HR 14409 · 93th Congress · Health

National Health Services Planning, Development, and Regulation Act

Introduced 1974-04-25· Sponsored by Rep. Roy, William R. [D-KS-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1974-04-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Health Services Planning, Development, and Regulation Act - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the Council of Health Advisors, composed of five members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Council shall be responsible for (1) assessment of the status of the Nation's health and health services; (2) issuing guidelines respecting the appropriate supply, distribution, and organization of health resources and services; and (3) the conduct of studies and analysis with regard to the proper development of national health goals and guidelines. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish throughout the United States health areas with respect to which health service agencies shall be designated. Defines "health service agency" as a nonprofit private corporation which is organized and operated as prescribed in this Act and which is capable of performing each of the health service functions as prescribed. Sets forth the legal structure, staff, and governing organization of a health service agency. Sets forth the functions of health service agencies including health service planning, mon…

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