HR 15908 · 93th Congress · Health

Health Resources Development and Planning Act

Introduced 1974-07-15· Sponsored by Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1974-07-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Health Resources Planning and Development Act - Requires each State Governor to establish health areas, in cooperation with local elected officials. Provides that each health area shall have a health planning agency. Describes the term "health systems agency", including the legal, staff, and governing body structure requirements. Enumerates the functions of health systems agencies, including to analyze data, to establish a health system plan, and to establish an annual priorities statement. Requires health planning agencies to implement, if possible, their plans with assistance of individuals and public and private entities. Requires such agencies to coordinate with Professional Standards Review Organizations. Requires such agencies to review and comment on the proposed use of funds under this Act, the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act, or the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act. States that in such reviews the following procedures and considerations shall be included: (1) written notice to affected persons of the beginning of a health planning agency; (2) submission of reports by …

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Cosponsors (10)

9 Democrats1 Republican