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OH SR551
Resolution
Status
Passed
7/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Shannon Jones
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AI Summary
- Designates December 2016 as Free Clinic Appreciation Month in Ohio to acknowledge and support the contributions of free clinics across the state
- Notes that at least 35,349 patients visited free clinics in Ohio in 2015, serving individuals without health insurance coverage despite the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion
- Recognizes that free clinics provide quality treatment with dignity, offer enhanced access and continuity of care, identify and manage patient populations, and coordinate care for vulnerable populations including homeless individuals and those living in poverty
- Requires the Clerk of the Senate to transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to the Ohio Association of Free Clinics and news media of Ohio
Legislative Description
Recognizing December 2016 as Free Clinic Appreciation Month in Ohio.
Last Action
Adopted
7/14/2016
Full Bill Text
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