Sec. 9. (a) The office shall incorporate creative methods, reflective of community level objectives and input, to do the following:
(1) Encourage beneficial and appropriate use of health care services.
(2) Pursue efforts to enhance provider availability.
(b) In determining the best approach for each area, the office shall do the following:
(1) Evaluate distinct market areas.
(2) Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of alternative delivery models, including the following:
(A) Risk based managed care only.
(B) Primary care gatekeeper model only.
(C) A combination of clauses (A) and (B).
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.