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GA HR1348
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ron Stephens
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 14, 2024, 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 243 medically underserved communities, serving more than 750,000 Georgians, including over 275,000 Medicaid recipients and 255,000 uninsured individuals
- Community Health Centers contribute more than $375 million annually to Georgia's economy, including $270 million in household income and 4,300 jobs, while saving the state Medicaid program up to 33% in annual spending per beneficiary
- Centers employ more than 1,200 health care professionals and provide medical, dental, behavioral health, prescription, health education, nutrition counseling, translation, and transportation services
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Primary Care Association
Legislative Description
Community Health Centers Day; March 14, 2024; recognize; Georgia Primary Care Association; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/5/2024
Full Bill Text
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