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GA HR1681
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/25/2020
Primary Sponsor
David Wilkerson
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution 1681 formally recognizes and commends health and wellness coaches for their contributions to healthcare
- Acknowledges that the CDC considers chronic diseases "the public health challenge of the 21st century," with lifestyle factors such as inactivity, poor diet, tobacco smoking, and sustained stress linked to increased risk of major illness and death
- Defines health and wellness coaches as a new type of healthcare worker who serves as a supportive mentor, helping individuals set goals, create action steps, and make positive health choices consistent with their healthcare provider's treatment plan
- Emphasizes that health and wellness coaches complement, but do not replace, the work of healthcare professionals, and that studies demonstrate their effectiveness in improving wellness and reducing healthcare costs
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Health and wellness coaches; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
6/25/2020
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