RS 1185.4 - Authorization
It is the policy of the state of Louisiana to encourage expansion and development of federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics. The department is hereby authorized to develop and implement a long-term plan to accomplish this policy. The department shall coordinate and cooperate with the Louisiana Primary Care Association, Louisiana Rural Health Association, Louisiana Public Health Institute, and the Louisiana Rural Hospital Coalition to develop a long-term plan to lead to the expansion of existing federally qualified health centers, creation of new federally qualified health centers, and creation of new rural health clinics that provide primary health care services to the uninsured and underinsured.
Acts 2004, No. 36, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.234 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.