National Health Policy and Health Development Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Health Policy and Health Development Act - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the National Council for Health Policy, consisting of five members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Council to: (1) assess the status of the Nation's health; (2) assess existing and proposed health programs; and (3) develop recommendations for a national health policy which include quantifiable national health goals. Requires a report by the Council each February 1. States that the Congress find the following deserve priority consideration in setting a health policy and in developing health programs: (1) primary care services for medically underserved areas; (2) development of medical group practices; (3) training and increased utilization of physician assistants; and (4) development of multi-institutional arrangements for sharing of support services necessary to all health service institutions. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish health areas with respect to which health service agencies shall be designated. Prescribes standards for such areas, including the requirement of at least one ce…