HI SB759

Requires the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health to oversee and support community efforts addressing health and wellness needs of underserved rural residents and facilitate collaboration between community health and social service organizations.

Mandates the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health to include a one-time summary of community plans addressing the Access to Care needs assessment in its report to the legislature prior to the 2024 regular session.

Appropriates funds for one permanent full-time equivalent Program Specialist IV position within the Department of Health's Family Health Services Division to oversee development of community plans and coordinate efforts to address social determinants of health and health equity issues in underserved rural areas.

Appropriated funds shall support travel and activities necessary for development of community plans across departments and nonprofit community partners.

Takes effect July 1, 2050.