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GA SR685
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Ellis Black
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 4, 2020, as Community Health Centers Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the Georgia Primary Care Association for its service to patients
- Federally qualified health centers operate in 229 medically underserved communities, providing primary and preventive care to 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, nutrition counseling, translation, and transportation services
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Primary Care Association
Legislative Description
Community Health Centers Day; recognize February 4, 2020
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/3/2020
Full Bill Text
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