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GA HR1236

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Darlene Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 4, 2022, as "Community Health Centers Day" in Georgia and commends the Georgia Primary Care Association for its service to patients
  • Recognizes Federally Qualified Health Centers operating in 237 medically underserved communities, serving more than 700,000 Georgians, including over 250,000 Medicaid recipients and 235,000 uninsured individuals
  • Highlights Community Health Centers' economic contribution of more than $350 million per year to Georgia's economy, including $250 million in household income and 3,900 jobs, while saving the Medicaid program up to 33% in annual spending per beneficiary
  • Acknowledges the centers employ more than 750 health care professionals and provide medical, dental, behavioral health, prescription, health education, translation, and transportation services
  • 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"; April 4, 2022; commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

4/1/2022

Full Bill Text

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