California Health and Safety Code

§ 1179.1

HSC § 1179.1 Effective Aug 3, 1995Div. 1 · Part 5

Statute text

(a)The Secretary of the Health and Welfare Agency shall establish an Office of Rural Health, or an alternative organizational structure, in one of the departments of the Health and Welfare Agency to promote a strong working relationship between state government and local and federal agencies, universities, private and public interest groups, rural consumers, health care providers, foundations, and other offices of rural health, as well as to develop health initiatives and maximize the use of existing resources without duplicating existing effort. The office or alternative organizational structure shall serve as a key information and referral source to promote coordinated planning for the delivery of health services in rural California.

(b)To the extent funds are appropriated by the Legislature, these efforts may include:

(1)Educating the public and recommending appropriate public policies regarding the viability of rural health care in California.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 305, Sec. 1. Effective August 3, 1995.