elevated infant mortality, child abuse, and teen pregnancy rates, with growing uninsured and elderly populations exceeding available health care resources
- Limited availability of quality rural health care facilities further aggravates distressed local economies and deters industry recruitment
- Calls on state and federal officials to focus on rural communities' needs for better health care access, workforce development, capital for aging facilities, and medical malpractice tort reform
Legislative Description
Rural Health Day; recognize March 1, 2018
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/15/2018
Full Bill Text
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