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GA HR1013

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Darlene Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 4, 2020, as "Community Health Centers Day" in Georgia and commends the Georgia Primary Care Association for its service to patients
  • Federally qualified health centers operate in 229 medically underserved communities, serving more than 600,000 Georgians, including over 225,000 Medicaid recipients and 235,000 uninsured individuals
  • Community health centers contribute more than $300 million annually to Georgia's economy, including $142 million in household income and 3,730 jobs, while saving the state Medicaid program up to 33% in annual spending per beneficiary
  • Health centers recruit and retain more than 350 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 Primary Care Association

Legislative Description

"Community Health Centers Day"; February 4, 2020; Georgia Primary Care Association; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

1/30/2020

Full Bill Text

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