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GA HR1013
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/30/2020
Primary Sponsor
Darlene Taylor
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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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